| Last Name: | Wick |
| First Name: | Lawrence |
| Second Name: | Bernard |
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| Sex: | Male |
| Birth Date: | May 03, 1924 |
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| Death Date: | Jul 10, 2023 |
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| Education: | BA, ASW, MSW, B Ed |
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| Occupation: | School Teacher |
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| Neat Traits: | Master gardener |
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| Branch: | Bellevue |
| Notes: | Obituary from North Shore News
Born in Saskatchewan in 1924, our Uncle Larry and friend to SO many, passed away peacefully, aged 99,
at his home in North Vancouver, with the cat and niece Patricia by his side. He was predeceased in 2000
by his beloved wife of over 50 years, Peggy.
A veteran of RCAF WW2, Larry moved from the Prairies to BC as a young man where he met/married Peggy,
graduated with a Social Work Degree from UBC then went on to be a Social Worker, educator, prolific builder
of rock walls, an ardent gardener and exotic plant collector.
Uncle Larry was a passionate member of numerous garden clubs throughout Vancouver including the Palm
Society plus Bonsai, Alpine, Rhododendron and Water garden groups to name just a few.
Always fond of overwintering in southern climates, especially Mexico, Larry also enjoyed traveling with family,
friends and garden tours to many exotic places like Turkey, China, Tibet, Myanmar, and South Africa.
Between vacations, his home became a favourite stop for thousands of visitors enjoying the North Vancouver,
Art In The Garden tour, for over 15 yrs. He often gave away free seedlings that eventually became known as
"Uncle Larry Palms".
Throughout our entire lives, family celebrations were hosted by Larry and Peggy, both in North Vancouver and
their sanctuary on Keats Island. Their prized island garden was ALSO a favourite stop of many aficionados, both
by land & water. It was even featured on HGTV, mentioned in garden books and the red roofed Gazebo was
photographed for the cover of a Sunshine Coast traveler's guide.
In lieu of a public service, we hope you might visit the Palm Trees at English Bay, or stop by Van Dusen,
Stanley Park, the Dr Sun Yat Sen, Butchart Gardens in Victoria or make time to appreciate your own garden,
with a cup of tea, in his memory.
Larry and his late wife, Peggy will be forever missed by the McLean, Lansdell, and Wick families, by many
wonderful friends, his close knit community on Keats Island, lifelong neighbours in North Vancouver
and of course, the cat. |
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| Individual record created: | Jan 09, 2000 at 4:46:55 PM |
| Individual record last updated: | Dec 01, 2023 at 11:33:40 PM |
| Spouses: |
Winter/Margaret (Peggy) Gean Blake |
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