MEAD, WALTER JAMES Passed away, surrounded by his loved ones, on Tuesday June 2nd, 2015 at the age of 81. Pre-deceased by his first wife Betty in 1978, brother Glyndon (Pearl) in 2013 and grandson Siôn in 2000. Survived by his loving wife Donna of 30 years, brothers Douglas (Esther), David (Lois), daughter Cheryl, son Richard (Marianne), son Joseph (Lori), daughter Linda (Ronald), stepsons Terry, Allen (Debbie), Russell (Shelley), grandchildren Michael (Maggie), Katrina, Jonathan, Natasha, Kyle (Kylee), Craig, Courtney, great-grandchildren Sean, Hannah, Parker and Isabella, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held at the Winfield Seventh Day Adventist Church on Monday, June 8th at 10:00 am. Interment will be at 1:00 pm at the Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to Valleyview Funeral Home, 250-765-3147.