Clinton Delbert Hiles
March 19, 1927 – January 31, 2016

It is with sadness we announce the passing of Clinton Delbert Hiles. Dad left us in the early hours of January 31, 2016 after a downturn in his health. Born in Dummer, SK on March 19, 1927, one of 4 children born to Delbert and Mary Hiles.
Having to start work at age 15, he had a variety of jobs and was working for Saskatchewan Telephone when he met a school teacher, Alvera MacNamee, in Truax, SK. In 1951 they moved to Armstrong, BC, and were married that year. Later he would adopt Alvera’s son Clark. In the ensuing years he worked in sawmills, on road construction before settling in Nanaimo and becoming a commercial fisherman. Fishing became his vocation for 30 years before he retired. In 2001 he and Alvera moved to Kamloops and settled in their home on Singh Street. Alvera passed away in November 2003. Clinton continued to live there on his own till 2013 when be became a resident of Chartwell Residence until his passing, January 31, 2016.
He was predeceased by his wife Alvera, his parents and a sister. Left to cherish his memory are his son Clark (Linda), brother Melvin, sister Laura (Ken) Wall, three grandchildren, Deanie (Roger), Milea (Dan) Lindstrom, Clint (Kat) and three great granddaughters, Andrea, Kelsi and Taylor. Also there are several nephews and nieces as well as an extensive network of friends.
The family would like to acknowledge the exceptional staff at Chartwell Residence for their kindness while he was living there. Also the staff at Ponderosa Lodge for his care in his final days.
A celebration of life will be held, at Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour Street, Kamloops, on March 26, at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers donations could be given to The Alzheimer’s Society or the SPCA.

• Date : 2016-01-31
• Location : Kamloops, B.C.