It is with great sadness that we have to announce the passing of Melvin Weston Magoon, brother, father, and (great) grandfather.

Mel will be remembered by his children Ken (Dallas) Magoon, Sheila (Cory) Bouwmeester, Brenda (Russ) Hala, Darla (Marshall) Potoroka; seven grandchildren Amber (Landon) Hopp, Natasha (Brad) Taylor, Kristin Bouwmeester, Brad (Kait) Bouwmeester, Mitchell Hala, Matthew (Katrina) Hala, Lauren Potoroka and Rhett Hoffman and nine great grandchildren Neveah, Gracie, Morgan, Colt, Nolan, Adara, Boden, Weston, and Wyatt. He is also survived by his three sisters Vivian, Vernetta and Hazel.

Mel was predeceased by his loving wife of 54 years, Betty; his son Brent Magoon; grandsons Jacob and Christopher Magoon; and brothers Vern, Glen, and Jim.

Mel was born December 28, 1933 in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta to parents Glen Magoon and Eva Clemont. He grew up in Rocky Mountain House and eventually moved to Prince George, where at the age of twenty he met his future wife. The two were married a year later, August 1954, and soon after moved to Kamloops and started a family of their own.

We will always remember your extraordinary talents, generosity, endless helpfulness and your love
for your family and pets. We will carry you in our hearts forever.

The Memorial will be held at Schoening's Funeral Chapel, 513 Seymour Street, Saturday, November 24, 2012 at 3:00 p.m.

Should friends or family desire, donations in his memory to the Lung & Heart Association would be appreciated.