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Published by Vancouver Sun and/or The Province from Nov. 17 to Nov. 18, 2007.

MOYLS Benjamin Nelson, 1919 - 2007 Ben passed away peacefully at VGH on November 10th, 2007. He was born May 1st, 1919 in Vancouver, B C. After attending Kits High School, he went on to continue his education at UBC and Harvard. Ben served in the Royal Canadian Navy as an officer during WW II. Upon the completion of his Ph. D. in Mathematics, he began his storied teaching career at UBC where he went on to become head of the Math Dept, Dean of Graduate Studies and Director of Ceremonies. After retiring from UBC, Ben continued his love of teaching at Langara College. Ben played the organ for over 50 years at St. Anselm's Church as well as being a member of Temple Sholom. His passion for music also led him to play in the Brock Orchestra, Big Band and Choir. Ben will be sadly missed by his wife of 31 years, Toby, his two sons, Peter (Margot) and Gregory, and Toby's family, Shelley (Dave), Karen (Frank), and David (Debby). He is also survived by his ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren as well as his sisters Amy (Ernie) of Victoria, and Eileen (John) of Vancouver. Ben is predeceased by his first wife Ina, and brothers David and Jimmy. The family would like to thank the Doctors, Nurses, Social Workers and Staff of VGH Acute Elderly Care Unit (floor 11a) for their ever kind and compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, November 21st 2007 at 2:00 pm at St. Anselm's Anglican Church, 5210 University Blvd., Vancouver.

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November 27, 2007

Ros Shahrokh posted to the memorial.

November 25, 2007

Diane Leitch (nee Sawyer) posted to the memorial.

November 23, 2007

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Ros Shahrokh

November 27, 2007

Ben was an exceptional person. I knew him from Langara College and from the social events. I also shared my office with him for a few years where I enjoyed his great humor, wisdom, and observed his profound connections with his students. Me and my wife have been to his place and had the pleasure of having him and Toby at our house. Occasionally we discussed exchanging our houses because he had toy trains in his house and we have real trains with engineers passing our home. I guess I was not presuasive enough. My children also know him and my son took a linear algebra course with Ben. After the first session my son asked me, " Dad, is he able to finish the course?". Later he would say that Dr. Moyles was the greatest teacher he had ever had. I will always miss him.

Diane Leitch (nee Sawyer)

November 25, 2007

I would like to express my deepest sympathy to Ben Moyls' family. As a university student I boarded with Ben and Ina in the early 1950's and was their "built-in" baby sitter for Gregory. Both Ben and Ina were very good to me.
I remember Ben as very kind, gentle and always modest. I especially remember how very helpful he was in the house, particularly in the kitchen. To me he was a shining model and is very fondly recalled.

Isabel Kimmitt - Lloyd

November 23, 2007

We would like to express our sympathy to the Moyls family. We knew Ben through St. Anselm's where he not only played the organ and led the choir during our two periods there when Desmond was Rector, but we also knew him as an unfailing support to us as a family and to many others in quiet unsung ways. He was a gifted man, a man of great integrity,and great fun. We are fortunate to have known him and send our prayers and thoughts to you at this time.

Isabel, Patricia and Anne (Kimmitt)

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Ted Bentley

November 20, 2007

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Ben Moyls. As a young faculty member representing Capilano College I had the privilege of knowing Ben through the BCCUPM meetings. At these meetings the representatives of the emerging colleges were often quite aggressive (myself included) in their efforts to establish a strong college presence in the BC mathematics community. However I recall vividly Ben's remarkable ability to address difficult issues with clarity, dignity and intellect, that has left a permanent impression on me, and has contributed significantly to the development of the BCCUPM. He is fondly recalled and will be missed.

David Leeming

November 20, 2007

I
would like to express my condolences to the Moyls family. Ben was a
fine gentleman and it was a pleasure to have known him and to have
worked with him.
For many years, Ben was the UBC rep. on the BCCUPM. His leadership and
professional manner were a great example to all of us. His legacy is
certain and we will remember him with great fondness.

Leo Neufeld

November 20, 2007

To Ben's family and friends:

Ben made very significant contributions towards guiding the provincial mathematics committee (BCCUPM) in maturing to its present status. During his time as Chair, he was faced with several contentious and troubling issues facing the BCCUPM. Only Ben, with his gentlemanly demeanour, his perceptive mind and his understanding words, could have calmed the discussions. Which he did with grace and diplomacy.

His stature as a professor and as a mathematician was fully recognized and respected by the group, and his appreciation of style and fine food further enhanced this image of the complete gentleman. The BCCUPM is indeed fortunate to have been a beneficiary of his capable leadership.

It is sad to say good-bye to Ben, but he leaves a wonderfully rich legacy of which I saw only a small, yet powerful, part. My thoughts and kind wishes go to you, Ben's family and many friends.

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