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Ralph Raymond LOFFMARK
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Ralph LOFFMARK Obituary
Professor Emeritus at UBC
BC Provincial MLA
Born February 22, 1920 (Chase, BC). Died July 7th, 2012. Survived by his sons Gregory and Carl (Joelle), sister Dorothy, grandchildren Conlan, Kyle, and Ava. Remembered by his former wife Barbara (Diana Matthew), mother of his sons. Ralph appreciated the value of an education. He overcame severe economic obstacles, going on to receive his BA and MBA. Later, Law and CA degrees would be included. Ralph wrote "Tax and Estate Planning" and other related books. In 1962, Ralph entered provincial politics, serving as Minister of Trade, then switching to Minister of Health in 1967. After an illustrious political career he returned to UBC as a commerce professor, in 1972. He considered it a crowning achievement when in 1975, he received a Master Teacher Award. He continued at UBC until his retirement in 1990. Donations may be made to St. Paul's Hospital, Burnaby General Hospital, VGH Cardiology Unit, St. Michael's Care Centre and UBC Sauder School. A private memorial has been held.
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Popoff Bobby (Robert)
October 27, 2016
Mr. Loffmark taught me Commercial Law in 1972/73 year at UBC and he was by far my favourite professor of my 4 year commerce degree program 3 years at the University of Saskatchewan and 1 year at UBC where I completed my degree. He was just before that Minister of Health and MLA under WAC Bennett. On the second day of the semester he knew everyones name in Class. Mr. Loffmark was so much fun and kept the class roaring and learning. Ralph helped me Administer my fathers estate, just over the phone a couple times a couple years after I graduated and I went to Saskatchewan, Queens Printer Regina etc. A few years later I bumped into him at Granville Island and what a treat that was.
Rest in peace Mr. Loffmark
March 9, 2013
Ralph was a fine friend to me and my family. I shall miss him. Sheila Scott
robert melynchuk
November 14, 2012
ralph always gave more than expected
to all the people he met along the path of life, he truly was a teacher, a writer, and a dear friend
July 18, 2012
In memory of a former colleague in the B.C. Legislature, Ralph Loffmark.
We send our sincere sympathy to Gregory and Carl and families. Your Dad was a very good citizen and was very proud of you both. We remember his delight in teaching you cribbage when you were so young! We were in awe of your ability.
We send our thoughts to your Aunt Dorothy and your dear Mother Barbara.
Ralph was an outstanding educator and will be remembered by many.
Grace and Ray McCarthy
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Doug Soon
July 14, 2012
One of my most vivid memories at UBC was a law lecture by Ralph. He used as an example the sale of a watch from one classmate to another. What a brilliant day! By the time he was finished half the class was emotionally invested the transaction was not legal and the other half felt the opposite way, just the way he planned it. He was a great guy and a super professor.
Alice Harvey
July 13, 2012
So sorry to hear about Ralph's passing. I typed his book on the Tax and Estate Planning and several other work. He and Barbara became good friends of mine. Please give my condolences to her and, of course, I am thinking of you, Gregory and Carl.
Alice Harvey
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