June 21, 1926 – February 23, 2023

On February 23, 2023, Alexander Decker passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the age of 96. He leaves behind his wife of 70 years Edna, their daughter Linda (Steve), and sons Wayne (Gail), Gary (Patti), and David (Laura). He also had 10 grandchildren and 17 great- grandchildren many friends, including George Roy of 67 years.

Alec, as he was known lived most of his life in Vancouver where he worked and owned Decker’s Auto Parts, a family business that he took over from his dad. He was well-known in the auto parts industry and made many friends and connections over the years. Later in life, Alec bought a property at Timothy Lake where he spent a lot of time. He loved being up there tinkering in his shed, feeding the ducks, spending time with his dogs, tending to his garden and acquiring treasures. Later in life he and Edna moved to Kamloops to be closer to family where he continued to enjoy going to Timothy Lake and spending more time with Edna and making new friends in their complex.

Anyone that knew him would always remember him, as he was such a character and a one-of-a kind guy. He would always make the grandchildren and great-grandchildren laugh. He had many collections and could fix anything with duct tape. He had a full life and lived life right to the end. He will be deeply missed by all of his family and friends.

We will always think of him in his “green suit.” Thank you to the doctors and nurses in the ER at RIH that helped in his last moments. A celebration of life will be held later in the spring in Kamloops.

You may express a message of condolence at Schoening Funeral Service.

• Date : 2023-02-23
• Location : Kamloops