BARTSCH, Henry Wesley

Died May 23, 2005, after a long and valiant effort in the battle with cancer, at home in Comox with his family by his side. He leaves behind his devoted wife Lee, son Adam (spouse Chantelle), daughter Megan (spouse Jay), son Murray (spouse Karen), 7 grandchildren Myles, Cassie, Shannon, Abigail, Ananiah, Matthew, & Jackson; his mother Susan, sister Nettie, brothers Cory & Wayne and mother-in-law and friend Norine; also many nieces and nephews. Hank鈥檚 daughter Kelly pre-deceased him. Hank served in the R.C.N. on the West Coast. He worked at Riverview Hospital for 34 years. He was an avid tennis player and had a great pitching arm for softball. He sang in his church choir and also a community choir. He had a wonderful sense of humour as well as having a great respect and love for nature. He will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held at Comox United Church, 250 Beach Street, Comox on June 4, 2005 at 11am. Reverend Maggie Enwright officiating. COMOX VALLEY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM, 1101 Ryan Road, Courtenay, BC entrusted with funeral arrangements.