1928 – 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Arthur Walter Blackall of Kamloops, BC, on November 22^nd, 2021, at 93 years of age. Arthur is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Mina Blackall, as well as their children Sheila (Ray) Brooks of Kamloops, Bruce (Kathy) Blackall of Sheridan Lake, Tara (Terry) Hartwig of Kamloops, and Earl (Terri) Blackall of Kamloops. Also left to cherish Arthur’s memory are grandchildren Lana (Joseph), Erin (Scott), Sydnee & Tia, as well as great-grandchildren Shaunnessy, Brooke & Carter, and 2 sisters-in-law, 1 brother-in-law, countless nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

Arthur was predeceased by his parent Vi & Jack, brothers Phil & Dick, and sister Ruth Menard.

Art was born in Tisdale, SK, in 1928. He moved with his family to BC in 1944. In 1950 he met his future wife Mina, who he married 2 years later in Mission, BC. Art & Mina moved to 100 Mile House in 1955, and then to Kamloops in 1969. Art was a truck driver by trade and was nicknamed “The Hawk” by his trucking friends. Art enjoyed camping, fishing, and socializing with family and friends. He also enjoyed buying cars; a trip to get toilet paper once resulted in him coming home with a Chrysler New Yorker instead. Art had a vivacious personality and was always the life of the party. He will be greatly missed.

There will be no formal ceremony, by request. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Dr. Malan, the doctors, and nurses at RIH, and Ponderosa Lodge nurses & caregivers.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Art’s memory may be made to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation.

You may send a message of condolence by visiting Alternatives Funeral & Cremation.

• Date : 2021-11-22
• Location : Kamloops