June 27, 2022

With deep sadness we announce that Charles (Carl) Davison Rigby passed away peacefully in the early hours of June 27, 2022, in Kamloops, just shy of his 93rd birthday. His was a life well lived.

Carl leaves his loving wife of 64 years, Nancy, son Mike (Cathy), daughter Laura (Rob), daughter in law Shannon, and his younger brother Ralph.  He is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 9 great grand children and numerous loving family and friends.

He was predeceased by his son Keith and brother Dick (Nancy).

Carl was born in Vancouver on July 21, 1929, though spent his formative years in England.  He returned to Canada at the age of 17, initially working in banking.  This career path took him to several cities across Canada, eventually landing a position in New Westminster.  Shortly thereafter, Carl met Nancy Stoddart, who he wed in Scotland in 1957.  Carl changed jobs by this point to work with the federal government in what was then the UIC.  In 1969, Carl accepted a transfer and the family of 5 relocated to Kamloops.

A highlight of his career with the government was in helping refugees new to Canada settle in the Kamloops area.  This quickly meant much more than a job to him, and he became family to many of these new Canadians, who have kindly kept in touch throughout the years.

There were many annual family camping trips and Dad did enjoy getting out fishing, though he rarely came home with any.  He loved puttering in the yard and with his pool. Many hours were spent up the numerous apple trees in the yard and dealing with the apples.

Carl and Nancy were very active members of St. Georges Anglican church for close to 50 years and spent many hours volunteering with various organizations in the community.

After retiring Dad’s sporting skills were put to use on the golf greens.  He honed his swing at Mac Park before becoming a member at Mount Paul golf course, where he spent many mornings enjoying a game and lunch with friends, he was rarely without a foursome.  To cure his “itchy feet” he and mom travelled often.  These travels included journeys through Canada, the US and Mexico in their camperized van, and further afield to countries throughout the world.  If they weren’t already travelling with family or friends, Dad was sure to make new friends along the way, many of which he kept in touch with.  Friends were always important to Dad, which led to many lasting friendships, some of 70 years.

A warm thank you to the staff of Pinegrove Care Centre, who went above and beyond caring for him in his last years.  We would also like to thank friends and family for all of the love, care, and support they have given Dad and Mom.

Carl was someone who was always willing to give of himself.  He was known for his sense of humor and kindness. We have all benefitted.

You may express a message of condolence at Alternatives Funeral & Cremation.

• Date : 2022-06-27
• Location : Kamloops