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LEROY MORRISON

LEROY MORRISON

Passed in: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Passed on: February 3rd, 2012

LeRoy A. Morrison passed away in Royal Inland Hospital on February 3, 2012 at the age of 79 years. He went away from us with his wife and family by his side.

He is survived by his loving wife Helen and his two sons Douglas (Norma) and Stephen (Rhonda). He also leaves his very special grandsons David, Mathew, Bob (Sharley) and little A.J. Also his sister May (Jim) Strasman of Toronto and his brother Don (Jane) of California, a niece Corinne (Doug) and nephew Shawn (Liz) and their children.

LeRoy was born in Vancouver and lived in many communities in B.C. before settling in Westwold where he married Helen. It was here that their two sons were born.

He and his dad owned and operated a portable sawmill. He later owned the Westwold Poultry Farm until 1966. He also drove logging truck and transport truck for H.M. Trimble & Sons. He attended U.B.C. and received a Bachelor of Education degree. He taught woodworking at Valleyview Jr. Secondary for 24 years and five years at the Young Offenders Camp near Logan Lake.

His hobbies included hunting, fishing, training Labrador dogs for field trial competitions and working in his wood working shop. In the late 1980's he took up golf and joined the Rivershore Golf Club. He built a house there and has lived at the course for 22 years.

In 2002, LeRoy had a stroke which left him partially parlayed. Since then his ability to participate in many activities has been limited.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, February 11th, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in the Schoening Funeral Chapel with The Very Reverend Louise Peters officiating. A reception will follow. Interment will take place at 2:00 p.m. in the Westwold Cemetery for family and friends who wish to attend.

Should friends desire, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 203 - 635 Victoria Street, Kamloops, B.C., V2C 2B3 or the Westwold Community Church Society, Box 24, Westwold, B.C., V0E 3B0 in memory of Mr. Morrison would be appreciated.

Condolences may be expressed at www.schoenings.com

Arrangements entrusted to Schoening Funeral Chapel, 513 Seymour Street.

 

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  • Helen and family

    Jane and Buzz Osterloh on February 12th, 2012

    “Dear Helen,
    We are currently holidaying in Hawaii and just heard the news of Leroy's passing.
    We have fond memories of him trying to teach Erin the difference between a hammer and a screwdriver or a vice and a handsaw in Grade 8 Shop. We admired his patience and good humour.
    Helen, you should be proud of the wonderful care you gave Leroy.
    Love Jane and Buzz

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  • Hilary Skene on February 11th, 2012

    “ Hi Helen and family, I was fortunate to have met Leroy and fond memories! God Bless you! ”

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  • Sue and Jim Urquhart on February 11th, 2012

    “Hi Helen, Although we never had the privilege of meeting your husband please accept our condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. Hope to see you one day soon when we are out walking the dogs. ”

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  • Friends

    Marvin & Nancy Keller on February 10th, 2012

    “To Helen and family, Our sincerest sympathy on LeRoy's passing. We have fond memories of him.”

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  • Thoughts and prayers

    Brenda Weaver on February 9th, 2012

    “I remember him well and appreciated his patience in school. May he rest in peace”

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    Mary (Dunham) Toews on February 9th, 2012

    “My Condolences to Leroy's Family. I met Leroy at Langley High School in the early 50's. In our 'Keyhole' (Annual) beside his picture it reads.
    "Leroy drives around the school in his flashy car, and in the orchestra he plays a guitar." Those were happy memories. His cousins, the Locke family were my friends.”

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  • Joe & Sheila Fleury on February 8th, 2012

    “Our condolences to Helen and family, great neighbours when we lived in Pritchard.”

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  • Gordon and Anne Lloyd on February 8th, 2012

    “Helen and family,
    Our heartfelt condolences. I thornily enjoyed working with Leroy at Vallevview Sec. We both enjoyed his friendship and admired his support for his family, students, colleagues and friends. He will be missed. ”

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  • LESLIE & GREG ARDUINI on February 8th, 2012

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  • FRINDS

    RALPH & PAT KOPEC on February 8th, 2012

    “HELEN & FAMILY - PLEASE ACCEPT OUR HEARTFELT CONDOLECENCES
    "MAY GOD BLESS"”

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