Bernard "Kelly" Save July 20, 1925 - July 14, 2014 Passed away peacefully at home in Penticton. Predeceased by wife Leona (2010) and survived by children Kelly Jr. of Oliver, Bonnie (David) of Penticton, brother Norman (Diana) of Vancouver and best friend John Will of Edmonton. He served on the HMCS Iroquois in WWII as a machine gunner where he earned his nickname Kelly. He raced #88 stock car regularly at Stampede Speedway. Kelly had a gypsy spirit moving Leona 27 times. In Calgary, he started Save's Sound Service and owned several service stations; then Save's Music Centre, Victoria, 1967; Save's Southside Volkswagen Service, Calgary, 1969; Forbes Landing Hunting and Fishing Lodge in Campbell River, 1972 - a 13 room lodge with cabins and the Cougar Room bar featuring weekend sing-alongs and Leona's favourite "Bill Bailey"; a realtor in Calgary, 1975; Save's Carpet Centre, Penticton, 1980; and finally, Save's Auto Body from which he retired. He was a jack of all trades, a wheeler dealer, and had many good friends. He enjoyed his Salmon Arm fishing trips with his cronies, including John Will who was a great strength for Dad after Mom left us. Anyone who met Dad liked him: he was a "kibitzer" and a kind and generous man. We'll miss you more than you'll ever know Dad. You've no more pain, so go ahead and have a drink of Gibson's! You were the best of the best! We love you forever. Thanks to Kim, Tammy and Kenn at Village by the Station. Kelly and Leona will be laid to rest at Lakeview Cemetery, Penticton.
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