Obituaries

BLUE, Victor Neil

Victor Neil Blue ended his courageous battle and passed away peacefully Sunday, November 22, 2015 at the age of 73. Born Aug 19, 1942 in Prince George. Survived by Teresa King, caring/loving wife of 25 years, sons Tony (Lisa), Steve (Lionel), grandson Tyler, grand-daughter Brittany, sister Claudia and brother Gordon.

Vic spent his life protecting and caring for others as a professional fire fighter for the Kelowna Fire Department, retiring in 2002 after 29 years of service. He was also a very talented artist and graduated with honors from BCIT working for several years in the sign business.

Vic was a very outgoing, outspoken guy and loved to strike up conversations anywhere. He was a very memorable character and made many friends not easily forgotten by those who knew him. He continued to share his knowledge of life, along with his charismatic wit and humour with friends and family right up to his last days.

No funeral by request with a Celebration of Life to follow in Kelowna at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Oceanside Hospice Society. http://oceansidehospice.com/support-us/

Condolence Messages

Jan 06, 2016
With the New Year fresh upon us and with some time past since my father left us, I wanted to send a quick message of reflection as well as a deep heartfelt thank-you to everyone who has posted their thoughts and condolences. I deeply miss my father and think about him often. He was such a large part of my life and I find it difficult that I cannot call him and talk to him on an almost daily basis like we did prior to his passing. I am forever grateful that I have such a large and effective support network, including my loving partner of 25 years and my wonderful family. My brother and I have been through this twice now, with also losing our dear Mother, Donna in 2003, also to cancer. It's difficult, to say the least, to see two of the most important people you have in your life, be taken from you by such a devastating disease. It changes you. It brings upon you a multitude of inner emotions unlike any you have ever felt prior. It centers you and brings clarity to how much you loved these people and how much a part of your life they were and continue to be. We are left with our memories, never to be lost. That is our legacy. That is our gift from them, left for us.

RIP dear father, give Mom a big hug and a kiss from me. I know you are enjoying your walks on the beach and your eternal sunsets. Tony and I will always be there to support Teresa as she is and always will be a part of our family.

Love you Pops.

Your son, Steven
Dec 04, 2015
Claudia G, Blue, (Magrath) Coquitlam, B.C. Email, [email protected] in case any one wants to stay in touch.
Dec 04, 2015
I also would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who posted condolences and kind words and some "funny stuff" too about my brother Neil. It was a hard fought battle for him. He was "huger" than life and had such a "Teddy Bear" heart. He was such a vital, strong and loud man who cared so much about everything but didn't often like to show his soft side. He definitely will be missed by so many people who understood and loved him. I hope he is at peace now and dancing with the Angels! Loved u Bro.

Claudia...hugs
Dec 03, 2015
Thanks to everyone for your thoughts and memorable stories of our dad, he did touch a lot of people and left his mark as a great firefighter, artist and sign painter...and most of all an amazing father!!

Steve and I will miss him greatly, but will always be in our thoughts, tears and laughter.

Cheers,

Tony Blue
Nov 29, 2015
My deepest sympathies to Teresa, Tony, Steve, Tyler & Britany. Claudia & Gordon, Neil was just 30 days older then me, so we were classmates many years. I have fond memories working with Neil's dad in the TV Station in Prince George. As we both moved to Kelowna it was always a pleasure to have small talk with Neil about PG.

Neil always kept us safe as a Fireman & I am sure he will continue to watch over us,

Jay (John) & Suma Hunter - Kelowna
Nov 29, 2015
Teresa, my sister, Tony and Lisa, Steven and Lionel, our thoughts and love is with you all.

I had many interesting and funny conversations with Vic. We had a common love of art and photography and I was so humbled by his compliment of painting one of my own photographs. I enjoyed his humor and wit and will miss his presence. I know he is resting now and missed by many.

Love and Hugs, Jerry and Joni, and family.
Nov 28, 2015
Our sincere thoughts and prayers for Vic's family. So many fond memories of Saturday mornings at the Harris residence with all the kids and adults. Vic, your smile, sense of humour and generosity will be sadly missed. We hold our memories close.

Nick and Sue van Hees
Nov 27, 2015
It is sad to hear of the passing of a childhood friend. So many memories from so long ago. My love and condolences to you Gordon and Claudia and all of Neil's family.

Beth Olts-Wojciechowski,

Kamloops.
Nov 26, 2015
Sorry to here about Vic. Over the years he has lettered my race truck, many times with his talent, RIP. Laverne O'Brien and family, Mr. Mopar racing.
Nov 26, 2015
We were so sorry to hear of Vic's passing. It was a treat to work with him as he always had a way of making any situation alright . He had a great wit and an artistic talent that we all wish we had. It was an honour and a privilege to have known Vic.

Rest easy my friend.

Marlee & Bob Campbell
Nov 26, 2015
Teresa:

Our sincere condolences as we hear the passing of our dear friend. We are going to miss his monthly phone calls and his hilarious jokes

The kindest place to be is in someone's thoughts and prayers and you are in both of ours. Take care Teresa and RIP Vic, you deserved this peace without pain.

Love Always --------- Peter & Kathy Pich.
Nov 26, 2015
I am saddened to hear Vic has passed away. He always lit up the room in his own unique way with his humor. I remember going to the Molson Indy years ago with him and Greg Daft. He is missed.

Ed Mitchell
Nov 26, 2015
Teresa and family,

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Vic. My prayers are with you all!

Stephanie Penny (van Hees) TD Bank.
Nov 26, 2015
Our condolences Tony and Steven & family. Sorry to hear about your dad's passing. He will be missed. He was a great firefighter and a very talented person. He could of been a artist.

Wally and Evelyn Buhman
Nov 26, 2015
Tony,Steve and family:

So sorry to hear of your dad's passing.

I have a lot of great memories hanging out at the fireball with him. He was such a great guy.

Thought and prayers to you all.

RIP Vic.

Carly (Loken) Eggie
Nov 26, 2015
So sorry to hear of your loss. I grew up with Neil as one of my very dear friends. We lived beside them in P.G. and played ball with Neil and the other neighbourhood boys. So many memories - rest in peace my friend.

Trudene (Olts) McMillan

Kamloops B.C.
Nov 26, 2015
Very sad to here Vick is gone. Vick was a wonderful kind-hearted man. All the best Blue. To the family, our hearts are with you.

The Beagles, Brad and Betty.
Nov 26, 2015
It is with a heavy heart that I write this message. As a longtime coworker and friend of Victor's I got to know his wonderful sense of humour and his special caring side.

Vic was always front and center for all of our charity events throughout his career. He was a talented artist. We at the KFD witnessed this from his characterizations of anything that would happen at the fire hall which he would make cartoons of them.

Vic I know you can hear me, thanks for everything you did for me and my family.

We will always remember you fondly,

Tim Light
Nov 26, 2015
Sorry to hear about Neil's passing. I spent a lot of time with Neil when younger in the Checkers Car Club. Still have a picture he painted for us when we got married 49 years ago. Thoughts and prayers to all Neil's family.

Bob and Linda Bifford
Nov 26, 2015
We are sorry to hear about Vic, we knew him when he used to come to our Hobby Shop - he was a funny guy.

John and Val Love
Nov 25, 2015
Dear Tony, Lisa & family,

We are so sorry for your loss. Tony, we never met your Dad but heard so many stories from you and Lisa. You both told many stories of your Dad's life, being a great father, grandfather, fire fighter and friend to many people.

Please know we are thinking of you.

Love, Sharon & Larry
Nov 25, 2015
Vic,

It was an honour to know you.

Old Ford pickups forever!

Ed
Nov 25, 2015
So sorry to hear of Vic's passing. We spent a lot of time together when we were a lot younger in the Checkers Car Club. Vic was a great guy and a very accomplished sign painter. Vic's family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

David and Marilyn Kornell
Nov 25, 2015
Our condolences Tony, Steve and family,

Prayers are with all of you.

Love from the Graff family
Nov 25, 2015
Thank you dad, for all the years of love and support. As we continue to enjoy a lifetime of memories, you will always have a place in our hearts. Rest in peace.

Lisa Blue (daughter-in-law)