WHITESELL, SYDNEY HAYWARD: Passed away peacefully on June 4, 2014 with his loving partner Audrey by his side. Besides his partner Audrey he leaves to mourn his daughter Melodye, grandson Rio (of Winnipeg), brother Wrayburn (Nola) niece Jocelyn (Juris), nephew Mark (Mary Ellen) and their daughters Summer and Erin (of Seattle, WA). Syd was born in Calgary, AB March 27, 1927. He graduated from UBC with a teaching degree in 1965. He was a longtime elementary teacher at Nkwala & Upland schools and was very involved with the schools sports activities. Prior to his teaching career he was for a short time a Salvation Army officer. He was interested and involved in many activities including Penticton Ham Radio club, longtime Ironman volunteer, computer instructor at the Seniors centre and a faithful fan of the Penticton Vees. Syd will be missed by everyone who had the privilege to know hiim. We will remember him always as a kind and gentle man. Many thanks to Dr. McIntosh and the nursing staff on SP3.
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