It is with a heavy heart and tremendous love that we announce that Richard “Rick” Dale Bower skated his last shift, in Victoria B.C on August 28, 2023.
Rick was born in Calgary, Alberta on July 20, 1951. He spent his childhood years growing up and playing sports in the Hillhurst area of Calgary before eventually attending the University of Calgary, in the Engineering Program. An enthusiastic athlete from the onset, Rick’s passion for sport and people led to a lifetime supporting his community, his friends and most importantly his family over the last 72 years.
In his professional life, Rick started his engineering journey at Richland Engineering before finding success as a founding Partner and Chief Engineer at Bower Damberger Rolseth Engineering Ltd. where they operated successfully within the Oil and Gas industry for over 20 years. In his most recent role, Rick was operating as a Principal and Owner at Allardyce Bower Consulting where he focused on maximizing the efficiency and recoveries from existing Oil and Gas facilities, whilst also being on the leading edge of the Carbon Capture initiative in efforts to minimize impact on the environment and push the industry toward innovation.
Though he excelled professionally, where Rick truly found greatness was in his role as Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother and friend. The consummate teammate and family man, he always endeavoured to teach, mentor and encourage those he engaged with to find their potential and push beyond it. Rick’s impact was seen through his time coaching kids in minor sports, mentoring young engineers and providing his family and friends with the love, guidance and sense of compassion that made everyone he touched, feel supported.
He will be dearly missed by his wife Leda, his children Sean (Amy), Jessica (Magda), Ezra (Pia), Zereau (Breanna), Vefele (David), and Caitlyn (Paul). He is survived by his 5 grandchildren, Bodhi, Gideon, Ewan, Evan and Ian. He will also be dearly missed by his brother Len and his sisters Judy and Deb and their families and by his loveable dogs Chi-Banda “stupid dog” and Kashika.
A recording of the Celebration of Life for Rick can be viewed by clicking play on the image below.
In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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As an engineer, Rick was a force to be reckoned with. He never stopped learning and reinventing himself. He honoured our profession and always supported our customers. He leveraged his connections to raise the bar and enhance our industry. As a women in the oil and gas industry, he was my biggest ally and supporter. He was passionate about engineering, loved his family, and made us laugh. You will be missed my friend!
The office at CSV Midstream was so very sad to hear of Rick’s passing. He was a mentor and friend to many at CSV. With our deepest condolences, from your colleagues and friend at CSV.
Sean and Jess my thoughts are with you both. My very special friend will be in my heart forever. Love you both very much. My thoughts are also with the rest of the family. Also have treasured memories
Of our holidays together all my love.
Rick was like a father to us when we lost our father. That will always be appreciated as he was a great person.
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss Leda, I never met Rick so I can only say that losing a loved one is very difficult. Your family and friends will be your support and consolation in the coming years.
Rick was a true gentleman and a fine person. It was an honour to know him and to work with him. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. John Koch
Thoughts and prayers to all the family, so sorry.
Rick was a work associate, a mentor but most of all a great friend. Will be sorely missed…
Dear Leda, so sorry to hear about Rick’s passing. He will always be remembered as an exceptional human being, kind, respectful and with a huge loving heart. Please accept my condolences.
I got to know Rick when he joined the Sidney Retreads, a wonderful group of old time hockey players in greater Victoria. From day one he was involved with helping out where needed and was always generous with gifts for hockey and golf tournaments. Rick was a great guy to play with on the ice; smart with the puck, great passer and an enthusiastic supporter of all players, regardless of ability. We will all miss a good friend and hockey comrade. Rest in peace Rick.
Wayne Madsen and Lynda Guimond. Leda and family. I always looked forward to meeting up with Rick, usually in Florida for hockey. Also the times we came to your home when playing hockey with Rick in Victoria. A special friend, kind and humble with a unique sense of humor and very calm. I am still in Europe but will be able to be at the celebration of life in Calgary to pay my respects and share memories with his family and friends.