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Published by Vancouver Sun and/or The Province on Jul. 26, 2010.

SAMIS, John Clouston With great sadness the family of John Samis born November 15, 1918 in Swift Current, Sask. announce his passing on Sunday, July 18, 2010. John was predeceased by his first wife, Peggy. John will be greatly missed by his wife Lynne, daughters, Page Samis and Julie (Carl) Parker and grandchildren Stephen (Leslie), Justin (Thao) and Sheldon (Laura), and great-grandchildren Grace, Daniel, Andrew, William and Zoe. John will be remembered for his sports accomplishments. He was three times Canadian Badminton champion and on Canada's first International Thomas Cup team. John was inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame in 1973 and the Canadian Badminton Hall of fame in September 2009. He served as a lieutenant in the Royal Canadian navy on a corvette on convoy duty in the North Atlantic during WWII. The family would like to thank Dr. Puddicombe, Dr Sugar and the Palliative Care team for their kind care and support. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 1PM at St. Frances in the Wood.

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August 8, 2010

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July 27, 2010

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July 26, 2010

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Penny Gibson

August 8, 2010

Dear Pidgeon & Jules, I was going through some unread newspapers & discovered your dear dad's obit. I am so glad that you had him for so long, but it doesn't make it any easier. I got to wondering if you, Page, were living in Vancouver, so I googled your name & there you were with all your wonderful art work!!!! I had no idea. The last time we spoke was 1979, when I was about to get married & you were living in Seattle. A lifetime ago! You have been such a busy girl. I am so glad you could pursue your art. And Jules, we last spoke in the Guildford mall, you were in a townhouse on the north shore with you little son. If either of you or both, have any time available, I would love to hear from you. I am in south Surrey, in Ocean Park near Crescent Beach, 604-535-9905 & go by my family name in the phone book. Love & fond memories of you, John & Peggy.
Penny Gibson

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John McIntosh

July 27, 2010

Lynne, Page and Julie
Our thoughts our with you during your time of sorrow. Dad, John McIntosh, and I, his daughter Suzanne, send these wishes from Summerland. Dad remembers fondly playing badminton together although he says he was not in the same league! He was a great friend to Dad and they sure enjoyed their parties. He even thinks that John is godfather to either Gaye or I so their friendship was really important to him. Athough Dad would love to be there for the funeral, at 91 he unable to attend. Our thoughts are with family.

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