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Cory Champoux
August 3, 1966 - February 15, 2012
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It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden accidental passing of Cory Champoux, devoted husband, father, son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend. Cory is survived by his wife Evelyn Koops, son’s Dustin and Jared Champoux, parents Evelyne and Harold Champoux, brothers Colin (Joann) and Bret (Annette), nieces Kaitlyn Champoux and Madyson Jack, mother and father in-law Jeannette and Gerrit Koops, brother-in-law Rich Koops, very close friends, Christine Cairns and Werner Hahner, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Cory was born in Terrace, British Columbia but grew up in the south end of the Cowichan Valley. His love of sports began early, playing minor hockey and baseball in Mill Bay. He met the love of his life, Evelyn, in 1990 while playing for the same fastball team, the Psychos.
Cory followed Evelyn’s radio career to Terrace and Peace River, eventually moving back to the island in 2000. He was employed at the Duncan Country Grocer and later at Duncan Thrifty Foods where he leaves behind many dear friends and co-workers.
Cory had an amazing sense of humour and was known for his love of Monty Python, SNL, movies, books, and beer. He was an avid lover of sports including baseball, NFL and College Basketball. He was an awesome cook and would often be found in the kitchen cooking or on the patio bbqueing new recipes that he had seen on cooking shows such as his favourite Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. Cory was a big kid when it came to roller coasters! On their family vacation in 2009 to Anaheim, he got to ride the best roller coaster ever! at Magic Mountain. Recently, when the family was planning a trip to Hawaii, Cory’s response was “There’s no roller coasters in Hawaii!” However, the true loves of his life were his wife Evelyn and his fantastic sons, Dustin and Jared.
Cory recently became active and joined a gym and would often be seen walking around his neighborhood and to and from work. He was also closely involved with his sons’ sports, either coaching baseball or helping out with the basketball team or with many of the team’s fundraisers.
A Celebration of Cory’s Life will be held Sunday, March 4th, 2012 at 1pm at the Crofton Hall, 1681 Robert Rd, Crofton. Refreshments to follow at the Crofton Hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to Duncan Minor Baseball Association, Mid Island Mustangs Baseball Club, Duncan Junior Basketball Association or Cowichan T-Birds Basketball Club.
“If the sun refused to shine, I would still be loving you. If mountains crumbled to the sea, there would still be you and me”
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From: Chris Thompson
Relation: friend
Any time I saw you you always had a great smile and took the time to chat for a minute. Evelyn and the boys love you so very much and are going to miss you terribly. She was so incredibly proud that you were going to the gym.
I will not be here to attend your celebration of life, Dave and I will be in Mexico…..but rest assured we will toast your good name with a cerveca on that day.
I hope they have roller coasters in Heaven………but I guess it wouldn’t be Heaven if there were none. I’ll have a ride with you when I get there ok?
From: Joanne and Matthew Cudmore
Relation: Matthew worked with Cory's wife.
Our sincerest condolences to you and your family. May God help lift your heavy hearts and may His angels always be with you.
From: Steve & Jennifer, Trevor (Catherine), Ryan (Jen) & Bradley
Relation: friends
Evelyn, Dustin & Jared & dear family , Our dear friends, no words can begin to describe the sadness in your tragic and sudden loss of your beloved, Cory. Please know we are here for you and love you very much.
with love from us all… always … Steve & Jennifer, Trevor (Catherine), Ryan (Jennifer) and Bradley MacPherson
From: Worthington Family
Relation: friends
Big hugs to all of you. Corey was a great guy and will be missed by our family.
From: Don Bodger
Relation: Friend
Evelyn:
My sincerest condolences to you and all your family.
I will see you during baseball season, I’m sure.
From: Sherry MacKenzie
Relation: friend
Thinking of you and your boys Evelyn.
From: Uncle Bernard and Auntie Fay
Relation: Nephew
Evelyn, Dustin, Jared, Evie and Harold
We are here for you always.
Cory, you were like our fourth son.
We miss you. We think of the words of the song “Gone to Soon”
From: Steve and Cheryl Johnston
Relation: Friends of Colin and Joann
Our heartfelt condolences go out to Colin and Joann, Cory’s family and the extended Champoux families at this very difficult time. Colin, we are sure you were a great role model for your younger brother and you will miss him dearly. Keep those happy memories alive.
Blessings
From: Cheryl Halkyard
Relation: know his Mom and Dad
Harold and Eveyln, thinking oi you so much right now.Remember those times of Cory and Brett playing in the yards in Mill Bay, all dressed up in that box of clothes I had bought. It seems like such a little time ago. Much love and care to you and Cory’s wife and children.
From: Matthew McBride
Relation: Business/Friend
Evelyn, I apologize but cannot make the memorial service, but you should know that I am thinking about you and your family.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Date & Time:
March 4, 2012
Beginning at 1:00pm
Location:
Crofton Hall
Edmund and Roberts St.
Crofton, BC
Edmund and Roberts St.
Crofton, BC
Memorial Gifts
The family has not designated a preferred charity at this time.
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