WEBB, Bert Passed away peacefully at Kelowna General Hospital on December 27, 2013 at the age of 84. He is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years Freda, and three daughters: Debora, husband Terry of Kelowna, Nancy, husband Robert of Chilliwack, and Rebecca, husband David of Kelowna, beloved granddaughter Katie, step grandchildren Brad and Sandy and great step grandchild Ray, as well as, nieces Michelle, Suzanne and Carla Webb. Bert also leaves behind many extended family members in BC, Ontario, England and Ireland. He was sadly predeceased by his parents Edwin and Margaret Webb, his brother Edwin Joseph (EJ) Webb and sister Isabel Quinn. Bert grew up in Enderby and attended Normal School in Victoria. He later graduated from UBC with a degree in education. He began his teaching career in Keremeos where he met and married his wife Freda. Bert enjoyed a lengthy career in various administrative capacities including principal, supervisor and director of instruction for elementary schools in the Keremeos, Prince George, and Kelowna School Districts. One of the highlights of his career was the three years spent with the Canadian Forces in Germany as Director of Instruction for Department of National Defence schools. Bert will always be remembered for his positive attitude, kind and gentle manner, and passion for teaching. His encouragement had a profound impact on many in the profession. After retirement in 1984, Bert used his personal experience with ill health as an inspiration to help other cardiac patients, with an emphasis on prevention and education. Bert became involved with the local Heart and Stroke Foundation and went on to sit on the Provincial Board. He worked passionately for the development of the Central Okanagan Association for Cardiac Health (COACH). He recognized the need for information and reassurance for cardiac patients in the Okanagan waiting for surgery in Vancouver, and with the support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation, established an information centre on 2E at KGH. It was subsequently named the 'Bert Webb Resource Center' in his honour. Bert also worked tirelessly for the Kelowna Coronary Exercise Society and organized a visitation program for patients at KGH waiting for heart surgery. On January 27, 2004, Bert suffered a severe stroke while visiting cardiac patients at KGH. With incredible strength and determination, and professional support, he was able to recover sufficiently to return home where he spent the next ten years in the care of his loving family. Bert enjoyed a variety of hobbies including photography and fishing. He was a member of the Lonely Loons Fly Fishing Club and the Kelowna Naturalist Society and had a long standing interest in the environment. He loved garage sales and bargain hunting, restoring and refinishing old furniture but, most of all, spending time at 'The Lake' (his 'little piece of heaven') with his family, his dogs and many friends. Bert was a unique and irreplaceable man. He was deeply loved and will not be forgotten. Thank you to Dr. Mackle, Dr. McCauley and the staff on the 5th floor at KGH. Another very special thank you to care aide, Violet Faasse. A Memorial Reception will be held on January 4, 2014 at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. Please drop in and share your memories, an opportunity for an open mic will be given at 2:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BC Heart and Stroke Foundation or the BC Cancer Agency Sindi Ahluwalia Hawkins Centre for the Southern Interior. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com