John passed away peacefully at Royal Jubilee Hospital during the early morning of March 16, 2016. Born in Beaverlodge Alberta, John worked briefly in the oil fields before enlisting in the Royal Canadian Navy. It was while he was stationed in Esquimalt that he met Joyce. They were married 6 months later in June 1956. After leaving the navy, John accomplished many more things in his life. He was with the Edmonton City Police, Corrections BC and was in the first graduating class of BC Deputy Sheriffs. During his retirement, he was a Walmart greeter. 
John was a proud Master Mason for over thirty years, most recently with Mount Shepherd Lodge, and enjoyed his time spent working with Job’s Daughters in Victoria. John was a friendly, generous man who loved life and easily made friends wherever he went. Anyone who met him liked him. Those who knew and loved him will miss those big bear hugs, his warm smile and the twinkle in his blue eyes.
John was predeceased by his granddaughter Krista. He is survived by his wife Joyce (nee Dalley), his children Dave (Joanne), Robert, Kathleen, his grandchildren John (Nova), J.D., Shaun, Sarah, Stacie (Chad), as well as many relatives and friends.
Thanks to the RJH ICU staff for their compassionate care during John’s time there.
No service by request.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Salvation Army.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall’s Funeral Home
www.mccallbros.com
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During my time at Wal-Mart I met John in the lunch room and we often talk…. He encouraged me in a lot of ways and always had a big smile on his face.
John will be missed dearly.
My deepest sympathies to all of you,
I enjoyed every moment I spent working alongside John as a greeter. He was a treasure to be around, had a natural ability to bring joy to everyone he met. I will deeply miss him. My love to each and every one of you during this hard time with loss of such an amazing human being.
I am so sorry to read of John’s death. He was a good Freemason and friend to many in Victoria and Spoke. He always had a smile and kind word when working at Walt-Mart and was proud of his association with the Job’s Daughters and his granddaughter who was Miss Jobie BC.
A sad loss to all his brethren in Freemasonry and to his family and friends. My thoughts are with his wife and family at this difficult time. Rest in peace, my brother!
My condolences to John’s family. I could always depend on him to make me smile, when he worked for Wal-mart
My condolences and prayers to John’s family. John was a great man with a happy smile always on his face! He was a great Walmart greeter, I will always see his smile and hear his good morning!!
John was the nicest man to everyone he met. His smile lit up any room with his friendly laugh, jokes, and stories. He Definitely made Walmart a better place.
He will be missed by many as I’m sure he touched people’s hearts. My condolences to his family during this sad time. A special man to many.
Tom my husband had the pleasure of working with John as a Greeter at Walmart. He was a great greeter, co-worker, and all around wonderful guy. He will be missed by many and it was a honour knowing him.
I knew John as a Deputy Sheriff and Correctional Officer and he was a wonderful man – kind, sincere and principled. It was always a pleasure speaking with him, and such a treat to run into him at Walmart or elsewhere after he retired from government. He was a fine public servant and a credit to whichever uniform he was wearing at the time. My condolences to his family.
My deepest sympothy to his family! Such a Lovely man, I’m lucky to say I knew him and that contagious smile. May your rest peacefully!
Sarah I am so sorry to hear about your grandpa passing away. He was a wonderful man who always had a smile and a story. Will always smile when I think of him. My deepest sympathy to you and your family