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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
BEAM, Bruce Melton - was born in Creston, BC, to Daisy and Melton Beam. Bruce is survived by his loving wife Eleanor of 60 years, brother Bob (Barb) and sons Bud (Sandy) and Herb. Grandchildren, Codi, Josh and great granddaughter Emma. Sister-in-law Irene Holbrook and brother-in-law Brian Malley and many nieces and nephews.
Bruce grew up in Creston and learned to hunt and fish with his father who hunted for a living. That was the time when every Canadian woman had to have a fur coat, especially a muskrat fur coat. Bruce would use the skills learned from his father and was always a successful hunter and fisherman.
Bruce joined the Navy when he was 17 and served for 10 years. After a business career he retired and spent 15 years volunteering at the cancer Lodge on Richmond Road portering patients to and from the Cancer Clinic. At one point Bruce bought a commercial greenhouse from Dang Bark and carried on growing Traditional Chinese vegetables. Bruce made many friends in the Victoria Chinese community that are still valued friends today. During the years Bruce and Eleanor travelled extensively making many long-term friends along the way in England, Australia, Hong Kong, Europe and Taiwan. Several winters were spent in Palm Springs with Brian and Sharon Malley (Eleanor's sister and brother-in-law). Being true Canadians, they travelled across the country to St. John's Newfoundland. Enjoying the food, people and culture of Newfoundland along with 'Screech' and 'kissing the cod.'
Sincere thanks to the staff at Veterans Memorial Lodge at Broadmead for the exceptional care he received while there. Also, thanks to Irene for her dedication in visiting Bruce regularly with treats of fresh fruit and the paper.
A Celebration of Life will be held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 2:00pm. (The Victoria Times Colonist 05 Jul 2025)
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