November 11, 1926 — September 18, 2023

Our Dad, Hector Matheson Embree passed away September 18, 2023, at Kamloops Seniors Village.

Dad was 96 years old, born November 11, 1926, in Sydney, Nova Scotia, the third of six children. Dad left home at an early age and joined the Air Force. Throughout dad’s travels and postings, one of them took him to Comox, B.C. That is where he met mom, Maryanne and met the Truth. Dad and mom were married March 28, 1959. Dad made his choice to serve God the same spring and often spoke with thankfulness that mom changed his life with showing him the Truth.

In 1969, Dad got employment at Vancouver International Airport where he worked until his retirement, in 1990. Dad thoroughly enjoyed his job and frequently told us he loved going to work. In 1994 mom and dad moved from Ladner, on the west coast, up to Salmon Arm and enjoyed just over 26 years there.

Due to age and declining health, dad and mom graciously accepted the move to assisted living in Kamloops, February 2021. It has been a beautiful privilege to witness in dad the last 2 years a softening child like humility, to accept the changes age brings and the plans he has not made.

Dad was predeceased by his wife Maryanne in August 2023 and grandson Dalton in 1997. He is survived by his Daughter Janet and Bill, Son Kenton, Shirley, Daughter Laura and Ken, 8 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the special friends in Kamloops who took time to fill dad’s days with visits and drives. They would also like to thank the staff at Kamloops Seniors Village who lovingly cared for dad.

There will be a Funeral Service, Friday, September 29, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Dr. For those who cannot attend, you may join virtually at this link: https://ipcamlive.com/5f98c1fdc1e47 Please email: kfhome@shawbiz.ca or call us at 250-554-2577 for the PIN.

You may offer a message of condolence Kamloops Funeral Home for the Embree family.

• Date : 2023-09-18
• Location : Kamloops