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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: JOHN AND FRANCES FISCHER
Relation: Family
We so appreciated the thoughtfulness of your last visit to us……Just an indication of the Kind ..Wonderful…person you were…You will be sorely missed….Our Heartfelt Sympathy.
From: Allan and Jen Lawson
Relation: Friend
Cory will be missed be so many people. What a great guy he was. Thoughts and prayers with you always.
From: Ruth, Warren and Sam Baker
Relation: Friends
Evelyn, Jared and Dustin — We will miss Cory’s quick smile, shrug of the shoulders during tense moments and witty remarks! Baseball will not be the same. Our hearts go out to you.
From: Lionel Coussement, Elisabeth
Relation: Bret is our brother in law.
Elisabeth and Lionel from Belgium send our condolences to the family and friends
From: Lionel Coussement, Elisabeth
Relation: Bret is our brother in law.
Elisabeth and Lionel from Belgium send our condolences to the family and friends
From: Jessica & Tyler Gunderson
Relation: Friend
My apologies as I won’t be able to make Cory’s service today but please know Evelyn, Dustin and Jared, you are in my thoughts as well as the past birthday parties (Dustin/Kyle) shared and one particular paintball party coming face to face with Cory! Great memories! I ll be humming ‘Roxanne’ all day today.
From: Rhonda MacDowell & Family
Relation: sons are friends
Deepest sympathy to all of the Champoux Family.
From: Judi Bendick
Relation: Katy's neighbour and friend
Dear Evelyne and Harold:
Offering you my heartfelt condolences.
My heart goes out to you at this terribly sad time.
Love Judi
From: Pat Moir (Phillipson)
Relation: life-long friends of parents
Harold, Evie, Fay, Bernard. What does one really say? I know that your family will again come together to give support and love. I offer my heartfelt sympathy and condolences, little they may be at this time. Lean on each other and hopefully memories will sustain all your hearts.
From: Russell and Aaron MacGregor
Relation: Coached Dustin in ball.
I coached Dustin a couple years in ball, very nice young man…Cory and Evelyn were a couple of my favorite parents always very positive around the ball park. I got to know Cory more the last season as he helped me out coaching, great man, husband and father. We are thinking of you Dustin, from your former coach and teammate. Also Evelyn and Jared.
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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