John Edward PAINTER

My thoughts are with you in this time of your loss.
Many great memories about the man and his overall tenacity.

Grampa, you are an inspiration to me for being the special character that you always were. You were able to have fun right up to the last years I've known you-- going for local pub-crawls, going out on the town to be social, taking us for a spin in the car well into your 80's. One time about 8 years ago, dad and I came to visit you in Campbell River, and in order to find you we ended up walking from pub to pub... I think we went to four. Most said you had been 'just' there!

I will never forget the feeling of walking around Campbell River with you, that special spring in my step from knowing that I was with one of Campbell River's fishing pioneers, and most beloved characters. Thank you for showing me how much fun you can have in your 80's, I am looking forward to it.

May you fish forever in heaven...

Love your granddaughter, Alicia

I Love you Dad!!