Obituaries

ELLIOT, George

We are sad to announce the passing of George Alan Elliot on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017. Alan was born in Kelowna in 1925, the son of George Elliot and Dolly (nee Monford). Alan will be dearly missed by his family: son David (Audrey), grandchildren Sandra Zahara (Randy), Neil Porter, Becky McNeil (Brian), Aaron Elliot (Miranda), Jillian Garrison (David) and 13 great grandchildren, Chad (Phaelan) Zahara, Stephanie (Torin McLachlan) Zahara, Matthew Porter, Nikolas, Caileigh, Jakob, Emily & Ethan McNeil, Amira, Avery, Aria Elliot, Ellison, Ada Garrison and by numerous nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his daughter Sharon Porter in 1986 and his wife, Bea, of 62 years in 2010 and his brother Doug Elliot. Alan was a terrific role model, loved his family deeply and generously supported them in their pursuits and his sage advice was a boon to all. He was actively involved in the community, held leadership positions in a number of clubs and organizations and had a very successful real estate and development career. He spent his early years in Winfield having his father, George Elliot, as his teacher for grades 5 through 8. He transferred to Rutland for high school but left in Gr. 12 to join the army in 1943. Luckily, the war ended before his troop was deployed overseas. He was a good athlete and avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and helped start the Oceola Fish and Game Club. In the late 1960

Condolence Messages

Dec 26, 2017
Dave, Audrey and family

We are so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. We were at a Christmas gathering in the old neighbourhood and were just told the news. We first met your parents when we purchased our property on Monford road. He was such a kind and gentle man. He was a great conversationalist. Such a lovely man...may he rest in peace with the love of his life, Bea. .Don and Sharon Clark
Sep 13, 2017
Elliot Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time on the death of your Father.

I recall happy memories of being together with your mother and father at St. Paul's United Church.

God be with in the days to come.

Sincerely, Beryl Baldeo
Sep 11, 2017
My condolences to the family. I remember the good old days back at Royal Trust Real Estate when Alan and Sandy were both there. Alan's old gang have been gone a while but I often got to say hello Friday at lunch at the KGCC - even up til a couple weeks ago.

A true gentleman.

Mike Fredrickson
Sep 10, 2017
David, Sandra and families, my sincere condolences on the passing of your Dad/Grandfather. I first met Alan in 1982 when I joined Royal Trust Real Estate in Kelowna. I was wet behind the ears as a 22 year old new agent. Alan was one that I looked up to as a role model. He was quiet, honest, likable and a real gentleman. We played golf numerous times together. He had a silky smooth putting stoke. He will be missed.

Gord Hoffman
Sep 09, 2017
We are so sorry to hear this sad news. Alan was such a kind gentle man. He will be missed.

Wine Central
Sep 08, 2017
Dear David, Audrey and families,

We are sorry for your loss. We were so pleased to see Alan (Uncle Alan) at the family reunion last August. It was so nice to have such a wonderful visit with him. He will be sadly missed.

Meryle Monford and families
Sep 08, 2017
Dave & family--sorry to hear of Alan's passing. He was a very likeable man always

enjoyed talking & golfing with him & your Mom at Mountain Shadows and here

at the K.G.& C. C. Please accept our sincerest sympathy.

Rudi & Trudy Lindner
Sep 08, 2017
Dave and Audrey,

I'm sorrry for your loss. Your dad was a very nice man, it was always nice to see him. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Beth Rampone
Sep 08, 2017
Sandra, Randy & Family,

Thinking of you in your time of sorrow. May you find comfort in the care & concern that surrounds you.

With deepest sympathy,

Patti & Sam DiMaria
Sep 07, 2017
We are very sorry to hear of the loss of your father, Dave. Our sincere sympathy to you, Audrey, and the family. Peter and Margaret Harshenin
Sep 07, 2017
Thinking of you Sandra and Randy and family - Love and hugs - Sheri and Jim Keller
Sep 07, 2017
Dave and Audrey...

So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. All us "young" seniors at KGCC marvelled at his still playing golf into his nineties, and vowed to be just like him. He will be missed.

Brian Chamberlain
Sep 07, 2017
Sorry to hear your Dad passed. Dave always loved to talk to him at the golf course. Louis LeGuilloux
Sep 07, 2017
While we only knew Alan for a short while, he was a wonderful man. So sorry for your loss. Sincerely...Brian and Diana
Sep 07, 2017
Dave, so sorry for your loss.

Cheryl Taiji
Sep 07, 2017
Sandra and family, thinking of you all.

Patty McIntosh
Sep 07, 2017
Dave and family,

So sorry for your loss - your Dad was a very special person - I last saw your Dad on the 23rd in KGH. I had just had surgery and was on my way to my room and ran into your Dad - we had a short visit - one which I will always cherish. He was the best - gave me my first real job at Lakeshore Inn. I will of course, miss him at the golf club.

Our thoughts are with you and the family - Herb & Dawn
Sep 07, 2017
To Dave, Audrey and the entire family,

I was sorry to read about the loss of your Dad.

Charlotte Ackerman
Sep 07, 2017
Dave,

Your Dad will be missed by all of the people that were lucky enough to get to know him. He was a true gentleman. I will miss our frequent talks at the golf course.

Our thoughts are with you.

Lorne & Patti Buna
Sep 07, 2017
I was blessed to know Alan, Bea, Sharon and David as a teenager employed during the summers at their lakeshore cafe and service station. Many years later we still would meet occasionally and they were always enjoying life. Truly Alan was the kindest man I knew.

My sincerest condolences,

Mona Sauer (nee Porter)
Sep 07, 2017
To all your family, I send my deepest sympathies for the loss of your father, grandfather and great grandfather, a great friend and person to be with. Many years ago I took golfing trips with Al and Bea as well a Andy and Nina Anderson, Chester and Wilda Botham and my wife Mary Lou, Great times and great people, great memories. I am blessed for your family and now that it now is the end of an era as all have passed on. Remember he is always in your heart and only a thought away.

God Bless you all,

Bill Ferguson
Sep 07, 2017
Dave,

So very sorry to read this sad news. May the wonderful memories of your Dad help to comfort you and your family at this difficult time.

Sincerely,

Val & Fred Palmer
Sep 07, 2017
Sorry to see of losing your dad.

Don Schermann
Sep 07, 2017
Dave and Audrey,

Your Dad was a true gentleman in every sense. He always had time to talk sports, politics, business or life in general. He always wanted to know how our family was doing and how the girls were doing in their educational pursuits. An amazing historian with an amazing recall of dates, events and pioneers of the North Okanagan areas. He will be missed by us all.

Peter, Couleen, Sarah and Katie