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George Webster
December 4, 1929 - January 12, 2021
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of George Webster at 91 years of age. George was predeceased by his father, George (1977) and his mother Muriel (2007). He is survived by his loving wife, Susan, of 65 years; his children Anne, Sheila, David (Susan), and John (Colleen); and eight grandchildren, Rowan, Heather, Timothy, Elizabeth, Meaghan, Alison, Juliet, and Richard.
George was born in a house just north of Testalinda Creek on an orchard operated by his family. He spent his life running orchards on Road 12 and later on Road 2 until his retirement in 2009. As a young man, he divided his time between working on the orchard, at the local mill, the packing house, hunting the ridge above home, and skiing up Fairview. Later, he followed skiing to Borderline and then finally to Mt. Baldy in 1968, where he spent 25 years on the ski patrol helping out on the hill, doing search and rescue and cutting trails in the summertime. Famously, George used skiing as a ruse to “roll a smoke” and talk to those around him. If you saw him on the slopes, it was an opportunity to share stories and have a laugh. George was on the executive with the Okanagan Ski Team in the 1970s when national level races such as the CanAm and Pontiac cup series were held at Mt. Baldy. George served on the executive of the Mt Baldy Strata and Borderline Ski Club. He continued to ski until 2013.
George was active in the valley, serving on various boards including the BCFGA, BC Tree Fruits, SunRype, and the Oliver COOP store and packing house. In his spare time, he was an auxiliary member of the RCMP.
George lived a full life, surviving strokes, heart attacks and a broken leg, such that we thought he would live forever. He will be remembered by all as someone who enjoyed a good conversation. A celebration of life will take place at a later date when friends and family can come together and laugh about the stories Dad liked to tell.
Thanks to the staff at Sunnybank Retirement Centre for the kind care they provided for the last few years of George’s life.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice.
Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com
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From: Donna Cooke
Relation: Friend
Susan and family my condolences to you all. George was such a character and Len and I always enjoyed visiting .He never seemed to run out of energy . He will be missed. Hugs to to all.
From: Brian Hubah
Relation: Family Friend
Condolences from the Hubah Family in the UK. Sorry for for your loss. I’m sure he’s on that hill somewhere. God Bless
From: Norm & Shirley Houle
Relation: Friend
Sorry for your loss. George always had a big smile with a hello and a story. Thinking of you all and sending hugs.
From: Tony & Lou Sloboda
Relation: friend
Deepest condolences to you and your family Sue. George is skiing with the angels now.
From: Margaret Leask
I am so sorry to see that George has passed. Condolences to Sue and family. You all had a great man in your life. I loved the stories he used to tell me when he would come into CT. He will be missed by many. R I P George. You were a legend.
From: Michael and Virginia Crowson
Relation: Ski friends from Mt. Baldy
Dear Susan, and family. We were very sorry to hear of George’s passing. We have many a fond memory of times at your place.
From: Wally Brogan
Relation: Long time family friends....
Condolences to the Webster family.
Many good times on Mt Baldy and many “long” discussions with George…
From: Barry Erickson
Relation: Friend
We just heard of George’s passing and send our condolences to Sue and family. During our time in the patrol car, he always spoke so proudly of you all. He was willing to help, was great company and made every situation better. With his work ethic and personality, he would be a fine mentor for anyone. He will be remembered fondly.
From: Wally and Mary Anne Day
Relation: Friends
Our condolences to Sue and family on the passing of George. We remember fondly the many times we spent at your house in the early years of skiing at Mt. Baldy. George was a good friend and very helpful with organizing the Nancy Greene ski races with us when we operated the Ski School.
Wally and Mary Anne Day
From: John Williamson
Relation: friend
Upon reading that George had passed I immediately thought of the many times he would be outside the cabin tinkering at the end of the ski day. I enjoyed stopping by to have a “quick” chat with him. I always enjoyed hearing his version of the various situations that dad and him shared, on the ski hill or on one of the many boards involving fruit business. His version was always more diplomatic than how i remember dads. I appreciated Georges input when he would spent many hours on McKinney timing us and replacing the gates we would knock down. I’m not sure why but he always appeared to be enjoying himself. A great man who was a positive influence for me and everyone who had the honour to know him.
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Thanks to the staff at Sunnybank Retirement Centre for the kind care they provided for the last few years of George’s life.
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