April 30, 1924 - July 19, 2019
We are sorry to announce the passing of Barney
Nunns at 95 years of age, after a storied full life.
Barney was born and raised in Cumberland, B.C.
During WWII, he was posted in Burma with the 436
Squadron RCAF as a wireless operator and “kicker”.
Following his service Barney was an active
member of the 436 Squadron and was one of its last
remaining Veterans. He went on to run a successful
Vancouver insurance business for over 50 years.
Barney was an active Mason, being a Freemason
for over 72 years with membership in Lodges #117,
#135, and #164. Barney was one of the oldest and
longest active members in the Freemasons,
earning the rare 70 year jewel. He was District
Deputy Grand Master in 1991. Barney was an
active member of the Scottish Rite, The Gizeh
Shriners, the Legion and as a volunteer for the
Masonic Cancer Car Project in Vancouver. Barney
was the recipient of many awards: Canadian
Volunteer Service Award, 1939 - 1945 Star, The
Burma Star, The Victory Medal, The Queen’s
Golden Jubilee and The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
Medal. He was one of the original members of
West Vancouver’s Fit Fellas exercise group.
He is predeceased by his first wife Phyllis, second
wife Jeanne, sisters Mary and Dorothy and many
longtime friends. He leaves behind many friends
and family throughout Vancouver Island, the Lower
Mainland, BC and Alberta. He travelled the world’s
many corners, he golfed many courses and caught
many fish! “Narney Bunns” will be missed. A service
and Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
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