NORRISH, ROBERT RONALD BURGESS “RON”
After a brave battle against a serious back injury,
Ron passed at 5pm February 6, 2017. He is survived
by Bertha, his loving wife of 69 years; sons Kevin,
Dave, Don, Gerry and Norm; eleven grandchildren
and six great grandchildren. All will greatly miss his
wise advice, sense of humour and great storytelling.
Ron was born in Mission BC in 1922 and spent
his childhood and youth in the Fraser Valley. After
marriage in 1947, Bertha and Ron took up residence
in Hatzic and welcomed the arrival of five sons over
a period of twelve years. The family relocated to
Summerland in 1964 where they resided for forty
years. The past eleven years were spent living
independently in a retirement community in Salmon
Arm. His sons are grateful for the carpentry skills that
he patiently taught them while building numerous
houses and cabins over the years. He loved to watch
curling and hockey and perhaps his only regret is not
having lived to see the Canucks win the Stanley Cup.
All who met Ron were taken by his sharp memory
and ability to recount stories from his considerable,
and richly-rewarding, 95-year life. We all feel
privileged to have enjoyed this wonderful husband,
father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend.
To the staff at Shuswap Lake Regional Hospital, the
family would like to extend its sincere appreciation
for all the comfort and care they provided to our
loved one. A Celebration of Life service will be held
at a later date this Spring. In lieu of flowers, Ron
would prefer donations to the Canadian Diabetes
Association.
Online condolences may be forwarded to the family
through Ron's obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com