John “Trevor” Alexander, born March 27, 1941, died at home on August 1, 2011. Trevor leaves behind his best friend and beloved wife Anne, his daughter Lisa and his son Scott (Shari) and his delightful grandsons Isaac and Owen. Trev loved his family, the mountains, his books, and a good laugh. Grateful thanks to the Palliative Response Team from the Victoria Hospice Society and Dr. David Bell for their sensitive and care-filled help during his final days. Please, no flowers. If you wish, donations to the Victoria Hospice, Richmond Pavilion, 1952 Bay Street appreciated. A celebration of Trevor’s life will be held at 11am on Thursday, August 11, 2011 at the University (Faculty) Club. Condolences may be offered at www.mccallbros.com
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Brian Johnson
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Kris Cann Ann
I sure Loved that guy and still do where ever he is… Hope God let him in !!!!!One of my great photography students who became a great photographer !!!!
Will always cherish the week I spent with him in the Rockys on horse back !!!Kris
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Steve and Connie Thompson Anne, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We often thought of you and Trev over the years and smile over some of the good laughs we shared.
Steve and Connie
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Elizabeth Young To the Alexander family. Your dad was a great person. As a classmate at PW highschool , as his girlfriend, I came to know the family. They loved life and the boys were always up to mischief.
I am sorry for your loss. You will always have wonderful memories, I am sure. You shared the gift of his life with him.
God Bless.
Elizabeth.
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Tony Sheppard Trev is very fondly remembered by his classmates of UBC Law (1967), as an enterprising and fun-loving friend to all. Each year, at the start of term, Trev published the “cans” [prepared lecture notes from a previous year] that helped us all the way through law school, and enabled some of us to confidently skip classes. Trev was a loving son to his parents, brother to Kenny, and family man. At the law school Trev used to say “living well is the best revenge.” I am delighted to read the comments (above) that he lived out his philosophy of life to the end with flair.
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Jennifer Nicolson I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have no memroies of Reg that do not involve laughter. He will be dearly missed.
With much love,
Jenn Nicolson
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Renee Hegberg (nee Besmargain) Dear Mrs. Alexander, Lisa and Scott,
I am so sorry about the passing of Mr. Alexander. I must say I remember him fondly when I lived with you all for the summer. He was a strong, very intelligent man with a wonderful sense of humor. He was always so delighted to have his family by his side.
God bless you all in your time of mourning. Renee
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Josh Campbell Scott and Lisa:
I’m so sorry to hear of “Reg”‘s passing. While I didn’t know him well, he always made me laugh (or cringe) and I know how much he meant to you both. Your love and admiration for him was always evident as you talked of him, and prioritized your time with him.
Prayers with your whole family.
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Nora Daniels (nee Bingham) Trevor and I were in first grade to twelfth together. During the past several years we lost touch. However, reading friends’ and family members’ comments on this site have given me such a good profile of Trevor as a grown up. How lovely to read about who he had become – I remember a freckle faced, quiet boy with a beautiful smile.My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Regards, Nora Bingham Daniels.
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Myrna Kingscote (Marks) I am so sorry to hear of Trevor’s death. He was a class mate from Elementary School at Prince of Wales through to Grade 12. He will be dearly missed. My thoughts are with the family. Please know that he is in a good place and no longer in any pain. You will miss him but time does heal. You never forget the life that you had with him.
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Shaunessey Pollen I am so very sorry that you have lost a very loved husband, father, and grandfather but he has left an amazing legacy behind in the way of his children and grandchildren. Best wishes for this very tough time.
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Carol Milo I was sorry to hear of Trevor’s passing, and will always remember his kindness to my parents.
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Natalie and Axel Dear Alexander family, we express our deepest sympathies to you all. Though we did not know your dad, Lisa and Scott, we are sure he was an amazing man for him and your mother to raise such wonderful people as yourselves. Thoughts and prayers to you all.
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Ann Mariscak I remember how open and hospitable your dad was with his home when we were all young. I am very sad for you and thinking of you and your family.
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Michael Hardiman Dear Mrs. Alexander and family, I will miss Mr. Alexander’s tongue ‘n cheek sense of humor at The Union Club of British Columbia.
Not to many people have a sandwich named after them. 🙂
Sincerely, Michael Hardiman
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Mary Lee Koyl Thank you Lisa and Greg for letting us know about Trevor. We are all here together at the cottage and Steve, Andrew and I send you our love. We all had a few stories to tell about Trevor last evening. A warm hug to Anne from all of us.
ML, AJ & Steve
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Ray Bull Our sincere regrets on Trevor’s passing. His sly wit and forthright attitude will be fondly remembered – Ray Bull & Astrid Johnston from Vicorp Services Ltd.
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Chivonne Lisa –
Though I never met your Dad, I know that he was surely a lovely, funny man, and I know how deeply you loved him. Peace to you my friend as you celebrate his life. My love and prayers are with you all. xo
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Merilee Thinking of you all at this difficult time and sending love to help you through your grief. Rex was always ready with a quick quip and a mischievous grin….you knew you were about to share a good laugh. When we lose someone we love, it seems that time stands still. May your memories give you strength and comfort.
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Dave Deeks Scott & Lisa……
We were so sorry to hear about the passing of your best friend and Dad. Although I only met “Reggie” on two or three occasions, he left me laughing in my boots! I will always remember his rapid wit and sarcasm and his great stories of his mountain adventures.
A grand life lived well!
Much love to all in this sad time…….
Dave & Jeannie
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Robyn Sending prayers and love at this difficult time to Anne, Lisa and Scott. I remember “Mr. Alexander” fondly from my visits to his home on Houlihan. Especially the time he was putting up a Christmas tree and wanted to show me how he anchored it to keep it secure and guarantee it wouldn’t fall over – by hammering a tree spike straight into the floorboards. Years later, that still makes me laugh! He was always larger than life and my thoughts go out to the family to get through this horrible loss. With love always to you all.
Robyn
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Kyla I never was in a room with your Dad when I didn’t end up laughing. I’m sorry for the season of pain you are walking in… but so grateful to have known this awesome and joy-filled father to my friends…
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Melanie I am so grateful that my good friend had such a wonderful father, and am so sad that she had to say goodbye. Thinking of you all as you continue through your grief.
Trevor was our lawyer during the SRTC boom to bust & we chose Trevor because he could swear louder & longer than any other lawyer, with a witty quip included.
Loved the guy for his attitude & legal wisdom.
Definitely a one of a kind lawyer I could never forgot.
See ya in the afterlife, Trevor.