Loved and respected by those who met and worked with him, David passed away at the Vancouver General Hospital on July 10. David was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on April 7, 1928 where he lived with his parents, Alexander and Roberta Bolton and his two brothers, John and Sandy where the three boys attended Heriot’s School. At the age of 20 David graduated from Edinburgh University with a BSc in Forestry. From his early boyhood David was fascinated with the information he had collected and the books he had read about Canada and although his heart was always in Scotland he resolved to emigrate. He was offered a position with a Canadian Company called Price Brothers in the province of Quebec. He had no idea that French was a required language. Being a doughty Scot he obtained recordings and immersed himself in the language and learned to speak with a particularly good accent. After five years as a forest engineer new life challenges beckoned. He had long had an abiding interest in medicine and applied for, and was accepted into, Premed and then Medical School at Laval University where he graduated with honours. Not long after graduation he was exposed to the beauties and temperate climate of British Columbia and moved with his family (his wife, nee Suzanne Langlois) and his two children, Brian and Carol, to Vancouver where Michelle was born. David enjoyed six very busy years in General Practice before taking a break to travel with his family. His career change took him to Philadelphia and employment by Merck & Co. where he had editorial responsibilities in the publication of the Merck Manual. Once again his comfort level was in Canada and he returned to Vancouver where he became Executive Secretary to the British Columbia Medical Association. The BC Ministry of Health invited him to take a position in Victoria as Senior Medical Advisor to the Ministry. He went on to become Chair of the Medical Services Commission. He was frequently asked to take on other medical responsibilities and in 1990 prepared a response to the Royal Commission of Health Care and Costs for the BCMA. He also served as Director of Corporate Affairs with the BC Bio-Medical Laboratory. In 1994 in respect of his dedication and capabilities he was elevated to Senior Membership in the Canadian Medical Association and in 2000 was awarded the most prestigious honour of the BCMA, the Silver Medal of Service. Since living on Salt Spring Island with his wife, Phyllis (nee Wakelyn), David has taken part in many community activities, most notably the Greenwoods Eldercare Society and the Greenwoods Foundation. David has been described as being kind, sensitive, passionate, a sage advisor and a fine “scrapper,” but was always respectful to and of others. David has been predeceased by his brother John and is survived by his brother Sandy (Joyce) Bolton in Edinburgh. He will be forever loved and missed by Phyllis, married in 1980, his children Brian (Julie) Bolton, Carol (Wayne) Olafson, Michelle (Craig) Bentley and grandchildren Nathan, Ryan, Jori, Kyle, Cara, Jesse and Darius. His passing will be mourned by many other relatives and friends as well as his step-children Robert (Linda) Whittome, John (Catherine) Whittome, Jimmy and Janet Whittome and grandchildren Robert, Graeme, Melanie, Kathleen, Emily and Sophie.

A service for David will be held at 2pm on July 24 at All Saints Anglican Church in Ganges on Salt Spring Island and all are invited to a Scots celebration of David’s life at 121 Teal Place following the service. Very much appreciated by him would be donations to the Greenwoods Foundation c/o The Greenwoods Eldercare Society, 133 Blain Road, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 1Z9.

John William ( Bill ) Moore

September 10, 1913 – July 9, 2010

John was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba to

John Arthur Moore & Jessie Lavina (nee Weeks); the eldest of four children.  He moved to Kamloops with his family in 1927. For many years, he ran J.W. Moore Contracting, a sand & gravel business in Kamloops, B.C. One of his most memorable

moments in life was being contracted to help build the Alaska Highway. In later years, Bill owned and operated Moore’s Rock Shop in downtown Kamloops. He was very proud of his lapidary work and creations of remarkable jewellery.

Bill loved hunting and fishing in his younger days and was very proud of his excellent garden in his retirement years – including canning many, many quarts of tomatoes every year.

Bill retired to Campbell River and later to

Salt Spring Island, B.C., where he was

lovingly cared for by his niece,

Gaynelle Lobbes (Tom) of Merritt and

great niece, Noella Fraser (Mike) of Salt Spring.

Bill was predeceased by his first wife, Francis;

second wife, Alma; and sister Doris Moore.

He is survived by his sister Margaret Bainbridge of Salt Spring Island and brother Don Moore of

Abbotsford; two daughters, Joan Bennewith (Stan)

of Ashcroft, Janet Meeks (Ray) of Chase and one son, Bill Moore (Kathy) of Kamloops; adopted daughter Kerry Hruschak of Kelowna, as well as 

10 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren, nieces, great nieces & nephews, and great great nieces & nephews. All who knew and loved him greatly!

Thank you to the Greenwoods Elder Care staff

for the wonderful care & love, you provided Bill

in the past few years. You were his family, too!

Thank you to Dr. Barclay,

Hayward Funeral Home and everyone

who helped in the final days

of Bill’s life.

No service by request.

August 20, 1973

– July 8, 2010

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Lance Trevor Davis on July 8, 2010 after a long and courageous battle against brain cancer. Born and raised on Salt Spring, Lance set out to see the world after graduation. He became an accomplished pilot, sailor, diver, ski instructor and charter boat captain. He made many cherished friends along the way.

Survived by his mother and father Ed and Jean Davis, brother Chad Williams, many cousins and extended family. We will all miss his quirky sense of humour and smiling, upbeat nature. He inspired us with his steadfast determination and amazing grace even in the face of insurmountable odds.

No service by request. Instead, Lance asked that those who would grieve his passing think of him when the surf’s up or when there is fresh snow on the Sierra Nevadas. His spirit is forever there.

(nee Barker),

born 8 March 1925, Watford, England, the 6th child of Donald William Elsom Barker and Ethel Roalfe Barker. Former wife of the late John S. Davies. Died at home in Victoria 27 June 2010.

Brenda left home for a Canadian adventure in 1948 and made a life in Medicine Hat, Victoria and on Salt Spring Island. She engaged in an extensive career of community involvement including years with the Need Crisis line, hospice work, the Anglican Church and Guiding. She loved children, travel, nature, reading, brisk walks, good conversation, dogs, gardening, Wimbledon, knitting, cribbage and crossword puzzles. Her determined personality, endless energy, impressive organizational skills, dry sense of humour, and capacity for love and acceptance are legendary.

Brenda leaves as her most lively legacy her beloved family – 8 children, 6 daughters & sons-in-law, and 16 grandchildren. Ian, Gwyneth, Doreen, Megan, Kevin, Alan, Elaine and Michael will never forget their mother and have been honoured to support her wish to remain at home during years limited by Parkinson’s disease but lived by Brenda with joy and enthusiasm. Our mother has been respectfully and lovingly cared for by many caregivers, most particularly Jennifer, Heather, Diana, Sonia, Linda, Marla, Millen and Taylor. Special thanks to Dr. Ted Rosenberg and nurses Vicki and Ann. She will also be greatly missed by friends and relations from England and Canada – including brother Dr. Derek C. Barker and lifelong friend Yvonne Goggins. Brenda’s family sincerely thanks all who graciously supported our mother in the last years of her life.

In lieu of flowers, Brenda requested donations to the Victoria Parkinsons Centre Society, 813 Darwin Ave, Victoria, BC, V8X 2X7 (www.vepc.bc.ca).

A MEMORIAL SERVICE with a coffee to follow will take place Wednesday 7 July at 1:30 pm

at the Church of Truth, 111 Superior Street, Victoria

A GATHERING for all in Brenda’s memory will be held on

Thursday 8 July at 1:00 pm at the Beaver Point Hall, Salt Spring Island

for family and friends.

Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.

July 10, 1914 – June 25, 2010

Betty passed away peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Lady Minto Hospital. Betty was a well known and well loved resident of Ganges on Saltspring Island where she lived for over 50 years. Born in Spokane, Washington, Betty had an adventurous life living and working in large and small communities throughout BC and across Canada including the far north. She had a passion for people and service which was reflected in her many and varied jobs and volunteer positions over the years in health care, education and on the BC Ferries. For anyone who knew Betty though, it was clear that her defining career chapter was spent in the service of the Canadian forces during and after WW II. There she forged life-long connections with friends and lived the values associated with service on behalf of one’s country. She also endured the loss of too many friends who died much too young in active service.  Her love of the military life and related comradeship was extended right up to the present through many years of service in the Royal Canadian Legion, Saltspring Island Branch 92, where she was president in 1991 and 1992. Well into her 90’s, Betty continued to be a sought after guest speaker for elementary school assemblies on Remembrance Day. Long after Betty retired from paid work, she continued to contribute actively and energetically as a volunteer in many capacities on Saltspring including the Hospital Auxilliary where she was bestowed the honour of Lifetime Member. Betty loved participating in and following sports of all kinds. She kept active with many crafts and hobbies including a passion for her garden where she could be found from spring through fall. She also loved her home at Brinkworthy Place where she lived for the last 28 years and had many friends. Betty’s inspirational spirit and energy will be dearly missed by her family and friends. A celebration of Betty’s life will take place at the Royal Canadian Legion in Ganges from 3-5 pm on her 96th birthday – July 10, 2010. All are warmly welcome to join us in bidding Betty a fond farewell.

November 4, 1916 to June 15, 2010

Joanna Bagwell was born in Ohio. By the age of eight she had moved to Madrid, Spain, with her family, where her father worked for International Telephone and Telegraph. Because she attended a French lycée in Madrid, she was fluent in English, French, and Spanish throughout her life. She returned to the United States to attend Smith College, where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa. Her studies included a year at the Sorbonne in Paris. In 1939 she married Joseph Starke. They lived for nearly 40 years in Pound Ridge, New York, where they raised their son Larry and daughter Linda. Joanna worked in various publishing ventures in New York during this time. She was very active in the peace movement for many years.

In 1987 they moved to Vancouver to be near their son and his family. After Joe’s passing in 1993, Joanna lived at Crofton Manor in Vancouver. Along with Larry and his wife, Roberta, she moved to Salt Spring Island in 2002 and resided at the Extended Care Unit at Lady Minto Hospital until her death. She is survived by Larry and Roberta Starke, Linda Starke of Washington, DC, grandchildren Tom (Laure-Elaine), Justine Cara, and Sean, and great-granddaughter Lilah Sage.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude for the kindness, compassion, and excellent care provided by every staff member of the Extended Care Unit at Lady Minto. They helped Joanna and the family so much in the last years of her life.

June 7, 1922 – June 11, 2010

After a joyful 88th birthday celebration with friends and family, Bill passed away at Lady Minto Hopital with his loved ones at his side.

Bill moved to Salt Spring in 2006 with his beloved wife Pat. They made their home at Heritage Place where they were welcomed by that fun loving and caring community.

Bill grew up in Preston, Ontario and lived in Toronto, Winnipeg, and Oakville. He joined the RAF moments after his 18th birthday and was the proud recipient of the Burma Star. Bill graduated from University of Toronto, Victoria College. He spent most of his working life with Confederation Life and began a new and successful career in his fifty’s as an annuity broker. Bill loved being self employed and enjoyed traveling with Pat and their many friends.

Bill was a volunteer driver for the Red Cross, delivered Meals on Wheels, and was a committed and giving volunteer for many organizations and service clubs.

Bill adored visiting children Peter, Janet and Laura and his eight grandchildren. He was truly interested and supportive of their achievements and activities.

In his short time on Salt Spring, Bill made an impression on our community. His optimism and enthusiasm for life was unbridled and as a result he was welcomed to our community with open arms. He was fiercely proud of his family and was well known for his generosity and support. He played golf, sang in the Lost Chords and enjoyed his membership in the Probis group. Bill started “Movie Night” at Heritage Place and taught a new generation his love of bridge.

Whether it was at one of his favorite restaurants, an outing at ArtSpring, or a visit to the doctor’s office, Bill enthusiastically remarked how he was living in the best place in Canada: Salt Spring Island. He was well loved and appreciated and we will miss him dearly.

The Hoag McColl family would like to thank the medical community of for their care and support, the folks at Heritage Place, and the many friends who supported Bill and our family.

A Memorial Service will be held

Saturday June 26

1-3 pm at

Arbutus House

Heritage Place

“Always leave the party while you’re still having fun”

(HOWARD) DENNIS Hunter passed away suddenly on June 11, 2010. Dennis was recently predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Diane, and is survived by his daughter Cathy, son Doug and wife Sandra, grandsons Clayton and Ryan and sister Arlene (Richards). Born in Vancouver in 1935, Dennis married his beloved Diane and settled in Richmond in 1958 where they spent many happy years raising their family. An airline captain who flew equipment ranging from the DC3 to the 747, Dennis was frequently quoted as saying that there was never a day when he didn’t enjoy going to work, and was often amazed that he was paid to do what he loved. After a career spanning 35 years with Canadian Airlines, Dennis moved with Diane to their dream home on Saltspring Island where they enjoyed their retirement in an idyllic ocean side setting. Den was an avid angler, hunter and boater, whose experiences were always enriched when he was able to share them with his family. He instilled his love of the outdoors in his kids who have many fond memories of cruising and fishing adventures in Desolation Sound and beyond aboard the ‘Snowbird’. Two of Dennis’ proudest outdoor achievements were the acquisition of a Boone and Crockett hunting record, and clinching first place in the 2005 Fawn Lake BC fishing derby. No hunting or fishing accomplishment would rival the arrival of Den’s long anticipated grandkids however, who quickly commandeered the soft spot he held for children. Dennis’ many wonderful friends, family members and others will remember him as a gentle and generous man, with an easy smile and a positive and pragmatic outlook on life. Those that he worked with came to expect fairness and respect; values that were also afforded to those he mentored during the years that he volunteered with the BC Borstal Association. To his wife, Dennis was a devoted husband who made a habit of placing her interests above his, and who loved her like no other. To his children, he was a patient, considerate father and role model who was quick to provide support and encouragement, and who is dearly missed. Tight Lines Dad. Donations to Lady Minto Hospital Foundation are greatly appreciated.