Tribute

Lionel Stuart “Tex” Dallas passed away peacefully with wife Judy by his side at Mariposa Gardens in Osoyoos, B.C. on December 8, 2015 in his 87th year after a long and full life, fighting restrictions in latter years.

Born April 24, 1929 to Edward Bernard and Marian (Hammans) Dallas in Croydon, Surrey, England. An army cadet at school for 8 years becoming a sergeant in the Queens Regt. Leaving school at 16 was a cadet with the Royal Fusiliers training with the Coldstream Guards and Royal Marines. Onto National Service with the Royal West Kent Regt. stationed in Canterbury then to Belfast Northern Ireland. Back to Kent and joined the Regimental Police there. Came to Canada in 1955 and worked for over 35 years in the investigation and security industry and related organizations, receiving many distinguished awards and commendations during his career.

Work afforded him travel across Canada and the United States. He enjoyed vacation trips to Cuba, the Bahamas, Jamaica, England, Hawaii and other U.S. destinations. His last major trip after beating cancer was to the Mayan Riviera to see some of the ruins. He loved Arizona for its beauty. He and Judy renewed their vows for their 25th anniversary on the beach in Maui.

Lionel was a proud member of the historical Second Highland Battalion of Foot, the 78th Fraser Highlanders, leaving as a Brevet-Major when he retired to Osoyoos in 1990. In Osoyoos became involved with the Okanagan Historical Society, Osoyoos Desert Society, Osoyoos Seniors Centre, Osoyoos Ratepayers Association, Chamber of Commerce, B.C. Lake Stewardship Society, Community Consultive Committee to the R.C.M.P. Osoyoos Detachment, South Okanagan Conservation Project, Regional Growth Strategy Committee, Osoyoos Oxbows Restoration Society, South Okanagan-Similkameen Health Committee. He served on various Town of Osoyoos Committees including Official Community Plan, Old Community Centre, and Finance Committee. Jointly established/operated “Med-Trans”, the first “community bus”. His passion was the Osoyoos Lake Water Quality Society for 19 years, also being liaison between Canada and Washington State, becoming an initial member of the Okanogan Watershed Management Plan/Washington State Water Management Planning Committee for 7 years, Washington Lake Protection Association. Member of North American Lake Management Society where he received an award – the first one in Canada to do so.

Lionel  was predeceased by his parents and first wife Patricia (Carr) in 1974. He will be forever missed and cherished by wife Judy (nee Armstrong), daughters Debra Dallas (Mark Carswell) and Jacqueline (David Counsell) and grandchildren Michael and Alia Dallas-Petersen, Jamie and Lucas Counsell.

The family wishes to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to Dr. G. Tarr, the staff at Mariposa Gardens, and Eileen Varga. Cremation has taken place and there will be no formal service. Lionel's wish is for friends and family to gather to celebrate his life successes and lift a pint with good jazz music playing.

A Celebration of Life to be held in 2016. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Osoyoos Lake Water Quality Society, Alzheimer's Society in Penticton, Canadian Diabetes, Mariposa Women's Auxiliary would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to Nunes-Pottinger. Online tributes and condolences may be made at www.nunes-pottinger.com