Parcourez la nécrologie de Robert Warren Drinnan January 16 1946 April 22 2024 résidant dans la province Colombie britanique pour le détail des funérailles.
Warren was born January 16, 1946 in Victoria and died April 22, 2024 in Saanichton.
Predeceased by his father Robert Drinnan, mother Ethel Drinnan (nee McLaren) and sister Cathy Brown, Warren will be truly missed by his wife of 40 years Elizabeth (Lisa) Forster-Coull, son Robert Drinnan, daughter Christine Drinnan, son-in-law Russ Oborne and grandsons Roy and Len Oborne, his sister Dawn Gaudek, brothers-in-law Frank Gaudek and Jim Brown, and his many cherished nephews, nieces, cousins, friends and colleagues. Warren loved his family unconditionally and was so proud of their accomplishments.
Warren grew up in Winnipeg and Calgary but returned to Victoria for graduate school. He had a rewarding career as a biological oceanographer, which took him to all three coasts of Canada. Warren established his own environmental consulting firm and finished his career teaching in the chemistry department at Camosun College.
Warren imparted his passion for science and nature to his daughter, son and grandsons. As an avid birder, Warren took great satisfaction in adding “lifers” to his life list, a quest that took him all over North America. He was happy to share his knowledge of birds with family and friends who often looked to him to confirm identifications. Opera was another of Warren’s passions. He liked swimming followed by time in the hot tub, being on the water in his wooden boat, and completing the daily crosswords in the newspaper. Warren and Lisa enjoyed travelling together, especially their house exchanges to Europe.
Warren would have appreciated donations in his memory to the Rocky Point Bird Observatory.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Ann Nightingale
Lisa and family, I was saddened to hear of Warren’s passing. I spend many Friday mornings birding with him at Maber Flats and truly enjoyed his company. We all were hoping for a time he would be pain-free and able to join us on the regular birding outings again. I always appreciated his help with the Christmas Bird Count even when he was unable to participate in the field. He will be deeply missed and always remembered. Thanks to your family for your support of Rocky Point Bird Observatory, too!
Andrew Harcombe
I have known Warren since UVic days in early seventies. He was a passionate birder, teaching birding courses, helping with censuses at Rocky Point, weekly Maber Flats birding and organizing his area for the Christmas Bird Counts. I had a great field trip with him to the Oregon coast, chasing a rare goose (successful). In recent years, his ability to walk was severely hampered and most of his birding became a home exercise at his feeders. A distant memory was Warren organizing a game of Squamish ( as described in Mad magazine) that involved an ice rink, swimming flippers, and a deflated ball. He enthusiasm for all natural things will be missed.
Chris Ayles
So sad to hear that Warren has passed away. I really enjoyed my time with him as colleagues in the ET program, especially sitting around the fire at camp and of course identifying birds. Every time I hear a Swainson’s Thrush, I think of Warren. Deepest condolences.
January 16 1946 April 22 2024
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Robert Warren Drinnan January 16 1946 April 22 2024..
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Décès pour la Ville: Victoria, Province: Colombie britanique
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Nous offrons nos plus sincères condoléances à la famille et aux amis de Robert Warren Drinnan January 16 1946 April 22 2024 et espérons que leur mémoire pourra être une source de réconfort pendant cette période difficile. Vos pensées et vos mots aimables sont grandement appréciés.