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Anthony Trace Obituary
TRACE, Anthony Couch (Tony) Oct. 14 1924 Jan. 17 2006 Born and raised in Victoria, Tony, after a long illness passed away at Saanich Peninsula Hospital. Tony attended Cloverdale School, started work after grade eight and was off to World War II, during which he had his leg badly broken. During his recovery at the Veteran's Pavilion he met his future bride, Joyce Spilsbury. They married June 5, 1948. Tony is survived by Joyce and their children Stephen (Verna), Russ (Terry), Brad and Margaret. Tony and Joyce adopted Tony's younger brother's (David's) children, Joan (Denny), Bev (Bob Lees, predeceased) and Perry (Val), grandchildren, Mike, Wendy, Kerri, Tyler, Scott, Michael, Brent, Stacey, Lisa, Chris, Lori, and Alexander. Predeceased by his granddaughter, Kaycee. Tony is also survived by his sister Laura (Bill Mclean) and predeceased by six other brothers and sisters, Alwin, David, Walter, William, Beth and Rita. Tony, with his partner Ben Webb, started Webb & Trace Ltd in 1954 and spent his life completing many interesting and challenging projects. Tony was a founding member of the IEOA and later took up flying to visit company job sites. Tony and Joyce became snowbirds and with family and friends spent many enjoyable winters down south. During retirement, Tony could be found at home holding court on the beach and enjoying a beer with his fellow beach bums. Tony's family would like to thank the wonderful staff of the ECU at Saanich Peninsula Hospital, where Tony spent his last year. At Tony's request there will not be a public service, a private family gathering will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. 197348
Memories and Condolences
for Anthony Trace
3 Entries
Shirley We Care for B MacLean
January 20, 2006
I met Tony at Bill and Laura's when he visited his sister, and brought bread he had baked. My thoughts are with you Joyce, "Be strong, be brave, do not be afraid"
Richard Watson
January 20, 2006
Tony and I were out for coffee in Sidney about 3 years ago.Tony grabbed a table while I secured the coffee. I remember coming back to the table with two large Latte in bowl-like cups and the look on Tony's face was priceless. I'm sure he thought I'd gone upscale since moving to the mainland. Back in the seventies while hooking up the lowbed one day, I slipped between the truck frame and came to an abrupt stop with both legs straddling the drive shaft. Tony was driving by just in time to see me disappear and he came running over. I was in agony and thinking of pantyhose instead of jeans in my future.Tony looked me square in the eye and said, "Dick does it hurt?" To this day I'm not sure if the tears running down my face were from the pain or what tony had just said! The company had this very old city bus and some bright spark came up with the great idea to convert it into a semi- trailer for on site storage. I really hated moving that thing around. It looked like a bus in love with a truck and chasing it around town. People would pass laughing and pointing. You really needed a bag over the head for this one. Anyway one day while moving it from Sidney to Blenkinsop, I pulled away from the lights at Elk Lake and the trailer pin broke dropping the bus in the left turn lane on the highway. I still remember thinking I had been shot at when the glad hands came crashing through the back window into the cab. After requesting help from base, a few minutes later Tony came over the air and said Dick I forget, does the bus have Webb and Trace signs on it?
I will miss my visits Tony and all the reminiscing over coffee. When you see me coming, grab me a cold one. I'm proud to have known you as my boss and friend.
My condolences Joyce, to you and all the family.
Richard(Dick) Watson
Phil Murray
January 20, 2006
A wonderful person who will surely be missed at the Family Picnics. Our condolences to Joyce and the family.
Phil and Barb
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