B.Comm., B.Paed., M.B.A., A.R.C.T.
Colin Glover passed away on June 9, 2013 at the age of 96. He was born in Kamloops, BC on May 14, 1917. His early life and education was in Vancouver. He attended U.B.C. On May 16, 1944, he joined the Canadian Infantry (Army) as a Lieutenant training officer. He continued to further his education with degrees from the University of Toronto and University of Washington. His teaching career started in a one-room school house in Kitwanga, Mapes, then on to Smithers and Grand Forks before coming to Victoria and Vic High, Vice-Principal (Oak Bay Jr.), Principal (Reynolds Sec.), Assistant Superintendent of Schools S.D. #61 and retired as Secretary Treasurer of South Cariboo District (Ashcroft). After retirement, he studied music at the Victoria Conservatory and the Royal Conservatory in Toronto, obtaining his A.R.C.T. in piano November 1990. He was a long time member of Gyro International, Camosun Club and Gorge Vale Golf Club. He found a deep and nurturing love with his wife Shannon, who will always treasure his memory. He is survived by his children, Wendy (David) Squires, Alvin (Paula) Glover and Coleen VanNostrand; eight grandchildren; nephew, John (Nyrie) Stockton and their four boys and niece, Katie Salbuvik; brother-in-law, Peter (Sandra) Rabey and their son and daughter.
A Memorial Service will be held at Gordon Head United Church, 4201 Tyndall Ave, Victoria, B.C. on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be sent to the Victoria Hospital Foundation in honour of Colin Glover or Compassionate Resources Warehouse, c/o 4277 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC, V8X 1L5. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
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Bill and Lin Carvell
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Ray Hebden On catching up with some news I was saddened to read of Colin’s passing. Please accept condolences and sympathies from my brother, Bill and I as well as all the Hebden family.
I recall Colin’s keen intelligence and wit which I initially found a bit intimidating when I was in his office so often for being late to school (early morning paper route). But in those years at Oak Bay Jr. High I learned to respect him for his dedication to education. Later when I knew him better as a family friend I also respected him for his dedication to his family.
I am sorry that we will not be able to attend the service for Colin on Tuesday. I have a commitment in Vancouver that I cannot change and Heather is staying in Vancouver with our daughter after Janet’s recent surgury. But our thoughts will be with you.
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Sharon Lassey, Lower Vancouver Island Retired Teachers Shannon, on behalf of the Lower Vancouver Island Retired Teachers, I wish to express our condolences on the passing of Colin. It is particularly sad for us to see another of our colleagues passing away. We have missed you both at our luncheons. I am sure that he will be missed. Please take the time to remember the happy times and enjoy some of the memories of family get togethers.
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Bill Stavdal Dear Shannon:
I recall Colin’s steadiness and gentlemanly style during a turbulent time of change in the education system. I’ll be thinking of you and the family. Regards, Bill
Dear Shannon, We were so sad to get your note about Colin’s passing. How wonderful to read about his amazing life! We knew he was a very smart, caring adventurous and loving friend and husband to you, Shannon, but it was also amazing to read about how he grew into the man that we knew.
You will miss him so much, but what incredible, lovely memories you have of a really remarkable best friend! We will always smile when we think of Colin and the amazing role model he was for a life well-lived! Love to you~