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At Peace ... Remembered Well
We are apart, they and us.
But we are together in many shared memories.
What is our purpose while we remain? What are they doing while they wait for us?
Tick-tock ... time will tell!
While Waiting for Thee
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Don't weep at my grave,
For I am not there,
I've a date with a butterfly
To dance in the air.
I'll be singing in the sunshine,
Wild and free,
Playing tag with the wind,
While I'm waiting for thee.
Links to Remember
If you have an obituary link or other words of remembrance regarding a deceased classmate, please send us the details in an Email and we will include it here.
Geoff Atkinson (click to view or hide remembrance)
From Trek, UBC Alumni Magazine, Fall/Winter 2010
(http://www.alumni.ubc.ca/assets/images/trekmagazine/28-fall2010/Trek28_online_final.pdf))
Geoffrey Maynard Atkinson, BA 64
Geoffrey M. Atkinson passed away on May 18, 2010, in Richmond Hospital Emergency. He was born 68 years ago in Vancouver. He graduated
from Magee, obtained a BA from UBC and was a member of the Phi Delta fraternity. At UBC, he was presented with a Big Block Athletic Award
for badminton.
After graduation, he started working for the Bank of Nova Scotia and retired 40 years later, in 2004, from his position as head of Global Risk Management for BC and the Yukon, in the Scotiabank regional office. Along the way, he acquired his FICB Qualification as well as a CGA
designation. While taking the latter, he achieved some of the top marks in Canada, and for two years the highest aggregate standings in BC.
He married Patricia in 1967 and in 1969 they were transferred to Kingston, Jamaica, where they lived until 1971. On their return, they
settled in Richmond. Throughout his life he was an avid reader and enjoyed participating in many sports, including swimming (lifeguarding
at the VLT BC during his teens), bowling, competitive badminton at both national and masters international levels, and scuba diving.
Upon retirement, he cherished spending more time playing tennis and golfing at the RCC and in Indio, CA. For many years, he was involved in a variety of capacities with Badminton BC and was a member at the Vancouver Racquets Club for more than 40 years. As well, he devoted a
great deal of time to his children s activities, often acting as coach or team manager and always as a mentor.
He will be sadly missed by family and many friends.
Bob Brodie (click to view or hide remembrance)
Robert (Bob) Kendall Brodie departed from Melbourne Australia for the stars on 10 November 2011.
In son Wills words: Dad passed away at just before 4am Thursday morning, in the arms of his family, at home. He had suffered from throat cancer, the final ailment after years of pain following his near fatal accident in 1988. He was alert, despite being very weak, until the weekend, when his condition deteriorated rapidly. Bob had wanted to stay at home as long as possible, and he fought hard all the way, responsive to important visitors early in the week, despite being in extreme pain. His final hours were much more restful, and he died quietly and peacefully. We did everything we could to allow Dad to die the way he wanted - he was a man who valued his independence (a stubborn bugger) and we were merely his agents to achieve his will. It was extremely challenging and exhausting, but eventually rewarding, and we were proud to have kept Dad from the inhuman surrounds of the hospital ward.
An informal celebration of Bob s life was held in the Noojee Hotel on November 19th. A Tribute to Bob has been started at http://www.onlinetributes.com.au/Robert_Brodie/ if you would like to add a memory, photo, or comment.
Those of us in Vancouver know little of his families (2) and children (8) in Australia, but remember his formative years when his charismatic, competitive, stubborn, my way personality took shape to wit:
Louise (Broome) Hutchinson: During our High school years Bob and I were very close literally, because in those days we sat in alphabetical order and I was ALWAYS behind Bob Brodie Broome. He was a merciless tease but secretly I loved it! You have to understand that we were at the opposite ends of the "deportment" scale Bob ultra bad and me ultra good. Because of Bob s teasing I actually felt "normal" - a geek kid like me accepted by one of the "in" boys of High School! I know the feeling was reciprocated because we had a wonderful laugh about it at the one reunion Bob did attend back here in Canada. With Bob s passing a little spark has gone out in me too. Will, you and your siblings have lost a big spark in your lives but memories of the great character Bob, your Dad was, will live forever.
Doug Garnett: Bob was a ton of fun at Magee. Louise Broom remembers how Bob was able to get both Louise and I into Deep Dicky Doo Doo in Miss Langrage's English classes. Bob loved sports. I played hockey with Bob 3 times weekly starting at 5:30 a.m. in the morning in the Pee Wee Hockey League at Kerrisdale Arena, with his dad as coach. We continued to play hockey together through three years at Point Grey Junior High School, lasting until I started speed skating in Grade 10. I remember in Little League when Bob pitched a perfect no-hitter at Elm Park and the story was splashed across the Vancouver Sun Sports Page. Later while attending Magee, we played basketball together with Tom Dinsley, Norm Schneider, Bill Cameron, etc., for Ryerson United Church in the men's league. While attending Magee, Bob and I played a lot of golf together at Point Grey where I was a member and Bob worked in the Pro Shop. Bob had a good game but a vicious temper. On one occasion on the third hole, his tee shot was what he referred to as an Elephant's Ass (i.e., something high that stinks), whereupon, in a rage, he threw his driver and it hit a hornet's nest in a nearby tree. I got stung three times on the neck, and Bob got off Scott-free. An impartial observer would have found this hilarious, as I might have, except for the pain. While at Point Grey Junior High School, we drank beer for the first time at John Cameron's parties. Since those days, I never drank beer since, to be perfectly honest, I always disliked the taste. I still have memories of Bob arriving in his VW bug, a vehicle which took more abuse than one might have thought possible.
Bill Harvey: If memory serves, it was the spring of 1951 or so that I first encountered Bob. He was the smallest guy trying out for Little League baseball at the park next to the Kerrisdale Arena. He was also the yappiest and the most competitive. Needless to say, he made the team and needled the bejezuz out of his competitors. In high school, despite his small size, he played golf, baseball, basketball and around . He also attended a smattering of classes. Amazingly, he graduated. Imagine my surprise when I visited Bob and Linda over 20 years later in 1981 to find that he was now over six feet tall and his voice had dropped several octaves! That visit, in January 1981, saw Bob and Linda host 6 classmates at Noojee for a mini high school reunion. It was a blast, but some of us folded our hands when Bob uncapped a tinnie for breakfast the first day and continued to set a blistering pace throughout the weekend. He may not have had a drop of blood in his alcohol system, but I never saw Bob out of control. All of us loved Linda, and we all enjoyed Bob. He was entertaining, always had a story to tell, and there were no shortage of stories about Bob. If one measure of a man is that he is well remembered, Bob met that mark. Wherever he is now, you can be assured that he's still yapping. Cheers Bob, wherever you are!
Heather (Thomson) Price: Hello Will - You will probably not remember, as you were young, but you kids and your Dad, and Mom (my best girl friend in High School, Linda Kirkham) came to visit and stayed overnight with us in Connecticut, on your way down to see the White House, etc. in Washington. Your Mom and Dad knew each other in school, but met again, at OUR wedding, and when we were on our honeymoon, crossing the Atlantic on the SS France, we got a wire from them saying "Guess what? We're getting married and moving to Australia!!!" They were both part of our wedding party, and good friends. I am sorry for your loss...I remember him as I last saw him, as I do your Mom, Linda. Best Regards.
May the muses take delight in welcoming Bob to their starlight stage!
Edison Inouye (click to view or hide remembrance)
Toronto Star March 26, 2012: With great sadness the family of Edison Yoshitaka Inouye announces his passing at York Central Hospital surrounded by his family on March 22nd, 2012 at the age of 71.
Ed was an incredibly kind, generous and hard working man who never let anyone leave the table hungry. He worked many years at Ontario Hydro and after retirement began a second career with Investors Group. Ed loved spending time with his family, cheering on the Saskatchewan Roughriders, being an encyclopaedia of knowledge and most of all being a great Poppa to his granddaughter Madelyn. He will be greatly missed by his wife Connie, children Ross (Chandi), Ken, Cathy, granddaughter Madelyn, honorary grandsons Isaiah and Josh and siblings Margaret (Ed), Yoshiko, Kazuko, and Roy (Betty).
Predeceased by his brother Ray and his parents Kazuo and Chiyo Inouye. At his wish no funeral will be held. A celebration of his life will take place at Canyon Creek (25 Carlson Ct, Etobicoke), Saturday, March 31st, 12-3 pm. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to York Central Hospital.
Bob Loptson (click to view or hide remembrance)
Sadly, we have been informed that Bob Loptson passed away in his
sleep in Toronto Tuesday night, October 9, 2012.
Bob was married to Linda Johnston (also from
our class), and had been suffering from a number of health issues lately,
including oesophageal cancer, diabetes and a broken leg that wasn't healing
well.
Bob had enjoyed a long and distinguished career with Sears Canada in
Toronto where he finished as National Merchandise Manager, and was hoping to
be in Vancouver with Linda for the Magee 2014 Centennial Celebration and our
class 55th reunion. Following his retirement, Bob had a successful consulting business and was
Executive Assistant to his great friend and Liberal M.P., John McKay, whom
he guided through 5 successful federal election campaigns.
In 2002, Bob was a recipient of the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medallion, which
is awarded to Canadians who have made outstanding and exemplary
contributions to their communities or to Canada as a whole. A few weeks ago
Bob was presented with the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medallion, which also
serves to honour significant contributions and achievements by Canadians.
For any of you who wish to send her a note, Linda's email address is
loptson@rogers.com.
| FIRST
NAME |
MAIDEN NAME |
LAST NAME |
LAST KNOWN RESIDENCE |
YEAR DECEASED |
| David |
|
Adair |
North Vancouver |
1982 |
| Joan |
|
Allan |
unknown |
1970s |
| Geoff |
|
Atkinson |
Richmond |
2010 |
| Dave |
|
Babcock |
Chilliwack |
1994 |
| Sandra |
Bell |
Herbert |
Vancouver |
2000 |
| Donna |
Bjornson |
Henderson |
San Diego |
1998 |
| Jane |
|
Bradley |
Vancouver |
1980 |
| Bob |
|
Brodie |
Melbourne |
2011 |
| Bill |
|
Cameron |
West Vancouver |
2004 |
| John |
|
Cameron |
Coquitlam |
2005 |
| Allan |
|
Chadbourne |
Victoria |
1990s |
| Bob |
|
Chambers |
Vancouver |
2007 |
| Judy |
|
Clements |
Vancouver |
1991 |
| Graeme |
|
Cline |
Richmond |
2006 |
| Paul |
|
D'Arcey |
unknown |
unknown |
| Gordon |
|
Dumaresq |
Richmond |
2003 |
| Madeline |
|
Gemmill |
Enderby |
2000 |
| Elizabeth |
Glynes |
Byhette |
Regina |
2005 |
| Art |
|
Goodman |
Vancouver |
1966 |
| Edison |
|
Inouye |
Toronto |
2012 |
| Margaret |
Gordon |
Irwin |
Prince George |
2009 |
| Jim |
|
Gosnell |
Salt Spring Island |
1998 |
| Rosemary |
Hager |
Thomas |
Manhattan Beach, CA |
2001 |
| Harold |
|
Hanson |
Vancouver |
2005 |
| Gery |
|
Harlos |
New Zealand |
1997 |
| Larry |
|
Harrison |
Seattle |
2010 |
| Dave |
|
Higgins |
Vancouver |
1993 |
| Lionel |
|
Hull |
unknown |
|
| Benson |
|
Kanee |
Las Vegas |
1998 |
| Lynda |
Kirkham |
Brodie |
Melbourne, Australia |
1986 |
| Dave |
|
Kitamura |
North Vancouver |
2007 |
| Bob |
|
Loptson |
Toronto |
2012 |
| Donna |
McAllister |
Rowles |
Vancouver |
2006 |
| Joan |
McDonell |
Brown |
West Vancouver |
2003 |
| Gail |
Mitchell |
Lynn |
San Diego, CA |
1997 |
| Norm |
|
Moxin |
unknown |
1958 |
| Janet |
Owen |
MacNaughton |
Hornby Island |
2002 |
| Roddy |
|
Pegg |
Prince Rupert |
1963 |
| John |
|
Randall |
Vancouver |
1985 |
| Allison |
Rankin |
Morrison |
Vancouver |
1994 |
| Linda |
Rosenfeld |
Slade |
unknown |
1980s |
| Linda |
|
Schmidt |
unknown |
1970s |
| Norm |
|
Schneider |
Vancouver |
2003 |
| John |
|
Siderfin |
unknown |
unknown |
| Karen |
Speidel |
|
unknown |
1980s |
| Rick |
|
Thomas |
West Vancouver |
1964 |
| Sally |
Tobin |
McDonagh |
Vancouver |
1995 |
| Mike |
|
West |
Kelowna |
2004 |
| Wendy |
|
White |
unknown |
1970s |
| Brian |
|
Whitelaw |
Maple Ridge |
2007 |
| Carol |
|
Yates |
Vancouver |
1995 |
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