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Ron Attwell Obituary
ATTWELL, Ron Nov. 28, 1936 Nov. 7, 2007 The Rev. Ron Attwell passed away peacefully on November 7, 2007. Ron is survived by his wife Kerri, brother Geoff (Buddy), children David, Diane, Andrew, Robert and their mother Rosemary Hunter, their spouses Clare, Irwin, Kristen, Cynthia and their families, grandchildren Maximilian, Adam, Erin, Rebekah, Benjamin, Emma, Peter and Jonathan, Graig and Steve Sutherland, his extended family in South Africa and the congregation of Emmanuel Home Church. Ron and family emigrated from South Africa in 1977 to minister to the Mill Bay and Shawnigan Lake United Churches. He then served the James Bay United Church and Gordon United Church congregations. He has given his time, energy and can-do attitude to a number of local service organizations and projects close to his heart. Ron's life has been lifted by the courage, fellowship and love of the congregation of the Emmanuel Home Church. Ron's life was blessed by the fellowship of each of his congregations through the years. The Attwell family would like to thank the chemotherapy nursing staff and physicians of the BC Cancer Agency, The BMT unit in Vancouver, Dr. Nichol McPherson, Dr. Tom Connelly, Dr. Andrew McPherson, Dr. Dereck Smith, Dr. Howard Pai, Dr. Adrian Yee, Dr. Sheila Soliere, Dr. Steve Wheeler, Dr. Bob Penner, Dr. Elaine Wai and home care nurses Laura Johnson and Jane Matthews for their care. A celebration of Ron's life will be held at MCCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson at Vancouver Streets, on Saturday, November 17th at 11:00am with the Rev. Russell Crossley and the Rev. Irwin Cunningham officiating. Our thanks to the McCall and Williams family for their friendship and care. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Our Place Society, 919 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8V 3P4 or www.ourplacesociety.com . Condolences for the family may be offered at www.mccallbros.com . 425089
Memories and Condolences
for Ron Attwell
11 Entries
Lorraine Gee
November 29, 2007
Dear Attwell Family,
My sincere condolences for your loss. Ron was very involved in the James Bay Community and our facility, Beckley Farm Lodge. I often think about his contributions to the community and his officiating for a family wedding. I hope your fond memories give you strength.
Jennifer & Daniel Perry
November 23, 2007
Please accept our deepest sympathies. It was such a great pleasure to have him do our wedding ceremonie May 20th 2006. He will be greatly missed.
JC Durand
November 19, 2007
Dear Attwel Family,
You honor me by sharing your sad news and I wish I could be there in person. I am sorry and want to offer my condolences. May Ron rest in peace and God give you the strength to overcome this pain. Will have you in my prayers.
-jc
Richelle Cramer (a.k.a. Ricky)
November 18, 2007
I am sorry to hear of your loss, Ron was a wonderful man and loved by many. It was a beautiful and touching service, and Ron will be deeply missed.
November 17, 2007
Dear Attwell Family,
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Rev. Attwell
Rev Attwell was a very special person to our family. We met him back in the early 90's, he just happened to be the Minister who was holding the service for a very close friend of mine, who passed away. I just loved the way he was so sincere and compassionate, he was always someone who made you feel comfortable and at ease to be around.
Dean and I (Marianne) were married back in July 1997, on the hottest day of the year. We never even gave it a second thought who would do our wedding ceremony. I was very nervous of course like all brides are on their wedding day he just winked at me and smiled, it was at that moment I knew everything was going to be alright.
A year or so later our children came along. Without hesitation we knew we wanted Rev. Attwell to perform for the Christening of both of our children Nathan Jordan and Courtney Denise, he was not only our Minister but a great friend, one that will be missed by our family deeply!!!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, in this sad time, if you need anything please do not hesitate to let us know......
Love Marianne, Dean, Nathan and Courtney Dougan
XOXOXOXXO
Nicole Shaver
November 16, 2007
I am very saddened and deeply sorry for your loss. In 1991 Ron baptised my son; all of my family commenting on his warmth and humor. I was married in 2005, there was no question whom we wished to officiate, we even moved up our wedding date to have Ron there, as it was just before he left on his "trip of a lifetime". We welcomed a new baby son this April, he was baptised in June and again Ron made this occasion very special for us all. I can still see him kissing the baby's forhead. Cherish your memories.
Candy Brown
November 16, 2007
When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight. ~Kahlil Gibran
In the mid 70 to the early 80's Ron was facilitated a couples group which opened my heart and mind to new ideas.
He also preformed the marriage ceramony that joined my family and my husband family together in Shawnigan Lake. I often in times of trouble and loss and joy think back to the guidance that Ron gave over the years.
Joy McLeod
November 12, 2007
Dear Kerri and Attwell children,
I was so saddened to learn of Ron's passing. He helped me and my family on several occassions with problems large and small. He was never further away than a phone call and his realistic view of life always provided a reasonable approach to difficulties. I can say beyond a shadow of a doubt that in my 20 plus years as church organist/choir director I have never worked with a minister who was so encouraging and cooperative. Kerri, those of us who have known and loved Ron throughout the years were so pleased that he found such support and happiness with you in these last years. May those happy memories sustain you through your loss. You are in my thoughts.
Marie Logie
November 10, 2007
Dear Attwell Family -
My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. I was so sorry to hear of your loss; it broke my heart. You will all remain in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless!
Deenu Patel
November 10, 2007
Our dearest sympathies go out to the entire Attwell community. We have all lost a dear part of our lives, and Ron will never be forgotten in our hearts, minds and of course life stories. It's the amazing people like Ron who help lead us through our lives. I feel privileged to have known Ron, and will never forget him.
Jeanette & Jim Missinne
November 10, 2007
To the Attwell Family,
It saddens me to hear of the passing of Rev. Ron. My family have known him for many years, he officiated at my sisters wedding and our friends wedding. Ron helped our family through a difficult time,Bingo by his side. Ron was there to pray and send our father on his journey to heaven,I will never forget the comfort he gave to us in our time of need. Take comfort in knowing that he is on his own journey and will be greeted with open arms. My deepest sympathy to you Kerri and family. We will miss Ron.
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