David Young Ion
February 6, 1923 – October 16, 2011
David will be dearly missed by his wife, Gwen, his three children, Cathy (Robert), John (Marlyn), Bill (Mary), his four grandchildren, Corinna (Pat), Sean (Debbie), Jessica (Guy) and Krystle (Kris). David was Poppa to his great-grandchildren, Jordyn, Khloee, Khaleea, Brennan, Cassidy and Aron. He is also survived by one brother, Gordon (Margaret) and one sister, Bette and several nieces and nephews.
David and Gwen were married on July 12, 1947 and celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary this past year. They spent most of their married life in Sullivan. David had been retired for 22 years after 47 years of service at CAE Machinery. Dad liked to go hunting and salmon fishing, but his favourite pastimes were bowling and working with the machinery in his basement.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in David’s name, to the BC Lung Association, 2675 Oak Street, Vancouver or to the charity of your choice.