SHOWLER, Birt

Birt was born in Vancouver, B.C. He graduated from school in Vancouver and joined the Royal Canadian Navy where he served until 1946. He then joined the Projectionist’s Union and moved to Rutland where he worked at Boyd’s Drive In Theatre and met his wife Marjorie Barber.

Birt is survived by his wife Marjorie, children; Denis (Jacki), Doreen, Susan Shipley (Steve); grandchildren Christopher, Aimee-Lee Laing (Quintin) and great-grandchildren Hunter and Hayden; Sisters in-law Betty Eaton, Jean Elliot and Terry Barber, Sister Janet Vigner of Surrey BC and her family.

Birt worked at Calona Wines from 1963 to 1991. He was an active member of his community and served for many years with The Rutland Park Society, Rutland Volunteer Fire Department and Rutland Water Works. Birt enjoyed woodworking and was often found drawing plans at the kitchen table. He enjoyed camping, fishing and loved to travel. He enjoyed playing cards with his friends and family and was a great friend to all who knew him.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 am, March 2nd, 2011in the Chapel of Valleyview Funeral Home, 165 Valleyview Road.

Arrangements entrusted to Valleyview Funeral Home, a Dignity Memorial Honoured Provider.

Condolences may be sent to www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com

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