In Memoriam WARNER, Kenneth
Kenneth “Ken” Melville Warner passed away peacefully at Burnaby Hospital on March 29, 2014 at the age of 90 years. He was predeceased by the love of his life, Freda Margaret (Sleigh), to whom he was married Sept. 14, 1946 for 65 years. He is survived by his brother Ed; his children Russell, Sandra and Kelly; grandchildren Kellie, Kyle (wife Rachel) and Corey; great-grandsons Colton, Logan and Stephen, and many nieces and nephews.
Ken was born on Jan. 3, 1924 to William and Margaret in Vancouver, B.C. and graduated from John Oliver High School where he was very active in sports, drama and student council as president. He went on to graduate from the University of British Columbia in 1948 with a B.A.Sc. and became a professional engineer. In 1968, he attended Simon Fraser University at night, and graduated in 1971 from the first MBA class. Ken held a few managerial positions with different companies before retiring in 1985 from his career with the Vancouver School Board as maintenance and construction superintendent. Along with his school board career, he taught night school at UBC, VSB and at SFU. He introduced the first sand-based grass field in B.C., which led him into consulting jobs after retirement. He was a lifetime member of the Association of Professional
Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia; founding member and past president of the School Plant Officials Association of British Columbia; member of the Council of Educational Facility Planners International; founding member and past president of the SFU – MBA Alumni Association; and past president of the Western Canada Turfgrass Association. He was also past president of the Burnaby Winter Club, Boundary Bay Recreational Club, Birch Bay Village Community Club, Kihei Kai Nani Condo Association, Toy Train Operating Society and Sigma Phi Delta Engineering Fraternity. In his leisure time, he enjoyed curling, golfing, boating, fishing, model trains, card games, crosswords and travelling. Dad/ Poppa, you will be sorely missed by your family, but your legacy of love, laughter and a passion for life will live on through us.
Ken Warner is remembered by family and friends for his contributions to many organizations and his passion for life.
BODNAR, Edward John
March 1, 1929 – July 18, 2014
Ed passed away peacefully after a long struggle with heart problems and fibromyalgia. He is survived by his wife Pricinia; daughter Dianna (Andrew); son Brad (Jennifer), grandchildren Finn and Cassidy; brothers and sisters Marshall and Gladys Bodnar and Shirley and David Scott; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Ed was a retired mechanical engineer who worked for the North Vancouver School District, as well as working for many years in hospitals in Edmonton and Victoria. Ed was a loving family man, caring friend and true gentleman. Please make a donation in Ed’s name to Victoria Hospice. To leave a condolence, please visit www.earthsoption.com.
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Ed Bodnar (centre) will be missed by his family and friends.
