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WORTHY, Christopher John A loving husband and wonderful father, Christopher John Worthy passed away at his home in Vancouver on August 2, 2007. He passed peacefully and was surrounded by his family. He is survived by his devoted wife of 41 years, Lesley, and their sons, Chris and Marc. Chris was born in Bristol, England in 1947. The son of Ronald and Eunice Worthy, he grew up in humble surroundings in Ontario with five siblings. Hockey was his passion during the first phase of his life. Chris played goal for the Flin Flon Bombers of the Western Hockey League where he won the 1967-68 WHL Goaltender of the year award and set numerous individual records; including records for consecutive shutout games and consecutive shutout minutes. Both of these records have remained unbroken for almost four decades. He went on to play in the National Hockey League for the Oakland Seals and the California Golden Seals and in the World Hockey Association for the Edmonton Oilers. Chris retired from professional hockey after the 1975-76 season. During the second phase of his life, Chris attended Seattle University and the University of Alberta where he was awarded a Bachelor of Commerce degree. He went on to receive the Chartered Accountant designation shortly thereafter. After working in public accounting and the construction industry, Chris was named Chief Financial Officer of the fourth largest construction company in the United States. After several years, Chris returned to the west coast where he founded a successful private investment company. Chris's efforts focused on building opportunity for employees and investors alike. A tireless champion of individual liberty and free markets, he led by example in helping to build numerous successful businesses throughout Canada and the United States. His leadership ability, personal integrity and kindness allowed him to be a mentor to many. Chris's quiet generosity made a real difference in the lives of those he touched. He will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, the Worthy family respectfully request that a donation be made to the Pancreaticobiliary Research Fund, c/o Virginia Mason Seattle Main Clinic, 1100 Ninth Ave., Seattle, Washington, USA 98101, Attn: Dr. Vincent Picozzi. 400037
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Terry Hornung
April 23, 2024
Lesley , don´t know if you will ever see this but I would love to get in contact with you sometime.
Remember me, Terry Hornung , Larry´s wife and our husbands played hockey with the Kansas City Blues. We spent lots of time together when our husbands were on the road . We had good times together and both of us have had sad times since then. Would love to hear from you, hope you and your boys are doing well!
Christel Rowold
August 2, 2017
Dear Leslie,
I dont know whether you ever will read this after 10 years, so this is just an attempt.
I found only today these entries. How sad to read that your wonderful husband passed away so early.
I came to know to you both in 1997, during a flight from Vancouver to Vancouver Island, which was a little bit dramatic. As a result you invited me for dinner to your wounderful home.Sadly, we lost contact afterwards.
I've been to Vancouver Island again with my family twice and tried to visit you.However, the first time you were on vacation and the second time you had moved to Vancouver. We even were at your new home, but again, you were on vacation.
Dear Leslie, I will never forget you and your husband. You seemed to be a wonderful team.
God bless you and your family!
Christel, Germany
Al Sproxton
April 7, 2016
Very sad to hear Chris passing, he was a wonderful man. Enjoying watching him stand on his head for the team.
April 26, 2013
Chris was one of my goalie instructors at the Nelson Hockey School in late 1960's. He was a very nice person.
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John Coco
January 7, 2013
Hello, my name is John Coco, and I am fifty-four year's old from New York . I would like to share memory of Chris. As a young boy of twelve, I was a huge hockey fan, and I would follow any hockey broadcast that I could find on my transistor radio, as I lay in bed. One particular night, the weak signals of a California Seals game reached me, and I was amazed as the announcer kept repeating "Another save by Worthy!!" I instantly became a fan , and the next day after school, I decided to write Chris a fan letter. Never expecting a reply, lo and behold, you can only imagine my excitement, when my mother handed me the large brown envelope, that contained a photo of Chris, and a card saying " That he wished he had more fan's like me!!" I cannot express, the value, and impact, that a small act of kindness, and recognition, meant to a young boy!!Over the next few year's , Chris would send me updated photo's from wherever he was playing. I still own, and cherish these photo's, and when I see them , it bring's me back, as if it was yesterday!!As I read all of the wonderful tribute's to Chris, I can only say that everyone that had their lives graced by him, were so fortunate!! Even a young fan from Brooklyn, New York, so many years ago!!God Bless The Worthy Family!!
Brad Kurtzberg
September 21, 2007
To the Worthy Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May God grant you strength and comfort. Chris has always been a first class individual in my dealings with him. He gave a great interview for my book on the Seals and proved to be a thoughtful and intelligent person. He also sent me a lovely e-mail after he read the book that truly meant a lot to me. I was shocked to hear of his passing. He will be missed.
Barb Callaghan (Hamilton)
September 6, 2007
Dear Les,
My heart goes out to you...
It has been so many years since we shared many an after-Oiler game get-together - i have such fond memories of you and Chris, and the special love you two shared. You are in my prayers.
Rod & Debby Phillips
September 6, 2007
To dear Lesley
We just heard the sad news from Ken Brown, Chris' old goalie partner and friend. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this very difficult time. I (Rod)have many great memories involving Chris as a hockey player and as a friend. He has always remained one of my favourite people. We now live close to where you and Chris lived in Rio Terrace and often walk past your old house. I,Debby(Barb Hamilton's sister) remember watching Chris whip up a great pasta dish and there I learned that pasta needs lots of garlic.
Your old friends from Edmonton are thinking of you.
Much love from Rod and Debby Phillips
Tim Staub
September 5, 2007
God help us all if Chris is running goal on the gates of Heaven! He was a great mentor, and a trusted advisor and leader. He and his family are in my prayers.
Paul Surgeson
September 5, 2007
Chris's spirit, business savvy and charm will be greatly missed by all who have had the opportunity of working with him. My condolences to Chris's family. We are missing a truly great man.
Ken and Patti Brown
September 4, 2007
Lesley and family, we just heard about Chris' passing today.
He and I became great friends while struggling in our Oilers careers but we always had time to have a laugh and make sure that we never got too serious. When I think about Chris I think about that great smile and the shortness of the time we had together. Our condolences to you at this difficult time.
mel majeau
August 27, 2007
Leslie, Chris, Marc and family
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Chris and I developed a friendship at the firm in Edmonton 25 years ago that we maintained over the years as our paths crossed. We had a brief time to work together again in Vancouver. He will be greatly missed at the office; his smile, humour and kindness.
Our warmest condolences.
Mel and Nori
Wayne & Marg Kelly
August 25, 2007
Leslie, our prayers go out to you and your family. Chris was a great team mate, room mate and friend.
Brenda Ziemer
August 24, 2007
Dear Lesly. Words cannot express our feelings at this time, we are so sorry for the loss of Chris. We remember the fun and happy times we shared with you and Chris in our early years of marriage back in Flin Flon! Chris was such a "gentleman”, had a great "work ethic" in sports and his career. I believe he must have been a wonderful mentor to many people he met throught out his career.
Our deepest condolences to you, Chris, Marc and families.
Brenda and Erv Ziemer
Paul S
August 21, 2007
I'm so sorry for you all...
Margit Czerny
August 20, 2007
Dear Lesley,
I was shocked to hear the sad news.
Although we live many miles apart, my heart goes ou to you and your sons. My sincerest condolences to all of you. I only met Chris a few times but his charismatic personality left a lasting impression. May he rest in peace.
John Roy
August 19, 2007
I deeply regret the passing of Chris and should have kept in touch. I had the privelige to play for the '67-'68 Flin Flon Bombers and helping Chris with the record that still stands in the WHL. The last time I saw Chris and his family was in 1968 when they were leaving Flin Flon to start a new life. Traveling through The Pas, MB he stopped to say hello. Love you Chris and family.
rick brown
August 19, 2007
I was sorry to read about the passing of Chris. Although I knew him as a high school friend in Don Mills Ontario over 40 years ago, I still thought of him and was especially happy to see he had made the NHL in the 70's. I will remember the summer we spent at my uncles cottage at Lake Simcoe. My deepest regards to all the family.
Rick Brown, St. Catharines, Ontario
Tom and Collette Gilmore
August 18, 2007
Dear Lesley, Marc, Chris & family,
It was with shock and sadness that we learned Chris had passed away. A tremendous loss! Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Taylor Family
August 17, 2007
Chris was indeed a wonderful husband to our cousin Lesley. He was first and foremost a gentleman. He dearly loved his family and was always enormously proud of his two sons and his daughter-in-law. He was an incredible business man. He made significant contributions to the Canadian economy through his leadership yet always preferred to stay out of the spotlight. He was a great example to all of us. We will miss his humour, his stories, his kindness and his strength of character.
Charlie Hamilton
August 17, 2007
My heart goes out to you all at this very sad time.Chris was like a father to me and he will be dearly missed in my heart for always. I love you all, and you are in my prayers.
Love Charlie
(Lee, Trevor & Bradley Hamilton)
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