It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Orval Rance, in July of 2020.
Orval will be missed by his wife Marie, their children, sons-in-law, grandchildren, extended family, and the friends that he made throughout his life.
A longtime resident of British Columbia, Orval fell in love with the beauty of B.C. while serving with the Royal Canadian Navy, stationed in the Queen Charlotte Islands in the 1960’s. After returning to Winnipeg he married Marie in 1964, and joyfully welcomed their daughter Linda two summers later.
After a particularly harsh Manitoba winter, he declared that he had ‘had enough’. Packing up his small family, he drove west in the spring of 1967 to return to B.C., where his family later grew with the addition of their son Bryan.
Settling in the lower mainland of British Columbia for the remainder of his life, Orval’s family grew again with the arrivals of his six grandchildren.
Throughout his lifetime Orval was a passionate painter, photographer, woodworker, bird watcher, and gardener, who drew inspiration from nature.
Always there to lend a hand to those in need, Orval was a dedicated volunteer in the Mission Hospital Auxiliary, and could be relied on by family and friends to meet any challenges that arose in his loved ones lives.
A man of integrity and passion, Orval will be remembered always as a loving and dedicated husband, grandfather, father, father-in-law, brother, uncle, and as a true friend to everyone he met on his life’s journey.
Please note that due to current conditions, a small memorial will be held ‘by invitation only’. Thank you for your understanding.
You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence for the family.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Orval Rance July 15th 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Aldergrove, Province: Colombie britanique