Richard Stuart "Rick" Hoare
Richard Stuart "Rick" Hoare
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HOARE _ Richard ("Rick") Stuart May 14, 1941 - June 18, 2006 Predeceased by his father, Albert Amos; mother, Louise; and sister, Anne. Lovingly remembered by his fiance, Paulette Gurski, and countless friends. Rick was a kind and generous soul who touched people of all ages. While he had no children of his own, Rick was adored and loved by his many godchildren, and equally admired by friends eager to spend time with him. Rick's interests were long and varied: he was a member of the British Merchant Marine, a heavy duty mechanic and marine engineer, a deep seaman, a Kinsmen, a Mason, a Shriner, a world traveller, and reader of many books (preferably on a deck, in the sun). He left us far too soon and we will deeply miss his love, laughter, and friendship. A memorial service for Rick will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2:00pm, at First Memorial Burkeview Chapel, 1340 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam, B.C. (604-944-4128). In lieu of flowers, donations in Rick's name to the Port Coquitlam Kinsmen, or the Shriners, would be appreciated.View All Photos
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David Stuart Hoare
June 29, 2024
My cousin who I only remember meeting back in the late 1950's
christine Hart
July 2, 2006
I came to Canada 35 years ago and met Rick through Carol and Peter, Carol and Ginger and Tilly. Although it has been many years since we last met I will always remember him for his gregarious personality and his wonderful smile. I know he was a good friend to many of you and I send my sincere condolences to loved ones left behind.
Rest in peace Rick.
Hans Staals
June 29, 2006
My name is Hans Staals. When I was asked to say a few words on behalf of our group of friends that spent a lot of time with Rick, I felt honoured to do so.
I did however have a little problem getting words on paper because Rick was such an interesting and colourful guy that it is hard to sum it up in a few minutes. I therefore like to share with you a few of the many stories that shows you why Rick was so dear to us.
I met Rick in 1975 when Susie was working with my wife Ans at Richport Ford. We became good friends and at the same time we met Frank and Julie and John and Tony. The eight of us spent many good times together taking turns cooking meals, playing card games and spending holidays together.
At this time I was working for B.C. Packers in one of their shipyards and Rick was always asking me about the boats I worked on and he would tell me how much he, in his typical English fashion, disliked working on bleedin’ cars. Well to make a long story short as Rick would so often say, he started working with me at the shipyard.
Rick loved buying tools. Every time the Snap-on salesman would show up, Rick would buy some tools and almost every time he would come to me and say “ Don’t tell Susie because if she finds out, she will kill me!”.
I never had the urge to buy all these fancy tools and had a sad looking collection of Canadian Tire and craftsman tools. But in my collection I had a 10 dollar set of calipers. Well Rick would come over and borrow them all the time until one day I commented that with all his tools, he had to use my cheap set.
On the following visit of the Snap-on salesman Rick bought his own set. He was so proud of it because it came in a jewellery box and he proudly displayed the box in the top of his tool box. I went over to admire these calipers but when he opened the box it was empty.
This did not bother him because he just liked the box.
After a few days he got the set and kept coming over to borrow my cheap set. So again I asked him why. “Christ Hans” he said, “ I don’t know how to use mine but they sure are fancy!”
When our children were born, Rick was in the beginning a little apprehensive of holding babies. As they grew up he made up for it and loved to play with them. We asked Rick to be the godfather to Kimberley and he considered that to be a true honour. Even after he separated from Susie he missed them dearly and whenever we were in contact he would first ask how they were.
Rick moved from the Paramount shipyard to the Queensborough shipyard and enjoyed working on the larger vessels. He was sent out as engineer on these vessels during the fishing season and was chosen to be the chief engineer on one of the new tuna seiners destined for the Philippines.
Rick spent a year fishing tuna there and had many stories to tell upon his return. Eventually he started working for Wajax and moved on to Deere- Hitachi, where he remained to retirement.
Rick liked the good things in life. And of course one of them was Scotch Whiskey. He used to buy real fancy single malt Scotch and one time when we were visiting, he asked me if I would like some. I have never turned down any alcoholic beverage so Rick pours the Scotch and is all exited about the superb quality. However being born and raised in Holland, does not make me a connoisseur of scotch and I told Rick I did not like it. Wrong thing to say! He couldn’t get over the fact that I did not like his scotch. Anyway the next time we met he handed me a bottle of the cheapest one star no label LCB scotch and said: “ Well I hope you like this one! “
When Rick turned fifty Susie organized a big party and at one time during the evening he was asked to open the many presents he received. Rick started reading the first birthday card out loud, read the message in the card and finished with saying “ and WOW how good looking you still are!”
This happened with every card he read and it wasn’t until he read the fifth or sixed card that we realized he was adding the good looking part. What a guy!
And another one of Rick’s favourite expressions was : “ I kid you not”
And Rick, on behalf of all of us I kid you not when I say that we miss you dearly and we hope that you have found the peace you deserve.
Kimberley Staals
June 29, 2006
As I was getting ready to come here today, I remembered that I have some pictures of Uncle Ricky. I got them out and as I was looking at them I realized that I owed it to him to speak here today. Because I wasn’t really planning to, I wrote this last minute so please bear with me.
I realized that I also owed it to you for me to tell you about the Uncle Ricky that I knew. I think that he was just as proud as my dad when I was born. I’ve heard stories from my parents about him carrying me around with a look of pride that could not be matched. He was my godfather and he took his role seriously. I remember thinking that if anything happened to my parents and I went to live with him, I would’ve been the luckiest girl in the world because he spoiled me like crazy! He was there on all the important days of my life, birthdays, graduations (from kindergarten to high school) and everything in between. But he was there on all the other days too, trying to make them the best he could. I remember he used to take my sister and I out on the carol ships during Christmas time and one of his main concerns was not for our safety (my mom took care of that), but whether we had enough hot chocolate. He took us on trips and outings to different places, showing us things we’d never seen before, such as Steveston and city hole. I still haven’t found it by the way, but I’m sure it’s there.
As I grew up, he did too. He tried to match my interests and passions as closely as he could. He always asked me about what movies and music I liked and magically cd’s and videos would appear. He put up with my teenage attitude, and as my parents can tell you, should be awarded a medal for that. He asked about school and how I was doing, always keeping up to date on what was happening in my life.
I can always remember how excited I was when my parents had dinner parties and Uncle Ricky was coming because he was the life of the party. He told the best stories and jokes, and he always kept my parents so entertained that they would miss our bed times. It was the same whenever we went over to his house. With his big screen tv and state of the art stereo system, my sister and I would be fully entertained while the holidays and good times went by.
Whenever I saw Uncle Ricky he had a smile on his face. It’s hard for us to smile now, but I’m sure he would have wanted us to. I want to give my sincerest condolences to the other people in his life. I know your experiences with Uncle Ricky were different than mine, but I’m sure you know about the smile I’m talking about. Turn to someone next to you and give them one now. I’m sure it’s what he would want us to do. Goodbye Uncle Ricky, I will never forget you.
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Tillie Obee
June 27, 2006
Shocked and saddened to hear of Rick's passing.
Although I had not seen Rick for many years he was a very dear friend of mine.
He was generous, loved life and fun to be with and I have many cherished memories of a great character in the "old days" with the "old crowd" which will stay in my heart forever.
God Bless You and be at peace my friend.
Love from Tillie
Amanda Nelson
June 26, 2006
uncle rickey
you always and forever will meen so much to me.you were always there for me and you were such a kind person to be with.i loved you with all my heart and i will remember you always. thank you for all the things you have given to me, it means everything. you were one of the best things that happened to our family. i will miss you forever and i will hope to see you soon in heaven. you will always be in my heart talk to you later in prayers.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox...
Lesley Bull
June 26, 2006
Rick, forever my friend, there will always be a place in my heart for you. You are a true gentlemen, you lived life to the fullest, and it was way to soon for you to go....I can't believe it. I feel privileged to have shared part of your life. Love Always Lesley
Ruth & Bill Bull
June 26, 2006
Good Bye "Rick" Best of best friends! you will be sadly missed but never forgotten
Joan Armstrong (Brown)
June 26, 2006
Rick, I didn't know you well but loved talking to you at the Hartill parties - evem though I sometimes didn't always understand your accent! Know you enjoyed life and were very special to many people. You will be missed by many!!
Brenda Watt
June 26, 2006
Please accept our sincere condolences. It's been over 30 years since we last saw Rick, but the mention of his name conjures memories of happy times.
Gone but not forgotten.
Brenda and Serge
jake richard nelson
June 25, 2006
uncle rick, ricky for me
i am going to start off by saying what a pleasure, and a blessing it has been to have uncle ricky in my life. uncle ricky was a warm hearted fellow and was a very fun person to be around. he was one of the 3 people i have always wanted to be like. all 3 of them were my parents. for he was my god father, and he hase, and always will be a secound father to me. thats what he was to me....
he was alwas there for me my uncle rick. he was always to have fun with me every time we saw him. he was always wanting to spend time with us because he we were his family. and he was ours. and he knew all these things. and im glad about that.
uncle ricky, thank you for always being there for us. and if you are watching over me now, i thank you and i assure you all of what i said is true.
i love you and will love you forever. see you in heaven.
im looking forward to it!
and to all of you reading this message, remember he is always with us and we will see him agoin. cheers to uncle ricky
John & Katie Dolan
June 25, 2006
Deeply saddened at the passing of super guy. Please accept our deepest condolences
Carol Goodwin
June 25, 2006
People we love don't really die they just move out of sight and more deeply into our hearts.
I'll always remember you and all the fun and good times Rick and you will live in my heart forever.
Love from Carol
Samantha Edwards
June 24, 2006
Incredibly shocked and sad to hear of Rick's passing, and am thankful to have known him. Our most sincere condolences to all...
Mitch and Diane netterfield
June 24, 2006
Please accept our deepest sympathies. The passing of a loved one is the hardest reality to face and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ed and Bernace Berezowski
June 24, 2006
With fond memories, we send our sincerest sympathy and prayers.
Anne
June 24, 2006
I hope you are happy in your new place Rick. I told in 1980.....you really do look like Lee Majors. :)
Will remember you.
DHSP Remembers Rick Hoare May 1997 - May 2006
Simon Snobelen
June 24, 2006
Rick was modest. (Smile, Yes this is Rick we are talking about) When we tried to thank him for something he did for us, it could be quite difficult. After considerable pressure would he flap his arms a little, rest his hands on his hips and nervously say something like, well it had to be done, and a I just did it, that's all. He couldn't stop helping us, and he never stopped being bashful when it came to accepting our thanks.
And when we reflect back on the contribution he made to DHSP it is incredible . Not just because of the variety or complexity of the tasks he completed but the way he did them.
We remember him for the way that he volunteered to work on special projects. Some of them were sexy and exciting, like an integrated plumbing package for a special forestry head. Something like 50% of the machines we sell now have that option, and a little bit of his effort built in @ the factory.
Most were thankless
- Taking apart 350 uppers for paint
- Helping Eric the machinist from 5:30 in the morning till 5 or later @ night for days on end.
- Repairing the threads on a counterweight (2 in the last 2 weeks)
- Building relationships with suppliers like Parker Pacific so that they could become a better supplier for us.
- Assuming the senior leadership role in the factory when the the Chargehand (ken thomson) went away for 5 or 6 weeks of vacation. Rick never asking for anything extra in doing so. He would even come in a plan his vacation around Ken's, so that he could fill the role while Ken was gone. And then, when Ken would return and take over. Rick would just fade back to his regular duties, as though there was nothing unusual about him filling in for a 30 year vetran mechanic during our busiest time of the year, and making it look easy. Flap, Pose Because "Somebody had to do it", and that somebody was Rick.
If this was all he did, it would have been more than anyone would expect of an employee, but it wasn't. When christmas rolled around, and the DHSP social committee was looking for some extra hands to help wrap and deliver gifts to those less fortunate, they could always count on Rick, because "somebodies got to do it". And that somebody was Rick.
On top of this he cared about us, his fellow mates that pulled wrenches, pounded keyboards, drove forklifts and organized meetings. He was genuinely intereseted in what was happening in our lives outside of work. If we had something on our minds he would listen to us. If we had problems that needed solving he would give us his advice. Like the children he never had, he would try to share something from his life that related, that could help and encourage us to keep moving forward, or to choose a path that would be less harmfull to ourselves.
He was passionately honest with us. If he caught wind of something that he didn't like he would call us out. Never in a derogatory way, but in a way that reminded us of what was important. If it was something good though, He was first to say that we'd "done a good job" of it, and follow that up with an even more sincere "an I mean that", and we knew he did.
Rick told us that we were his family. That we were the only company that gave a damn about him. And its true, because we did give a damn, how could you not? I mean what other 60 year old guy do you know that comes in to work the day after he got hit by a car while cycling, and just complains about some stiffness? Or recount the antics of his weekend that you'd swear were suited to a man 40 years his junior? He was just so damn interesting. And we worried about him too? How many 65 year olds do we know that were planning to get married? We just didn't want him to get himself into more "girl" trouble, he'd had enough of that for all of us.
3 weeks ago, we had the opportunity to finally show Rick how much he meant to us. It was his last day of work @ DHSP and we wanted to surprise him. We collected $900 from the DHSP family and gave him a gift certficate for Swans in Victoria. We knew he loved a good pub near the water, and we knew he would enjoy his time there. And we gave him back his toolbox, stripped down and repainted and redecalled in the colors of the company he was so proud to work for. We wanted him to remember us, as much as we would remember him. He was too modest, he could hardly accept the gratitude that we showed him, but you could see by his smile and his awkward "thankyous" that he did it.
The week following we had a party for him @ Newlands Golf course, to give him an official send off. Like he deserved. We roasted him too, like he deserved. And then we enjoyed a beautiful evening of appetizers and drinks and conversations of the contributions that he made to our organization and to our family.
I think that we were lucky to say good bye to Rick this way. Everything was done the way it should have been done. There are only good memories about how Rick left our family. We are not jealous of them, and we'd like them to be your good memories too.
We thought that it might be really meant to say on that last time we spent together and said
"Guys .... I've enjoyed working with all of you .... an I mean that...this is the best company I've ever worked for...you're like my family...and I'm gonna miss working with yuh...what else can I say?...I'm blown away...Thank-you .... Thank-you"
Ken Holman
June 23, 2006
Proud to have worked with you Rick will always miss you
Tom McFarlane
June 23, 2006
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Doug/Jacquie Watson
June 23, 2006
We always enjoyed Rick's visits to Birch Bay. Anytime we saw him he was always interested in what "you" were doing. A man of many interests and always ready for a laugh or joke. Glad you enjoyed the crab and the beer Rick, we will raise a glass in your name and think of you next time we are there..and I will give Jake and Amanda extra hugs for you too!!
Cheers,
Ozzie & Linda Berezowski
June 23, 2006
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Judith Wilkins (Lovett)
June 23, 2006
Fond and lasting memories of a great character and free spirit. It was a pleasure to have known him as a part of those "good old days".Rest easy my friend.
Judith.
Peter Budwin
June 23, 2006
We were roomates for a year Rick in Toronto and in that time we became good friends. I will always remember you as a free spirit with a heart of gold.You have left us far too soon and will not be forgotten. Good bye my friend.
Patti Lampman-Hassell
June 22, 2006
A kind soul with a beautiful smile who touched my world. God Bless.
Harry Doogan
June 22, 2006
Happy having shared his aquaintance
Sorry to hear of his passing.
ex..M.N.
Ingrid Smith
June 22, 2006
Haven't seen Rick in many years. However, through regular updates from his good friends Carol and Ginger Hartill I always seemed to know what was happening in his life. My memories of Rick relate to "happy times at parties at the Hartill's".
Rest in Peace Rick! Ingrid
Susie Berezowski
June 22, 2006
Words cannot express the sadness I am feeling for you and I pray that comfort will come to your heart as time moves on. Fond memories will always last forever.
Carol and Michael Hartill
June 22, 2006
Dear friend for many years, gone far too soon but left us with wonderful memories of our days shared here in Ontario and our many visits to BC. We love you Rick and always will and you will forever be in our hearts (including our daughter Sarah).
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