HENDERSON, ANDREW OSWALD
1925 ~ 2013
Andrew (Andy) Oswald Henderson passed away on June 29, 2013
at Kelowna General Hospital at the age of 88 years. Andy will be lovingly remembered by: daughter Sheona Zacher, grandsons Kyle Zacher, Ian Zacher (Dailynn
Christensen), son Cam Henderson (Karen), grandson, Jason Koops (Kim Boucher), great-grandsons, Richard, Jayden, Zackary,
granddaughter, Carolyn Bigg
(Rob) and long time close friend Gene Pressacco. Andy was predeceased by his loving wife of 37 years Carolyn, and good friend Norma Richardson. Andy was a pilot in the Canadian Air Force. After retiring from the Air Force, he embarked on various business
ventures, which included moving his family to Kelowna and becoming a local orchardist and held several management positions in Vanguard Trailers. Andy also moved on to the retail industry running the Dogs Ear franchise in Orchard Park Kelowna, Village Green Mall in Vernon and Cherry Lane Mall in Penticton. Andy enjoyed fishing, golfing,
and bowling. Andy had the opportunity to go traveling to various countries bringing back many pictures, stories, and memories that he loved to share with his friends and family. In his later years, Andy and his friend Gene had their routine of visiting various Tim Hortons and paying close attention to the up and coming events and development of our fair city, which was many a family dinner conversation topic! The family would like to send out a special Thank-you to the Doctors, Nurses, and staff at KGH and to Karen and Janice at the KGH Renal Unit. As per his request there will be
no service, Interment at Lakeview Memorial Gardens
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be directed to The Kidney Foundation, 200 – 4940 Canada Way, Burnaby BC V5G 4K6. Arrangements entrusted to VALLEYVIEW FUNERAL HOME, Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial 250-765-3147.
Condolences may be made at
www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com