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BORN

1937

DIED

2019

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The Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens

4665 Falaise Drive

Victoria, British Columbia

Miles Primrose Obituary

PRIMROSE, Miles Born January 18, 1937 in Calgary, Alberta, passed away September 18, 2019 in Victoria, BC. Miles is survived by his wife of 59 years, Frances; daughters, Sally Forseth (Alan Fyfe) and Tia Primrose (Vaughn McColl); granddaughter, Charlie Kocurek; niece, Anne Williams (Matt), sons Miles and Toby; nephew-in-law, Doug Grant and son, Rory. Dad was actively involved in his community through sponsorship of youth sports teams, the Gordon Head Kiwanis, Camosun College Foundation Board, Saanich Police Board, and Sidney Anglers. He was a 1955 Mount Doug grad and continued to meet his classmates for lunch every month. Being an experienced automotive mechanic with good business sense, Dad bought Gordon Head Shell from Mel Dennstedt, and carried on with the gold standard Mel had set for customer service, for the next 30 years. Miles employed many of the local kids, often being their first boss, sometimes twice! Miles and Fran then went on to create Tires Unlimited, with a very loyal and hardworking team, for the next 25 years. Through their membership with Capital City Yacht Club, they had years of boating. Great years were spent at their cabin on Piers Island. He was one of the many active volunteers and donors on the PIA and the PIID. Miles was proud of his granddaughter, Charlie. He believed strongly in education and supported not only her goals, but those of many others. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October 11 from 2:00pm - 5:00pm in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, Royal Oak location, 4665 Falaise Drive. Fran has asked for no flowers, please. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallgardens.com
Published by Victoria Times Colonist from Sep. 21 to Sep. 23, 2019.

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MICHAEL HUTCHISON

October 15, 2023

THANKU MILES FOR ALL THE MILES YOU GAVE US.

Paul Cooper

April 25, 2020

I am so sad to hear this news. Miles was so great. Always enjoyed seeing and speaking with him. He was always smiling. Always happy. I will miss seeing him but will think of him often.

Jim and Sharon (nee Grant Lusse

October 11, 2019

Fran and family: Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your loving husband, Miles. You two were together for such a wonderfully long time. A great love story! We know his loss will be hard to accept. Condolences.

Susan Haddon

October 11, 2019

Dear Fran, Tia and family,
I am so very sorry to hear of Miles' death. What a wonderful, kind and generous man he was and such a strong supporter of education and young people through his involvement on the Board of the Camosun College Foundation. I particularly remember having a flat tire once shortly after arriving in Victoria and decided to go to Tires Unlimited to get a new one. He didn't have the right one but lent me one until he could get the right one and didn't want any payment until the proper one was installed! So lovely to be trusted like that and I know that's how he lived in the world. He will be missed. Thinking of you and sending sympathy

October 7, 2019

Fran, Sally and Tia:
My deepest sympathy to you all.
Monica Shepherd

October 6, 2019

"Hello Fran , Tia & Sally & Families;
Miles was one of the finest human beings I have met. He gave me my first job when i arrived in Victoria in 1981.
For me your entire family is one of the finest, -- with the most contagious "SMILES". My Condolences,
Harley Lappin, Victoria.

Valerie Couture

September 27, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss. Miles was a wonderful man. I throughly enjoyed dealing with him for many years from the Shell station to Tires Unlimited. I still remember as a young parts driver backing into him as he was rushing to serve a customer! Twas a slight bump and he just kept going! Loved his smile and laugh. My heart goes out to you all.
Valerie Couture

September 26, 2019

Dear Fran and family
So sorry to hear of Miles passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Keep the happy memories close to your heart. It helps to get through the difficult days.
Nancy Philpott

Sharon Thompson

September 25, 2019

To Fran and Family:
We are very sorry to hear that Miles has passed away.
We are thinking about you and sending our love.
Doug and Sharon Thompson

September 25, 2019

Dear Fran and family
I was very saddened to Hear of miles passing. Sending heartfelt thoughts and prayers to you all.
Sincerely Linda Morgan (nee dennstedt)

Ron George

September 24, 2019

RIP, you will be sadly missed. .condolences to the family as well.

Carole Bridges (nee Heyd)

September 23, 2019

I have many memories of Miles when growing up in Gordon Head with my brother Bryan. They were best of friends during high school and I know have seen each other over the years. I appreciated his visit to my mother when our father, Harry died. His great smile and teasing manner are what I will hold in my heart. Sincere condolences to all.

September 23, 2019

Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family. John has very fond memories of working with Miles. During this difficult time John and Liz Croucher send loving wishes to the family

Cathy Wilson

September 22, 2019

Dear Tia, Charlie and family
We are so sorry to hear of your Dear Dad/Grandad's passing and hope that all of your wonderful memories help you through this difficult time.
With love and tears,
Kerry, Lauren and Cathy (nee Dye)

Stuart and Archie.

September 22, 2019

Dear Franny and Family,
Please accept our sincere sympathy for your loss of Miles.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Rose Davis

September 21, 2019

My Deepest Sympathy to Fran and the family. I have fond memories of when he worked at Mel Dennstedt's Gordon Head Shell Service Station along side with my late husband Ralph Davis. Rest In Peace, Miles.

Paddy Wilson

September 21, 2019

Many goods memories of Miles. I was a kid on Ruby Rd when Miles started working at the Shell Station, owned by Mel Dennstedt. I'm sure us girls, myself ,Marilyn Dennstedt and others got under foot more times than enough. Miles was always a gentleman in all aspects, especially putting up with us. So sorry for the family's loss.

Linda (Lewis) Waterton

September 21, 2019

Fran and Family... with sincere sympathy

September 21, 2019

We send our heartfelt condolences to Fran, Tia, Sally and family

Dave and Diane Allan

Ken & Jennie Catterall

September 21, 2019

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Memorial Events
for Miles Primrose

Oct

11

Memorial service

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, Royal Oak location

4665 Falaise Drive, BC

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4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC V8Y 1B4