2017

Stewart was a long-time volunteer director of the Tsolum River Restoration Society, in fact, one of the first. We shared a determined passion to clean up the headwaters where a copper mine abandoned in 1967 after 3 years of operation was leaching and causing high concentrations of copper that decimated historically significant salmon and steelhead runs, and trout stocks. Stewart embraced and embodied the Tsolum spirit. He drank the water, walked on the banks, explored the forests, photographed the natural beauty, learned more about the lack of fish, hosted an experimental coho project on his land, attended innumerable meetings and field trips of all kinds with government and industry partners, demanded action, guided the Society as president, built bridges - both literally and figuratively - with partners and the community, removed fish barriers, donated artwork and equipment, was a regular financial donor and most importantly contributed his time, which is the most valuable donation anyone can give. Stewart was an integral part of the Tsolum success story. He was determined, committed and kind. We will miss him dearly but will remember him, his opinions and points of view he shared with us over the years and they will guide us in our work to monitor and improve the health of the river and its creatures as the Comox Valley grows.

After a courageous battle with cancer, our dear husband, father, grandfather and friend, bravely and peacefully passed away in the arms of family.
John enjoyed all the wonderful outdoor opportunities B.C. provides, from hiking, and skiing, to indulging in his great love of boating and fishing on the ocean. During his working years, in partnership with his brother Andy, John helped make Grange Mattress Company become a well know quality product manufactured in British Columbia.

Faye Carole Smith Rosenblatt, devoted wife of Joe, mother of son, Silas, accomplished musician, piano teacher, and prominent environmentalist, died in hospice in Nanaimo March 23, 2017

Dr. John Sneep, age 73, went to be with his Lord and Saviour on June 10, 2017. John was born in Chatham, Ontario on March 11, 1944. He married the love of his life, Eileen (Lodewyk) and they enjoyed 48 years of marriage. They moved to Edmonton, AB in 1971, where John was a teacher at Edmonton Christian High School before earning his PhD in Psychology. He became the Executive Director of Northland Family Counseling and then returned to his true passion of teaching as a professor at The King's University College. John was a gifted and beloved teacher who impacted many students' lives. John and Eileen moved to Burnaby, BC in 2010 to enjoy their retirement years. He was an avid cyclist, runner, and outdoorsman; a trumpet player and a leader in his church community. He was passionate about the environment and social justice.

GRUBB, Gavin Keith