Anders Henry Overland age 59 of Port Coquitlam BC passed unexpectantly on August 12, 2021. Much loved by many friends and family members. Pre-deceased are his brother Alfred, his mother Wallie and his father Henry Overland.
An extremely caring, generous and beautiful person who loved to help out a friend whenever they needed. He was passionate about nature, wildlife conservation, and photography, combining all with daily hikes up around Burke Mountain in any weather or terrain.
Known for his love and skill rebuilding all types of vehicles, especially vintage muscle cars. he was proud of the work he accomplished with his 1971 bright orange Chevy Vega. Being a self-sufficient man, he chopped his own firewood to heat up the house and cooked food using his old iron wood stove.
He was a popular and gregarious natured man with an extraordinary sense of humour, everyone adored spending time with him. Also known as Lars Skarsgaard to his friends, it was always extra special when he attended your party or happy gathering, his smile and laugh lighting up the room.
Anders worked in the health care field for 30 years and was much loved by his colleagues and enriched the lives of the patients he worked with.
Intelligent, intellectual and philosophic, he was well read in many subjects and genres. Possessed a keen interest of life, geography and adventurers, planes, trains and all modes of transport of the 1800’s. Additionally he was fond of dark humoured folksy ballads such as the works of Robert F. Service. Such a remarkably complex person with many other interests, and accomplishments cannot possibly be summed up in few paragraphs. It is obvious that he touched the hearts and souls of everyone who knew him.
In the evening he could be found watching Coronation Street, cooking a curry or reading. This quote by Mahatma Gandhi of which he had taped to the fridge “The best way to find yourself is to the lose your self in the service of others”.
Most notably, he was an active member of The Coquitlam Watershed Watch Society. Please consider donating to this cause in his name and honor. watershedwatch.ca/donate-now/ There will be fund raising events for wildlife and salmon conservation in his name to be announced in the near future.
We can all agree Anders is a gold star person who will forever be beloved deep in our hearts and souls.
Until we meet again dearest Anders.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Anders Henry Overland August 12th 2021..
Décès pour la Ville: Aldergrove, Province: Colombie britanique