ALMOND, Harry Passed away peacefully on July 2, 2014 at 98 years old. Harry was born in Preston, England where he and his 5 brothers were raised by his widowed mother. Harry met the love of his life, Jacqueline, at the Blackpool dancehall the night before departing with the RAF in WWII. Harry served as a radio/morse code operator on board aircraft based out of Khartoum, Sudan and Cairo, Egypt. In 1955 Harry immigrated to Kelowna with his family where he taught for many years at KSS. Harry was a voracious reader and a life-long learner who never tired of researching subjects. Harry's passion was the great outdoors, hiking, 'bush whacking', and exploring 'his' valley. In 1996, Harry and his friend, Gord, conquered Mt. Almond. Known for the jaunty, purposeful spring in his step, Harry was a truly gracious gentleman-courteous, debonair, and charming. An adventurer to the end. With great love, he is survived by his wife of 69 years, Jacky; daughters Kay (Denny, Jacky), Lynne (Wayne, Skye (Paul, Logan), Sean), and Jill (Richard (deceased), Dawn, Charity (Jason), Jordan (Claire, Caius). A special thanks to the staff at SPV, the palliative nurses, and the rehab team. Harry has requested that "such friends as are capable of doing justice to the occasion in his spirit", come to a get together at Sun Pointe Village, 700 Rutland Road North on Tuesday, July 8 at 2:30. No donations or flowers please. Condolences may be sent to www.everdenrust.com
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