RUMSEY, Arthur George
April 25, 1921 – May 11, 2013
Art passed away peacefully, on Saturday, May 11, 2013 with family by his side.
Survived by wife Lou, daughters Sue (Don) Michiel, Judy (Joe) Battista, Pam (Paul) Hinton, and Debbie (Wayne) Derksen as well as grandchildren Jason (Christie), Spencer (Dawn), Mike (Suzanne), Donato (Angela), Andrew (Chelsey), Simon, Jeremy (Michelle), Sabrina (Dan), and Caroline (Steve) and great grandchildren Nate, Jack, Aria, Morgan and Maxwell.
He was predeceased by parents Lionel and Violet, brothers Jack and Roy, and daughter Wendy.
Art served as a member of the Canadian Militia during World War II in the United Kingdom and Continental Europe. It was during that time that he met and married his wife of more than 65 years, Lou.
Art worked with BC Telephone Company in Vancouver for many years and then was transferred to Salt Spring Island in 1970. It was a dream come true for he and Lou, and they enjoyed many happy years together there. Dad especially loved his garden, stained glass projects, woodworking, and his art classes.
People who knew him remember him as kind, gentle, reliable, extremely honest (sometimes more than necessary!), and always loyal. His cheerfulness and “unique” sense of humour will never be forgotten.
The family would like to thank the very kind and caring staff at West Vancouver Care Centre, Dad’s “home” for the last year.
A private family service will be held at a later date.