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PARK, Ellerington Reed Turner

PARK, Ellerington Reed Turner

Ellerington Reed Turner Park
(Captain Park-Air Canada and WW2 Veteran)
March 10, 1920-June 13, 2017

With sad hearts but appreciation and love for the life well lived, we announce the passing of Ellie Park on June 13, 2017.

Ellie was born March 10, 1920 in Scotland. He came to Canada at age 2 with his parents Ellerington Park and Catherine Niven. He was predeceased by his beloved Wife May Ellis and his Sister Frances. Survived by Sons; Reed (Edna), Rob (Donalda) and Ron (Sheila), Daughters; Marilee and Barbara (Adolph), Grandchildren; Kathryn, Tom, Vanessa, Sean, Cassidy, Crystal, Cheryl, Jennifer, Natasha, Sonya, Great-Grandchildren; Victoria, Hunter, Barrett, Dania, Cameron, Jenna, Rosie, Meghan, Jack, Jacob, Lukas, Sophia, Damiano, Brody, Tyler, Allegra and Easton, as well as his Sisters; Betty, Catherine and Dorothy.

He was a WW Two Special Forces Veteran. He was an Air Canada Pilot from 1946-1976, retiring to Westbank (Kelowna) BC, where he lived for 41 years. Ellie was a lifetime member of the Masonic Lodge. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing!

Ellie was a kind and generous person who will be missed.

The family would like to thank the staff at Brookhaven Care Centre in West Kelowna, BC for their care and support.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday June 17, 2017 at Brookhaven Care Centre


Link: www.hansonsfuneral.ca
Condolence Messages
  • Jun 17, 2017
    Ellie was a wonderful neighbour, when we lived behind he and Maizie in the late seventies. He always had time to chat and was so good to the kids (Now in their 40's). A very gentle man. Rest in Peace, Ellie!

    Dick and Gwen McClellan, Salt Spring Island, BC
  • Jun 15, 2017
    Our condolances to the family and friends of Ellie Park. Ellie was one of the first people I knew when I moved to Westbank. He supported my brother, myself and our family's. He was a friend and mentor to us and anyone who needed his help. His stories and laughter were captivating. He had everyone's attention when he walked into a room, just by his good nature. He was a kind and gentle man. He often referred to his wife, children, parents and his dog with pride and joy. Ellie will be loved and missed by everyone who knew him.

    Jack and Andy Vogt and families.
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