Obituary of Basil Sweany Proctor Dodgson

1923 - 2013

It is with great sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Basil Dodgson at his home in Cranbrook on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 with his children at his side.

Basil was born on December 7, 1923 in Vancouver, B.C. He worked for BC Hydro for 38 years and was the past Chairman of the BC Power Pioneers Gaslights to Gigawatts. In recent years he was a familiar sight riding around town in his Basmobile.

He is survived by his children Kathleen (Tom), Bonny (Dennis), Ken (Rosie), Bill (Melanie), Jennifer (Dave), Douglas, Colleen (Jerry), Rick (Kathy), Steve (Anne) and Dorothy (Bob), 29 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren, his best friend Shorty, his special friend Rose Mitchell and many friends and relatives. Basil was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Eileen, who passed away in 2006. Basil was the last member of his 16 brothers and sisters to pass away.

A memorial service for Basil will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 11:00 am at McPherson Funeral Home Chapel in Cranbrook. Those wishing to make a memorial donation in honour of Basil may do so to the Special Olympics BC, 210, 3701 - East Hastings Street, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 2H6.

 

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family can be offered at:

www.mcphersonfh.com