FRANCIS, Maxwell - In loving memory of our father Maxwell Douglas Francis who passed away on Thursday, January 5th, 2012.

Maxwell was born on May 30th 1928 in St Johns Newfoundland. Max met our mother Yvonne Stokke and were married in 1950. Max and Yvonne raised 9 children. Max moved the family out to British Columbia in the late 70's. The rest of his years were spent in Western Canada where he always said he would spend the rest of his life. He loved the mountains and the lakes. Max loved fishing and camping. We all would spend weekends and most of the summers camping at Roche Lake near Kamloops, BC. Dad would be up at the crack of dawn and on the lake before most of us were even out of bed. Dad loved to keep in shape and loved riding his mountain bike. Dad eventually moved to Winfield, BC where he retired. Dad loved his mountain bike and would often bike into Kelowna from Winfield. This trip is a 20 minute car ride so you do the math hahaha. Dad was in his 80's and making these long bike journeys so this gives you an idea of how in shape and healthy he was. He also loved to lift weights and was not shy about taking his shirt off on a hot day and flexing his muscles. In 2010 dad started to develop some health problems. Dad moved into a senior’s home. He really enjoyed his new home as he was closer to his family and they had a very good chef (he loved to eat). Dad spent Christmas 2011 with his wife Yvonne and Kelowna family. He would always say grace before Christmas dinner and he would ask us "short version or long version". We would say short version hahaha. After Christmas dinner my dad spent the evening watching action movies with his dearest friend John Ennis.

Dad grew up with 13 brothers and sister, Marion, Marjorie, Ann, Lillian, Doris, Bob, Harold, Herbert, Gus, Clarence, Eugene, Lloyd and Curtis. My dad loved to be around his family and was always so thankful for that.

Dad had 9 children - Matthew, David, Darrell, Mark, Max, Ann, Donna Deb and Sharon. Dad had 12 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Dad will be missed by so many family members all the way from Newfoundland to British Columbia. We love you Dad and until we meet again.

Flowers can be sent to Springfield Funeral Home or a donation can be made to the SPCA of your choice. Dad loved animals especially dogs.

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