Obituaries

PAYNTER , Geoffrey

Geoff passed away after a brief illness on August 23, 2016 at the age of 69. He is survived by his very loving wife of 33 years, Marci; 5 children: Chandra (Bill) Stevenson, Travis (Sheri) Paynter and their daughter Paige, Brent (Renata) Detta and their children Teigen and Palmer; Nigel (Hayley) Paynter and their children Hattie and River, Pete (Tonia) Detta and their daughter Taryn; he is also survived by his mother Sheila Paynter, 5 siblings: Gillian (Mike) Evans, Farlie Paynter, Henry (Barb) Paynter, David (Laurie) Paynter, Alisen Paynter and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his father Henry at age 98. A Celebration of Geoff

Link: www.springfieldfuneralhome.com

Condolence Messages

Sep 28, 2016
Dearest Marci,

It has been a few weeks, but know that Geoff's passing away did hit us hard. He was a really extra special man...always portraying happiness. He certainly loved you and complimented you each chance he got. God bless you as you miss him, and have that great void that only Jesus can fill with the comfort of knowing that Geoff is just asleep in Jesus. He will awaken when Jesus calls to him and says, "Geoff wake up!!" That is the promise I must hang on to.

Love,

Marie and Ralph Kneller (from CHIP)
Sep 02, 2016
Marci and the Paynter family, it is with great sadness that I and the entire community of Westbank feel your loss. As a long time friend of your family I know how much you will all miss Geoff and his unique personality. A witty, rye sense of humour, a willingness to lend a hand whenever possible, a constant thinker on resolving technical challenges with the ability to just make things work. We are going to miss you Geoffrey! Good bless and god speed.

Ben Stewart
Sep 01, 2016
Dear Marci and all the Paynter family,

So very sorry for your immense loss, Geoff was such a big part of the Westbank community and will be very missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you,

Jen and Brian Warkentin
Aug 31, 2016
Marci and family.........it is with the deepest sadness we read of the passing of Geoff. our hearts and thoughts are thinking of you at this major time. Hugs Hugs Hugs!!! our love Barbie and Ken
Aug 31, 2016
Marci and family, we are still in shock, realizing that we have lost a wonderful person in our lives. Our sincerest sympathy to you Marci, and all of your family.

Hazel and Stewart Andreen
Aug 30, 2016
Marci I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your best friend and husband. Just know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care my friend,

Carol Broderick.
Aug 30, 2016
My sincere condolences to you Marci and to all of the family and friends who have been blessed with memories of Geoff. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by many. This is a tremendous loss for our community. My thoughts and prayers are with you through this very difficult time.

Sincerely, Kathy York
Aug 29, 2016
Thinking of the family at this time. His smile on his face will definitely be missed, from Mike Stephanie and Kesha and all of the Illig family in Lakeview Heights Happy Day Farm.
Aug 29, 2016
Marci and family,

I'm so saddened to hear about Geoff's passing. What an amazing man he was! He was so welcoming and I truly enjoyed knowing him. My heart is heavy; my thoughts are with you and your family.

Tara (Klassen), David, Charlotte and Greyson
Aug 29, 2016
Hearts and good thoughts to the entire Paynter family. Remember the good times.

Susan & Dave Bain, Quadra Island
Aug 28, 2016
Marci and family.

We were so sorry to hear about Geoff's passing. He was such a well respected member of the Westside, he will be missed. Thankfully you have a large and loving support group of family and friends to help you at this time. Thinking of you.

Gary and Corinne Archibald
Aug 28, 2016
So sad to hear the news. I spoke with Geoff only a few weeks ago. So fast! I'm thinking of you Marcia and all the family at this time. Hang in there!!

Robin jarman
Aug 28, 2016
Dear Marci and the Paynter family. Don and I were shocked to learn today at Prayers for the people during the service at Westbank United church about the loss of your husband Jeff. Unfortunately we will be unable to attend the service on the 3rd of Sept. as we will be in Calgary. We are grateful for the short visit with you both in July. Know that we are thinking of you and treasure the time we have known you & Jeff. Don especially having taught some of Jef'fs siblings will hold the Paytner family in our prayers. Strength and love to all. Bev & Don Froom
Aug 28, 2016
To the Paynter family. We have been in shock over Geoff's passing. We always enjoyed the times we had at Betty's dinner parties catching up on the new projects and vacation news. Thank goodness your family is strong and supportive of each other in this difficult time. He will surely be missed. The Greenways.
Aug 28, 2016
Chandra, very sorry for your loss.

Karen Siluk
Aug 27, 2016
Marci:

A little light has left the world. We are so saddened by the news of Geoff's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and hope that the wide circle of your friends and loved ones are caring for you and your family always.

Bob and Patsy Stoddart
Aug 27, 2016
So sorry for your loss Marci. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

Elaine Hansen (Wood)
Aug 26, 2016
Marci and family. Sorry to hear of Geoff's passing. He will be missed by all but most by you and your family. Will be praying for you as you go through this sad time. Love, Bob & Irene Balehowsky.
Aug 26, 2016
Saddened to hear this news . Marcy and family we send our sincere feelings of support. Always enjoyed you both and your fantastic family during those most important school years. Geoff was a great contributor to the community and leaves behind a continuing legacy in his children.

Wayne and Sheilia Lawrence
Aug 26, 2016
I am so sad for your loss. My thoughts are with you at this time...he will be missed.

Colleen Kendal
Aug 26, 2016
Marcy and family. I was shocked to find this ad in the paper. I was working in Stillwaters. I believed that Edwina called him "Lucky". He would come in to bring fresh fruits for the staff. Sorry to hear he has gone to be with Edwina. She will be waiting for him, he was her everything. Condolences to the family. Prayers are with you for strength.

Maria van de Rijdt
Aug 26, 2016
Dear Marci and all the Paynter family, we are so saddened to hear of Geoff's passing.

He was a very dedicated member of our community and we treasured the way in which he worked so well for all of us during his time on the Regional District.

Geoff was a wonderful family man and was truly loved by them, as evidenced when they were around him.

We send our sympathies to you all and hope that your wonderful memories will help you through this very sad time,

Stan and Anne Coster
Aug 26, 2016
Dear Marci and family, we are so sorry to read of your loss. We have fond memories of Geoff and the Paynter/Barwick families. Our thoughts are with you. He will be missed.

Ted and Cheryl Turton
Aug 26, 2016
Marci and family. So saddened to see Geoff's name in this column. I know there are tears flowing now, and how could there not. When I would see the two of you together I didn't know where one of you started and the other ended. It was a seamless unity of love for each other and then out to all who knew you. What a blessing. In the weeks and months ahead as you slowly begin again, not alone because he never left your heart .. your tears will turn to deep gratitude for every second you had him physically at your side. Sending much love to you Marci who smiles easily, forgives mightily, and shines your light so brightly. Rosalie Chalmers xo
Aug 25, 2016
Dear Marci and famliy we are very saddened by your loss of Geoff . Talking with him was never a one sided conversation . He would always listen to what others had to say and was quick to ask questions. He had a good mind and a kind spirit.

He will be greatly missed.

Much love to you all Allan, Elva Webber and family.
Aug 25, 2016
Our hearts are broken for your loss, Marci. He was your soulmate and will be sorely missed by your whole family. May your wonderful family memories sustain you over the sad time ahead. All our best, Jim and Chicki Jacques
Aug 25, 2016
Love and hugs to you Marci. How fortunate you were to have Geoff and he to have you. His memory will live on in the hearts of all of us who loved him.

Barb & Tom Mayo
Aug 25, 2016
Marci and family, my condolences to you all in the loss of Geoff. You both were the first people I met when I came to Westbank and I can't thank you enough with how you both opened your door to me and made me feel welcome. That is something I will never forget. Every time I saw Geoff he would always say hi, 20+ years later. We have lost a special man and the community will miss his smiling face.

Sally (Davis) Bauman
Aug 25, 2016
Marci and family, so sorry to hear about Geoff. He was truly a great man, as honest as the day is long. Marci, you and Geoff were a wonderful example of two people truly in love. Geoff, was one of the most positive people I have met (a quality that seems to run freely amongst the Paynters) and you both were so fun to be with. So sorry.

Brent Shannon
Aug 25, 2016
Marci, Sheila and family,

I am so sorry to hear the sad news. My sincere condolences to you from another pioneer Westbank family. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Brian Drought
Aug 25, 2016
Dear Marcia and family. I am so sorry to hear of Geoff"s passing. We have known each other for years and I always had high regard for him. If there is anything I can do for you please let me know.

Sue Cook
Aug 25, 2016
To the whole Paynter family, so very sorry to hear of your loss. He was a very nice guy and will be

fondly remembered by all who new him. My thoughts are with you.

Teresa Spencer
Aug 25, 2016
Dear Marci and family, we are so sorry to hear of Geoff passing. Darcy has great stories of Geoff. He was a wonderful man. He will be greatly missed. We send all our love and prayers. Darcy abd Nancy Nickel.
Aug 25, 2016
Marci, Sheila and family,

My sincere condolences on Geoff's untimely passing. Over the decades Geoff and I had many encounters, all of them interesting, some of them enlightening, He will be sadly missed.

Jim Lee
Aug 25, 2016
Hi there Marci, with love to all of you and sad to see Geoff slip away. Memories build pathways

to our hearts.You can always go to that special place that only you go to Marci, it is hidden from the rest.I have always loved you since the day we met.Take good care of yourself and your family.I enjoyed Geff when we met over the years especially his kindness and smile. Diann Gibbs
Aug 25, 2016
My dear Marci and family...I truly believe if God brings you to it he will bring you through it...My prayers are for your strength and peace. Geoff was the best, Heaven has another "Angel"

Fran and family
Aug 25, 2016
Shocked & saddened on learning of Geoff's passing. Enjoyed meeting with Geoff and discussing his issues & ideas when I was a Director on the Regional District Board. Our condolences to Marci and family. As each day passes may you always remember the passion Geoff had for people and the big heart he had for his community. The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen, nor touched, but are felt in the heart. Helen Keller

Gone too soon!

Blessings,

Ron Cannan
Aug 25, 2016
Dear Marci and family....so sorry to hear of your loss...please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Rob and Elaine Corkin
Aug 25, 2016
He will be missed. He was passionate about the Westside and proud of it. Geoff and I had a lot of discussions on issues and his outlook of life and the way that he analysed things has helped me through out my life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Domenic Rampone
Aug 25, 2016
Dear Marci and family, my sincerest condolences, and at this time we all going to miss him. He is my friend and our lives were touched by his kindness and loving attitude. As a christian I know that Geoff lives now in the presence of the Lord and I just want to tell you that me and my family loves yours.

Rudy and Laura Kanter.
Aug 25, 2016
My condolences to Marci and family. Geoff was a community builder and contributed much to the fabric of West Kelowna and will be missed.

Rick Reece
Aug 25, 2016
Marci, so sad to hear of Geoff's passing. I only know him as a kind and caring man. May your memories keep you close to his soul.

Dave Stringer
Aug 25, 2016
Marci, so sad to hear of Geoff's passing. I only know him as a kind and caring man. May your memories keep you close to his soul.

Dave Stringer
Aug 25, 2016
Marci & family, we were so very sorry to read of Geoff's passing. Our deepest sympathy to you & your family.

Joanne & Joe Boutilier
Aug 25, 2016
We are very saddened to hear of your loss. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

May your memories be your comfort.

Edgar & Lynn Fleury
Aug 24, 2016
So very glad to have known Geoff and having worked closely with him in the renovations of what is now Buckerfields. Nothing but respect for this man and his whole family.

Sue (Buckerfields)
Aug 24, 2016
Marci and family, our hearts are breaking with you. Geoff was an amazing man. Love and prayers are sent up for you. It was such a pleasure working with him all these years. Love, the Perras family.
Aug 24, 2016
Dear Marci and family, over the years there has been quite a bit of water flowing under the Paynter/Mayne bridge. I have always found that Geoff and in fact all of the Paynter's to be :"ok, let's get in there, get our hands dirty and get the job done". I felt honoured to be invited several times to join the Friday lunch family get together. The way that the Paynter's look after each other is admirable!

Our hearts are with you.

Jim, Sylvia, Ryan and Scott Mayne.
Aug 24, 2016
We are so sorry to read the loss of Geoff .We met him years ago and our children went to school with his children. He was always working hard and involved in what was best for Westbank He will be missed by many and our hearts go to his family.

Linda and Marcel Aubin and family.
Aug 24, 2016
Marci, I am so very sorry and shocked to hear of this unexpected time. I know how much you loved Geoff and I have so much respect and admiration for you two. He was taken from you and your family much too soon. He will be remembered fondly. You are in my thoughts.

Paulina McChesney
Aug 24, 2016
Marci and family,

I am shocked to read of Geoff's passing. My sincerest condolences, I know what a great part of the Westbank family he was to his family and the people his friendship touched. Geoff will be missed by all who knew him.

Daryl and Dee Utigard
Aug 24, 2016
So very sorry for your loss, Marci and Family.

During the 40-plus years that I knew him, Geoff and I didn't agree on everything, but I always found him to be as respectful as he was forthright. He was a valuable member of our community and will be missed, I am sure.

Coun. Bryden Winsby,

City of West Kelowna