GERVAIS, Emile, Born in Duck Lake, Sask, April 26, 1938, lost his brief battle with cancer in Penticton, BC July 26 2014. Emile is survived by loving wife Marie, children: Joe Gervais (Dianna), Stephen Gervais, Marie Sawtell (Kim) all of Prince George, and four step children: Linda Theessen (Dave), Prince George, Terry McKague (Debbie), Calgary AB, Rick McKague (Wendy), Winfield, BC, and Lori Sutton (Don),Victoria, BC, and 14 grandchildren. Emile lived and worked in Prince George for a great part of his life. He worked in construction and mentored many a young tradesman along the way. He moved to the Okanagan in 1993 with Marie to start what would be the best years of his life. The family would like to express appreciation and a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Jamie Robertson and the Moog and Friends Hospice House in Penticton, BC. At Emile's request there will be no funeral service. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice.