Sweet Memories

I write this with a heavy heart, as I am no longer in Vancouver.

I have finally found the time to finish this little project of sweet memories and I hope you enjoy reading as much as I did.

There are also park benches along Canada Place and inside the actual (Stanley) Park, that I never got around to documenting. If you have the time, feel free to pass by them and remember those of us who have passed on before.

- Zach

Yatch to Coal Harbour

In Memory of LILA BLOOMFIELD Nov 1908 - Sep 1998
"You have Returned Home To The Joy Of
Your Childhood" Love Your Son & Family

JOHN WESLEY ADAMS December 17, 1930 - January 14, 1997
In Memory Of Our Father Whom We Love, Honor, Respect,
Admire & Miss. His Children Colleen, Kyle & Jason

JOHN And AUDREY KEMP
Life Partners, Best Friends, Soul-Mates
Family Was All
Their Lives Lives On In Our Hearts.

In Memory Of DON And JANET SMALLBONE
Together Again
Sadly Missed By The Family


In Loving Memory of
HELEN WILEY WELSH HOWIE (Nee BURNS)
October 13, 1911 - June 15, 1992

In Celebration of
GLYN C. KELLY'S 60th "The Leader"
Love Marion Feb 12, 1994

"Fern, Rose, Hollyhock Tossed Their Heads.
Crying, Too Soon, Too Soon -
But Their Trees Continued To Dance."
ANNE ELIZABETH MERCER (1915-1996) GN&GB

1938 - MICHAEL STRONG - 2001
Michael Passed Away Peacefully on September 11, 2001
"Make This Day A Love Day." My Heart Will Always Be Yours
Susan

Thank You For The Wonderful Memories
YUTAKA TSUNODA 1915 - 2001
SUGAKO TSUNODA 1925 - 2002


Every Year I Come From Singapore To This Heavenly
Place For The Fresh Air And Park View I Love Birds,
Flowers & Ocean. Please Sit & Enjoy -- From An 88 Year
Young Man YEN-PING KOK (Chinese Characters) 2001

ALFRED G. SMETHURST: February 1900 - April 2002
Vancouver's Longest Surviving Fire Fighter
"Gone But Not Forgotten"
Vancouver Fire Fighters Past and Present

STEPHEN A. SELL
"Thou Crusty Botch Of Nature" - the Bard
December 1992 TAC

Donated In Loving Memory of
MARION KIRKWOOD
September 15, 1936 - May 9, 1994

In Loving Memory of Our Mother MARY WILSON
1909 - 1990, From Edinburgh, Who Had Many Happy
Memories of Vancouver, Love, Alison & John

Lookout to Yatch Club

1919 In Memory Of Violet R Gee 1994
Her "Favourite Walk" In All Seasons From
The Totem Poles To The Point Bill

Dedicated To The Members
Past and Present
LADY VANCOUVER CLUB - 1991

To CARL FRASER ZETTERSTORM June 6, 1991
On The 75th Birthday From His Loving Wife
JOYCE of 50 Years Marriage and Family

Celebrating The Spirit & Joy of
HELEN RICKEY
From Her Loving Family

JEAN MARY KENDALL ELIGH (1914-1992)
In Loving Rememberance of A Dear and
Caring Wife, Mother and Grandmother.

In Loving Memory of MARIE STEVENSON (July 31, 1954 - July 1, 1987)
And Her Father KEITH STEVENSON (April 13, 1933 - October 7, 2003)
"In Our Hearts Forever"


NINE O'CLOCK GUN
This Gun Is A Naval Type Twelve Pound Muzzle -
Loader. Cast In 1816 at Woolwich, England.
It Was Brought To Vancouver About 1894. The
Crests of King George III and of The Earl of
Mulgrave, Master General of Ordnance Are
On The Barrel.


Playguide Tours INC 30th Anniversary 1995
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AH MS FT MT YT RM MY YI KN TT HH NI HN

Stanley Park Statue

"The Will To Do, The Soul To Dare."
Sir. Walter Scott
HARRY WINSTON JEROME
Born September 30, 1940
Died December 7, 1982
British Columbia's Athlete
Of Century 1871-1971

World Records
1960 100 Yards 9.3 Seconds
1960 100 Meters 10.0 Seconds
1962 100 Yards 9.2 Seconds
1962 4x110 Relay 40.0 Seconds
1964 60 Yards 6.0 Seconds
1966 100 Yards 9.1 Seconds

1971 Order of Canada
Jack Harman R.C.A.A. Sculptor


A Favourite Place For Us to Be - Stanley Park.
I f You Can't Rest A Spell Then Wave As You Go By!
CAROL and DOUG KYLE

Happy 72nd Birthday to
OLIVE WIGHTMAN
With Love From
Ruth•Pat•Jack•Sam & Chris - June 21, 1988

BILL ORR'S Bench
A Man With A Spirit As Free
And A Will As Strong As These Trees

In Loving Memory of
ARTHUR LORNE WHITEHEAD
1913 - 1992

In Memory of W.F. CHANG
A Wonderful Man Who Loved Me, Loved His Family,
Loved Life and Above All - Loved This City
February 22, 2006 Your Soulmate & Your Family

Donated
In Celebration of The Stanley Park Centennial ... 1888-1988
By Vancouver Am Tourist Services Association
"Welcome To Our City"

In Memory of
MALCOLM M. CAMPBELL 1912-1989
Who Loved Vancouver and the Sea

Gregor's Bench
1988

Happy Birthday VICKI
With All The Love
From Vincent, Mandy and Abraham


(Chinese)
1st line: Sit Down, Relax and Savour the Taste of Vancouver
2nd line: The Community Care & Advancement Association Canada
http://www.ccaacanada.com
3rd line: Proudly Supporting the Preservation of Stanley Park

Relax and Enjoy the Beautiful Scenery of Vancouver
Community Care and Advancement Association -
Proud to Support The Conservation of Stanley Park

To GEORGE McLACHRIE in Celebration of
His 50th Birthday From Tower Courts
Morning Boys Novermber 25, 1990 T.A.G.

MARY ALEXANDRA BAINS-JORDAN (COX)
March 2, 1915 - May 21, 1990
A Gentle Woman With Vision - Her Family

In Memory of BILL & BLANCHE ROBERTSON
Together Forever
Love Carol, Tricia & Family

Naval Base

In Memory of Walter N. Jensen 1919-1995
A Dance By Birth -- A Vancouverite By Choice
Lovingly Remembered By His Family

In Loving Memory of BARRY ARTHUR ALLCOCK
July 21, 1951 - December 9, 1997
"They Will Run and Not Be Weary" Isaiah 40,31
Missing You, Family and Friends

JOHN McCALLUM (1922 - 1996)
A True Scot and Proud Canadian
With Love From Your Family

ALAIN ABRAMS (32) Lost Jan 18 1986 In A Remote
Guatemalan Jungle In The Worst Plane Crash In That
Country's History. I Will Never Forget You, Buddy.
This Bench Is For You. Your Friend and Partner Allan

JOHN "MOTHER" HOLLAND
To Your Shining Palace Built Upon The
Sand We'll Remember, Always Steve & Sam

My Cherished Angels Nick & Lauren,
You Filled My Life With Memories We Will Always
Share. Know That My Spirit Is With You Always ...
Love Mom CONNIE PALIDWOR 1956 - 1996

In Loving Memory of
MILDRED and GEORGE R CUTFORTH
From Their Family - 7 Sons and 1 Daughter

Rest Here and Enjoy!
In Loving Memory of GIM LIM and ANNIE JAN
From Family and Friends

In Memory of L.H. (BOB) WADE 1912-1994
Happiness = Walking The Seawall

In Loving Memory of KRIS GEOFFREY FOREMAN
Beloved Son & Brother 17 Jan 1974 - 15 Nov 1983
Somewhere Over The Rainbow

Lumberman's Arch to Lighthouse

Lumberman's Arch

This Arch was erected in 1952 by the board of
Park Commissioners and the British Columbia
umber Manufacturers Association. The original
Lumberman's Arch known as the Bowie Arch
was built in 1912 on Pender Street near
Hamilton Street in honour of the visit
to Vancouver of the Duke of Connaught,
Governor General of Canada at that
time. The Original Arch was moved
to this site and was a familiar
landmark until dismantled
in 1947.



To Remember Mother and Daughter
SARAH ALICE KELLY and MARY ROSE BARBRA
We Will Cherish the Memories

STELLA NYGRAD
Thanks Mom for the Lumberman's Arch Picnics &
The Love You Have Shown. Gary, Sandy and Tim

In Sincere Appreciation of Women Participating in
The Diet and Breast Cancer Prevention Study at the
BC Cancer Agency. Their Commitment is Advancing
The Knowledge of Cancer Prevention.

In Memory of OLWEN LLEWELYN (1918-1999)
Whose Love, Compassion and Generosity
Enriched The Lives of Her Family and
Many Friends Around The World.

GARNET McCLURE MACDONALD
August 21, 1947 - October 31, 1992
Your Smile Is In Our Hearts Forever

In Memory of DON deBRUJIN 1943 1998
A Special Man Who Lives On In Hearts Of
Those Who Loved Him Family & Friends.

To Tom MCLAUGHLIN: Your Dedication & Kindness Will
Always Have A Special Place In Our Hearts.
From All Your Friends At Lilydale

In Loving Memory of Our Very Special Grandma
VICTORIA PRINSER "Let's Go To The Park"
Happy Retirement Mom (Jennie Craig). May You Have
Many, Many Years Ahead to Sit & Relax. We Love You!

MARY LINDA MORGAN (nee CARAVAN) (1943-1998)
Lumberman's Arch - A Special Place
In Loving Memory - Bob, Cici and Lora.
Family and Friends

ALANA - To Dance With Her In God's Tomorrow

Sundial

Grow Old Along With Me
The Best Is Yet To Be
ALANA - Somewhere Over The Rainbow


Cherish All Your Happy Moments -
They Make A Fine Cushion For Old Age
ENJOY - The COHEN & SNIDER Family

Our Walking Group 1991
Doreen Audrey Paddy Bonnie Sherry Betty
Maureen Isabelle Bonnie Lorna Judy Donna

Dragon mast

In Loving Memory of Our Mother
GWENDOLYN LENORE TOEVS 1931 - 1965
Michael Kim Steven Heather

(Masons Symbol)
Dedicated To The Memory Of
M.W. Bro. F.J. Burd 1870-1962
By Acacia Lodge # A.F. & A.M.

T.A. 'ART' LAVIOLETTE 11-11-24 - 12-09-02
JANET ROSS LAVIOLETTE 09-17-29


Replica of Figurehead of the
S.S. Empress of Japan Which Plied
These Waters Thirty One Years
1891 - 1922
Carrying Vancouver's Commerce To
The Orient
The Original Carving Was
Restored By The Vancouver Province
1928
This Replica Was Cast From The
Restored Carving
1960



For Our Mom, Grams, Nana and Sister
MARY FILMORE nee HICKSON 1909-1991
Remember & Enjoy Your Treasured Park ...

(Masons Symbol)
In Memory of Bro. John Grove 1864-1935
Prospect Pt. Lighthouse Keeper 1888-1926
By Acacia Lodge # 22 A.F.& A.M.

(Masons Symbol)
David Nunn
1882 - 1934



Girl In Wetsuit
Donated By Vancouver
Harbour Improvement Society, 1972
Sculptor Elek Imredy

For ELEK IMREDY on His 80th Birthday
The Sculptor of 'Girl In Wetsuit'
Mara, Sonja, Brian and Eric


Lovely Memories - Sit, look & Listen
The MEL G. MADDESS Family
Vivienne Babs Kay Garry Don Gayle Mel Jr

In Memory of Our Friends
JIM ROCHE and LORNE GREEN
May Their Spirits Run In This Park Forever

Dedicated to the Memory of
ALFIE WILLIAM EVANS
March 20, 1927 - February 9, 1996

In Fond Memory of TOM HOEFLOK
Who Loved The Sea, The Sand and The Trees.
Come Rest A While.

In Memory of TERRY PEETS
And Outstanding School Teacher in Richmond
Terry is Greatly Missed by Family and Friends

In Memory of
TOM and BILLIE DOLPHIN
They Really Loved The Park

In Loving Memory of MALCOLM W. SANDERSON
A Wonderful Husband to Vera and A Great
Father to Malcolm, Linda and Bruce

In Loving Memory of RONALD REEVE - As A Boy He Rode
His Bicycle Through Stanley Park to Deliver Papers
He Will Be Remembered For His Generostiy, Sense of
Humor & Love For His Family. He Was A Special Man!

DAVID FIELDHOUSE 1941 - 2001
A Loving Husband & Father. We Miss Your Smile.
Enjoy The View! Love, Beany, Bryce & Caley

JIM MULLEN 1961 to 1998
A Quiet Bench In View of Lions Gate in Memory
of Gentle, Generous and Gifted Bridge Engineer
Always Missed By His Family and Many Friends

In Loving Memory of -
D. WILFRED MCDONALD 1892-1981
ISABEL C. MCDONALD 1899-1995
I. MARGARET (PEGGY) CROSBY 1927-1979

ALENA BENEFIEL QUIJANO
1913 - 1993
She Loved This Place

JOHN E. STOCKS - 1931-1994
Rest In Peace John
You Were A First Class Act in Whatever You Did
You Cared For All and Were Loved By All

In Memory Of MAURICE A. FAVELL
To Strive, To Seek, To Find, and Not To Yield
February, 1993

Lions Gate Bridge to Lumberman's Arch

Raised Area

For MARGE and ALF ALLEN
1991
With Love From Your Family

To HELENE and JOSEPH STOCKERT From Your Kids
Thank You For Your Love Thank You For Your Sacrifices
Thanks For The Memories
We Love You Still We Always Will

In Loving Memory ED RINTA Husband Dad Grandpa
You Gave Us Courage To Travel Life's Journey
Every Day's A Bonus Your Devoted Family 1923 - 1998

3 bench

TODD GRAUER 1977 - 2006
Forever Loved and Remembered By Your Family and Friends
We Miss You Toddo

EUNICE REID and Her Son, ROBERT, In Memory
"The Starry Floor,
The Watery Shore,
Is Given Thee Till The Break of Day."

Rather Than Mourn The Loss of The Flame
Let Us Celebrate How Brightly It Glowed
LESLEY ANN ASHFORD (BEVIS)
June 1948 - January 1998


In Loving Memory of SHIRLEY IONA RAMAGE
The Most Wonderful Caring Loving Mother & Friend
September 2 1935 to December 1 1997

Dear Dad To Thank You For A Lifetime Of
Wonderful Walks and Talks, Especially In Our Park.
We Love You. Wendie Bonnie Ruth

In Memory Of
GEORGE & MAUD ROS
Parted But Not Forgotten

In Loving Memory of Our Parents
MARGARET and JENS PETER JENSEN
Love From Petra, Vicki and Karen 1992

Our Special Place
In Memory of My Husband NORVAL RILEY 1918 - 1988
Your Loved One, MARGARET

1923 In Memory Of JACK G. KENNEDY 1998
For Sixty Years He Spent Many Happy Hours Here
Running and Walking The Trails & The Seawall
From His Loving Family

March 23, 1988
To G.D. With Love
From Your Family

DAVE COLE (Grandpa) Loved & Honoured By His Family
Your Vacant Chair Recalls The Love, The Voice, The
Smile Of The One Who Once Sat There. 1939 - 1999
If Love Could Save, You Would Still Be With Us.

In Loving Memory Of
DONALD GLADSTONE Feb 15, 1968 - July 17, 1992
He Made People Happy!

KELLY KIRK 1964 - 1983
She Loved Life
We Miss You Kel
Love Mom Dad Cathy and Dave

LYLLIS, DON and DERRY FULTON
With Love
Deeper Than Oceans, Higher The Heaven

In Memory Of Our Fathers
JOHN HAIGH TAYLOR and
PATRICK GEORGE WRIGHT

Papa's Bench
In Loving Memory of HENRY PLEMPE
December 26 1930 - May 30 1996

In Loving Memory of
JACK A. HENRY
Always In Our Hearts

We Remember - JACK SANKEY - 1911 to 1996
Native Son, Outdoorsman, Friend, Veteran, Father:
Enjoyed Years of Health, Humour, Family & Friends
All Of It In The Shadow Of His Beloved Grouse Mtn.

ELSIE LOUISE FORSTER (NEE WILSON) 1900 - 1959
She Loved To Walk These Shores
May You Take Pleasure From This Walk Too

ROBERT BROOKS " United In Love and Progress" Your
Family Motto - You Always Will Be The Inspiration For
All The Brooks Generations To Come. What Joy The
Seawall Has Brought You - Love Maggie 9-12-1999

In Loving Memory of LILI-MARLEN DETHER 1942 - 1998
Your COmpassion & Kindness To "All" Shone Like A
Light From our Heart. You Are Our Guardian Angel
We Love You & Miss You Your Family And Friends


3/30/63 - 11/4/98, JANEL LYNN MOSES " Our Angel"
Beloved In Our Hearts, Forever Remembered
Kindness & Love Embody Your Soul, Love Always XOXO
Cheri, Daniel, Vern Jr. Vern Sr. & ... Many Friends

6 benches

In Loving Memory of ANDY " SCOTTY" YOUNG
Our Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa
And Friend. Mar. 23, 1920 - Apr. 23, 1995
Sit, Rest and Enjoy The View

PEARL CRYDWEN and ROBERT OAKLAND BENTLEY
1921 - 1992 * Our Mom & Dad * 1919 - 1984
Nurse/ Photographer Who Lived Their Lives
Caring & Sharing. We Miss Them. PBBP XO

LISA GILMER 1970 - 1994
A Smile Is That Only Curve
That Straightens Everything Out

In Loving Memory of
FRANCESCO, MARIA ANTONIA & MARIA ANGELUCCI

GIOVANNI, REMIGIO, ROBERTO ANGELUCCI
Presented By Their Sister FRANCESCA

CLARENCE E. (CLARE) CHOATE 1912 - 1995
Beloved Husband, Father & Friend
Here He Ran, Joy He Found. Chariot of Fire


JUNG- SIK LEE January 17, 1922 - April 23, 2006
Love You Always And Forever ...
Family and Big Brother.

Siwash Rock to Lions Gate Bridge

Remembering Wonderful Times With
Beloved Husband and Father
F. DAVID GILL


1961 CHRISTOPHER LAYTON SCHNEIDER 1992
Sail On Into The Sunset, Chrys
With Love Of Your Friends and Family

4 bench

EDNA MARGUERITE GILLINGHAM "GILLIE"
April 24, 1925 - April 11, 1975
Forever In Our Hearts, Cathy & Harold, Kim & Tony

Honouring The Memory of ROBERTA ANN KNIGHT 1932 - 1989
An Oklahoma Native, English Specialist With The Calgary Board Of
Education, Unabashed Secular Humanist, Exceptional Parent and Leader
In Self-Potential Development.

THELMA N. COULSON ERIC J. COULSON
"I Have No Special Gift.
I Am Only Passionately Curious."