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George Doiron 2018 Arnold Tennant 2018 Sam Shalaby 2018 Jim Mackie 2018 Doug Symonds 2017 David Haddleton 2017 Glen Lockhart 2017 Harold Hunter 2016 John Dennison 2016 Chris Allen 2016 Frank Maynard 2016 Tony Appel 2016 Ozzie Isfeld 2015 Norm Kent 2015 Kent Curley 2015 Tad Yamasaki 2015 Don Angus 2015 Roger Kronqvist 2014 Laurie Craddock 2014 Bud Cowlin 2014 Art Roberts 2014 Dave Fairweather 2014 Jim Appleby 2013 Don Lamb 2013 |
Wally Lyle 2013 Bob King 2013 Jack Grant 2012 Bruce Groom 2012 Jesse Cove 2012 George Paquette 2012 Reid Mitchell 2012 Ed Angel 2011 Bob Duncan 2011 Ray Morgan 2011 Russ Abrahmson 2010 Kris Guttormson 2010 Roli Parker 2010 George Sarich 2010 Aksel Christensen 2009 Duncan MacInnes 2009 Ab Miles 2009 Cliff Gaynor 2009 Gordon Monteith 2009 Fred Griffin 2009 Norm Watt 2008 George Dedrick 2007 Fred Wilkinson Bill Gerard Jack Jones |
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Lorne Lindsay
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Lifetime Member 2011 |
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Joined Westpoint in 2022 Unfortunately,Gordon played only a few rounds with West Point in this, his only season with the club. Gord had an illustrious soccer career. He won a Canada Games gold medal with BC Selects in 1979, was a FIFA Assistant Referee, a referee in BC for 43 years, coach, instructor, BC Soccer Board member and Director of a number of other soccer associations. His career highlight was officiating at a Concacaf Gold Cup Final at Azteca Stadium in Mexico in front of 130,000 fans. Gord’s soccer biography is on the BC Soccer Heritage “Roll of Honour”: |
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Lorne, with some info from obituary
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Neil Watson Retired in 2020 |
Neil joined West Point Golf Club in 2006 and played fairly regularly until 2018. |
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Don Rotherham 28 June, 1930 - 7 June, 2021 Senior Master Net Champion 2014 & 2016 Handicap Play Flight C 2014 LeBlanc Shield (26 Up) 2007, 2011 Senior Master Champion 2011 Parker Shield 2006 Joe Dwyer (19-24) 2005 Sketch |
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Alan (Al) Williams 24 July, 1924 - 7 June, 2020 Social Director 1992-1998 Ed Angel 1995 Neil McIntyre 1991 Sketch |
Former and long-time member, Al Williams, passed away at the age of 95. He was a true Vancouverite, born at VGH. His mother was the first baby born in Sidney, BC, after it became a township in 1891, and his father was born in Esquimalt in 1888. |
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John Hale 6 January, 1947 - 15 April, 2020 Stroke Play Flight C Champion 2018 |
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Ed joined West Point in 1982, the same year as Hugh Marshall. He was a member for 20 years, until 2012. He died in 2020 at the age of 93. His perennial optimism, gentle nature and humour will be missed. Lorne Lindsay
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Roy Moulton 17 June, 1928 - 7 December, 2019 Honorary Membership - Nov. 2015 Lifetime Member - Nov. 2009 Handicap Manager 2004 - 2010 Secretary 2002, 2003 Past President 1996, 1997, 2001 President 1994, 1995 Charter Member 1986 Ed Angel 2007 Handicap Champion 2nd Flight 2005 |
West Point Golf Club has been blessed with many exceptional volunteers over the years. Roy Moulton was one of these gentlemen who gave tirelessly of his time and shared his enthusiasm for the game of golf with the members he served. Roy joined the original West Point Golf Club in 1970 and played at the University Golf Club until the Club split into two groups. In 1986, Roy became a Charter Member of the group that moved to play at McCleery Golf Course. He began his tenure on the Club Executive as Secretary in 1992 and 1993. His excellent administrative skills were recognized and he served as President for two years and then Past President in 1996, 1997 and again in 2001. You can’t keep a good man down, so he came back to take on the secretarial duties for 2002 and 2003. He assisted editor Hans Stausboll with collating and mailing early editions of the Divot Dust. Roy was also our Handicap Manager, operating behind the scenes from 2004 until 2010, when Ray Dujardin took over. Roy`s years of outstanding service to the members were recognized at the 2009 Annual General Meeting when Roy became the second recipient of a Lifetime Membership, following inaugural honoree, Dave Fairweather (2008). When Roy’s age and health forced him to leave the Club in 2015, the Executive bestowed on him the title of Honorary Member, following fellow Charter Members, Jesse Cove (2010) and Dave Fairweather (2013). A few highlights in Roy`s golfing career: 2005 Club Championship Handicap Flight 2 winner, 2005 Super Senior runner-up, 2005 McIntyre 36-hole net Flight C runner-up, 2006 Club Championship Flight 2 runner-up and 2007 Ed Angel 2-man net 36 holes, winner with Bob Schutz. In addition to looking after himself, Roy devoted much of his time to caring for his wife, Patricia, until she passed away in 2016. Roy moved to a care facility near False Creek several years ago and passed away on December 7, at the age of 91. He will be remembered as a fine gentleman and for his countless contributions to the West Point Golf Club and he will be missed. Lorne Lindsay Here is the Obituary prepared by his niece. |
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Jack Bradshaw Pomfret 22 Nov., 1922 - 6 Nov., 2019 Retired 2005 ?? |
A BC and UBC Sports Hall of Famer and "one of the great all-round athletes in BC sports history" was also a West Pointer. Unfortunately, there are no confirmed records of his time and golf prowess with West Point. Here is his Obituary.
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Gordon Lloyd Shipham 11 Feb., 1928 - 28 Oct., 2019 Palcutta 2012 TNT Langara 2011 TNT McCleery 2010 Match Play Champion Flight C 2010 Joe Dwyer 2002 Ed Angel 1999 Neil McIntyre 1999 Parker Shield 1997, 1998, 2000 Sketch Retired 2016 |
He was a force to be reckoned with - independent & self-reliant until the end. Lloyd was born in Davidson, Saskatchewan and spent his early years in Eyebrow, SK, with his parents, George and Minnie Shippam, & his big brother Bill. His early schooling was in a one-room schoolhouse in Eyebrow, starting at about age 4. Once Bill started school, Lloyd, being bored at home, wandered across the street to the school at recess and joined in. Curling and skating were wintertime activities along with the Friday night dances where his parents played in the band. In 1935 the family left Saskatchewan because the crops were so poor & settled in the Collingwood neighbourhood of Vancouver, many of their neighbours following. Lloyd continued his schooling at Lord Nelson, Secord and Norquay elementary schools & John Oliver Secondary, skipping two grades along the way. His family was actively involved with Collingwood United Church, Lloyd in Scouts & in the choir, where he later met Isabel Williamson. After graduation in 1945, Lloyd began a 5 year apprenticeship with Sterling Shipyards as an engine fitter & machinist. This led to employment with The Canadian Fishing Company as Second Engineer on the packer M.V. Cape Bathurst, traveling around Vancouver Island picking up fish, followed by a couple of years at Durand Machine Works in New Westminster, working alongside long-time friend Syd Bulford. Lloyd & Isabel married in 1949 & had four children. Lloyd joined the Vancouver Fire Dept. in 1954 working for 2 years in the fire hall, then 31 years on the fireboats - 12 years on the J. H. Carlisle in the False Creek area, then 19 years on Vancouver Fireboat No. 2 as Chief Engineer, taking early retirement in 1988 when "his" boat was sold to San Francisco. Lloyd worked long hours to support his growing family and in his leisure time loved curling, golfing, skiing, & family summer vacations horse-back riding. He & Isabel also enjoyed cruising & their trips to Scotland & England to visit relatives, as well as holidays in Spain, Portugal, Hawaii & the Caribbean. Lloyd always had a huge vegetable garden in the backyard, a legacy of his Prairie roots, & truly had a "green thumb", taking great pride in his tomatoes & geraniums. He was good at everything he did & instilled in his kids a strong work ethic & high standards. He is survived by his three daughters Laurie Stowe (Tom), Leah Williams (Mark Dowding) & Lynn Stibbard, grandchildren Danny, David, Vanora (Mike), Kindra (Kevin), Tegan, Michael & Jaime, as well as two great-granddaughters, cousins, nieces, nephews, neighbours & many friends. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Isabel in 2015, son Terry in 2018, & brother Bill in 2017. Lloyd appreciated the companionship of staff & residents of Shannon Oaks during the past year. He was loved & will be missed. |
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Don Clancy 28 Dec., 1932 - 11 Sept., 2019
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Ed Murray 26 March, 1943 - 31 July, 2019 Ed Angel 2009 - 2010 LeBlanc Shield (19-24) 2009 Retired 2014 |
Ed joined West Point in 2009 and from all accounts enjoyed playing with us until retiring in 2014. He will be remembered for the fine gentleman he was, but his lasting fame will be because of his influence on junior football in BC. "Ed Murray began his ascent into junior football lore as the coach of the Vancouver Meralomas from 1967 to 1974 where he lead the team to eight consecutive league records and seven consecutive provincial championships. Murray is second all-time in win percentages (52-3-1) and leads in playoff win percentages (10-2)." He was honoured at the 2013 BC Lions Orange Helmet Awards (Pioneer Award). The awards were created to recognize the provincial champions for all levels of amateur football plus pioneers, coaches and lifetime achievers to the game from across British Columbia. In 2014 Ed Murray was inducted into the BC Football Hall of Fame. |
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Bill Johnson 16 April, 1924 - 23 June, 2019 Past President 2004 - 2005 President 2002 - 2003 Secretary 2001 Treasurer 1994 - 1995 Joe Dwyer Shield 2002 Retired 2006 |
William (Bill) Johnson P. Eng. Bill retired from BC Hydro in 1984 & then spent many enjoyable summers on the links with University Men’s Midweek & West Point golf clubs. He was a willing volunteer & served as our Club President for two years. Bill was a well-liked & respected member. As a past president, he was invited to attend our 80th birthday celebration at the October 2012 AGM, & enjoyed the opportunity to renew acquaintances. |
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Maurice Foisy 3 April, 1933 - 10 May, 2019 Treasurer 2001 Retired 2016 |
Maurice joined West Point Golf Club in 1998 and thoroughly enjoyed the golf and the camaraderie until 2014, when his C.O.P.D. began to interfere too much with the game he loved and he switched to an Associate Membership. Maurice was a legend in the local radio scene for over 40 years; his show “Man About Town” on CHQM was very popular during the 70s and 80s. He gave back to his community by fundraising for the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and lending his golden voice for readings for the visually impaired. Maurice is remembered as a true gentleman. Lorne Lindsay |
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Ben Oxholm 4 Sept., 1930 - 19 Jan., 2019 Vice Captain 2005 Parker Shield (25 & Up) 2007 Flight C Champion 2007 Parker Shield 2004 Retired 2016 |
“Brigadier General Bendt Alexander O’Neill Oxholm, CMM (retired) was born in Severn Sisters Falls, Manitoba. He joined the Royal Canadian Navy at a young age to train as a pilot. This was the beginning of a lustrous career that lasted 32 years. His last posting was CFB Trenton as Commander Canadian Forces Training Systems. Prior to his retirement in 1982, he was awarded the Order of Military Merit, Commander Level. This medal is awarded for “outstanding meritorious services in duties of great responsibility.” Following retirement, Bendt started a new career and worked for another 30 years, making many new friends. He enjoyed his life, his work, his friends, and his many hours on the golf course!” |
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George Benoit Doiron 11 Mar., 1924 - 19 Nov., 2018 George was born in Saskatoon, travelled to Vancouver in his teens, worked in logging camps until ‘43 when he joined the Canadian Navy. After the war, he learned log scaling and then spent 35 wonderful years working in camps and sawmills up and down the BC coast, retiring in 1983. |
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Sam Shalaby 24 Feb., 1942 - 12 Oct., 2018 Captain's Table 2014 - 2015 Putting Jamboree Coordinator 2013 Retired 2016 |
Sam started golfing after retirement and loved the game. More than that, he loved playing with members of our Club as well as Burnaby Mountain Senior Men’s Club. He was a member of West Point, and a willing volunteer, from 2012 until 2015. Sam was an extremely proud man and was very compassionate and considerate of others. In 2016 when his wife became sick, he left the Club to take care of her. Since then, his own health deteriorated and a few weeks ago, Sam and his wife, Verena, moved into a care facility in Burnaby. Sam will be remembered fondly by those members who played golf with him and enjoyed his good humour following the game. Lorne Lindsay |
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Jim Mackie 23 November, 1940 - 7 June, 2018 Treasurer 2015 - 2017 Secretary 2009 Social Director 2007 - 2008 Bob Jack Coordinator: 2007 - 2017 Mayfair Lakes 2014 - 2016 Point Roberts 2013 Palcutta 2009 & 2014 TNT McCleery 2005 & 2013 Joe Dwyer 2005 & 2012 Ed Angel 2011 Neil McIntyre 2009 Bud Brown Eclectic 2008 Bob Jack 2007, 2008 |
| It is with sadness that I inform you that Jim Mackie passed away peacefully at the Hospice facility in North Vancouver last evening. Jim had been battling a form of lung cancer for the past 18 months. It was striking how calmly and peacefully Jim dealt with his treatments and with his prognosis, a testament to his character and a model to us all. Jim joined West Point in 2005, and served on the Board as the Social Director for 2007 and 2008. He rejoined the Board as Treasurer for 2015 through 2017. His calm demeanour and wise counsel was always appreciated. Doug Blackman |
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Arnold Tennant |
| Arnold enjoyed a very successful business life, finishing his sales career with Swarovski Crystal. He was well-liked and charmed everyone he met. Arnold was the last of his regular golfing foursome to leave us, preceded by Bruce Groom (2012), Dave Fairweather (2014) and Doug Symonds (2017). Arnold joined West Point in 2004 and was a very popular member of the Club until the end of the 2012 season, when he hung up his clubs at the age of 83. Arnold served on the Captain’s Committee in 2006 and assisted with the Putting Jamboree. He was the Super Senior Champion in 2005 and was runner-up the following year. In 2006 he won the Ed Angel competition with Geof Trunkfield and was victorious in the LeBlanc and Parker Shield event. Lorne Lindsay |
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Doug Symonds 10 June, 1918 - 28 August, 2017 Club Champion 1987 |
| Doug Symonds was a Charter Member of the West Point Golf Club (1986) and was an excellent golfer, shooting his age several times. Following his retirement from West Point in 2012, Doug and his daughter, Susan Gregg, purchased a home together in the Nanaimo area. Even though Doug was in his mid 90s at the time, he was still very strong and spent considerable time working in the yard, moving heavy boulders and other objects to get the yard in good shape. In the summer of 2013, Doug suffered a couple of minor strokes, but nothing too debilitating. He had some more minor strokes in 2017, but still retained his speech and other faculties. As he aged, it finally became too much for his daughter to care for him, so he spent his final days in a seniors home in Parksville. Susan found the daily trips to visit too exhausting so she moved to Nanoose Bay to be closer to her father. Doug celebrated his 99th birthday in June 2017. Doug was a very proud man, a real gentleman and always wore a smile. He was a dedicated member of West Point for 26 years and loved his time golfing with members. Lorne Lindsay |
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David Haddleton February 1, 1935 - 25 August, 2017 Captain 2006 |
| Many of us will remember David fondly as a keen sportsman. He was first and foremost an accomplished yachtsman, winning many prestigious races, as well as being in business selling yachts in Granville Island. In addition, he excelled at cricket, rugby, squash, and golf. He joined West Point in 2002, was Director-at-Large in 2005, and Club captain in 2006. Lorne Lindsay featured him in one of his memorable “Member’s Sketches” in 2014. We will always remember David for his jovial camaraderie and his unique style. We’ll miss him greatly. Andrew Hobbs |
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Glen Lockhart 2 February, 1936 - 23 July, 2017 Hole-in-One 2012 |
| Regrettably we have lost another retired member of our Club, Glen Lockhart, whom many of us remember as a skillful and exacting golfer. Andrew Hobbs |
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Harold Hunter 14 April, 1923 - 6 November, 2016 Treasurer |
| Harold was our Treasurer in 1996 and 1997, and a keen supporter of West Point until he retired in 2015. He will be greatly missed by those of us who served with him on the Board, and his friends in the Club. Andrew Hobbs |
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John Dennison 4 June, 1929 - 26 June, 2016 Palcutta Auctioneer |
| Old-timers will remember Dr. John Dennison who was a member of WPGC from 1994 to 2006. At least 30 of our current members will remember John who died on June 26 at the age of 87. John moved to Canada from Australia in1957. After earning his doctorate from Washington State University, he joined the Faculty of Education at UBC in 1962. He retired as Emeritus Professor of Higher Education in 1994 after having served in the Department of Higher Education for thirty years as a teacher and researcher in his discipline, as well as with the Department of Educational Studies. He had been actively involved in the development of the higher education system in B.C. from the early 1960's and was regarded as a top expert on Canadian Community Colleges. John was a superlative educator, revered by his students, respected by his peers and renowned as a raconteur. He is fondly remembered in the WPGC as a popular and proficient auctioneer at many of our Palcutta events before he retired from the Club in 2006. John was a lifelong advocate and supporter of amateur sports. Lorne Lindsay & Gary Sinclair |
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Chris Allen 2 Dec., 1948 - 9 Mar., 2016 Club Champion 2010 Advisor - eHandicap 2013 - 2014, 2016 Vice Captain Scoring 2011 - 2012, 2016 LeBlanc Shield Coordinator 2016 Captain's Table 2009, 2010, 2015 Sketch |
| We are saddened by Chris' sudden passing on Wednesday, March 9. He was born in North Bay, Ontario and spent many years in Ontario before relocating to Burnaby in 2004. Chris studied chemistry at Algonquin College in Ottawa, but it was difficult finding a job in that field at the time so he worked for a couple of years doing road surveying. As this was seasonal work, he worked on contract jobs for the Federal Government during the winter; this eventually led to the offer of permanent employment. Although it wasn't in his original plans, he thus became a career civil servant, working as a programmer doing software development. He received his computer training through "on the job" courses as well as a few evening courses at Algonquin College. His career began with Statistics Canada, where he stayed for nine years, working at the government complex called Tunney's Pasture, west of downtown Ottawa. He transferred to the Canada Revenue Agency in downtown Ottawa, retiring from there in 2004. Chris joined our Club in 2006 and it wasn't long before he was recruited by the Vice Captain to serve on the Captain's Table, where he did a stellar job. This led to him being nominated to be Vice Captain-Scoring the following year. He served on our Board of Directors for two years in that capacity and then accepted an appointment as an Advisor to the Board in 2013 with the responsibility of maintaining our eHandicap system. Currently, he was preparing to undertake the critical roles of Vice Captain-Scoring, the eHandicap up-date reporting process and the senior, post-match position at the Captains' Table. Chris has enjoyed many successes on the links as a West Point member. In 2010, he was the Club Match Play Champion and also won the Len Brown Memorial trophy at the Putting Jamboree. Playing in the 0-18 handicap division, he's won the Bud Brown Eclectic four times, the Joe Dwyer trophy in 2009 and the Ed Angel competition (with Jim Mackie) in 2011. In 2012, he was the recipient of the Bob Jack Award, signifying his proficiency in the Away games. Bob Jack 2012 Ed Angel 2011 Club Champion 2010 Putting Jamboree 2010 Bud Brown Eclectic (0-18) 2007 - 2008 & 2010 - 2011 Joe Dwyer (0-18) 2008 & 2009 We will miss his 14 handicap on the course and, most importantly, his devoted contributions to the management aspects of our Club. Lorne Lindsay |
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| Frank was a long-time member of West Point, and was one of the 52 Charter Members of the Club. He was elected to the first Board of Directors, on April 26, 1986, as the first Club Captain. In 1989, he was elected as one of the three Club Directors. At the Annual Banquet and Awards Nite of November 23, 1990, Frank was one of five members who were recognized for their outstanding support of Golf and the West Point Golf Club and was awarded the BCGA 40 Year Pin - "emblematic of true sportsmanship and devoted service to golf". He stepped away from the club following the 1998 season, when he felt he was no longer able to play to his accepted level . Frank passed away on January 14, 2016 at age 95. He was a gentleman - a Prince of a fellow who was known for his constant kindness, politeness and consideration. |
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| TONY APPEL April 14, 1933 - January 1, 2016 Tony Appel passed away on New Year's Day, at the age of 82. Tony was a well-liked and respected member of WPGC for 12 years, from 2000 to 2011. He was a gentleman. In addition to his love of golf, Tony was a good tennis player, curler and avid bridge player. Tony is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ann. Lorne Lindsay |
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Ozzie Isfeld 7 June, 1935 - 8 Nov., 2015 Member 1999 - 2013
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| Ozzie Isfeld passed away peacefully on November 8 at Evergreen House in North Vancouver after suffering a stroke a year ago while on a cruise.
He was 80 years of age and was a West Point Member from 1999-2013 winning his share of tournaments and golf balls along the way.
His original foursome included Tony Appel & Art Roberts. He lately played regularly with Tony, Gordon Monteith & John Foster. Ozzie was a farm boy from Manitoba who got a degree in Civil Engineering. He worked initially for the Federal Government & finished his career in Vancouver with a private engineering firm. He was an expert on the Fraser River flows, dredging & dock construction. He was a curler and a Master Bridge player (who put himself through college playing bridge). He is survived by his wife Shirley (married for 58 years), son Trevor, daughter Lauri and two grand daughters. John Foster |
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Norm Kent 3 July, 1922 - 8 Oct., 2015 Retired 2013 Membership Director
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| Norm was a long-time member of West Point, among the Charter Members of April1986 and was elected to the first Board of Directors on January 30, 1987. He stepped away from the club following the 2012 season, when he felt he was no longer able to play to his accepted level ("he could shoot his age well into his 80s"). Norm passed away October 8, 2015 at age 93. |
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Kent Curley 28 August, 1940 - 11 June, 2015 Palcutta Auctioneer 2008 - 2014 Palcutta 2006 |
| Kent joined West Point Golf Club in 2006 and will be remembered for his great personality and, of course, for the role he played in our annual Palcutta competition. Kent served as our Palcutta Auctioneer for the past 6 or 7 years, working closely with coordinator and good friend, Bill Trory. Kent did his research and always had a keen insight into the potential contribution of each competitor. He played on the winning Palcutta team his first year with the Club, in a foursome with Brian Ciccozzi, Dave Stephens and Michael Alms. Kent was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer a short time ago (after the 2014 AGM) and realized that there wasn’t a cure, but he was still positive and upbeat – as he always was. After undergoing several chemotherapy treatments, he lost his short battle on June 11, 2015. In addition to being a valued member of WPGC, Kent was an avid long-time curler and had a tremendous passion for making beer and wine – and he was extremely good at it. He was also a meticulous gardener and enjoyed the time spent shaping and tending to his garden. Kent was 74 years old and will be missed by his family and many friends in all walks of life. Lorne Lindsay |
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Tad Yamasaki Jan. 31, 1936 – Feb. 12, 2015
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| Tad started playing with our Club as a public walk-on when there were openings in our foursomes at McCleery. He enjoyed the fellowship and friendliness of the members and eventually inquired about membership. He officially joined West Point Golf Club in 2012 and was a committed playing member for 3 years. Tad was a keen golfer, dedicated to improving his game. In his first season, Tad was Super Senior Champion (ages 75-79) with low gross, runner-up in low net and finished second in Flight A of the Handicap Championship. He was the runner-up in the 2013 Vintage Cup, ages 70-79. Lorne Lindsay |
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| Don passed away Thursday, Feb. 5. Many of us will have enjoyed his enthusiasm for our Club, life in general, and the wonderful stories he told
of his 95 years of life. We also remember the great article in the Vancouver Sun last year on Don and his golfing prowess and his promotion of our West Point Club. Whilst his membership with West Point was short, his golf life spanned 85 years. Andrew Hobbs His shining hour in golf came at Fraserview on March 26, 1993 at age 73, he recorded a 67. He estimated, he had shot his age 30+ times. |
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ROGER KRONQVIST Sadly, we have learned that Roger passed away peacefully yesterday morning, at home. He'd been to the Lions game on Friday night (November 7th) and wasn't pleased with the result. On Saturday morning he was sitting in his recliner reading the sports page when he dozed off. After about an hour, when his wife thought he should be waking up, she tried to wake him and he didn't respond. Roger joined West Point in 1995 and remained an active playing member until he opted to become an Associate Member in 2011 and continue his affiliation with the Club. He retired from West Point in 2012. He won the Handicap Championship in 2003, 2008 and 2010. Lorne Lindsay |
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Laurie Craddock |
Since joining West Point in 2007, Laurie was a familiar sight on the golf course with his truly relaxed swing. He won many competitions, including the Super Senior Championship from 2009-11 and the Senior Master Championship in 2013. |
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Bud Cowlin Aug.16, 1937 - July 8, 2014 Captain's Table 2010 - 2013 Flight C Champion 2011 Palcutta 2009, 2011 Neil McIntyre 2007 Ed Angel 2005 |
It is another sad day for West Point Golf Club. Bud Cowlin, a member since 2005, succumbed to his illness on July 8, 2014 at the age of 76. |
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Art was very athletic and always active; he loved his golf and curling. He joined WPGC in 2007 and was the winner of many competitions, most recently in 2013 when he was the Senior Master Champion, Low Net and the Flight C Champion of Stroke Play, Low Gross and Net. When he was 84, Art shot his age at Langara and became eligible for the Ab Miles Tankard event. |
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Dave Fairweather |
We have lost another of our valued and long time members. David Fairweather passed away on April 3, at age 89. Dave was a Charter Member of West Point Golf Club in 1986 and provided excellent leadership during the formative years of our Club. He served on the Executive for 8 years, including two terms as Captain in 1989, 1990 and 2002, 2003, and We will truly miss this fine gentleman. |
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Jim Appleby 10 May, 1939 - 20 Nov., 2013 Past President 2011 - 2012 President 2009 - 2010 Membership Director 2007 - 2008 Director at Large 2006 Hole-in-One 2009 TNT McCleery 2008 TNT Riverway 2007 TNT Langara 2005 Sketch |
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Don Lamb 6 Sept., 1926 - 2013 Age 86 President 2000 - 2001 Vice Captain 1995 - 1999 Ed Angel 1997 |
Don joined West Point in 1990 and stepped down in 2005 when he felt that he was no longer able to play golf to his expectations. Don was born and raised in Vancouver and attended Vancouver College. He served in the Canadian Army during WWII and also served with the Vancouver Fire Department for 35 years, retiring in 1986 as a District Chief. He loved his golf and acted as our Vice Captain for five years before serving two years as our President during the 2000 and 2001 seasons. Don was dedicated to his community and to his family. |
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Wally Lyle Parker Shield 2005 Neil McIntyre 2002 LeBlanc Shield 1998 Member since 1996 |
He joined West Point in 1996 and was an Associate Member for the past couple of years, as he was no longer able to play golf to his standards, but wanted the maintain the contact with members. Wally was quite an athlete in his younger days and is fondly remembered by his fellow West Point members and high school friends, Al Williams and Norm Kent, among many others. Wally was held in high regard by the membership and had a great sense of humour; his good nature was legendary. Wally was a professional engineer in the construction division of BC Hydro and took up golf about 35 years ago. He enjoyed the camaraderie it provided. Wally and I talked and exchanged emails over the past few years. When he was unable to attend the AGM, I inquired if everything was alright. He responded, "When I can't attend a function related to golf, things are not OK." Wally will be missed. Thoughts for the day: Lorne Lindsay |
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Jack Grant TNT Langara 2008 |
| As a retired prosecutor, Jack brought his strength
of character and compassion to the golf course, where he enjoyed the companionship of the Club members. Lorne Lindsay |
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Bruce Groom Member since 1988 Treasurer 1991 |
A gentleman and kind soul who will be missed. |
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Jesse Cove Aug. 30, 1920 - March 19, 2012 Honourary Member 2010 Retired 2010 Joe Dwyer Shield 2000, 2001, 2003 Ed Angel 1998 President 1987 Charter Member - 1986 Constitution Committee Barrister 1975 |
Another sad day in our lives.
I have just received an email from Graham Cove, son of Jesse Cove, advising us that Jesse passed away on Monday, March 19, at the age of 91. Jesse was a Charter Member of WPGC in 1986, was our second president, and served as the barrister for the signing of our Constitution. Jesse had lots of great memories of golfing with WPGC and appreciated the friendships he developed over the years. Honourary Membership was bestowed on him in Nov. 2010. Jesse had been unable to attend our last AGM but I had been hoping he could come to our Opening Social. Lorne Lindsay |
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George Paquette 25 July, 1919 - 14 March, 2012 TNT Langara 2006 Retired 2011 |
| George passed away on March 14 at age 92. He had relinquished his membership in November 2011, after 22 years of enjoying the golf, friendships and companionship of the Club. George was a true gentleman and will definitely be missed. George retired from the RCMP with the rank of Assistant Commissioner. He first played golf in Quebec City at age 26 and fell in love with the game. He played as often as his work schedule would allow and within 10 years, he was a 4 handicap and experienced 5 holes-in-one! George first shot his age at Langara in 1994 at age 75 and repeated this feat 14 years later (2008), shooting 89 at Langara. Lorne Lindsay |
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Reid Mitchell, EdD1926 - 2012 Charter Member |
| Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Education, UBC Former Director, Teacher Preparation Program Member - 1948 Canadian Olympic Games (London) Basketball Team |
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ED ANGELPresident 1990
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Ed was an active member in the West Point Golf Club dating back to the ‘50’s and played an important role in the planning and survival of the Club in subsequent years. Dave Fairweather |
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Bob Duncan TNT McCleery 2005 |
Bob was born in Calgary on June 11, 1921. He was an early pilot, first with Queen Charlotte Airlines and then with Canadian Forest Products. He spent over 35 years flying for CFP, first on bush planes and then flying corporate jets. Bob and his wife Isabel, his wife of 67 years were avid golfers. He joined our West Point Club in 1996 stepping down in 2010. Bob will be missed by his many friends at WPGC. |
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Ray Morgan 1950 - 2011 Member 2010 - 2011 |
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| Ray embraced life with enthusiasm and was always looking for the best in every person and every situation. He enjoyed a few great years golfing with a fine group of gentlemen. Emma Morgan (Mrs,) |
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George Sarich July 19, 1936 - Sept. 2010 Social Director 2006 Director at Large 2005 Bud Brown Eclectic (25+) 2010 TNT McCleery 2006, 2008 TNT Langara 2005 |
President Jim Appleby has asked that I inform West Point members of the memorial service and celebration of George Sarich's life, to be held on Sunday, October 3, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm at the Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver. Attendees are invited to bring a memory or story to share that would bring a smile to George's face. In lieu of flowers, you are asked to send donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Diabetes Association. The full obituary notice appeared in Saturday's edition of the Vancouver Sun. Take care, |
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Duncan MacInnes June 24, 1934 - June 5, 2009 Vice Captain - 2007 & 2008 Handicap Champion 2007 LeBlanc Shield (0 - 18) 2007 TNT McCleery 2005 |
"Many of you will have already heard that Dunc passed away in Palliative Care |
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Ab Miles 1923 - 2009 Vice Captain 2000, 2001 Club Champion 1994, 1998 Senior Master Champion 2005, 2006, 2008 McQuarrie Hunter Tankard 2007, 2008 TNT Langara 2006 Joe Dwyer Shield 2006 Hole-in-One 2005 Bud Brown Eclectic (0-18) 2004 Parker Shield Eclectic 1993 Shot His Age Club 9 Times |
Albert "Ab" Miles |
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Gordon Monteith
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Aksel Christensen 1930 - 2009 Neil McIntyre 1998Member since 1981 |
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Fred Griffin 1930 - 2009 Social Director 2004 - 2005 |
A lifelong resident of the lower mainland, Fred's working life was spent as an accountant and office manager in the insurance industry. He was an avid sportsman, starting with soccer and then, later, skiing. He belonged to Jericho Tennis Club for over 50 years and was a member of both University and Wes Point Golf Clubs. Fred and his wife, Nita, travelled extensively. After retirement they spent time in Palm Desert every winter. Fred enjoyed painting & piano-playing. |
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Cliff Gaynor |
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Norm Watt 1926 - 2008 Putting Jamboree 2006TNT Langara 2004 Putting Jamboree 2000 |
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George Dedrick President 2006
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Fred Wilkinson Bob Jack 2003 Putting Jamboree 1997, 1998 Charter Member 1986 |
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Jack Jones |
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