ROLSTON, Gary Donald: Sept. 2, 1956 - Apr. 24, 2015. Gary was the third of 12 children born to Therese and Dave Rolston of Summerland, BC. He was raised as a farm boy through and through and continued his passion for agriculture into his professional life. In 1986 he moved to the Comox Valley with his first wife Deb and their children Erik, Abby and Jodi who made themselves at home immediately. He worked tirelessly on his own career, as well as volunteering for numerous boards and committees advocating for agriculture. He was known to bring a smile and a bad sense of humour wherever he went and made certain that those around him also had something to laugh at. In September of 2013 Gary married his childhood crush Joan who brought out a happiness in him that had never been seen before. With that happiness he fought one hell of a fight against cancer and will be forever remembered by all that loved, worked and played with him. Gary was predeceased by his marvelous mother, Therese and brother Steven. He sadly leaves behind his wife Joan, children Erik, Abby, Jodi (Tyler) and grandbuddy Edgar, his fantastic father Dave and siblings, Grant (Lauralee), Rick (Marcie), Judy (Chris), Barb (Doug), Kevin, Terry (Colleen), Rob (Cheryl), Ken (Karen), Ryan (Jen), Andrew (Korrie), as well as many nieces and nephews, and honorary brothers: Hugh (Chris), Bruce (Lori), all the floor hockey guys, work colleagues and friends along the way. A celebration of life will be held at the Summerland Rodeo Grounds on May 30th from 1 pm to 4 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Young Agrarians.
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