Ian and Binky in their front yard.
Jim’s brother, Ian, passed away at his home last week. His last message to us signed off " Ian, and currently sleeping in my bed, Binky". We feel comforted to know he was able to return to his beloved cat and home in Cordova Bay after being very ill last April. Andreas, his landlord, told us Ian looked like he was enjoying life until the very last moment and that he had recently helped him with some computer questions. The best present we ever gave Ian was a computer and once he learned it he loved downloading programs, films, and music and communicating with folks far and wide.
Ian was a unique individual with an amazing wit and sense of humour. We have shared many belly laughs with him. Richard had many wild and crazy times with “uncle” over the years.
Richard had a really good visit with Ian in Victoria in the summer and Ian came for an overnight visit with us in Vancouver in September on a beautiful sunny day so we all parted with good memories.
Ian did not want a service but liked the idea of people who knew him to raise a glass in his memory.
To Ian....
Ian doing a crossword in the sunshine on our balcony in Vancouver in September.
His musician friend, Sky Ladd, sent this little video of Ian doing a Mr. Bean impression. He loved all things Bean! From Sky:
I spoke to him on the phone a week ago and he was in such good spirits, talking about many things, including the fact that Richard would be with you guys...of course sharing his love of instrumental music...telling stories about Binky...and also expressing happiness about a great outfit he had managed to find at the Sally Ann.
