LAURENCE, BARRY DAVIS
1937 ~ 2014
On March 22, 2014 after
a courageous battle with
cancer, Barry passed away at the Central Okanagan Hospice House. Barry
leaves to mourn his loving wife Jacquie, his stepson Shawn (Laura) and his
stepdaughter Sherri (Bob) also his two grandchildren Gage and Madison. He also leaves his sister Vel (Jim) and brother Walter
(aka “Peppi”), plus
numerous other relatives. He was predeceased by his mother Toni and his father
Laurie. Barry was born in Winnipeg and raised in Ontario and B.C. When he was 17 he joined the Navy. He was
stationed in many bases across Canada. He traveled all over the world. In 1979 he met Jacquie, and her children Shawn and Sherri and in 1984 they were married at Base Borden. During the next few years the family were posted
to Toronto and then on to London, ONT. In 1989 Barry
retired after serving 35 years. Barry and Jacquie moved
to Kelowna. They both loved to ride their motorcycles and travel anywhere, play darts, but dancing was at the top of his list. He had a great workshop and could master
anything made of wood. The family would like to thank
Dr. P. Cosmann, Dr. Mohammed and Dr. Davies, KGH emergency unit & 6 West for all your exceptional care
during his illness. His final days were spent at
Central Okanagan Hospice and to all of you loving
caring angels we say thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We couldn’t have done it without you. Barry has
requested no funeral services, but a celebration of life
will take place at a later date at the A.N.A.F. Club,
270 Dougall Road N., Rutland, BC. Flowers are gratefully declined memorial tributes can be made to Central
Okanagan Hospice, #104 - 1456 St. Paul Street,
Kelowna, BC V1Y2E6. Condolences may be sent to
the family by visiting www.mem.com, clicking on
stories and typing in his name.
Arrangements entrusted with
First Memorial Funeral Services
Kelowna. 250-762-2299