John Remmington Emery Cranbrook, British Columbia Obituary

John Remmington Emery

<p>John Remington Emery April 15 1933 – November 15 2022</p><p><br></p><p>John passed away on November 15, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Joanna, devoted father of Susan (Jamie), David (Clare), and Hope (Andy). Proud grandfather of eleven grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren.</p><p><br></p><p>John was born in London, England on April 15, 1933. He was in London during the Blitz and enjoyed a long holiday after his school was bombed. His grandchildren enjoyed his wartime stories and other humorous and exciting lifetime events.</p><p><br></p><p>John immigrated to Victoria BC with his parents Jim and Florence Emery in March 1948. He graduated from Vic High in 1950 and was a flight Lieutenant Navigator in the RCAF from 1952 to 1964. He received a degree in Civil Engineering in 1962 from UBC and was employed in construction, the Federal Government (industrial and exploration development), City of Calgary (economic development), and private consulting (Cranbrook). He married the love of his life, Joanna Lum, on December 8th 1956. John and Joanna retired to Fort Steele in 1993 and operated a successful B &amp; B and Outdoor Wedding facility.</p><p><br></p><p>John had an active and happy life showing love, charity, and compassion to all. He was devoted member of Christ Church in Cranbrook and served as warden, lay reader, and Sunday School superintendent to several Anglican churches in Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia. He will be missed by his family, friends, and associates.</p><p><br></p><p>John led an active and happy life, showing love, charity, and compassion to all. He will be missed by his family and friends. A funeral service will be held at Christ Church Anglican in Cranbrook B.C. on a later date. No flowers by request. You may wish to donate to Christ Church Cranbrook.</p>
April 15, 1933 - November 15, 202204/15/193311/15/2022
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Doug Wilson
November 22, 2023
Met John many years ago back in Lillooet of all places, I thought of him many times over the years. He was one of the nicest most sincere guys I have ever met. Was lucky enough to lived in Cranbrook for 6 years while John and Joanne lived out at Ft. Steele and I spent ti... Continue Reading
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Susan Steele
December 29, 2022
Joanna, I am so sorry to hear about John's passing. I was just thinking about you and John the other day, wondering how you were doing. When we lived in Comox, I would always think of you while walking down Butchers Road.. I feel blessed to have known and worked with Jo... Continue Reading
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Barbara O'Neil
December 28, 2022
Joanna, I was saddened to read of John's death. He was one of my favourite people in the world, always so kind and welcoming and interested in one's life, as were you, in your wonderful home at Fort Steele. He had such a great smile and so much energy. He was also brill... Continue Reading
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Terry Leal
November 25, 2022
My condolences to John's family on his passing. He was a real nice man who I met out at Ft. Steele many years ago. May he rest in peace.
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Diana Faulkner
November 25, 2022
Such a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are with you all...
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November 24, 2022
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