Ovar Norman Stabeck of Kamloops passed away on April 22, 2013 at 80 years of age.

He is survived by his loving children Barry (Lorna) Stabeck of Kamloops, Keith Stabeck of Kamloops, Gavin (Sarina) Stabeck of Winnipeg, ten grandchildren (three boys and seven girls), nine great-grandchildren (five boys and two girls) and two twin girls on the way, brother Arne Stabeck and numerous other close family members.

He was predeceased by his loving wife Dorothy and sister Karin Lutz.

Ovar was born November 20, 1932 in the small town of Dutchess, Alberta. Ovar met Dorothy and they settled down in Red Deer, Alberta, where they raised their three sons. Ovar started his own plumbing business (Stabeck Plumbing). He then moved the family to Kamloops and started working for J. Walsh & Sons. When the Mica Dam construction started he worked there for approximately 9 years until completion. He also worked for Interior Plumbing & Heating and numerous other jobs through the United Association of Plumbers, Union Local 170.

Ovar was very passionate about his gardening and his other interests included camping, fishing, and snowmobiling with "the boys" right up until he was 78. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

A Memorial Service for Ovar will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, at the Leigh Road Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Kamloops.

A special thank you to all the staff at Royal Inland Hospital, 7 North for their great care of Ovar.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

Arrangements entrusted to
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