Tribute

Late of Oliver, B.C. formerly of Edmonton, Alberta. Born in Mark Inch, Saskatchewan, passed away peacefully in Penticton, BC at 84

Art trained with the Edmonton Eskimos, and was an enthusiastic sportsman, particularly enjoying curling and golfing as a member of the Oliver Curling Club and N’Kmip Desert Canyon Golf Club.

He retired from CN Rail and spent many hours volunteering and revelling in the company of family and friends for whom his love and devotion were boundless. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion and an honourary Kinsman.

Survived by his loving wife (Doris Wobick) of 13 years; children Dale, Lauren, Regina, and Naomi; step children John and Pamela; 9 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren and wonderful nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and siblings, first wife (Dorothy) and dear grandson, Vincent.

Interment at 11 a.m. on June 15, 2013 at the Oliver Cemetery. Celebration of Life welcoming all family & friends will be held on June 15, 2013 at the Hooded Merganser, (Lakeside Hotel), Penticton, B.C. from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Father’s Day brunch for family on June 16^th 2013 between 12 noon and 3 p.m. at his home; #1 Cherry Grove Estates, Oliver, B.C.

Thanks to Dr. Westby, staffs of Moog Hospice, Oliver & Penticton Hospitals and Drs. Mark Hamilton and C. Stuart Johnston. 

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in Art’s memory to the Penticton & District Hospice Society Box 1105, 1701 Government St, Penticton B.C. or the charity of your choice.

“It’s not the length of one’s life but the depth of it”