We Remember
BIGHAM, Charles Vernon
— August 19, 2021
Charles Vernon Bigham of Kelowna, BC, passed peacefully on August 19, 2021, at the age of 90 years. Vern was born on September 21, 1930, in Minitonas, Manitoba, to Hadley and Evelyn (Smith) Bigham.
Vern grew up on the family farm in Minitonas before moving to British Columbia as a young man. He lived in various places in BC but mostly in Mission, Hope, Pitt Meadows, and finally in Kelowna.
Vern is survived by his wife Erna (Buch), two sisters Judy Rach and Norma King, and five children, Wesley (Nancy) Bigham, Phyllis (Ted) Parker, Donald (Rosemary) Bigham, John (Maureen) Bigham and Patrick (Julie) Bigham.
Vern is predeceased by his parents; his first wife Rose Anne (Westlund); his brothers Robert, Ervin, Rexford, Ernest (Dale); and sister Ardith Bennett. Vern is lovingly remembered by his children; many grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.
Vern spent his working career as a logger in British Columbia. However, his passion was for curling and Thoroughbred Horse racing.
The family would like to thank all the staff at Kelowna General Hospital for their support during this difficult time.
At Vern’s request, there will be no service.
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We will always remember Vern as a very special friend to our Mom and Dad (Hazel and Dale) and to all the Longmuir clan. So much fun and laughter, Rest In Peace dear friend.
I had known Vern for most of my life and he was a great family friend always there for my mom and dad . He was a bigger
than life figure and you always knew when Vern was in the room . Full of life and could always tell a great story . We had many great moments with Vern traveling to the race track listening to all Vern’s horse stories , we always had a lot of great laughs when Vern was telling us a story . Vern lived a full life and was a very hard worker and he will be truly missed by all that knew him and called him there friend . Vern would be there in a minute if you needed help you could always count on him . I sure Vern is up there with my mom and dad having a happy hour right now and a bunch of laughs telling everyone a great story about all his travels in life . He was a good man and a good friend and we will miss you big Vern RIP
Sending a great picture of Vern and Erna when they arrived as surprise guests at the Longmuir reunion August 2019, Special memories of special people.