Ed LOVICK

LOVICK, Ed (Edgar James) Born May 18, 1923 in Saanichton Ed passed away on the March 20, 2013. Ed is a member of the Hagan family, one of the original pioneers of the Saanich Peninsula. Having grown up on the Saanich Peninsula, Metchosin and then Burnaby Ed's career with the Royal Bank began straight out of high school in 1940. In 1942, wanting to serve his country Ed joined the Army. Failing to meet medical requirements Ed spent his time in "signals". Following discharge from Shaughnessay Hospital for a spinal deformity operation Ed returned to RBC at Victoria. Ed's banking career was centered in Vancouver, Victoria, Montreal, Calgary and back to Vancouver. After a successful career he took early retirement from his position as Assistant General Manager for all of B.C. in 1978. He returned to the Saanich Peninsula to build a retirement home on the family property. It was during this time that Ed's wife Pat became ill. Besides his love of family, friends, and attachment to the inherited property Ed was very devoted spiritually. Ed lived his faith. The covenant between the Saanich Peninsula Catholic Church and St. Steven's Anglican Church was of utmost importance as was the coming together with the seventeen churches of various faiths for the Good Friday services on the Peninsula. Ed was predeceased by his wife Pat and son Bob. Ed is survived by his children Ginny (Joe), Pete (Laurene), Larry (Jan), Joan, Mark (Jennine), daughter-in-law Patty (Phil), thirteen grandchildren, Jodi, David, Amanda, Matt, Kendra, Christopher, Stephanie, Niki, Katy, Dayle, Bryce, Abbey, Cullen and one great grandchild James. In 1995 Ed remarried and is survived by his wife Barb and family Denise, Shelley (David), Cliff (Sue) and five grandchildren, Jordie, Kieran, Dylan, Niki and Ashley. In the latter years Ed suffered from Alzheimer's. Taking advantage of the services and courses offered by the Alzheimer's Society to better prepare ourselves was truly a blessing. Also, thank you to all the medical staff who supported Ed and the family throughout this journey. Ed will be remembered for his familiar expressions of "Holy Doodle" and "Gad Zooks. So dear Ed, "Holy Doodle you lived a good life; Gad Zooks we will miss you". A service will be held at St Elizabeth's Church at 10030 Third Street, Sidney,B.C. at 1:00 P.M. Monday, March 25, 2013. In lieu of flowers donations would be appreciated and made to the Alzheimer's Society.