With great sadness the family of Brian ‘Luther’ Lindsay announce his passing on August 9, 2025, at Royal Jubilee hospital while surrounded by family.
He leaves behind his wife of 64 years Sheila, children Chris (Carynn), Brenda, Sandra and grandchildren Evan, Hayden and Munro. He was predeceased by his father George, his mother, Eleanor, his brother, Robert, and his sister, Laurel.
Brian was a firefighter with the Victoria Fire Department for 33 years, retiring as an Assistant Chief. Often outspoken in his ways, his teachings were to drive home that firefighting was a dangerous business and a mistake could mean death or serious injury to yourself or your fellow firefighter.
He was a member of the Gorge Vale Golf Club for 56 years serving as both Club Captain and Club President. As a left-handed golfer, he was actively involved in the B.C. Left-hander’s Golf Assoc. which provided him and his family many opportunities to travel the world.
Besides golf, Brian had many other passions including soccer, fishing, hunting, watching his grandchildren’s sporting activities, spending his winters with Sheila in Thousand Palms California, and most importantly socializing with his many friends and family.
Brian will be remembered as a big guy with an even bigger heart. He will be missed.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Gorge Vale Golf Club, 1005 Craigflower Road, Victoria, BC, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
In lieu of flowers please donate to the Heart and Stroke Foundation at www.heartandstroke.ca
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Lynda Rosemus
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John Phillion Brian and I enjoyed many a Golf game at Gorge Vale . Brian gave much more to the game than most .
We also played together in several Cancer Classics in the old days and enjoyed many social dinners following . Sadly as Brian’s health began to fail a Game at Tri Palm Estates will have to wait .
Rest well you deserve it .
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Sharon Moulson Dear Sheila and Family
I send my deepest condolences to you and your family on the passing of Brian. May your memories keep Brian close to you and sustain you during this sad time.I can only imagine the huge reunion party up above with all the Gorge Vale alumni who have left us.
Take care,
Sharon Moulson
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Ed Pakos Sheila and family, on behalf of Gabriella and myself please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Brian. I loved working and learning from Brian as my senior officer throughout my career and I used that knowledge for the remainder of my career. He was a great firefighter, Officer and good union man. Sincerely.
Ed Pakos
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Robert C. Marshall My condolences to the Lindsay Family.
Brian will be missed by all his Fire Department Retiree friends.
Rest in Peace Brian
Robert (Bob) Marshall
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Gerry Lister Well Luth, it was a great ride on duty , on the pitch or wherever we met!
My Heartfelt Sympathies and Condolences to Sheila and Family !
Brian was one of a kind! Very knowledgeable in all he participated in!
I thoroughly enjoyed his leadership at the Victoria Fire/Rescue and all the great Sports stories he had!Big in stature and Big Hearted “Luther “ was one of a kind ! He was a Legend at the Hall and in the comfort of his cherished Friends at Gorge Vale Golf Course!
Gone , but he will never be forgotten in the hearts of those he leaves behind and there are many , many of us!
May God Bless Brian’s Family!
Rest in Peace my Friend,
Cheers, Gerry Lister
To the Lindsay family: Sheila I am so sorry to hear that Brian had passed away. The last time I saw you two was at Jack O’Connor’s celebration of Life. You will all miss him terribly. Your lives will have changed without that big guy with the big heart being in your presence. My thoughts are with you.