John Fraser McColl

It is with sadness we announce that John Fraser McColl, born in Perth, Scotland on June 12, 1925 has died peacefully surrounded by family on October 10, 2009 in Victoria, British Columbia. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten by his loving wife of 58 years, Denise and his children, Fraser (Tracy), Yvonne (Lou) and Debbie (Marke), as well as grandchildren, Alistair, Cameron, Kathleen, Fraser, Lexi, Katie, Logan, Lochlan and Matty. Survived by his sister, Winnie and numerous nieces and nephews. Fraser joined the Royal Navy Submarine Corp during the Second World War. He later moved to Venezuela, working for Price Waterhouse and Royal Dutch Shell. He travelled extensively around the world especially in the Middle East searching for new oil fields. Fraser came to Canada in the 1960’s where he was involved in many businesses including Hylog Oil Equipment in Edmonton. He became an active developer in Victoria and in partnership with others created such projects as Broadmead and Wedgewood. He later went on to develop projects throughout B.C., Florida and Colorado. Fraser was also one of the founding Partners of Stagecoach Buses UK. Fraser spent many happy years as owner of the WHL Victoria Cougars and as a race horse breeder and owner. Fraser was also an avid duplicate bridge player and had many wonderful times at the Uplands Golf Course. Fraser spent countless hours on numerous campaigns for the Conservative Party of B.C. He had a full life with many friends and colleagues, always looking for new challenges and living life to the fullest. Fraser’s stories and adventures will be retold for many years to come by his numerous family and friends. Special thanks to his caregivers, especially, Amy Noolan, Guido Daza Harrera, Dr. Chris Morgan, Dr. Jason Gray and Marke Noble.

Please join us in remembering this special man at a Celebration of Life to be held at MCCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson & Vancouver Streets, on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. with reception to follow at the Uplands Golf Course. Donations in Fraser’s memory can be made to Mercy Ships Canada, #5 – 3318 Oak Street, Victoria, BC V8X 1R1.

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