With great sadness, we announce the passing of Richard Lloyd McMorran. At 85 years of age, Rich passed away peacefully on June 18, 2016 with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Bev; sons, Scott (Linda), Michael (Evie); grandchildren, Chelsea, Brayden and Andrew and brothers, Bruce and David.
Rich was born and raised in Cordova Bay, B.C., his family documented as pioneers of the area. He loved his community and living by the ocean, appreciating each day of his life.
After graduating in 1954 from Civil Engineering at UBC, Rich took a job with Ontario Hydro where he met the love of his life, Beverley Gamble. Their adventures began after he brought his new bride to the “wilds” of B.C., living in Quesnel, Salmo and Prince George, eventually settling in Cordova Bay to raise their family. Working primarily in land development, one of Rich’s most memorable projects was the development of Dean Park.
Retiring in his early 70’s, Rich wanted to keep giving to his community. As one of the founding members of the Cordova Bay 55+ Seniors Organization, he spent many hours and days volunteering at the 55+. He recently received the inaugural Adult Leader Award from the Cordova Bay Community Awards Program.
Rich was a very competitive golfer and curler. Not many people can boast a hole in one as well as an eight ender! He loved to garden and maintain his physical fitness, a regular sight in the Cordova Bay outside walking the neighborhood. Rich and Bev also enjoyed traveling together and time spent in Palm Springs over the years.
He was a caring and wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. His sense of humor and outgoing nature made him the life of the party. He will be missed by many.
A memorial service will be held at 2:30pm on Monday the 27th of June at the Cordova Bay Beachhouse.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Victoria Hospitals Foundation.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall’s Funeral Home
www.mccallbros.com
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My thoughts and prayers are with you all! Great memories were made by great people!
Bev, Our hope is that you and your family find strength in the moment, and peace once you’ve said goodbye.
Richard was absolutely one of the best, and we will forever miss him.
Dear Mike Evie and family members. We offer our deepest condolences to all who loved Rich McMorran. It’s never easy to say goodbye but with our hopes in heaven we can sincerely rest in a reunion one day. We pray a divine peace for all and thank God for sweet memories to soothe the sorrows. Hugs and love.
Loving thoughts to Evie and Mike and all the family. May God’s peace wrap around you all as you walk through this time of loss.
To Bev and family:
Our community has, indeed, lost a great man. Our thoughts are with you all.
Pauline and Peter Watkins
Parker Avenue
Victoria, B. C.
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My thoughts are with you, Bev.
Sending you hugs. Although I never had the honour of meeting your dad Scottie, I can see where you got so many of your fabulous traits.
Hugs and prayers, especially for your mom, Patti
Rich was a wonderful person…………..we had many talks as my father is in Broadmead Lodge, and before the passing of his brother we discussed this. My condolences go to the family, Bev and everyone else……….Rich was certainly appreciated by all who knew him.
Karen Hughes
We are so deeply sorry for the passing of Rich. He was a great gentleman, always with a wave and a smile. He will be missed. His contributions to the 55er’s was immense. Our hearts go out to Bev and Family.
Shelagh and Lloyd Hanna
It was an honour to know and to work with Rich McMorran in Cordova Bay community matters. He was a fine gentleman, a special person to remember.