passed away on February 22nd, 2009 at Kelowna General Hospital at the age of 76 years. John will be lovingly remembered by his wife Diana and his children, Arliss, Scott (Jan), Tony (Danielle) and Crystal, as well as 9 grandchildren. John was predeceased by his first wife Eleanor in 1977. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday February 26th at 1:00 pm at the Holiday Park in Kelowna. Memorial Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation 4-1551 Sutherland Ave. Kelowna. BC V1Y 9M9. VALLEYVIEW FUNERAL HOME, entrusted with arrangements 765-3147. Honored provider of Dignity Memorial