Harry Lee DISBROW

DISBROW, Harry Lee April 24, 1921 - September 22, 2013 After a rich and full life, this gentleman and gentle man bid us adieu on September 22nd. Predeceased by wife Isabelle in 2000, Harry is survived by daughter Ina Anderson (Brock), and grandchildren Mark (Deidra), Lindsay and Katherine, and daughter Jamie Disbrow (David Downman) and grandson Ian. Also sister Ina, sister-in-law Judy and all loved ones in the Drummond-Hay and Brown/Lowe families. After his childhood in Regina, he spent his formative years in Vancouver. A veteran of WWII who trained across Canada and was stationed in Alaska, Harry studied post-war at UBC and taught at Junior High Schools in Abbotsford, Vernon and in Victoria at Gordon Head and Cedar Hill. He was a proud Oak Bay Kiwanian, took up Tai Chi and French Discussion at Goward House, was active at Shannon Oaks, and was an avid painter with his Broadmead muses. Harry loved languages, music and playing his flute, skiing, cycling, his daily walks, and putting brush to canvas. He would have wanted everyone to pursue uplifting activities of their own choosing, and to appreciate humanity and the beauty of this world. He had a great sense of humour and enjoyed and connected with people in a special way. He understood the importance of good coffee, wine, chocolate, conversation and laughter ~ à la prochaine~. As family, we acknowledge all Dad's great friends, especially Gordon and Mona Mason who brought Mom and Dad together, and loving and gracious Reta Der and her family in recent years. We thank Dr. Layne Woodburn for all he has done. To the many caring people at the Lodge at Broadmead, we cannot put words to our gratitude. A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 19th at 1:30 pm at the UVIC INTERFAITH CHAPEL followed by a reception at the University Club. In lieu of flowers, donations to Broadmead Care Society would be gratefully received on Harry's behalf. Condolences may be offered at http://www.McCallBros.com.