14 April 1938 to 29 June 2013
Joe passed away peacefully at Victoria Hospice due to complications resulting from brain cancer. He was born in Langley Prairie, B.C., to father, Albert Edward and mother, Albina (Brean) Easingwood. Predeceased by his parents and brothers, Laurie, Bill (Curtis) and Reg; sisters, Helen Callow and Carolyn Yakabuski.
Joe is survived by his loving wife of nearly 50 years, Dawn Eleanor Elaine (Shipton) Easingwood; sister-in-law, Kay; brothers, Albert, Seward (Joy); sister Gwen Aikenhead (Al) and many loved nieces and nephews.
Joe began his illustrious radio career at CKNW (New Westminster) at age 14. After moving to Victoria, he worked at CKDA, CJVI and C-FAX.
Special thanks to sister-in-law, Lynn Russell (John) of Cowichan Bay and friends, Cathy and Ed McKenzie of Victoria and Garry and Mary Nixon of Vancouver.
Memorial Service to be held at McCall’s Downtown, Johnson & Vancouver Streets on Saturday, July 6th at 11 am with The Reverend Walter Donald officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Victoria Hospice or C-FAX Santa’s Anonymous. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
www.mccallbros.com.
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Donald and Lise Roy
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Bill Aikman Dear Dawn,
Janet and I are so very sorry to learn of Joe’s passing. I remember well his energy and vitality, both on and off the airwaves. He will be missed by many, not only on the Island but all across the country.
Please accept our sincere condolences.
Bill Aikman & Janet Hagey
Ottawa, Ontario
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Mike Considine Dear Dawn,
So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. He was a larger than life guy and a fixture on the airwaves of Victoria. He did a lot for the betterment of the city. His was a life well lived, especially with you by his side. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Mike Considine and family.
Cole Harbour, N.S.
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Lloyd Smith May I add my name to what is certain to be a very long list of words of sympathy to the family and friends of Joe Easingwood. I first met Joe when I became the Director of Network Services at Seacoast Sound, as partner company to CFAX, in 1992. Joe was one of those people who very easily earns respect and generates admiration. As a long time broadcaster, Joe and I seemed to hit it off right away and he was certainly a welcome and warm figure in my life and all during my three year term with the company before relocating back to Nova Scotia.
May I wish his Family very sincere condolences and may he rest in peace after serving his Community so well in so many capacities.
Lloyd Smith – former Director of Network Services, Seacoast Sound and the first recorded Town Crier of Victoria (1992 – 1995)
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Peter and Shannon Baillie Joe was a champ. Caring, learning loving soul who made this town better by his existance. Never gone, always in our hearts, we are with you Joe.
Dearest Dawn;
Lise and I would like to offer our most sincere condolences. We were saddened to hear of Joe’s passing. Joe and you were a big part of the six years we spent in Victoria. You in the office and Joe on the radio every day. We often think of you two as Lise regularly cooks the Stir-Fry Beef with Tomatoes recipe that he added in his seventh book. He will be missed. Our prayers are with you.
Don and Lise