November 17, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Roy “Wayne” Emsland on November 17, 2021 in the loving care of his daughter Jackie, in her home, just as he wished.

Wayne is loved and remembered by his ex-wife Theresa Emsland, who was a great help during his illness. His children, Lori(Shawn) Miller, Jackie(Dave) Ruscheinski and Chris(Holly) Emsland. His Grandchildren, Kelsey(Joe) Pierobon, Matthew(Brittany) Miller, Jordan Miller, Taylor Miller(Pete), Devon Ruscheinski(Eunmee), Danielle Ruscheinski(Tristan), Kevin Emsland(McKenzie), Keegan Emsland(Katie), and Kylie Emsland(Cole), as well as his best furry bud Carl, who will be “adopted” by Jackie.

He is also survived by his two Great Grandchildren Sofie and Rosie Miller.

Wayne also leaves to mourn him, his two sisters, Barbara Ann (Ray) Paulsen of Summerland, BC and Linda(Barry) Warr of Penticton, BC and their families.

Wayne was predeceased by his parents Roy and Barbara Emsland, his nephew Gordie Paulsen and his forever faithful companions, Taffy and Bailey.

Dad was born in Penticton, BC on December 1st, 1944, the oldest of three children. As a teenager, he was very active in many sports, including Baseball and Hockey. He was proud of making the Junior A Team for Penticton! He also had a great love of vehicles and had many projects that he completed, including hot rods. His stories of being clocked racing up the Summerland Hill by police to see how fast his car would go was just one of many stories he remembered from then.

Dad worked many jobs to support his growing family in the beginning, but the career he was most proud of was when he was hired with the Department of Highways in their Design and Survey Branch in 1970. His job took him and his family to many small towns throughout BC, the highlight being living in a 12×14 tent with three pre-school children for nearly four months at the bottom of “the hill” going to Bella Coola. Many stories were told of the antics that went on then with the crew. Other highlights include the many big projects that he worked on in BC, including the Coquihalla! In 1996 and again in 2001, Dad was invited to Government House in Victoria, BC to celebrate “long service” awards for 25 and 30 years. What an achievement!

One of his greatest pleasures though, was when he lived in Squamish, BC and indulged his love of boating. He started with an 18 ft runabout when he first moved there, and always joked that he caught 2 “footitis” and worked his way up to his 40-foot cruiser, that was his dreamboat! He loved to take his family and friends out on Howe Sound whenever he could. We all have some amazing memories of Dad showing us beautiful scenery and amazing fishing throughout the Sunshine Coast.

Dad moved back to Kamloops after he retired to Paul Lake. During his retirement he had the opportunity to travel. He went to Mexico twice with a friend and many trips across Canada with his sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Barry. They went to Toronto twice, where he got to see a Grand Prix Race, Ottawa, Newfoundland, Montreal and Niagara Falls. He loved going on these trips with them and told many stories of his and Barry’s antics. Dad also enjoyed golfing, hunting with the guys and fishing on the Fraser River, as well as camping at many other lakes in BC. He sure knew BC like the back of his hand!

He later moved into town to be closer to his family when his health started to deteriorate.

We are grateful for the wonderful memories we have of him while out golfing, camping and fishing and especially of the ones we made this past year of his illness! We will cherish them.

Dad, you will be truly missed and forever in our Hearts! We Love You!

In lieu of services, we are having an immediate family gathering in the spring where we will be releasing dad’s ashes into the Howe Sound, just as he wished.

In memory of Dad, donations may be made to the RIH Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society.

To send a message of condolence, visit Alternatives Funeral & Cremation.

• Date : 2021-11-17
• Location : Kamloops