James Arthur A. Gowans

I started working for Art in the loading bay at the boot on April 1,1981. I am sure in the months and few years that followed Art must have looked skyward and asked when that April Fools day joke might ever end!! I gave him every reason in the world to end my career and though I'm sure he was close many times he chose not to. I choose to think that maybe he could see beyond my immaturity and believe that I might one day be a valuable member of BC Tel/ TELUS. I think I have done that over my 35 years with Telus and I owe Art my gratitude and respect. I know that all of us who worked for Art thought the world of him, and knew that he cared for and about those of us he managed. I have often wondered about Art in the 30 years since I last saw him, and was saddened to see his obituary but also happy to see that he had enjoyed a long and happy life. I enjoyed his service yesterday and thought it was a touching tribute to the life of a good man.

Condolences for all the many family and friends of this wonderfully loving man.

Sincere condolences to the family of this amazing man. In know he is dearly missed.

You will be missed, Art. Save journey home.