I lost the love of my life and best friend, George Dance on August 19, 2021. He passed away after a long hard battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Darlene Dance (nee King), 5 children; Kelly (Bill) Jackson, Jay (Penny) Dance, Shane (Shelley) Dance, Tammy (Ken Folk) Harbidge, and Lee (Paula-Jane VanderWees) Dance; 10 Grandchildren, 10 Great-Grandchildren, Brother Dave (Vivian) Dance and Sister Myffanay Frick.
George was predeceased by his Parents Anna & William, Brothers; Doug, Arthur, Walter, Patrick and Edward, Sisters Marina, Margaret and Katherine.
George was born and raised in Kamloops. He worked for Casco Tire where he became a journeyman carpenter, then the department of Highways for 23 years starting with the road-testing branch sign crew before becoming a heavy equipment operator. When they privatized, he worked with Interior Road for 3 years, Whiteline 3 years then Argo for his final 2 years. He truly loved his job as a grader man, he taught many a fellow colleague and made many friends in the backroad’s community.
George retired early due to his Parkinson’s disease but continued doing the things he loved, camping with family, dancing, singing, fishing, ATVing, hunting and snowmobiling. He was named “Snowmobiler of BC” in 1992 then he and Darlene were named “Snowmobile Family of Canada” in 2000.
George made many friends over the years including his “Hamlet” family. At this time the family would like to thank The Hamlets, especially those who work on E2 for the great care they have provided George over the past 5 years.
There will be no service by request. Arrangements are entrusted to Drake Cremation Services. Those who wish so can make a donation to the RIH Foundation Child and Family Care or the Parkinson’s Society of BC.
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Death notice for the town of: Kamloops, Province: Colombie britanique