DAY, EPHRIAM ARTHUR (ART) November 22, 1930 - September 8, 2012 Our father and grandfather, Art Day, has embarked on his last adventure following a short illness. Predeceased by his wife Louise in 2007, he leaves behind sons Stuart and Richard, daughter Elinor, grandchildren Hannah, Jonathan, James, Alexander, Tamsen, Catherine and the extended Day family. Born in Vancouver to George and Kathleen, he spent his early years on the Day Road family orchard and on the McKenzie Road orchard. He was well known in the fruit industry for his knowledge and expertise, and was never afraid to try something new. His thirst for adventure took him to the N.W.T. and Alberta where he spent some time in the R.C.M.P. He then spent some time in Alberta as a school teacher, impressing young minds with his passion for learning. In 1965, his love of the land brought him and his family back to the McKenzie Road orchard, where he spent his remaining years surrounded by the people he cherished. He treasured hi
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