Darryl Keith Barker, age 90, passed away peacefully in the early morning of Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Ridgeview Lodge in Kamloops, B.C.
Keith was born to Horace and Evelyn Barker on April 9, 1933, in Kamloops, B.C. He was very active throughout his life, enjoying his free time doing many indoor and outdoor activities. Keith kept himself in such good physical condition that, for example, he was able to play curling (on ice) until he was 82 years old, and when he finally gave it up he switched over to floor curling and enjoyed that for several more years. He was married to his wife, Betty, for 56 years and had many wonderful memories and a great family life with her and their daughter, Sharon, and, later on, their grandson, Adam – he was always there for his daughter and grandson, whether he was attending their sporting events and music recitals, taking them on camping and fishing trips, playing board games and cards, or spoiling them with ice cream treats!
Keith is survived by his daughter, Sharon, and his grandson, Adam. He was predeceased by his wife, Betty, who passed away in 2019.
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John Roderich Carmichael, passed away on August 23, 2017, at the age of 84.
Loving husband to Winnie for 56 years, he was also the father of four boys and a wonderful grandfather to seven lucky grandchildren. Born in Kamloops in 1933, John was a BC boy to the core. From the sagebrush hills of his hometown to the coastal waters of Rivers Inlet to the alpine meadows of northern BC, he maintained a lifelong connection to the outdoors which he shared with his family through hiking, canoeing, fishing, hunting and camping.
John was a Professional Engineer, having earned a degree in electrical engineering from UBC in 1957 and later an MBA at Simon Fraser University. He enjoyed a successful career as an executive with BC Hydro and lived in many different parts of BC, finally moving to Victoria where he retired in 1992.
For the next 25 years, John and Winnie embraced retirement, wintering in the South with friends and travelling the world while always maintaining a warm and loving relationship with their rapidly expanding clan. The family home in Victoria became the scene of many boisterous and memorable get-togethers, requiring that the dining room table be extended to great lengths to accommodate everyone. Afterwards, he would often be found in the living room, surrounded by grandkids as he read to or played with them. John was a thoughtful, considerate and loving human being. He was a natural storyteller and an engaging conversationalist. Always attentive to others,
John was a true "people person", a fact made evident by the rich and lasting friendships he had, some going back to his childhood almost 80 years ago! His full and rewarding life touched many people, and he will be missed by those who knew and loved him. A Celebration of his Life is being planned by the family.
