Richard Allan Lewis (Rick)

The fall was always a special time for our dad. It marked the beginning of hunting season and the much-anticipated time to spend in nature with a friend or one or both of his sons. On the beautiful, crisp autumn day of October 21, 2026, our dad, Richard Allan Lewis, passed peacefully into the fall colours.

Missing him dearly are his loving wife and best friend of 60 years, Anne; their daughter Wendy (Bernie), sons Greg (Sandi) and Doug (Nadia); and grandkids Sophie, Jaida, Justin, Samuel, Grace and Emily. He was the second of five children and leaves behind siblings David, Bob, Patricia and Jim.

Born in Ottawa and growing up in a military household, he moved between Ottawa, Victoria, Edmonton and Halifax. He met Anne in Halifax and again in Edmonton, where they were married.

Although his brothers joined the military like their dad, Rick’s call to service was the RCMP. He joined when he was 20 years old and proudly served for 25 years, beginning in small towns in northern Alberta and then throughout BC. Kamloops was their favourite post, so they decided to stay and retire there.

His next chapter had a little more “zen.” He and Anne started the Lewis Family Farm Greenhouses in Knutsford and ran them for 13 years, selling flowers and produce to local businesses and the public. There they enjoyed their horses and dogs and the hardworking lifestyle of flower farmers.

Following that, his role as a grandparent was by far his favourite. He and Anne were fortunate to be close and helpful to their grandkids and a big part of their lives. Rick enjoyed cheering at soccer and hockey games, as well as karate, track, horseback riding and a lot of dance! He was always proud to share what the grandkids were up to and where in the world they were.

He was blessed to count his siblings Pat (George) and Bob (Gail) amongst his dear friends, sharing many travel adventures, sunsets and countless happy hours. He and Anne have many friends with whom they golfed, curled, fished, played cards and camped. Rick also happily shared time on the lake fishing and camping with their kids and grandkids.

Whether in the warmth of Arizona in the winter or Kamloops in the summer, it was the satisfaction of a good day’s work and/or play with the people he loved that made the day. The simplicity of gathering around a campfire was never taken for granted.

Although he had his health challenges, he bravely took them on with great support from Anne, his family and friends. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered. His stories of a beautiful life and legacy of a loving family will continue on.

We’d like to thank Dr. Gabriel, Dr. Ewert and Dr. Hayes, and the compassionate nurses of 5N at RIH. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada or The Terry Fox Foundation.

A celebration of life will take place in April 2027. The date and details will be announced.

Arrangements entrusted to

Cypress Funeral & Cremation Services 250-554-2324

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