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PRICE, Rev. Dr. W. Joseph

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Died on Tuesday September 13, 2016 in Central Okanagan Hospice House, Kelowna, BC at the age of 90.

Joe was born May 12, 1926 in Barrie, Ontario, the fourth son of Rev. Major Merritt Price and Dorothy (Harrison) Price. He is survived by his wife Susie (Vera Gordon), three children: Kathryn, Andrew and Peter; five grandchildren: Angela, Melissa, Amanda, Caitlin, Hannah; and three great-grandchildren: Margaux, Lucas and Mason.

He is predeceased by three brothers – David, Lloyd (Bud) and Bruce.

Joe and Susie were married September 17, 1948 in Madoc, Ontario.

His early education was in Actinolite Public School and Tweed High School, interrupted in 1944 when he enlisted in the Canadian Army at Fort Frontenac, Kingston, and served with the West Nova Scotia Regiment. After the war he had a variety of work experiences as carpenter, lumberman, surveyor and owner of a successful restaurant, “The Log Cabin”. After a twelve year hiatus, he resumed his education at Queen’s University (B.A.), and Queen’s Theological College (B.D., M.Div.); then with post-graduate scholarships he studied at Union Theological Seminary, New York (S.T.M.), and University of Ottawa (Ph.D.).

Joe entered the ministry in 1954 and was ordained by the United Church of Canada in 1962 serving congregations in Ontario, Saskatchewan, New York, British Columbia and Jamaica as well as 10 years as the Executive Secretary of the Bay of Quinte Conference. After his “retirement” in 1988, he continued to serve short and long term supply from the Atlantic to the Pacific.

In Joe’s long life and ministry he has touched many lives through Sunday services, weddings, funerals and baptisms, and has entertained and inspired many with his sense of humour and endless stories.

A Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be held at Westbank United Church on September 20, 2016 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Dr. Wayne Atkinson officiating.

If friends so desire, donations in memory of Joe may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Cancer Society, Central Okanagan Hospice House, Kelowna or your favourite charity.

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Service
September 20, 2016 at 2:00 pm

Location
Westbank United Church

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If friends so desire, donations in memory of Joe may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Cancer Society, Central Okanagan Hospice House, Kelowna or your favourite charity. Link: www.cancer.ca, www.heartandstroke.ca, www.hospicecoha.org

 


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The service for PRICE, Rev. Dr. W. Joseph is scheduled for September 20, 2016 at 2:00 pm . Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.

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Westbank United Church

367 Brown Rd Kelowna, BC

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Condolences

  • Sheri Keller says:
    September 14, 2016 at 2:59 pm

    My sincere sympathies in the passing of your father Peter.
    Thinking of you Sheri Keller (Joanne’s friend from Bylands)

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    • Miriam Gordon and Family says:
      September 15, 2016 at 11:24 am

      Joe, you will be missed.
      I will always remember how Joe could always but a smile on your face, when it was needed the most.

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  • The Brooks Family says:
    September 15, 2016 at 11:14 am

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. May this be a celebration of Uncle Joe’s life, bringing forth memories of times together and of activities shared. Thinking of you, the children of Howard and Aileen Brooks (nee Gordon) – Clifford, Frank, Barbara, Robert, Susan, Marilyn, Joseph, Richard and their families. The attached picture is from July 2016.

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  • Linnea Good says:
    September 15, 2016 at 10:38 pm

    Sending lots of love from the Jonsson-Goods. What a lovely man; we’ll miss him!

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