Alan Richard Husband

Dad was born in Lethbridge, Alberta (the windy city). He was an only child, quite rare in those days (1922). After he graduated from high school, he enlisted in the Air Force and served his country in WWII. He met our Mom Ellen Betty while overseas. Ken, my older brother came along in 1952 and I (Brian) came along in 1956. Once Dad became established as an Air Traffic Controller, he worked out of Pat Bay on Vancouver Island and also Prince George airport, but spent about 18 years at YVR. He received a promotion to Officer in Charge for Kamloops in 1969. The same year that he re-married. Together, Marguerite, Dad, Ken and I began a new life in Kamloops. He built a large home on a half acre in Dallas, where they lived for 25 years.

He loved to garden and fish. He also loved bird watching. His favourite food was Chinese. Once Marguerite passed on in 2005, we sold his home and he moved into Berwick for several years, where he had lots of friends. Then, as he became immobile, he moved into Pondersa Lodge. He was only there two months, but he was well liked and well cared for.

His final days were at Royal Inland Hospital, as he developed an internal problem. He taught me and my brother and a lot of people how to rise above pain and suffering . I was lucky to spend lots of time with him. And enjoyed my birthday with him on September 5.

It was the last time I saw his face. He was happy and laughing. He passed away peacefully in the early hours of September 17, 2018. He is reunited now in the afterlife with all his family, friends and pets.

Until our spirits meet again Dad, forever in my thoughts and heart.