We Remember
WESTGATE, Vernon Chase
November 22, 1927 — January 31, 2015
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our wonderful Dad; loving husband, grampa, brother and friend, Vernon Westgate, surrounded by and cared for and devoutly loved by many. Survived by, his daughters, Nadine and Noreen, sons Gary and Don and his wife Gloria, and grandchildren, Jerrid, Taylor, Ryan, Brandon (Crystal), Clayton (Sarah) and great granddaughter Mia, and brothers, Dean, (Maureen), Des (Iris), Jimmy and sister Virginia (Austin). Sadly predeceased by his wife Stella, parents, Chase Westgate and Olive Snowden, sister Marie (Dale), brothers Byron, Art, Alfred and Lyall. Born in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Vern married Stella in Winnipeg, October 21, 1950 and moved out west in 1959. A farmer, an entrepreneur and a cowboy at heart, Vern’s true passion was his family. A gentlemen and a pillar of strength and wisdom and the essence of true grit, Vern was an inspiration to all and will be forever missed by his proud children, as well as countless family and friends. Though we are comforted that Vern is now free of pain and has joined his beloved Stella, our hearts are heavy that he is no longer with us. We will find strength in knowing he will continue to live in our hearts and minds. We are grateful to each and every one who walked caringly with Dad and our family these past years during his stay at Lake Country Manor. We will miss him always. Memorial service to be held February 7, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. at Springfield Funeral Home Family Centre, 2020 Springfield Rd., Kelowna. If you wish to send a condolence, post photos or share a memory, please scroll down the page to the area called “Share Your Condolences.”
Service
February 7, 2015, at 1:00 p.m
Location
Springfield Funeral Home
I am sorry I will miss Verns funeral.
I will surely miss him as he and I had a good run for for over 20 years In my books Vern was a good man all around I am sorry for your loss
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. We enjoyed many visits with your Dad during our visits to Winfield in past years. Love and hugs from Lee & Bev
My Sincere Condolences to the Westgate Family. Having known, and worked for Mr. Westgate for some time,I hold great respect. R.I.P. Vern
My condolences to the family of Vern, a first class gentleman.
We are very sorry for your loss….wish we could be there….we have so many fond memories of Vern and Stella….travelling in our motorhome convoys, playing cards. We had so much fun.
Sending our love and our hugs in this sad time.
Our condolences to the families of Vernon.Houghams and Westgates grew up with farms side by side, we kids played together and went to the North Bend School and Frenchman Butte High School together. We shared many good times together. Sincerely Joyce & Bob