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BORN
1918
DIED
2014
Christopher Pepper Obituary
C.J. is survived by wife Marion of Halifax, Nova Scotia and 4 daughters. Dawn O'Malley (Jim), Pat Breen (Alan), Fern Walker (Herb), and Julie Crumpler (Ted). He is also survived by his grandchildren, Tara, Erica, Tracy, David, Alison, Kevin, Lesley, Yvonne, Michael and Lee. And also 11 cherished great-grandchildren.
Chris was born in Ituna, SK on a homestead settled by his parents Harry Pepper and Mabel Ivey. He was the last remaining sibling of 5. Chris rode the rails from Ituna to Vancouver to join the Royal Canadian Navy in 1940. As a Stoker 2nd Class he served in WW2 and Korea. He retired as a decorated Chief Petty Officer 1st Class after 25 years service. A career he was immeasurably proud of. During his service years he was posted to Churchill MB and Calgary AB. before settling down in Victoria BC.
After his military retirement he continued to work as a power engineer for Uvic and Honeywell. He was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Institute of Power Engineers of which he was a member for over 30 years. He served as President of the Victoria Branch from 1995 to 2003. He was also a proud lifetime member of the Chief's and Petty Officer's Association.
Chris undoubtedly had a passion for Canadian history and Canadian travel in which he shared with his friends and family. He and Marion spent their retirement traveling to every corner of Canada, stopping everywhere he read about or knew someone from.
He loved working with his hands and built 2 homes and a cabin which provided beautiful setting for family gatherings in the Highlands and at Cowichan Lake. He had a passion for people and could remember everyone he'd ever met, from boyhood on throughout his service years and travels across Canada. He was the kind of man that would take the time to get to know everyone he met and showed genuine interest and curiosity. To know Chris was to love him, as no one ever walked away without a lifelong friend.
He will be remembered for his love, his compassion, his stories and his complete and undivided devotion to his family.
To honour Chris's wishes, there will be no service. Donations in lieu of flowers can be sent to a charity close to his heart, the BC Children's Hospital.
Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Pepper
9 Entries
Joan Graham
December 7, 2014
CJ was a very persistent man who expected the best from people. It took thirteen tries to get up on those water skis and he wasn't stopping until it happened! Not to mention hiking the mountain in sandals. To the Pepper family, I am sorry to hear about CJ. There are many fond memories and I hold him in my heart.
October 5, 2014
Our thoughts are with Marion and family with the loss of Chris. Lots of fond memories as I look back in the day.
Sincerely, Rob & Faith Como
Catherine McGhee
October 3, 2014
Pat & Family, so sorry to hear about your dad's passing, I know from your stories, he was an amazing man and he served our nation well. My condolences.
Marina Roggeveen
October 2, 2014
Hi Julie. I don't know if you will remember me, but we 'hung out' at St Ann's in Gr 2!! I want to send my deepest condolences to you and all your family. My Dad passed on August 17th -- there really are no words at a time like this!!! Your Dad sounded like a really great father and friend -- memories are wonderful gifts that we have to hold onto. Take good care. Hugs
September 30, 2014
Sorry to hear about your dad Dawn.Ray Smith
Christine Hanrahan
September 28, 2014
Dawn & Pat I am thinking of you at this time in your Life. You were all so,lucky to have him so long & sounds like he enjoyed all his years.
Danny & Marilyn Wade
September 28, 2014
CJ was an amazing man and loved by all who knew him. We had the distinct pleasure of knowing him for about 40 years. We had the pleasure of using CJ and Marion's cabin at Lake Cowichan for many summers. We have such great memories thanks to this couple! He was a VIP customer at Wade's Auto Wrecking. So much so, that when he turned in his driver's licence Danny shut down the business!
Danny & Marilyn Wade
September 28, 2014
CJ was truly an amazing man, who will be greatly missed! He was such a regular customer to Wade's Autowrecking that when he stopped driving Danny had to close down his business. Thank you both, also, for the many years that you let us stay in the cabin at the lake. Great memories!
David Rodenhizer
September 27, 2014
I have many fond memories of Uncle Chris. He loved camping, family and friends. I remember how much he loved cooking on the old Colman camp stove and Bacon and Eggs was his speciality.
Ourcabin, Wayside,on Bowen Island, continues on today, because of the many projects he worked on, most notably with son in law, Herb.
Uncle Chris was a man of many talents and could make due in the Pepper fashion.
He touched us all and will be missed.
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