After a courageous battle with cancer, Dad passed away peacefully in Merritt on Friday, July 11th at the age of 81. Predeceased by his beloved wife Faye on July 4 of 2006, he will be sadly missed by his daughters, April Dell (John) and Andrea McRae (John). He is survived by his sister Marj (Vic), brother Peter (Sue), grandchildren Michael McRae (Samantha) Jennifer McGregor (James) Kathryn Bursey, Karyn Jackson (Ben) Anna Dell, and Diana Munro (Laird), great grandchildren, Eli Bursey, William Bursey, Hannah McRae, Gracie McGregor, Matthew Munro, Mary Kate Munro, Nicole Munro and Daniel Munro and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will take place Saturday, July 19th at 1030 am at Merritt United Church. In lieu of flowers, donations to a Merritt charity of your choice in Dad’s name would be appreciated.