Tribute

On Friday April 9th, at the age of 85 years, Mr. John Curry Davis of Oliver passed away at Sunnybank Centre, surrounded by his family.
He was predeceased by his newborn son Christopher in 1945, his brother Jimmy in 1948, his father Christopher in 1957, newborn son John in 1958
and his mother Ruth in 1999.
He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his family including his devoted wife Elizabeth. Daughters; Lillian (Don Shippit), Pamela Blacklock,
Kathleen (Gerald MacDonald) and Donna (Kirby Balfour).
Grandchildren include Dean, Glen, Deanna, Sherri, Lori, Shannon, Tracy, Wade, Joel and Alex as well as seventeen great-grandchildren. Two brothers, Christopher Maynard (Rachel) Davis and Donald Davis as well as his sister
Ruth (Doug Campbell) and extended family.
John was born in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan on January 10, 1925.
He was a pioneer in the lumber industry. John spent over forty years at various sawmill operations throughout the Okanagan and Northern Interior of British Columbia. He was in a management position for over thirty years at several mills including Oliver Sawmills, Northwood and West Fraser.
His memberships included the Naturalist Club and the Cross Country Ski Club.
John was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, hiking and cross country skiing.
He also volunteered his time placing many Bluebird feeders in the region.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday April 14th at 11:00 a.m. from Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Chapel.
Donations gratefully accepted to Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com
Arrangements entrusted to Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium.