Victor Samuels passed away September 1, 2014 at the age of 89 in Campbell River at Evergreen Care Home.
Victor is predeceased by his two sons Victor Jr. and Rodney. He is survived by two sons Tim (Susan) and Steven (Bernice) as well as three daughters Susan Lupien, Wendy Loland and Judy (Pierre) Baril. Victor is also survived by 24 grandchildren, 39 great- grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren.
Victor was born and raised in the La Belle Province and served in the Royal Canadian Air Force. In 1967 he retired from the air force and worked for another 17 years with BC Corrections. Before his final retirement, he worked for the BC Liquor Distribution Branch.
Over the years, Victor was very involved in the Lions Club. Victor had 40 years of perfect attendance and held positions of President, Zone Chairman, Secretary, and District Governor. “A Dedicated Lion – Is to be involved”.
A special thanks to Dr. Jonathan Walker and the staff at Evergreen Care Home for making our father’s final months so comfortable.
Donations may be made in Victor’s memory to The Campbell River Hospital Foundation (specifically Yucalta Lodge Care Facility), Willow Point Adult Care or Campbell River Hospice.
A service was held on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at the Legion in Campbell River.