Paul Albertson

Paul David Albertson June 27, 1952 March 4, 2009 Our beloved father, brother, son and friend unexpectedly passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, March 4, 2009 in Whitehorse, Yukon, one of his favorite places in the world. He is survived by his loving mother Elizabeth Gray, his beloved daughters, Elizabeth and Jennifer (Grant) and cherished grandchildren, Alisha, Kassity and Jaxon, as well as his siblings Barbara (Peter), Graham (Sarah), twin sister Pat, and Nancy (Jack) along with numerous nieces and nephews and their beautiful families. Paul also considered his many close friends in the Yukon to be family and will be greatly missed by them all. He was predeceased by his infant son Paul Beaton Albertson, his father David Beaton Albertson and his most loyal friend of 17 years, Sheba. Paul's love of nature and animals touched every aspect of his life; from his work to his passions (art being one of his favorites). He was greatly respected for the work he did for the Saskatchewan, BC and Yukon governments. He was Director of the Emergency Measures Organization for the Yukon Government before taking early retirement, after which he pursued other endeavours, including his own printing business, Grandpa's Graphics Printing and Promotional Products. Paul had a very adventuresome spirit, which took him on many travels including pioneering in Sooke, BC, and later in Marsh Lake, Yukon. He applied himself wholeheartedly to everything he undertook, whether work or play. Paul was a true artist, with his camera, and with pencils, pastels and paints, capturing nature as he saw it. We love you, Dad! You may be gone but you will never be forgotten. Donations in lieu of flowers can made be made to any SPCA or to the World Wildlife Federation. We will be celebrating his life in his two favorite places, on March 11, 2009 in the Marsh Lake Community Hall, 3-5 pm, and on March 15, 2009 at 2440 Sooke Road, Victoria, BC, 3-6 pm. Please feel free to bring your stories, pictures and memories as they will all be shared and greatly appreciated. Our family would also like to send a heartfelt thank you for the constant love, compassion and help from his many close friends during his illness and to his family during our time of sorrow. Your kindness will be remembered always.