Ian STIRLING

Ian STIRLING obituary

Ian STIRLING

Ian STIRLING Obituary

Published by Vancouver Sun and/or The Province from Mar. 30 to Mar. 31, 2013.
STIRLING, Ian James
Ian died peacefully on March 16, 2013, at the age of 65 after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his father William, his sister Janet Anne, and his Uncle John. He is predeceased by his dear mother Nan. Stirl, as he was known to everyone, grew up in Vancouver. After graduating from Gladstone High School, he attended UBC where he became a proud brother of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. He followed his father into law, practicing for over thirty years at Guild Yule & Co. before retiring to care for his ailing parents. A good athlete in his younger years until his knees failed him, Stirl remained an avid sports fan. He revered Manchester United of the English Premier League and made sure to attend football matches whenever he visited the old country. For many years he held four season tickets to the Canucks. Friends and colleagues were regularly invited to join him for dinner and a game. Sometimes he would be spotted at the Pacific Coliseum accompanying three female members of the law firm, who became affectionately known as "Stirl's girls." All who knew him will remember Stirl as a respected lawyer with a wry sense of humour. At Stirl's request, no service will be held.


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Don Archer

March 24, 2019

Ian always was willing to lend a hand and was a great organizer and volunteered for many things always giving 100%. All the guys on the Baseball Team he was the G Mgr for had nothing but to good to say about Ian. Arch

Ryan Patterson

May 20, 2013

Always a smile and a joke on the other side of the desk. I love you and miss you Uncle Ian.

Mark Moseley

April 21, 2013

A pleasure to work with -- and a great guy to join for lunch at Hy's.

April 13, 2013

I loved this man. We met at South Van Little league when we were 11 years old. Rest in Peace, my old friend.

MGC

Don " Arch" Archer

April 7, 2013

Remembering a great Gen Mgr for the Villa and Fraser Arms Sr Baseball club, Canadian champions. A humourus and sincere MC at April's and my wedding. Always an ever present bottle of Pepto Bismo. You will be remembered Don and April Archer

Ron Holmes

March 31, 2013

A good lawyer and friend. He will be missed.

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