Rick passed away at Victoria General Hospital on Tuesday February 14th, with family by his side. He leaves behind his wife of 43 years, Geri Jones, as well as four sons Jim (Edith), Duane (Gwen), Jeff (Shauna), Mark (Nicole) and daughter Jill (Simon) as well as grandchildren and great-grandchildren. There will be a family gathering during the summer on Quadra Island, one of his favourite spots.