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George Churchill Obituary

George Verne "Buck" Churchill of Kamloops, BC hung up his tool belt on July 14, 2022 at 85 years of age. He is survived by his loving wife Phil and his children: Cory (Doug), Brenda (Dennis), Craig (Shelley) and Lise (Chris). Verne is also survived by his grandchildren Lorne, Kelly, Nicole, Courtney, Casie, Keenan, Cole and Noah, and his great-grandchildren Matthew, Charley and Caeli. Known affectionately as Buck, he is survived by his many siblings and their spouses and many generation of nieces and nephews.

Verne was raised in Falkland. He was a self-taught Jack-of-all-trades who was always willing to help out others with their various projects and act as project manager whether they wanted it or not. If you knew Verne, you also knew about his cheeky sense of humour and "Vernisms". He enjoyed outdoor adventures and visiting with friends. In his downtime he would constantly be renovating his home and improving St. Peter's Church in Monte Creek. Verne's favourite hobby was buying and selling recreational vehicles, much to the chagrin of his always patient wife.

In lieu of flowers or donations, please contact his wife Phil to pickup some of Verne's thousands of tools that still clutter the family home.

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Published by Kamloops This Week on Jul. 19, 2022.

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Ian MacKenzie

December 12, 2022

I'll never forget our meeting Verne. The first person we met when moving to Kamloops. It was a hot summer day and we made a wrong turn onto the bridge and then tried to turn around from the trailer park at the north end. This fellow, basking in a lawn chair, waved us to a stop and engaged us with a beer and conversation that kept us in Kamloops forever. His humour, stories and general folksy charity, expressed through a constant smile won us a longstanding friend. He is a loss to all who knew him, Phil. Our deep condolences.

Allison Chung and Brian Filek

August 6, 2022

By grace, a patient comes into your life who leaves behind an imprint. We were blessed to have been called his family doctor. He modelled for us love for others, love for his wife and family, love for his friends and love for God. You are close in our thoughts and prayers.

Kurt & Pam Roy

August 2, 2022

We are so sorry for your loss. You both welcomed us into your home as a young couple away from out family. You became family to us and we are so grateful to you both. Kurt so enjoyed chatting with Verne and sharing their fun stories. We are thinking of you and sending you our love and a big hug.

Marlene Bohnen

August 1, 2022

I´m sorry for your loss. Buck truly was one of a kind. That gravelly voice full of so much humour. He certainly brought a lot of joy to us all. He will be missed

Linda & Terry Churchill

July 25, 2022

So sorry to hear of Bucks passing, our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. We will miss his unique humour. He was always entertaining at the Churchill or Falkland get togethers.

Esther McRae

July 25, 2022

Buck & I were neighbors & we became friends. We would prowl through the woods & explore old deserted cabins. These were usually old one-room log cabins. We remained friends all our lives. We both had birthdays in October & we called each other on them. We did visit Phil & him when we were up that way. I am so glad he had Philomena. She kept him very happy. We adored her too. I shall miss our Birthday calls.

Colleen McClean

July 22, 2022

I´m so sorry to hear of Verne´s passing, Phil. He had the best sense of humour and I will remember him forever. Condolences to you and the family.

Janice (Bohnen)

July 22, 2022

Phil and family

What a wonderful write up
Captures him so beautifully.
Loved your phrase `cheeky sense of humour `
Yes that was our Buck.

Sending love and hugs your way

Val and Sandra Pringle

July 21, 2022

Our deepest condolences Phyl
The world lost one of the funniest people.
Loved Bucks sense of humour.

Lynn Moen Moore

July 21, 2022

Sincere condolences. Our family knew Buck from our years in Falkland. He was always a very kind, thoughtful man, and we loved his sense of humor! He will be truly missed.

Kathleen Herbert

July 20, 2022

Our Condolences to you and the Family Phil. We haven´t crossed paths lately but it would be nice to visit again.

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