WALLACE ORMAND (HAPPY) ROMBOUGH

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WALLACE ORMAND (HAPPY) ROMBOUGH Wallace Ormand Happy Rombough born in Winnipeg, MB, September 15, 1926 and ended his incredible journey on November 23, 2006 in Victoria, BC. Predeceased by his son Robert; sister Beryl and her husband Walter; brother Ken; sister June; and brother in-law Lloyd. Survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Marjorie and children, John (Deana), Cathy (Gary), Beth (Carlos), Bill (Anne); daughter-in-law Sheryl; ten grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and sisters, Tannys, Marilyn (Earl), Muriel (Don); sister in-law Edith; and brother in-law Peter. In January 1944, Wally enlisted in the RCNVR where he served in the Second World War in England with the fleet air arm. After the war, Wally returned to his family and the C.P.R. in Winnipeg to continue his career as a Machinist. In August 1947, Wally and Marj wed and soon after the family grew with the birth of their first son John in 1953. In 1954, he rejoined the Navy and was stationed to the West Coast where the three settled into their home in Victoria, BC. This journey took the young family to the East Coast and finally back to the West, all the while the family grew with the birth of four more children. Wally served on many different ships, the Big O , Stadacona and the New Glasgow just to name a few. He achieved rank of PO 1, ERA and ending his Navel career as an instructor for the Fleet School, CFB Esquimalt. After seeing many world sites, the well-travelled sailor decided it was time to retire from the Navy. He continued to be busy and joined the SunLife Assurance Company until he finally retired in 1987. Wally contributed to his community by being one of the founding members and served as the chairman of the Juan de Fuca Recreation Commission. The Commission was responsible for laying the foundation for the Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre through the procurement of land. Wally was a devoted husband, proud father and was elated to have grandchildren as well as a great grandchild. He was known as Happy to his close friends because of his happy-go-lucky nature and his great kibitzing. A Celebration of Life will be held at Sands Funeral Chapel, 317 Goldstream Avenue, Victoria, BC on Thursday, November 30, at 11:00 am. A tea will follow in the Arbor Reception Centre. SANDS OF COLWOOD 478-3821

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 26, 2006