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Frank Houston
1951 - 2014
Frank Houston
1951 - 2014
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BORN
1951
DIED
2014
Frank Houston Obituary
Pre-deceased by his parents John and Mary Houston, and his father-in-law Edward Jackson; he is survived by his loving wife Sherrie, daughters Mary (Brian Hemstalk), Colleen Houston (John Cummings) and 3 beloved grandchildren, Summer and Jake Hemstalk, and Avery Rose Houston Cummings; brother-in-law, and mother-in-law Irene Jackson; sister Jean Gotro (Paul) and their family and 2 brothers, Jack (Gaetano) and their family as well as brother Deryk (Elizabeth) and their families; as well as cousins, nieces, nephews and friends including his very special friend Anne Judge.
Frank was born in Scotland and came to Canada in 1966 with his family and lived in the Kitsilano area for many years. He graduated from Kitsilano High School in 1969 and went on to BCIT to learn his trade of Journeyman Carpenter; graduating in 1973. He put 40 years in the building trades enjoying his job very much. "Have hammer will travel" as he used to say; working in many areas of Alberta, BC and Saskatchewan. He was a good worker at his trade; he liked to say he worked hard and played hard.
He travelled extensively over the years also working in the Sudan for CUSO in the 70's. When he moved to Vancouver Island in 1981 he worked for the Capital Mental Health Association in Victoria in their woodworking shop. He loved soccer and coached for many years in the Duncan area, Frank also belonged to the Mount Brenton Golf Course in Chemanius before moving to the Alberni Valley 10 years ago.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00pm on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at Mount Brenton Golf Course, 2816 Henry Road, Chemainus, BC. Condolences and stories may be shared with the family by visiting our website at www.chapelofmemories.ca
Large in life, he will be dearly missed in death. In lieu of flowers, donation in Frank's memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon, 1212 W. Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 3V2.
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January 7, 2015
Sherrie so sorry for the loss of your partner, friend and husband. I only known Frank for 10 years but will always remember the Scottish voice of his. Sending hugs and love your way. Fred and Carolyn
January 3, 2015
Frank, I enjoyed your honesty and your straight-faced humour, your big heart, and our conversations about woodworking, fishing, hockey, and golf... well, not so much about golf. I remember the fishing trips out of Chemainus with you and Ivan, and out of Campbell River when you came up. You're not gone, old son... you're still here, in my mind and in my heart.
Paul
Berna Ruffell
January 3, 2015
Sherry so sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you and your family.
Berna Ruffell
Lucille Hauser
January 3, 2015
Sherrie may the many beautiful memories of your life together with Frank help to bring you peace and comfort thru the days ahead.
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Cathy Harding
January 2, 2015
I can see Frank so clearly like it was yesterday – all those years ago in high school when he had just arrived from Scotland with his parents and siblings. I will remember always his unique and unmistakable smile and laugh – his friendly and welcoming ways. Our sympathy, love and support are with you all – Sherrie, Jackie, sister-in-law Jeannie, Deryk, Colleen and Mary, and his abundant extended family here in Canada and in Scotland. Each person is important. We are richer for having known you, Frank.
Reg, Cathy and Mark Harding
Lynn Orser
January 2, 2015
Frank, although I did not get a chance to meet you, I do have the pleasure of knowing your beautiful daughter Mary and your grandchildren Jake and Summer.
May you rest in peace knowing that Mary and her children are wonderful, beautiful, healthy people and will be better for having you as their Angel watching over them.
Lynn
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