Obituaries

April 3, 1940, Port Alberni, BC

• Oct 29, 2018
  Sincerest condolences to all of the family. Although we had lost touch over the years I still remember fondly the visits that Archie and his family made to our farm in Manitoba when we were all kids.
  
  Laurie Renwick
• May 12, 2018
  Big hugs to Archie's family, friends and anyone he ever met. He was such a sweet, gentle man. He would sing "Oh Suzanna" and call me "girl" when he saw me. Never refused anything I baked and loved to chat for hours. Many fond times are remembered when he came to the orchard with your guitar. We knew he had cancer and hope there was no suffering. After all the many fine stories he told of his wife I'm certain they are dancing to Johny Cash now. Thanks, Archie, for being a man folks could rely upon and trust. We need more like you.
  
  Big hugs
  
  Jack and Suzanne Schneider
• May 10, 2018
  Sorry for your loss. Archie was a great guy and friend. Enjoyed the time we would sit and talk for hours.
  
  Sincere thoughts to all the family from Terry & Pat Chaplin
  
  
• May 08, 2018
  Archie was an amazing neighbor for 26 years. He never hesitated to help out where needed. He had a great sense of humour. He will be greatly missed.
  
  Alice Zimmer
• May 07, 2018
  Kathy Wes and Wayne ...I'm saddened to hear of your dad Archies passing ... a long time Rutland resident and a real character...I always enjoyed our chats in passing by the old place on Mills Road. My condolences to all of you on the loss of your dad ...peace ...Bill Mahoney
  
  
• May 07, 2018
  Wayne and family,
  
  So sorry to learn of the passing of your dad. I met him through Meals on Wheels and he was always cheerful and pleasant. Seemed to take everything in stride and enjoyed life to the fullest. May your memories encourage you and bring you peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
  
  Marion Bremner and the Board of Directors at Meals on Wheels.
• May 06, 2018
  I just saw him. So sorry for your loss. We lived near Archie and Delores for years till we moved to Joe Rich. He would go fishing in the same holes we did and wasn't shy about finding our new ones now and again. He was loved by our family and we are so sad he wont be around for us to reminisce. Archie was a loving, caring, funny man who always had time to talk and a kind word. R.I.P. Archie! You will be sorely missed. Arlene and Rick Esslinger
• May 06, 2018
  My husband used to work at Mccains then in later years we ran the flea market and used to see Archie every Sunday, he was always chatty and smiling. Such a great man, RIP Archie. You are sure going to be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing you. Roxanne Lemarchant and Len Chaplin.
• May 06, 2018
  Archie (rookie) was a great guy,never had a bad thing to say about anyone.I haven't seen him much in the last few years,just ran into him a few times in walmart.We always talked way too long until the people with us became impatient and made us move along.We had a lot of laughs when Del and Archie,Art and Linda And Don and Judy used to hang out and play music together.He's probably singing Amanda to Dell now.....I can hear it.
  
  R.I.P.Archie. My condolences to his family
  
  Tom McMahon
• May 05, 2018
  Rest in peace Archie. It was always nice to see your smile Mills rd and Kelowna will miss you, and they will never be the same. Take it easy, my best regards to the family, Michele Wight (Chaplin).
• May 05, 2018
  Farewell Archie,
  
  I worked with Archie at McGavin's after I got out of high school. He was a humorous, positive influence on my life.
  
  Bob Horkoff
• May 05, 2018
  Archie was one man everyone should have got to know. He was a great friend to me and my wife Lynda. You wouldn't believe the laughs we got from that hillbilly, the kindness, and forgiving heart he always had. I'm sure hes back giving "It" of course that's Del God bless her soul and now Arch's. We love you and you will be missed by us very much. Art and Lynda Krauza
• May 05, 2018
  I worked at McGavins for several summers, and had lots of laughs with Archie...he was always smiling and had jokes and stories to tell..a friendly fun guy to be around. Condolences to all of his family.
  
  Doug Pettman
  
  
• May 04, 2018
  When my brother Clarence Boettger came to town we would always reminisce about Archie. I met Archie one day in 1981, he came to my wicket at the Bank to cash his pay cheque. The Manager had just finished telling me that the Bank was no longer cashing cheques for people who didn't have an active account with us. I took a liking to Archie (who I never seen before) and I told him to deposit $10.00 into a savings account and then I would be able to cash his pay cheques. So he did. Later we laughed about this many times. Then I found out he was related to my sister-in-law Fran Proscer (Boettger) What a small world. Many times we danced and sang along with Archie. We will remember him and his smile forever. So long dear friend, rest in peace.
  
  Donald and Liz (Boettger) Farrier.
• May 04, 2018
  I worked with Archie at McGavins as well as my Father in Law Ben Playden. We are so sorry to hear that Archie has passed on. Our condolences to his family.
  
  He was such a great character and also smiling.
  
  Jeanette & Shannon Gregory
• May 04, 2018
  So sorry to hear of Archie's passing, he was a great neighbour on Mills Road. He always had something to say over the fence everyday. He was never for a loss of words. Archie and Dell were a lot of fun. RIP Archie I will not be able to attend the service but will have a cold one and toast you my friend.
  
  Susan Johal
• May 04, 2018
  Sad to hear the passing away of your father Archie, he had a good life. We used to see him at all the girls' games. He will be missed.
  
  Tony and Darlene Folk
• May 04, 2018
  Archie will be greatly missed. He was a wonderful guy who would do anything for anyone with his big smile and big hugs. Mills road will never be the same. He was so proud of all his kids, grandkids and greatgrand kids. Now Dell and him will be together again. So sorry for your loss.
  
  Twyla
• May 03, 2018
  We were two of the neighbours that Archie gave hugs and smiles to. We lived down the street for 24 years and he would frequently stop by and chat or just pet the dogs.. We would see him at the flea market on Sundays, having his pancake breakfast and then all snoop together.. he always had a pleasant word and encouragement.. Sincere thoughts and prayers go to the family. He was a wonderful man. Andy and Holly Ferbey

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