Thomas George Heppell, B.Ed., M.Ed., died on January 13, 2011 at home in Victoria with his family by his side. He was a native Victorian, born on January 6, 1931. Predeceased by his brother, Mike (Mary) and sister, Mary (Clarence) Tayler; Tom is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Lois; children, Janice (Klaus) Vogel, Robin (Cindy Miklic), & Patrice (Fred) Patterson; grandchildren, Lorenz, Victoria, Haleigh, Troy & Faith; and many relatives in Victoria, Ontario, and England. He will also be missed by his many close friends and former students.
Tom was a teacher in Greater Victoria for 25 years and continued to teach (and learn) even up to his final days.
His favourite hobbies included fishing, telling stories, socializing with old and new friends, reading history books, working in his garden, and traveling – although Victoria was his paradise. Tom will be especially remembered for his love of his dogs, but above all – for his love of his family.
Visitation
Family and friends may pay their respects at McCall Bros. Floral Chapel, Monday, January 24, 2011 from 7 to 8 pm.
Funeral Service
Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 11:00 am at McCall Bros. Floral Chapel, Johnson and Vancouver Streets. Interment at Royal Oak Burial Park.
Donations
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tom’s name to the Greater Victoria Retired Teachers, Scholarship Foundation, ℅ Brian Tetlow, 81 High Street, Victoria, BC V8Z 5C8.
Condolences for the family may be offered at
www.McCallBros.com
Victoria, BC
Audio Recording of Funeral Service
Audio Recording of Tom Heppell’s Funeral Service – MP3
Tom Heppell Video Tribute
Tom Heppell Video Tribute – MP4
Memorial Folder for Tom Heppell
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82 Responses
Liebe Janice,
Dir und Deiner Familie übermitteln wir unsere aufrichtige Anteilnahme. In Gedanken seid ihr ständig bei uns.
Bitte überbring auch Deiner Mutter unser Beileidsbekunden.
Liebe Grüße Anne und Dietmar
Dear Lois and family,
We were very sorry to hear from Ruth and Bruce that Tom had passed on and want to send you our deepest sympathy.
We have fond memories of our cruise together to the Baltic and remember how interesting Tom made the trip with his recall of the history of the areas that we visited.
Our thoughts are with all of you.
Gary and Bonnie Niemi
Liebe Janice und Klaus,
Liebe Lois,
Liebe Patrice und Rob!
Die Nachricht vom Tod Eures Vaters und Ehemannes hat uns sehr bewegt. Es ist schwer, passende und tröstende Worte zu finden. Bitte wisst, dass wir sehr an Euch alle in dieser schweren Zeit denken. Und dafür beten, dass Ihr die Kraft habt, diese dunklen Stunden gemeinsam zu überstehen.
In Libee Elena, Jochen, Carlotta und Philippa
Welch ein Geschenk, Kind eines solch wunderbaren Vaters zu sein: Es macht das Herz stark und froehlich zugleich.
Liebe Gedanken, Katharina und Rolf Ruediger Olbrisch
Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:
Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;
Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;
Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle’.
Ps. 103 Alles beste für Euch, Mortimer
Rob
I was sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. After reading the obituaries I am sure that you have many good memories that you will recall for years to come. Our thoughts are with you and your family
Ernie Hagel
Rob and family,
Sorry to hear about your Dad, my thoughts are with you at this time. Janine
Dear Rob and Family,
I was very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. My thoughts are with you. Stephanie
Dear Rob, Lois and the Heppell family,
We were saddened to hear that your dad had passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. xo
Dear Patrice and Family,
We are so thankful to have known Tom. He shared so many wonderful stories about his life and his family. He was an inspirational educator, leader and family man. We are thinking of you and your family.
Love to you, Wayne, Deb and Madison