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386-2 12 1 TIMES COLONIST Tuesday April 22 2003 QU OBITUARIES 750 DIRECTORY of DEATHS and FUNERALS DEATHS and FUNERALS Nina Elizabeth. Born In Prince Rupert, Passed away In Victoria on April 18, 2003. Survived by her husband, Rolf; sons James (Jennifer) and Paul; Grandson Ian; brother Donald and her cat Snoopy. WILLIAM CLARE 'HARRY' HARRISON Explosives expert thwarted terrorists who placed bomb in governor's bed service. In lieu of flowers, donations to Victoria Society, 1900 Fort Street, Victoria, V8R would be appreciated.

the career promised too little in the way of excitement, and he enlisted in the Royal Army Ordnance Corps in 1934. He went to the Military College of Science at Woolwich Arsenal, where he specialised in guns and explosives and, following his promotion to sergeant, was posted to Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, where he was responsible for the storage of 60,000 tons of ammunition. After the outbreak of the Second World War Harrison went to France as part of the British Expeditionary Force, and was evacuated from St. Nazaire in June 1940. He arrived just too late to embark on the Lancastria, which received a direct hit and sank with heavy loss of life.

After being commissioned in 1942, he was posted to the War Office in the rank of captain, with responsibility for dealing with defects in weapons and ammunition at the RAOC factories. After the end of the war, he saw active service in Palestine before being seconded to the Straits Settlements as food controller for Malaya, based at Penang. He travelled to Siam (renamed Thailand in 1949), where he was in charge of 2,000 surrendered Japanese and was responsible for destroying all the guns and bombs left behind after the occupation. He was mentioned in dispatches. A posting to Clumber Park as second-in-command followed Harrison's return to England; there was then a spell as instructor at the School of Ammunition, Bramley, Hampshire.

In 1960, after more than four years in Cyprus, he retired from the Army. He worked for Securicor and, subsequently, for Airworks on sub-contract work for the British Aircraft Corporation in Saudi Arabia before going to Sierra Leone, where he was a security officer in the diamond mining industry. Back in England once more, Harrison was employed by the Home Office for a time, helping to set up immigration camps for Vietnamese refugees. In retirement, he lived at Milford on Sea before moving to the Isle of Wight. He lectured on anti-terrorism and maintained close links with the bomb squad at New Scotland Yard.

Harry Harrison died on April 2 at age 91. He married, in 1939, Vera Lucas, who died in 2002. He is survived by his two sons. bomb that had been concealed in the of the then governor, Sir Hugh Foot. Not the tallest of men, Foot's feet did not reach the bottom of the bed, and the bomb, fitted with a trembler device, failed detonate.

Harrison feared that at any moment a vibration might set off the bomb, but he managed to manoeuvre it on to a shovel and carry it outside before making it safe. As the violence increased, it became impossible for Harrison to deal with every incident himself, and a number of NCOs were seconded from the army. These men were quickly trained by Harrison before being posted around the island. When new devices were encountered, however, some of which were highly ingenious, he insisted, where possible, on dealing with them personally. Harrison and his team were on call 24 hours a day and had to neutralize or dispose of many different types of device, including pipe bombs, grenades, land mines and cans packed with nitroglycerine, many of which were dangerously unstable.

At the height of the terrorist activity, he was working almost around the clock; in one period of six weeks he personally dealt with 150 unexploded bombs and other explosive devices. Harrison was so effective in destroying the terrorists' bombs that it was believed that his name headed Gen. Gri-vas's assassination list. Some 16,000 explosive devices were disposed of during the course of the four years before Eoka disbanded in March 1959. Harrison was appointed MBE (military) in recognition of his services during his first year, and was awarded the George Medal at the end of his tour of duty.

Harrison's bomb disposal team suffered four casualties: two dead and two injured. Its service was recognized by the awards, in addition to those given to their leader, of three George Medals, two British Empire Medals and seven mentions in dispatches (one posthumously). William Clare Harrison was born at Chester on July 1,191 1, and grew up at Wrexham, where his father owned a hotel. He was educated at St. Margaret's College, Anfield, Liverpool, but left at the age of 16 to work as an office boy for Cunard.

Harrison trained to be an optician; but Daily Telegraph Maj. Harry 'Bomber' Harrison was awarded the George Medal for his courage and leadership while serving as government explosives expert during the Eoka campaign in Cyprus. In April 1955, Eoka, the Greek Cypriot terrorist organisation, began an all-out fight against the government of Cyprus with acts of sabotage designed to strike at a wide range of targets. In October, Gen. (later Field Marshal) Sir John Harding was appointed governor and head of security operations and, the following month, a state of emergency was declared.

Harrison, recently promoted major, was posted to Cyprus in January 1955 in the ordinary course of duty but, within a few days of his arrival, a group was discovered running arms and ammunition Eoka. Harrison, known as "Bomber" to his comrades, was appointed Inspecting Ordnance Officer and thrown into the struggle against the terrorists. Closer co-operation with the government soon became necessary, and Harrison was seconded to the police force and appointed Government Explosives Expert. In August 1956, an explosion occurred in the Cyprus Broadcasting Station which caused considerable damage to transformers and other electrical equipment. Harrison searched the building and found more explosives, many of which were fitted with time pencils, concealed among other transformers.

At great personal risk, he removed the devices and made them safe. In November 1958, a bomb exploded in a room in the Cyprus Inland Telecommunications Headquarters at Nicosia. Harrison supervised the evacuation of all civilians from the building before entering the room and making a personal search. He found that the explosion had taken place in a cabinet containing telegraph equipment but, while he was examining the remnants of this, a second explosion took place in a similar cabinet a metre from where he was standing. Although considerably shaken, Harrison continued his search until he was satisfied that there were no more bombs in the building.

On another occasion Harrison was called to Government House to deal with Texas general By Carmina Danini San Antonio Express-News SAN ANTONIO Retired Texas National Guard Maj. Gen. Albert Bartlett "A.B." Crowther, a recipient of the French Legion of Honor, died in his sleep at his San Antonio home on April 16. He was 104. Bartlett's military career began in 1916, when he joined the Texas National Guard a few months after graduating from Old Main Avenue High School in San Antonio.

Raids, particularly the March 1916 attack by Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa on Columbus, N.M., precipitated a massive buildup along the U.S.-Mexico border. 'The story is that there was a recruiting sergeant outside the Old Manhattan restaurant asking people to join to protect Texas from Pancho Villa, so my father joined," said Travis Poole Crowther, the major general's son. "What he received was a uniform, a lot of close-order drill, good companionship, no weapon, no pay, and he never fought Pancho Villa." Crowther was assigned to Battery A of the 131st Field Artillery, 36th Infantry Division in 1917, when the Texas Guard was mobilized at Camp Bowie in Fort Worth. Promoted to gunnery sergeant, he was sent to France in July 1918 as part 775 MEMORIAL GIFTS Canadian Societe Cancer canad ienne Society du cancer ft IT II COLUMMA AND TUftON BIVtllOH Providing Support, Funding Re rch, Giving Hope Pleas send nam of Deceased nameaddress of Next-of Kin. include your nameaddress for tax receipt.

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She is lovingly survived by daughters Jennine (Tim)Chater and Susan Chambers, 4 grandchildren, Bailee, Jacqui, Myles and Laurie, beloved companion Ron Hodgson and many friends. Heather will be remembered for her abundant kindness and caring for others in spite of her own struggles with illness. Memorial service will be held at 1st Memorial Chapel, 1155 Fort St. Victoria at 2 p.m. Friday April 25, 2003.Flowers are gratefully declined.

Contributions may be made to the Cancer Society. GARCIA Elsie June passed away in Victoria on April 5, 2003 at the age of 85. Predeceased by her brother Arthur, also his wife Ray, their sons Fred and Bill who is survived by his wife Linda and their five children Tabitha, Chris, Nicholas, Greg and Sabrina. Special thanks to Arthur's second wife, Eileen, who was a thoughtful and kind friend to June. June's health had been failing in recent years and we want to thank the staff at James Bay Lodge for their loving care and kindness.

June is fondly remembered by Linda and her children, and also Linda's mother Betty. The family wish to thank the members of the Church for their visits to June. A service and reception will be held at The Redeemer Lutheran Church 911 Jenkins Avenue, Victoria (across from Canwest Mall) on Wednesday April 23 at 3:30 pm. Rest in Peace Dear Junel GREENWAY -Jon Allan, May 18, 1946 -April 18: 2003. It is with great sadness that we announce Jon's death.

He is survived by his family; wife Wendy, cherished daughter Dana, his special angels, grandchildren Tyler and Alexandria. Also by much loved brothers and sisters, Janie (Fred), Niel (Donna), Norman (Sandy Laurie (Ron Lisa (Ron), Pat (Linda); numerous nieces and nephews and many other relatives. Words cannot express what he meant to everyone who knew him. He was simply the world's best. A Celebration of Jon's Life will be held on Sunday, May 4, 2003 at the Prince Edward Branch No.91 Royal Canadian Legion, 761 Station Road, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Donations, in Jon's memory, to the Victoria Hospice Society, 1952 Bay Street, Victoria, V8R 1J8 would be much appreciated. SANDS of WEST SHORE (250) 478-3821 GUY David Anderson died Monday, April 14, 2003 in Victoria from complications related to kidney malfunction. He is survived by his wife Muriel. David was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia on October 21, 1928 and grew up in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia. He was the youngest of four children born to Louise (nee Anderson) and Thomas Guy, who had emigrated from Glasgow, Scotland as a young man.

David's sister Elizabeth Dentay (nee Benson Guy) lives in Toronto; his two brothers Thomas and Robert predeceased him. David is also survived by four children: Michael, Nadine, Thomas and John Andrew, and their mother, Dolores (nee Provan), David's wife of more than 30 years. David began his career at the Dominion Bank and Bank of Nova Scotia before joining the Canadian Army in 1950 where he became a helicopter pilot. For much of his career he flew for the Army, although from 1966 to 1969, he flew for the Canadian Navy out of Shearwater, Nova Scotia and off the Bonaventure aircraft carrier. After retiring from the military, he flew as a private commercial helicopter pilot as well as for the Canadian Coast Guard on both the east and west coasts.

His career provided ample opportunity for travel --across Canada, the Southern U.S.A., Germany and throughout Europe, as well as Norway, Alas ka and Britain. David's love of music evolved natuially in a family devoted to musical enter prise and punctuated by significant accomplishment, including his sister Elizabeth's debut at Carnegie Hall in the 1960s. David loved to golf and was an avid fly fisherman and hunter. PRIESTMAN Robert. Passed away at the Victoria General Hospital on April 19, 2003, aged 71.

Predeceased by his parents, Ernest and Annie Priestman. He is survived by his children: Robert Jr. (Amanda) Pnestman, and Dan Kelly (Naoko); grandchildren: Tyra, Cole, Sachi, Kazuke and Angela. Also survived by his sisters, Sharon Oliver and Kay Gustafson, and special friends, Mike and Ruth Campbell. Graveside Service will be held at Hatley Memorial Gardens, 2050 Sooke Road on Wednesday, April 23, at 10:00 a.m.

SANDS of WEST SHORE (250) 478-3821 RICHARDS (nee Stone) Elizabeth Rose, 92 years young, left us April 18th, 2003 after a courageous battle against cancer. Rejoicing now with the Angels, John her husband of 63 years, and their be loved dog, Tatty, Elizabeth is at peace. She win be greatly missed by her loving family; daughters, Eileen (Bill) Nattrass, Brenda (John) Guenn, five grandchildren, six great grandchildren. As a teen Elizabeth Rose came all alone From Britain to Canada. Her determination and tenacity gave her the strength to survive many of life's adversities.

She loved music, especially playing the organ which she continued to do into her nineties. The family wish to thank Norman Wallace for the happy times he gave her. The Palliative and Home Care Nurses. Dr. Mary-Winn Ashford and Dr.

Carolyn Jones for their care and compassion. Celebration Service to take place Sat. 2 pm. April 26th, 2003 at St. Peter's Church, 3939 St.

Peters' Road, off Quadra, Victoria. C. Archdeacon Rusty Brown officiating. In lieu of flowers, if you wish, a donation may be made in her memory to St. Peter's building Fund, the SPCA, or the Red Cross.

SANDS of VICTORIA I (250)388-5135 TOWNSEND Veronica Maud passed away peace- fully on Saturday Apr I 19, 2003 at Glenwarren Private Hospital at the age of 90 years. Survived by her son George Kirkandale of Victoria; brother Franli Crowther of Comoji: three brothers WiH, fcay. and Guy Crowther, ot Victoria; we many maces ana nepnews. i SEIDEL B.C. Hospice 1J8 a A Funeral Room flowers cnoice 24, He aLaYaVT BARTLETT CROWTHER SANDS of VICTORIA (250)388-5155 SOPOTIUK Jeanette McLennan, It is with great sadness that we have to announce after a heroic struggle the passing of Jeanette McLennan Sop-otiuk on April 18, 2003, Born in Vita, Manitoba April 21 1 938, Jeanette grew up in Eastern Manitoba with parents Fred and Helena Snead, and siblings Audrey, Patricia, Jeesie and Tom.

Jean-nete married Peter Sopotiuk in 1957 and was a caring and loving wife and mother raising her son Brett and daughter Barbara. Jeanette will be sadly missed by nieces, nephews, grand children and great grand children. In later years she spent quiet and content years with her partner John Raitt. Jeanette also made many close friends along the way and her passing will leave hole in many lives. The family wishes to thank the caring and compassionate doctors and nurses that made Jeanette as comfortable as possible throughout her illness.

memorial service will be held at First Memorial Services, 4725 Falaise Drive, in the Garden at Thursday, April 24, 2003. In lieu of donations may be made to a charity of in ner name. FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES 658-5244 A LIFE WELL LIVED GEORGE MERCHANT WALTON 1919-2003 You fought your last fight without fear Surrounded by the ones you loved Now in the prairie fields so dear To you your soul flies free We love you Dad George Merchant Walton was born in Victoria July 1919 and lived his entire life in this city. He died April 19, 2003 in Calgary, Alberta surrounded by his wife and seven children. George was well known in Victoria for the quality family homes he built (140) and for his honesty, loyalty, work ethic, sense of humor and the love of family.

A self made man, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and a good challenge. His favorite times were spent at home interacting with his children and grandchildren. valued education above all, and encouraged his cnildren to pursue post secpndary education, producing 5 school teachers, a lawyer and a doctor. He was a wonderful husband, father and grand- tatner and mend. He leaves behind his wife and best friend of 59 years, Louise Walton and his seven children: Donna Chapman (David), Linda Kember, Colleen Walton, Wendy McNeney (Jim), George Walton (Karen), Susan DuVall (Glen), Alec Walton (Theresa).

He also leaves his 16 grandchildren: Ian Chapman (Maren), Gordon Chapman (Maki), Alee Chapman, Josh Kember (May-Dec. 79), Ben Kember, Naomi Kember, Jeff Lougheed, Melissa Lougheed, Arley McNeney, Victoria McNeney, Denver McNeney, George Walton, Denice Walton, Jake DuVall, Olivia Walton, Adam Walton, Anna Walton and Dad's "adopted" son Ian Maxwell. He is also survived by his brother Will Walton and a large circle of cherished friends. By George's request there will be no service but we invite you all to a Celebration of his life at the family home 3271 Woodburn Avenue on May 10 from 1-4pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.

The family would like to thank Dr. David Attwell, Dr. W. Kidd and the wonderful staff at Foothills hospital for giving Dad his chance. Dad's last project, Walton Manor, will be built by his seven children In his memory.

770 IN MEM0RIAMS JOHNSON Violet Mary Johnson. December 19, 1910-April 21, 2002 Those we love don't go away They walk beside us every day Unseen, unheard but always near Still loved and missed and ever dear. -Love from her daughters, Marge and Shirley and their families. MORRISON Jack Hilton, MD. March 28, 1932 -April 21, 1984.

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Back home in San Antonio, he returned to banking. He retired as president and senior trust officer of the Bexar County National Bank in 1973. In December 1998, 80 years after he was sent to France, Crowther stood in the U.S. Army Medical Department Museum at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, and received the French Legion of Honor. The French government observed the 80th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice by conferring France's highest decoration on all allied veterans of the war.

Crowther, who had observed his 100th birthday three months earlier, beamed as he accepted congratulations. "It's given by a nation of people that I admire," he said. Crowther's military decorations also include the Legion of Merit and the Military Valor Cross from the Italian government. His first wife, Ethel Poole Crowther, died in 1975. A son, A.B.

"Bert" Crowther, died in 2002. Other survivors include his wife, Emma Leigh A. Crowther, two grandsons, James Bartlett Crowther of Silver Spring, Md. and Richard Poole Crowther of Leawood, two stepdaughters, Jo Ann Woliver and Teeta Ansley, both of San Antonio; a great-granddaughter, and a of the American Expeditionary Force. Crowther never saw combat.

He returned in March 1919 to Camp Travis, Texas, for discharge. A history of the 36th Division, sometimes referred to as the 'Texas Division," notes that the 131st was cheered by thousands as it paraded through downtown San Antonio on March 27, 1919. Crowther returned to his job at the Commercial National Bank, and in 1923, when the Texas National Guard was reorganized, he was commissioned a second lieutenant in the 6 1 st Field Artillery Brigade. In November 1940, more than a year before the U.S. entry into the Second World War, the 36th entered federal service again.

Crowther was sent to the U.S. Army Command and Staff College in Fort Leavenworth, Kan. He shipped out with the 36th when the division was sent to Africa in 1942. The 36th led the allied invasion into Italy the next year. Crowther escaped injury when a German shell struck a tent he was in.

The next morning, he shrugged off the incident and told a general the attack hadn't been "any worse than getting through the Depression." From Europe, he as reassigned to army headquarters in Washington, D.C., where he served until he was discharged in 1945. He retired from the Texas National ELSIE DUNCAN-JONES Literary scholar knew her Hopkins Elsie Duncan-Jones, an English literary scholar, was an authority on the poet Andrew Marvell and wrote the first full-length study of Gerard Manley Hopkins; in the course of a career in which she encountered some of the leading literary figures of her day. She was born Elsie Elizabeth Phare at Chelston, a village on the outskirts of Torquay, on July 1 1 908. Neither of her parents (her father was an engineer) had enjoyed a secondary educ.ilion. The headmistress of Torquay Girls' secondary school, Mary Jackson, recognized Elsie's brilliance, however, and encouraged her to apply for Oxford and Cambridge.

Her journey to be interviewed at Cambridge in the spring of 1926 was the first time she had travelled further north than Exeter. She gained a starred First with Special Distinction in English literature and later went on to in the Chancellor's Medal for English verse in 1929. Her book, 77ir? Poetry of Gerard Man-ley Hopkins appeared, under the name E.E Phare, in 1 933; it was the first book-length study of Hopkins. Throughout her long life Elsie Duncan-Jones excelled in scholarship, teaching and friendship, most often in combination. She wrote no more books, but produced many essays and articles, ranging from an essay on T.

S. Eliot in 1946 to a 1975 British Academy Warton Lecture, entitled 'Marvell: A Great Master of Words. Elsie Duncan-Jones died on April 7. One son died in infancy, and she is survived by Iter son Richard, the Roman historian and a Fellow of Caius College, Cambridge, and of the British Academy; and by her daughter Katherine, the Shakespearean scholar who is a Fellow of Somerville College, Oxford, and of the Royal Society of Literature..