Desmond MCKILLOP

Desmond MCKILLOP obituary

Desmond MCKILLOP

Desmond MCKILLOP Obituary

Published by Vancouver Sun and/or The Province from Jul. 4 to Jul. 5, 2014.
McKILLOP, Desmond Gerard
Passed away peacefully, two weeks before his 93rd birthday, at the family home in MacKenzie Heights, Vancouver. Des is survived by Pat, his wife of 68 years, four sons (Chris, Greg, Alan and Ken), their spouses, eight grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. He loved to perform (appearing in the first Theatre Under the Stars) and played a multitude of instruments. He served as a Navy paymaster during the war before joining BC Electric (later BC Hydro) for almost 40 years. After retiring, Des and Pat travelled extensively, spent countless hours on their boat Undine (BYC), and cared for grandchildren and "grandpets". Dad was a highly intelligent man who graduated from high school at age 15, received his B.Comm ('47) and R.I.A. ('61) from UBC and was registered as a CMA. He was very handy with his extensive tool collection, had a passion for finding a good deal and kept friends all over the world amused with his emailed "funnies". We will deeply miss him. The family particularly wishes to thank Dr. James and caregivers Tas, Flor and Hilda for all that they have done for Des (and Pat). A Celebration of Des' Life will be held at the Kerrisdale Seniors Centre, 5851 West Blvd Vancouver, from 2:30 to 4:30 on July 7. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the CNIB.

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July 31, 2014

Hello Pat & family-
so sorry to read of Des' passing. I do remember him well. You are a lovely family. My sympathies. Joanne Enns (nee Fox)

Nigel Cutler

July 8, 2014

Dear Alan and family. Sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. He came from that very special generation of people that our generation have so much to be thankful for. Keep him in your heart, where he'll live forever. My condolences to you all during these sad days.

Jim and Linda Brownridge

July 8, 2014

Dear Chris and Barb, thinking of you both. Although we did not know your father, Chris, you had told us much about him and I remember a cruise once on his boat up Indian Arm.

July 6, 2014

We are both saddened by the passing of Uncle Des. We will see you in Vancouver on Monday. Anni & Jake

July 6, 2014

Farewell to a wonderful man, friends of my parents, David and Margaret Becker. Thank you for your kindness and good sense of humour! You will be remembered with love. Thank you to Desi for helping us out when our furnace bit the dust many years ago; the large fans kept us warm and comfortable. You drove my mother up to St. Mary's church to help with the sales and took her home again safely. Pat was one of my mom's best friends for many years before Mom passed in 2010...wonderful people!
Barbara Diemert (Becker)















































Barbara Diemert (Becker)

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