REEVES, Charles ‘Dale’
Nov.4th/1934-Oct.6th/2011
Passed away at home with loving wife Linda at his side; and was predeceased by his parents Belva (Lennie) and Walter Reeves.
Dale is survived by his wife Linda, son Greg (Wendy) of Victoria, daughter Janice of Vancouver, daughter Robyn (Kendall) of Regina, Saskatchewan, stepdaughter Leslie of Victoria, sister Wydene (Dick) of Edmonton, brother Ken (Margaret) of Calgary. Also survived by his beloved grandchildren: Earl, Dan, Krystal, Brandy, Breanne, Jeremy and Gracie; and great grandchildren: Talon and Cassidy; and his beloved schnauzer “T”.
Dale was in the Canadian Navy from 1951-1965; he always shared fond moments of his service years. He was instrumental in forming the Royal Canadian Naval Association in the Comox Valley. In later years an electrician by trade he worked in many areas of B.C. and Alberta until his retirement.
In the 1980’s Dale was a member of Cumberland Lions, he was curator of the Cumberland museum (1984-1989) and was actively involved with obtaining the Japanese Negatives and Coordinating the mine replica. He served on the Board of the Cumberland Hospital for many years and was on the Royston Water Board for many years.
No service by request - Cremation to follow
“May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face.
And the rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again
May God hold you in the hollow of his hand.”