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1932 — 2024 résidant dans la province Colombie britanique pour le détail des funérailles.
DAVID THOMAS POLLARD
1932 — 2024
Dave Pollard passed away peacefully with his family and friends by his side, in Kamloops BC, on August 3rd , 2024 at the age of 92.
His memory will be cherished by his son Bobby (Stephen) Pollard of Langley, grandsons Jason Pollard of Vancouver and Christopher (Katina) of Tumbler Ridge, daughter Shelly Nelson of Calgary, grandchildren Nikki (Dave) McDonald, Christina (Kris) Nelson, Michelle (Jack) Nelson, great granddaughters Keira and Kaylee, great grandson, Ollie, brothers Gerry Pollard and Gordon (Sharon) Pollard and sister Francis (Brent) Pollard, companion Joyce Davidson, cousins Eileen and Randy Ambler, along with close friends Nimfa, Eddie and Jorden Mendoza-Valenzuela.
Dave was predeceased by the love of his life, Helen, his beloved daughter, Debbie (Ken), his parents Thomas and Helen, and brother Bruce.
Dave was born on January 16th, 1932, in Williams Lake, the oldest of five siblings. At the age of six years old, Dave’s family moved to the Pollard Ranch in Clinton. He left home after he completed grade seven to start his first job, building Hwy #1 from Williams Lake to the Port Mann Bridge. He also worked in Kitimat building the Aluminum Plant, as well as the Dew Line and Radar Line. He married Helen Ruckle on May, 20th, 1954. They traveled throughout BC for Dave’s construction work and then settled in Savona, BC in 1960. Dave started work as a mechanic at West Coast Transmission while Helen started the first kindergarten program in Savona. Dave retired in 1982. In retirement, he and Helen contracted the yard maintenance from West Coast transmission and then moved to Kamloops in 2010.
Dave lived his best life, simple and unassuming. He enjoyed keeping in touch with his family and friends. He loved to visit both in person and on the phone. He always made time for everyone. He enjoyed music and theatre. He loved to share the success of his grandson’s and looked for ways to support them as they found their way in the world. He will be fondly remembered for quality of caring, sharing and his willingness to help others before himself. He had a quiet strength that made him both gentle and solid. He’s passed on these qualities to everyone that was lucky enough to spend time with him.
The family would like to thank Dr. Mavis Hollman, the wonderful staff at Trinity Hospice for the amazing care they gave to Dave and to Eileen Ambler for her support since the passing of Helen. She has truly been Dave’s earth angel.
A Celebration of Life for Dave will be held at 11am on Sunday, August 25th, 2024 in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel (285 Fortune Drive). Inurnment will take place at the Savona Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations can be made in Dave’s memory to the Canadian Lung Association.
Condolences may be sent to the family from
www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com
1932 — 2024
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de DAVID THOMAS POLLARD
1932 — 2024..
Décès pour la Ville: Kamloops, Province: Colombie britanique
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