CAMERON, Alan It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing on January 7, 2014, of our well-loved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Alan Freeman Cameron. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sylvia (nee Yurkiw), sons Jim (Sonja), Rick (Susan), Dan (Yuping), Tom (Kelcey), and Ken (Marilyn), daughter Ellen (Dan) Voth, 17 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Alan was predeceased by his first wife Mary (nee Cross), his daughter Lynne, brothers Wallace and Griffith, and sister Olive Johnson. Alan was born July 22, 1926 to Jamie and Lotus Cameron. Growing up in Victoria, Alan spent much time at the family cabin at Cordova Bay. He enjoyed swimming, bike riding, soap box building and sweets of all kinds. After completing schooling at Sir James Douglas and Victoria High Schools, Alan joined the Canadian Army as a "Boy Soldier" in 1943. His long and varied career included logging, a moving company, managing a small resort and owning a shoe store 'Foot Prince' after moving to Osoyoos in 1965 and purchasing an orchard. In 1972 Alan and Sylvia settled in Kelowna where Alan sold real estate and eventually became a mortgage appraiser for Royal Trust until his retirement. Alan was active in many clubs and organizations including volunteering for the Canadian Diabetic Association, CNIB, Cancer Clinic and the Military Museum. He was a life-long member of the Royal Canadian Legion, always there for the honour guard until his health failed him. One of Alan's greatest pleasures in life was fishing whenever he had a chance, whether it was salt water salmon fishing or fresh water trout fishing. He liked tinkering in his shop, painting signs and decorations and woodcrafting. He regularly partook in a good, stiff scotch, saying with a twinkle in his eye, 'just two fingers, please'. Alan's family left a lasting legacy in Victoria, the Cameron Bandshell in Beacon Hill Park. Alan and Sylvia enjoyed trips to Yellowstone Park, Disneyland, Reno, the Maritimes and visited Europe while his son Jim was stationed in Germany. He went to many 'Boy Soldier' reunions and looked forward to trips doing 'The Loop' through Alberta and Saskatchewan to see relatives and friends. Highlights in his later years were semi-annual family reunions in Seebe, AB and as his health became fragile, his family came to him. Alan rarely complained of the pain he endured and smiled through it all. Our family sincerely thanks Dr. Chris Livingston, and the caring staff at Three Links Manor and then Mountainview Village. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Canadian Diabetic Association would be appreciated. A Celebration of Life will be held in Alan's honour in April. "We rise again in the faces of our children. As sure as the sunrise, as sure as the sea, as sure as the wind in the trees, we rise again." For those wishing to send a condolence, photos or share memories, may do so by scrolling down this page to the area called "Share Your Condolences." Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com 250-860-7077
