It is with heavy hearts we regretfully announce the passing of William John “Bud” Hannis on July 8th 2017 @ Royal Inland Hospital with his family by his bedside.
Survived by his beloved wife of 64 years Eva Hannis (Popp). Cherished by daughter Peggy King (Rob) beloved grandchildren Therese (Jeff) Harrison, Abigail King (Bryce), Benjamin (Vanna) King, Tyler (Kayla) Page, Peggy’s longest & best friend - adopted daughter Anne (John) Emerson (Parkinson)brother Albert (Ted) Hannis & wife Marilyn & their children. Also left behind are 9 great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Kay Berker, Ruth Popp, brother-in-law Matt (Sharon) Popp and many nieces & nephews. Predeceased by daughter Shirleen Page, brother-in-law Willy Popp, father James Hannis & mother Edna (Lockerby) Hannis, older brother James (Buster) & his wife Lois Hannis.
Bud was born in Kamloops BC on April 7 1930. Most of his working life was in construction as a general contractor. He started at a young age forming a company with his father and then started his own company with his brothers alongside on numerous jobs. He was very successful, a hard worker and dedicated to his work always. He also was a longtime member of the Lion’s Club. Bud & Eva took many trips abroad to the hot climates & enjoyed many trips with their family -Hawaii being their favourite place. The cabin at Scotch Creek on the lake was the family’s favourite place which Bud, his brother Ted & brother-in-law Willy built in 1958. Bud & Eva loved to cruise Shuswap Lake on their boat with family in tow. We hold close all the beautiful memories and we will miss him dearly.
Service to be held July 29th 2017 at 10am at Schoening Funeral Service in Kamloops BC
Interment at Hillside Cemetery Kamloops BC