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Frank Willis Obituary
Special thanks to Lions Gate Hospital and Amica at Edgemont. A memorial service will be held on Mon. Nov. 13 at 10:30 am at St. Catherine's Church, 1058 Ridgewood Dr., North Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation or the SPCA.
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19 Entries
Jill Wallace
November 16, 2017
Dear Mary Anna, Julie, Beth and Sally
Dad and I were very saddened to hear the news of Frank/your dad. I was so disappointed to be unable to return to Vancouver in time to bring Dad to the service, but please know our thoughts were with you. Frank holds a special place in Dad's heart and memory and he loves to tell stories from their youth. Memories of times spent with your family at the lake in my childhood and on the ski hill with Frank and Dad are very special to me as well. He was a wonderful person and will be missed. Much love from Hank Giegerich and Jill
Chris Pretty
November 14, 2017
Dear Mary Anna and the extended Willis family,
On behalf of the Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club I want to offer our Board and club members condolences on Frank's passing. Frank's volunteering and commitment to Tyee were legendary and he was a big part of why this little ski club of ours continues to turn out great people and great racers. Moreover, a parent community with volunteerism at its core.
His memory and love of skiing will live on for many years to come in the Tyee Cabin and the slopes of Grouse Mountain.
Sincerely,
Chris Pretty, President
Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club
November 13, 2017
To the whole Willis connection, We are sending you our loving thoughts and prayers at this sad time. We will really miss Frank, a wise gentleman and gentle soul. With love, John and Jo (Bailey) Beer
Kerry Short
November 12, 2017
Dear Mary Anna and family,
I knew Frank through his work at Wright Engineers, then APEGBC and on our many Slope Stability studies over the years. He was a warm and caring person in all aspects of his life. He will be missed by all who knew him.
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November 11, 2017
Dear MaryAnn, Julie, Beth and Sally and family. So sorry to hear about your dad. Such a wonderful father and grandfather and role model for all around him. We will miss him at the lake and all his thoughtful wisdom he contributed. Thinking of you.....Kathy and Gary Veitch and family.
November 11, 2017
Mrs. Willis, Julie, Beth and Sally,
Sending my deepest condolences, such great memories of our Tyee days with Frank and the whole Willis Family. RIP Frank, your friendly smile and personality lives on in us all... Matt White
Sheila Smith
November 11, 2017
Dear Mary Anna and family;
I have a smile on my face remembering Frank and all the work that he did for the Tyee Ski Club. My teenage years revolved around ski racing and the Club, and Frank's commitment to it allowed me, and others, to thrive there. Cherish your memories...
Laura, Andre, Nick,Janine and Aaron Stauble
November 11, 2017
So very sad to hear of your loss. He will be so truly missed. Our thoughts are with you all, and we will cherish our own memories of a very wonderful man
Barbara(Beetle) & Jacques Boizeau
November 10, 2017
Heartfelt sympathies to Mary Anna and to all the Willis family. Memories of this multi-talented, generous and caring man will always be present with us and will remain an integral part of our happy memories at Christina Lake. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
November 10, 2017
Dear Mrs. Willis, Julie, Beth and Sally,
My sincere condolences to you all.
Now as I find myself a ski racing parent, I have even more respect and gratitude for the work that Mr Willis did for ski racing.
As a former neighbour, I appreciate today having that extra parent on the block to keep an eye on us and keep us in line.
Irene Pedersen
Sandy Schnorr (née Howe)
November 10, 2017
Dear Sally, Julie and family,
Your dad was my first Nancy Greene Ski League coach up Grouse, he was so respectful and thoughtful, a true class act, a gentleman. Speaking for myself and mom ( Breda Howe ), thinking of all of you and sending love and prayers.
Sandy
November 10, 2017
To the Willis family,
Please accept my sincere sympathy on the loss of Frank.
John and I were honoured to be present at the wedding of Frank and Mary Anna just North of Toronto 59 years ago.
Sincerely,
Dorothy Tiedje
Ian Verchere
November 10, 2017
My condolences to the Willis family, and Julie in particular; I have naught but good memorys of the Frank, the Loutit family, Tyee Racing, and Grouse Mountain.
With Respect;
Christie Drewbrook (Loutit)
November 10, 2017
Dear Mrs. Willis, Julie, Beth, Sally and families,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time. I will always remember Mr. Willis for his great patience, kindness and sense of humour. We had such great family times up Grouse mountain (Tyee ski club), and at summer pool parties/BBQ. I remember all the stories my Mom & Dad would share with us about the great times the adults had on their ski (aka party!) trips and up at Christina Lake. Big hugs to you all ❤
Sandy Gibson
November 10, 2017
Our sincere condolences to the extended Willis family from the Gibson family. Frank's enthusiasm encouraged many a young Tyee Nancy Greene racer, including myself, to not only enjoy racing but to give back by volunteering as many of us have followed him in doing. Frank was an amazing role model in sport, and professioally. He will be sorely missed, but is warmly remembered by those of us who had the pleasure to know him.
John Preissl
November 10, 2017
Condolences from the Preissl Family. Frank was always on the mountain helping others and making the club a better place for all.
Sandy Schnorr
November 10, 2017
Dear Sally, Julie and family,
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I have fond memories of my first Nancy Greene Ski League coach as a Tyee up Grouse. I remember him as a first class gentleman. Sending you loving thoughts and prayers. I know I speak for my mom as well.
Love Sandy & Breda ( Howe )
Wendy Morrison
November 10, 2017
Dear Sally, Julie and families. Very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I'll always remember him on the hill volunteering or racing.
Donna Funk
November 10, 2017
Dear Mary Anna, Julie, Beth, Sal and families - thinking of you and sending warm thoughts. I have lovely memories of Frank, particularly at Christina Lake - his engaging smile, laugh and clear enjoyment of being with his family were always evident. Hugs to all.
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