Avis de décès de Ralph Weir

WEIR, Ralph, BBAMay 28, 1942 – March 7, 2017Survived by his wife, Judy (Cropley); his sister, Irene; his much loved pets; his aunt Betty Jenkins; several cousins; and dearest friends, Bill and Donna Smeltzer. Ralph received a BBA degree, majored in Travel Industry Management at the University of Hawaii, 1973. Returning to Canada, he began his career in marketing with Crystal Glass until retirement in 1995. Ralph''s passions included traveling to many distant exotic shores. In spite of his challenges with Type I Diabetes, Ralph thrived and lived life on his terms. He faced health obstacles head on in the same spirit as when bravely snowmobiling the high mountain peaks in Canada and USA. Friendly as a pup, everyone received his firm handshake and genuine smile. Judy dedicated her recent novel to Ralph saying, "I owe my success to my wild man of the mountains, to this man with the heart of a poet, and courage of a decorated soldier."Ralph requested cremation with no funeral service. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite animal shelter or the Canadian Diabetes Association.