It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Richard (Rick) Chesley Dunbar on Saturday, April 16th, 2016 at Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops, BC surrounded by his loving family.

Rick was born in Prince George, BC to Frank and the late Trudy Dunbar on December 16th, 1948.

Survived by loving wife Laurie, daughters Tusha, Tarja (Craig), grandchildren Shaye, Brody, Jase, Ryly. Father Frank (age 97), siblings Marilynn, Carol (Randi) and Ron (Flo), brother-in-law Howard (Bonnie), sister-in-law Janice (Jim) and many nieces and nephews; mother-in-law Florence Hebner (Irwin) and father-in-law Warren Wager. Rick will be sadly missed by his many friends as well as his favourite pets – Scooby,Tika and Shia.

The family extends it’s sincerest gratitude to Dr. Jill Calder, the ALS Society and the ALS family whose love and support was vital to Rick’s ability to carry on. Rick so appreciated the respect, professionalism, humour and kindness shown to him and Laurie on a daily basis by his caregivers.

And, on behalf of Rick and herself, Laurie wishes to express their gratitude for all the care, concern, support and love shown to them both by family and friends with a special thank you to Daryl Hanghofer and his family.

A Celebration of Rick’s Life will take place on Friday, June 17th, 2016 at The Dunes at Kamloops (golf course) from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m.
Address: The Dunes at Kamloops, 652 Dunes – Phone: 250-579-3300

“Though his journey with ALS is over, his amazing spirit, generous heart and inspirational mentorship will remain with us forever. There is a hole that we will fill with the many, many loving memories he has left us with. Fly swiftly dear one and God bless.”

In Rick’s memory, in lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the ALS Society of British Columbia and the Yukon
(WWW.ALSBC.CA)

On-line condolences may be expressed at
www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

• Date : 2016-04-16
• Location : Kamloops, B.C.