Obituary of Albert Potter

Albert, beloved husband and companion of 54 years to Grace, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 24th, 2007 with his loving family by his side. Albert was born October 30th, 1924 in Melville, Saskatchewan to Frank and Phyllis Potter, the fifth born of eight children. The beauty and spirit of the Mountains first captured his heart in 1953 when he briefly moved his new bride to Ashcroft, B.C., to work in a Sawmill. They returned to the prairies 6 months later where Albert farmed with his Brother-in-law Charlie. He and Grace came back to B.C., moving to the Valley in October of 1955. He worked for Gordon Stewart's Logging Company for 13 years. He then went into partnership with his best friend Bill Perron starting A&B Logging. Four years later, in 1972 he and Grace fulfilled their life long dream and bought their beautiful mountain ranch where Albert continued his passion for logging and farming. During this time Albert & Grace were raising their family of five; Wade, Rick (Karen), Sherry (Randy), Carole (Wayne) and Lana (Dan). Albert's most precious possessions were his grandchildren Lisa (Travis), Mandy (Zenon), Chad, Jodi (Matt), Kadie, Morgan(Nicole), Rhonda, Ryan, Brady, Megan (Clayton), Kerri (Jarrod), Cole and his great- grandchildren; Jaryn, Brooklyn, Taras, Greysen, Gage, Jamie, Nevaeh and Ryland each his legacy and each an example of what he truly stood for; love for his family. Albert, Dad, Papa, Brother, Uncle and friend what we will all miss the most is your hugs which were simply the very best and seeing your gentle blue eyes and loving smile. Each of us will hold onto the special memories we have. We love you! Until we meet again. For his love of Children in lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Verge For Youth C/O Floyd Verge Box 178 Radium, BC V0A 1M0