BROWN, Barney Richard
The world should mourn as we have lost a rare gem, an honestly good guy. Barney Richard Brown aged 79 was lost through a tragic accident while on vacation February 06, 2013. Born August 11, 1933, in Harris, Saskatchewan, Barney was the son of an original settler family. He and his five siblings were brought up on good but hard times wanting for very little. His working life began at the age of 15 when he left home to work the new northern pipeline. After falling in love and a brief courtship he wed Theresa Hilkewich in 1952. With his wife Theresa ("Terry" predeceased in 2010) they brought their young family to British Columbia in 1968, settling in Port Coquitlam. When he ended one career as a Constable with the CN Police he began another as a local plumber soon bringing his son Lindsay in with him and forming B & L Plumbing. Years later, Lindsay left to form his own company with his own sons and Barney softly retired. Still, Barney was always quick to lend a hand to anyone who needed it. He formed lasting relationships with so many people, far too numerous to name but the power of one man to help so many is honourable. Dad was also a dedicated family man, he will be greatly missed by his children, Diane (Don), Lindsay (Heather), Sharon (Phil), Brenda (Shane), Lynn (Rick), 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, all of whom absolutely adored him. He will also be sadly missed by his special friend and travelling companion, Judy, as well as just about every relative no matter how distant and anyone else that had ever met him. We grieve his loss deep in our hearts but celebrate the man, his life and his legacy. A Memorial Service will be held at Burkeview Chapel, 1340 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam on Saturday 9 March 2013 at 11:00 a.m.
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February 25, 2019
Six years and I still miss you. Talk to you all the time and hope your journey takes you to the most wonderful places. You were a wonderful man, gone too soon.
March 12, 2013
Leanne Brown
Grandpa, you will be missed dearly by all that knew you. Thank you for being such an awesome great grandpa to our children who will never forget you and the great times they had with you. We will forever cherish the time we had with you and the many great memories. Love Leanne. Mike, Mackenzie, and Connor.
March 9, 2013
Your family has lost a very special man who touched all of your lives as a whole and also each of you individually in your own way. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all to honour such a great man.
Love Shirley and Steve (Sharon's friends from Ontario)
March 8, 2013
Dan Corsie
To Lindsay and all Barney's Family.What a gem we have all lost with this news.Barney you will be sadly missed by all of us At Valley Pacific Realty.The look on your face sometimes after you would fix one of our junker rentals and tell us to get rid that place or I'm not going back their!!We would all chuckle and then call you up for the next adventure.
But I will never forget your Honesty,integrity,and warmth that is so hard to find but just came naturally to you. You may be gone Barney but never Forgotten.
Thanks for being my friend.
Dan
March 8, 2013
Judy Coogan
I don't know how to say goodbye nor do I want to. Thankyou Barry for sharing true love. Our six months together was like a lifetime of happiness. I have beautiful memories and I will love you and miss you always. Love Judy oxo
March 7, 2013
Perry, Marilee, Joe & Colt Sklerek
We were so very sorry to hear Uncle Barry left us. He visited this passed summer and we really enjoyed visiting with him. He was so very proud of his children and grand children and their accomplishments and spoke highly of his family. We were looking forward to him returning this summer for another visit. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
March 4, 2013
I am so very sad to hear of the passing of "Gampa Brown". He was a special and kind man who will be missed by all who had known him. He was always smiling and so happy to have all the "kids" around ! Try to keep that smile in your hearts. Sending loving hugs to you all .... sandi xox
March 4, 2013
Ryan Brown
Grandpa,
I appreciate every minute that I had with you over the 37 years of my life and was glad that my kids had the chance to have you in their lives. There will forever be a void in my life but going forward hopefully I will be able to fill that spot in my families life that you graciously filled in mine. Thanks for your guidance and love
March 4, 2013
Kendra Ganchar
Uncle Barney,
This horrible incident that has happened to you still does not feel real. I am still trying to make sense of it all, asking myself numerous questions in my head. It was not your time to go, you had so much planned this year, why now? As I sit here thinking about what to write, I draw a complete blank because saying everything you have accomplished and done in your life for yourself and others is endless.
When I think of Uncle Barney I think of how he loved everyone unconditionally; whether it was a sister, brother daughter, son, grandchild, great grandchild, niece, nephew, acquaintance and the list goes on. Uncle Barney would always find time in his life for everyone and let everyone know there was always a place to stay if they were driving through Port Coquitlam. He was an avid traveler and frequently made trips to Saskatchewan and many other numerous places along the way to see friends and family. He was defiantly a social butterfly just like grandpa. Uncle Barney respected everyone in his path even if he thought that individual was a complete idiot. I respected him greatly for that.
This past September mom and I wanted to plan a trip to see Uncle Barney. We planned the trip and spent a week with him. He took us everywhere and we had a blast. He developed a horrible cold that week, and still was up early and ready to take us wherever we had on the agenda that day. It was amazing how much he reminded me of my grandpa- His cute shoulder shrugs or his smile- what a spitting image of his brother and my grandpa. My mom and I bugged him all week with how much he reminded us of grandpa. He just laughed. Another memory from that trip was our night out with Barb, her boyfriend my mom and I and of course you Uncle Barney. You did not want to go but we talked you into it. You looked so handsome in your suit and fedora. You were a sharp dressed man that night!! You did have great style! We had some laughs and again another great memory.
These memories will be cherished forever and I am so glad I got to know such a caring and loving man.
Uncle Barney,
You will be truly missed; your strong loving spirit will stay with us forever.
I wish I could be there on Saturday, but work calls and I know you would tell me to stay at work and make some money.
RIP Beautiful Angel
Kendra
March 4, 2013
Violet Fitchell - Telford
Barney you will surely be missed. I will miss seeing you when I come down to moms ( Ellie Wilson ) I always look forward to your visit. You are now on another safe journey.
March 4, 2013
Barb Brown
Grandpa I miss you what seems like more and more everyday. You were the most amazing man to your grandchildren and great grand kids we could always count on you ... The boys and I miss our morning calls, walks and breakfast dates. We love you dearly till we see you again xoxo
Love barb Ty and pork chop
March 4, 2013
Barb Brown
March 3, 2013
Barb Brown
Grandpa I miss you what seems like more and more everyday. You were the most amazing man to your grandchildren and great grand kids we could always count on you ... The boys and I miss our morning calls, walks and breakfast dates. We love you dearly till we see again xoxo
Love barb Ty and pork chop
March 3, 2013
Barb Brown
Grandpa I miss you what seems like more and more everyday. You were the most amazing man to your grandchildren and great grand kids we could always count on you ... The boys and I miss our morning calls, walks and breakfast dates. We love you dearly till we see again xoxo
Love barb Ty and pork chop
March 3, 2013
Glen, Sandy ,Kyle,Kendra& Taylor Ganchar
Uncle Barney,
You will be forever in our hearts..
His journey has just begun.
Don't think of him as gone away
his journey's just begun,
life holds so many facets
this earth is only one.
Just think of him as resting
from the sorrows and the tears
in a place of warmth and comfort
where there are no days and years.
Think how he must be wishing
that we could know today
how nothing but our sadness
can really pass away.
And think of him as living
in the hearts of those he touched...
for nothing loved is ever lost
and he was loved so much.
March 3, 2013
With great sadness, we share in mourning the passing of Barney Brown. His friendly demeanor and readiness to offer assistance in every situation will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace. Laura, John, Karen & Rita MOIR
March 3, 2013
We were very sorry to hear of your tragic loss. He left a lasting impression.....Bill Smail & Helene Magee
March 3, 2013
Heather Brown
Father as I sit here reading this it brings tears to my eyes... You were one in a million. You loved your whole family unconditionally, no matter if they screwed up or not... You will be missed so much.. I wish you the best on your next journey. You were the best father in law I could ever have..
Love from as you always called me the best daughter in law you would ever have.
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