Tribute

Drew Alexander Watson-October 30, 1946-September 30, 2009. With great sadness we announce the passing of our big brother, mentor, and friend. Predeceased by father Alec, survived by mother Norma, brothers Glenn (Marci), Brad (Holly), Ian and sister Celeste, many nieces, nephews and friends. Always the entrepreneur who was fearless in the pursuit of the challenge, Drew began his business career at 16 with the invention of Fire Starters and was not beyond contravening child labor laws by hiring his family to help in the manufacturing. This was the beginning of a life long career that spanned land development, travel agencies, numerous restaurants and catering. Drew made a business out of making kids lunches, 2 million of them in fact. Where others saw stale bread he saw opportunity…bread crumbs. Drew loved kids and enjoyed the times spent with his nieces and nephews. Family gatherings centered around Drew cooking up a storm, waving his arms and bossing us all around as he regailed us with great stories and always kept us laughing. Ever the congenial host, but you always new when it was time to leave. A blustery exterior hid a kind, caring and generous man, helping those less fortunate but insisting on anonymity. Drew followed the rule “go big or go home” or in Drew’s case got out of the way. The wrist watch has been tapped, the door opened and he has started off on his next big adventure. We would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Nanaimo General and Royal Jubilee Hospitals for the wonderful care they gave Drew. Celebration of Drew’s life October 17, 2009 1:00 p.m.-5:00p.m. For further information please call Wendy @250-246-3252 In lieu of flowers, donations to the BC Cancer Foundation in Drew’s memory would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc@telus.net