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Robert Drinnan Obituary
January 16, 1946 - April 22, 2024
Warren was born January 16, 1946 in Victoria and died April 22, 2024 in Saanichton.
Predeceased by his father Robert Drinnan, mother Ethel Drinnan (nee McLaren) and sister Cathy Brown, Warren will be truly missed by his wife of 40 years Elizabeth (Lisa) Forster-Coull, son Robert Drinnan, daughter Christine Drinnan, son-in-law Russ Oborne and grandsons Roy and Len Oborne, his sister Dawn Gaudek, brothers-in-law Frank Gaudek and Jim Brown, and his many cherished nephews, nieces, cousins, friends and colleagues. Warren loved his family unconditionally and was so proud of their accomplishments.
Warren grew up in Winnipeg and Calgary but returned to Victoria for graduate school. He had a rewarding career as a biological oceanographer, which took him to all three coasts of Canada. Warren established his own environmental consulting firm and finished his career teaching in the chemistry department at Camosun College.
Warren imparted his passion for science and nature to his daughter, son and grandsons. As an avid birder, Warren took great satisfaction in adding "lifers" to his life list, a quest that took him all over North America. He was happy to share his knowledge of birds with family and friends who often looked to him to confirm identifications. Opera was another of Warren's passions. He liked swimming followed by time in the hot tub, being on the water in his wooden boat, and completing the daily crosswords in the newspaper. Warren and Lisa enjoyed travelling together, especially their house exchanges to Europe.
Warren would have appreciated donations in his memory to the Rocky Point Bird Observatory.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Drinnan
6 Entries
Kerry & Cathy Wilson
May 23, 2024
Dear Lisa, Robert, Christine and family.
We are so very sorry to hear of Warren's, your Dad's, passing and hope that all of your wonderful memories help you through this difficult time.
With hugs and tears,
Kerry, Lauren & Cathy
Steve Gormican
May 6, 2024
Warren was a friend, colleague and mentor to me. Our careers as oceanographers crossed paths many times and I have Warren to thank for bringing me into the Environmental Technology program at Camosun. We had lots of adventure at field camp and he is fondly remembered by numerous students for his passion in birding. He inspired many to become birders. I already miss the coffee chats at the Roost that we continued into our retirements.
Bill. Lorie and Geoff
May 5, 2024
We´re so very sad to hear of Warren´s passing. We have many good memories of sharing family dinners with Warren, Lisa and Robert, and enjoying peach pie on their back porch. Warren was so generous in sharing his knowledge with us about birds and even more generous when he shared his love of scotch with us. Cheers Warren - we´ll miss you dearly.
Bill, Lorie and Geoff
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Blair Humphrey
May 4, 2024
I knew Warren in many ways, since first meeting him in Halifax.
Since then, we, my partner and I, Diana Rowles, have interacted with him at Camosun College, and many lunches ar the Golden City restauant, where we let Lisa do the ordering for us. We will miss him.
Paul Thomas
May 4, 2024
A good friend since, as a graduate student at the time, he was my lab instructor in Oceanography. I´ll hold many memories of times on the water on his boat and mine. Regular breakfast chats and seeing him beam with pride as he spoke of Robert and Christine. A good friend and he will be missed.
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