April 19, 1932 – September 27, 2021

Richard ‘Dick’ Bruce Balch passed away on September 27, 2021, at the Overlander Residential Care after a sudden illness.

He was predeceased by his wife, Matilda Balch (Flegel) and is survived by his loving sons James ‘Jim’ (Anita) of Vancouver, BC and Michael of Winnipeg, MB, Jim’s daughter Heather and his very helpful and caring friends and some family in Eastern Canada.

Dick was born on April 19, 1932, the only child to George and Lillian Balch in London, ON. In 1951, he moved to BC to explore the opportunities out West and worked at a candy company in Gastown.

He married Matilda in Vancouver, BC in 1953 and later settled in Kamloops, BC to raise a family, working as a traveling salesperson for the HJ Heinz Company and as a stockbroker at Pemberton Securities then later for Midland Walwyn from which he retired.

He was an active member with the Kamloops Tennis Club and the Kamloops Golf Club and helped coach children’s sports teams when needed. Dick also enjoyed playing contract bridge.

Dick requested no service and cremation was provided by Schoenings Funeral Services.

His family asks that if desired, donations be made in his memory to the Kamloops Hospice Association.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com for the Balch family.

• Date : 2021-09-27
• Location : Kamloops