Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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I never met Vic but I've had the pleasure and privilege of seeing many photographs and videos of him as I have followed his wonderful daughter Joanne's social media pages since 2015. Even though I did not know Vic personally I could clearly see what an amazing man he was through the utter joy in his eyes whenever he was around his family and Joanne's animals. The love he had for his family and the devotion they showed him was beautiful to witness, albeit on a screen. The way Joanne has talked about her Dad over the years has warmed my heart a million times over. I don't think I've ever seen a father/daughter relationship as special as theirs. He clearly was her hero and taught her how to be the exceptional person she is. And in turn he and Joanne (and Darrin and Janet of course) have moulded Shepherd in to the incredible young man he now is. Shep's bond with his Pa is unparalleled and will never be broken. Vic has instilled so many life affirming qualities in to his girls and his only grandson and he leaves behind a legacy of love, joy, kindness, courage and strength. And it was obvious that even after 59 years he clearly adored Janet and even though he is no longer by her side he will always be in her heart and she in his. I now picture Vic fishing at Kennisis Lake surrounded by Smiley and Pal, and all of the other animals he has loved and lost, smiling and whistling. The world is a poorer place now Vic has left it but Heaven has welcomed the finest fisherman there ever was. Sleep peacefully Vic. Sending love to Janet, Jennifer, Jacqui, Joanne, Darrin and Shepherd.
