January 19, 1935 – August 10, 2014
at the age of 79 years
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Blind Bay Hall, 2510 Blind Bay Road on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.
Herb was predeceased by his daughter Kym and ill be dearly missed by his wife Janet (Fountain/Coulson), son Kris, step-children Peter (Myrna), Robin (John), Sharon (Todd); grandchildren Jordan (Laura), Shea, Kristen (Andrew) Carly (Ben), Melissa, Allan, Michael; great grandchildren Forrest, Whitney and soon to arrive Jackson as well as many nieces and nephews.
Born and raised in Richmond and Burnaby, Herb’s love of carving surfaced early. He received recognition as an accomplished sculptor of our native birds by the Shuswap Lake Festival of the Arts. In his early years he worked at Douglas Ranch. He served five years in the RCAF. Herb retired after thirty years with the Vancouver Park Board as the man responsible for all the lovely boulevard trees. His time in Blind Bay gave him great satisfaction with a life well lived.
Janet and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. Sending my sympathy to you and yours. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care of yourself, Lou Biggs
Hi Janet
I am soo soo sad to hear about Herb. What a loss. I will always cherish the carvings I have of his and my daughter has the most special one (crow)
Be stong.
Bruce and Billy
Dear Janet,
I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you.
Linda Steele
My deepest sympathy to you and all of your family members.