April 11, 1930 - December 4, 2022
When I think of all the people I've met
As I travelled through life, it's hard to forget
That some were quite kind, and others so cruel
Some thought me wise, others a fool.
I've learned many things as I journeyed along
The value of friendship, good health, and a song.
A song that you sing when you love someone true.
The pain that it brings when they don't love you
What's most important of all that I've learned?
It's not what you own, but what you've earned.
If you've earned the respect of your fellow man
By working and giving to help with the plan
To bring peace to all, all over the Earth
Then you truly have shown what your life was worth.
Written by: Bruce D. Nolan
14/7/96.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our much loved and loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
George is survived by his wife Elizabeth (Bette), children Sandra and David (Jennifer), grandchildren Mathew (Chantelle), Kyle (Amy), Emily (Justin), great-grandchildren Ryder, Owen, Victoria, Alyson, Tyson, Luke, Henry.
Married to his high-school sweetheart, Bette, since 1954; Ed joined the RCMP in 1948. He served in Saskatchewan (Humboldt, Watrous),HQ Ottawa, K-Division Edmonton before retiring after 33 years, attaining the rank of A/Commissioner.
Subsequently, he was Director of Law Enforcement for the Province of Alberta for three years before really retiring and relocating to the West Coast (White Rock, BC) in 1987.
Golf, gardening, woodworking and a variety of other interests were among his passions but at the very heart of everything was his family.
We miss him....he was our rock.
Tributes, if desired, can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice.
Witherden Family