NODWELL, John A. Passed away peacefully on March 16, 2014 at Moog and Friends Hospice after a five year battle with cancer at the age of 81 years. He will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife Doreen (Dee), sons Bob and Roy of Calgary, daughter Sheila of Sparwood, stepson Kevin Busse of Winnipeg, a blended family; 13 grandchildren and 2 great grandsons. John was sadly predeceased by his daughter Claire, step daughter Wendy, mother Floria and father William Nodwell. John was born on February 9, 1933 in Toronto, Ontario and graduated from Georgetown High School and St. Andrews College. He was active in track and field, team sports, and Army Cadets. John earned his engineering degree from UBC Vancouver and continued his involvement with the Cadets; he served overseas as a relief officer. Hired by Imperial Oil, he worked for 35 years in a variety of jobs; drilling roughneck, drilling supervisor, and gas process engineer building gas plants around the world. Later, as manager of Cold Lake Projects he developed heavy oil facilities. John retired in the Okanagan, planned and built Grandad's cabin on the West Bench, enrolled in flying lessons and earned his pilot's license. John and Dee later down-sized to Sandbridge. He enjoyed skiing, hiking, biking, dancing, golfing, and his favorite fishing hole in the Queen Charlotte Islands. John was cremated without formal ceremony according to his wishes. There will be a Celebration of Life at the Seniors' Drop In Centre, 2965 South Main Street, Penticton on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at 2:00 pm. The family would like to thank Dr. Caskey, Dr. Lawrie, the staff at Moog and Friends Hospice, and all the great home care. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hansonsfuneral.ca.