Terrance Arthur (Terry) Bach passed away in Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Salmon Arm, on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at the age of 66 years.
Born in Vernon, B.C on June 18, 1948, Terry has been an active resident of the Sicamous and Shuswap area for many years, well remembered for his zest for life and his love of aviation, both as a pilot and instructor. His work allowed him to live in a variety of communities, which also allowed him a variety of occupations to go along with his flying. Saw Mill worker, Biologist, Commercial flying, and teaching guitar to name a few.
Predeceased by his parents, Art in 1974 and Nellie in 1999 and his wife, Carol in 2006.
Terry is survived by his daughter, Sally Parrot, a step daughter, Jamie (Al) Verez of Dog Pound, Alberta and her children, Chet and Arden; 4 sisters, Eleanor Bach of Sicamous, Diane Vanderburg of Sicamous, Joan Barker of Lumby and Sharon Thibodeau of Sicamous, a host of nephews, nieces and friends.
A Celebration of life service will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Sicamous on Saturday afternoon, September 20th at 2 p.m. with Jack Bowers the funeral celebrant. Friends are welcome to bring along your musical instruments to partake in a jam session during the reception, which is being catered by the Ladies Auxiliary to the Legion.
“He could fly higher and he knew it was time to go home”
Funeral arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorum, Salmon Arm.
Online condolences may be sent through Terry’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com