Victor MacLean Obituary
April 28, 1924 - January 11, 2013
Victor was born in Vancouver, son of Col. Victor MacLean and Hazel Ellen Kelly, and grandson of Vancouver Pioneer Robert Kelly, founder of Kelly Douglas & Company Ltd. (1896), Nabob Foods, and Super Valu Stores. He served as President of the family company until his retirement, as well as on several boards including B.C. Tel, National Trust and Crown Zellerbach. Victor was also a past Chairman of the B.C. Cancer Foundation.
In his retirement he took up flying again and as a result of his early R.C.A.F. training loved to fly his own plane between Vancouver and his beloved summer home in Qualicum Beach.
He was a life member of The Vancouver Club, R.V.Y.C, Shaughnessy Golf Club, and the Vancouver Lawn Tennis Club. He remained active well into his 80s playing golf and most especially loving his tennis.
Victor passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Joan, four children Dewey Parker, Vicki Gourlay, Robert MacLean and Mark MacLean, 12 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and his Golden Retriever "Barley".
The family are very grateful for the wonderful care given by Mae, Lori and Kay. We also wish to thank Dr. Duncan Miller and the staff at Mt. St. Joseph's Hospital for the excellent and compassionate care he received. A private family service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations to the B.C. Cancer Foundation (bccancerfoundation.com/inmemory) would be gratefully appreciated.
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Ann Prince-Smith
February 10, 2013
I send my deepest sympathy to you Joan and your family with so many happy memories of your time here at the Springs and also our time visiting you at Qualicum Beach several years ago and the very hospitable time we had in your beautiful home there.
Take strength from your beautiful family and reflect on all the wonderful memories and years you had together. My love and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Sue Turner, Mannos
February 6, 2013
You have my thoughts and prayers Joan. I used to play tennis with you at the Springs Country Club. My sympathy to you and the family. I have lost two husbands. Not fun. Your faith will get you through each day. Sincerely, Sue Turner
Grant Nordal
January 30, 2013
I worked for this fine company. I never met Victor, but I thank him for the job I had.
Paul & Chris Cote
January 26, 2013
To the MacLean family,
My husband, Paul Coté, often reflected on the wonderful times he had as a child at your summer home in Qualicum Beach. He reminisced about the benevolent, thoughtful, kind, stimulating, generous nature of his Uncle Vic and hoped Uncle Vic knew how much those moments meant to him. THANK YOU for making a positive contribution to a small boy's life! Our thoughts are with your family.
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Sheila Scott (Koeller)
January 25, 2013
Dewye - My sincere sympathies, a wonderful man and boss. I was his secretary in 1970's & 1990's. Left to work for church and came back to him in 1999
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Peggie Terry (Angus)
January 22, 2013
Condolences to the MacLean family. I have very fond memories from my youth spent in Qualicum and still when I walk past Ten Firs, I remember fondly the best (loudest and fastest) boat on the water ~ Boban ~ tennis on Sunday mornings, horseback riding on the beach and float plane Fridays.
What a lovely long life, may you find peace in his memory.
Jamie Little
January 21, 2013
I am terribly sorry to read this. I have many good memories of him from Qualicum Beach; of course, as we were then children however, he certainly 'commanded respect!'
My thoughts are with the MacLean and Parker families.
Susila Bryant
January 19, 2013
Sincere Condolences to Dewey Parker, your Mother, and all of the MacLean Family. Such a life lived in tandem with the growth and development of an important period in British Columbia's past. Peace be with you.
January 19, 2013
Sincere Condolences to Dewey Parker and all of the MacLean Families in the loss of Victor MacLean. Such a social and enterprising history, following British Columbia's economic development in an important period of growth and change. Peace be with you.
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