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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
KYLE, John David - born Saskatoon, SK, died Victoria BC. Predeceased by our mother Simone in 1988. Survived by wife Wenda, brother Mick, children David, Suzanne, Lisa and Maxine, stepdaughter Danielle, 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
John's working life extended over 65 years as a professor of business who enjoyed a legendary reputation amongst three generations of students. John was Dean of the BCIT School of Business from 1981-88. He was unique in his extensive business experience outside academia, including firms such as CP Air, Eaton's and The Bank of NS.
Flying and the navy were John's first love and after graduating from Royal Roads he served in the naval reserve for 25 years, initially as a pilot with VU 922 Squadron, retiring as a Cdr. When John took up sailing he launched his family's unifying activity through a succession of boats over the decades. He is best remembered with the boat pounding across the Strait of Georgia in a fresh northwesterly, pipe clenched in his teeth, most of us seasick below. John had many other interests including ownership of several "why buy the best, when you can buy British" sports cars, and was a prize-winning professional photographer.
Despite his accomplishments and passions, John was above all a kind, affable and generous man, firm but not ostentatious in his Catholic faith, literally a friend for life, energized by an indefatigable work ethic. He offered his family irrepressible positivity and calmness throughout the storms of our lives.
A funeral mass will be celebrated at a date to be announced. (The Victoria Times Colonist 11 Nov 2023)
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