May 2, 1929 - August 12, 2025 Dad was born to Edwin and Vera Harnish in Nanaimo, May 2, 1929 then moved to Parksville at a young age.His father, Edwin was the local blacksmith and machinist. Dad met Dorothy Shambrook in Sooke and they married on June 11,1948. He joins Dorothy, his wife of 71 years who passed in July 2019. Dad is predeceased by his beloved wife, son, Gerry; sisters, Eileen (Howie), and Myrtle (Lawrence); his father, Edwin and mother Vera. Survived by and will be dearly missed by his children, Jo-Anne (Victoria), Brenda (John) Ladysmith, Grandchildren, Jennifer (Ike), Melanie (Bill) Jonathan, Lynn (Shawn) and Charlotte; great grandchildren Colton, Ashley, Saunsa, and Quinn; his in-laws, the Shambrook clan in Sooke and many nieces and nephews. Dad's career as a mechanic started at Abernathy Timber Company in Parksville which was later purchased by MacMillan Bloedel, there he certified as a Heavy Duty Mechanic. He became a charge hand and had the opportunity to move to what was then known as the Queen Charlotte Islands as a Shop Supervisor at the Juskatla Camp. They lived in Port Clements for eight years before moving back down to the Island in 1989 where Dad supervised at Harmac for a year before retiring. They settled finally in Ladysmith. Dad never let grass grow under his feet unless he wanted it to. He was always doing something, fixing something, improving something. His rest and relaxation over the years ranged from fishing, boating, camping/rving, gardening, hunting, golfing and traveling. He loved volunteering at the Ladysmith Community Golf course. We kids always remember the road trips exploring BC in the Summers. Dad belonged to the fire department in Parksville for many years and while up in the Queen Charlottes/Haida Gwaii he was the Fire Chief in Port Clements. Dad was a friend, mentor and guide to many. No Celebration of Life by request. There will be a family gathering later. In lieu of flowers you may wish to donate to the BC Cancer Society or the Salvation Army.
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