Obituary of John Alexander MacKinnon

December 16, 1924 - March 8, 2013

The family of John MacKinnon is sad to announce his passing at his home with his family by his side, on Friday, March 8, 2013 at the age of 88 years.

John was born in Trail, B.C,, the youngest of three siblings, and was raised in Castlegar where he graduated from high school. He joined the Navy (Atlantic Zone) in 1943 and after the war went to U.B.C. to obtain his BA in Forestry. Upon graduation he worked for Celgar as a Forest Manager and in 1969 moved to Cranbrook and worked for Crestbrook (now Tembec) as a Chief Forester until his retirement in 1990. John met the love of his life, Lois (nee Grierson) who had graduated from nursing in Montreal. They married in 1952 in Vancouver, BC and have celebrated their 60 year anniversary.

John is survived by his wife Lois, and their six loving daughters; Cheryl, Corinne, Marilyn, Leah, Lissa, Janine and their families. He is predeceased by his parents; John and Elizabeth MacKinnon, and his two siblings, Bea and Josephine.

John had a passion for the outdoors, and enjoyed fishing with his family and friends, huckleberry picking up in Lumberton and brush burning and falling trees on his acreage. He also liked camping at Kananaskis, hiking up in the Bugaboos and Fish Lake and driving on old logging roads. John was also an avid golfer and enjoyed playing bridge with his friends. He was a long term member of the Lions Club and was a board member on the Lions Villa.

John had a keen sense of humour, and will be missed by his family and close friends.

A funeral service and celebration of John's life will be held at Cranbrook United Church on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Jack Lindquist officiating.

 

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family can be offered at:

www.mcphersonfh.com