It is with a bittersweet sadness the family of Ross McGeachy announces he went to be with the Lord January 21st. Ross passed away at Central Okanagan Hospice House in Kelowna. Ross was born August 20, 1932 in Kenora, Ontario. He was predeceased by his parents; brothers, Ken and Don; sister, Mryna and son, Gordon. Ross is survived by his wife of 54 years, Marjie; daughter, Teri (Joe); son, Cameron (Jeanine); grandsons, Joshua (Susan) Brendan and Dakotah and great granddaughter, Amelia Faye. He is also survived by his brother Gary (Linda); sister (in law), Grace and several nieces and nephews. Ross received his education in Kenora where he excelled in track and field, boxing and was on the debate team. He was employed by WH Marr first in Kenora and later Dryden. He joined the Dryden Paper Company in 1958 and remained there until his retirement in 1994. In 1995 Ross and Marjie moved to the Okanagan Valley. Although Northwestern Ontario remained dear to them and they travelled east every summer. They also loved BC and their family and friends there. Ross had a zest for life and many interests including the outdoors, canoeing, woodcarving and a good book. He was a committed Christian and his faith impacted every area of his life. Visitation was held on Monday, January 24th at the Everden Rust Funeral Services, 1910 Windosr Road, Kelowna, B.C. A Funeral service was held on Tuesday January 25th at Lakeview Heights Baptist Church, 2630 Alhambra Drive, West Kelowna. The McGeachy family wishes to thank the Renal Clinic, Cancer Clinic and Hospice House for their compassionate care. A special thank you to Dr. Spies, Dr. Kates and Dr. Carter. To Pastor L. Dojohn and our friends and famly, thank you for your prayers and support. We love each one of you.
In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to Gideons Intermational or The Central Okanagan Hospice House.
“I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith.”
“Legacy”
A Legacy to leave cries the man of fame
I must leave something meaningful under my name.
A castle, a bridge, a large portrait, a part.
These oft the final wish of a proud human heart.
I pondered the ego of my own sinful heart
How different those hours when a Christian departs
For he looks 20/20 on a life so soon gone
And Oh! it’s so clear, God was there all along
His plan and his purpose were there from the start
For he guided each footstep, each choice of the heart.
Human parting is real, there is pain and real sorrow
Just remember for me, real life begins on the morrow.
by Ross McGeachy
