Botterill, Edward (Ted) (Raymond)

Oct 27, 1927 – Oct 1, 2013

Edward (Ted) passed away peacefully at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 with his family by his side.

Ted was born in Erickson, BC where he spent his childhood working on the Botterill farm.  Later, Ted moved to Red Deer, Alberta and worked for CP Rail for a few years.  He then moved to Cranbrook and married June Johnson. On December 27th they would have celebrated 61 years of marriage.  Throughout his years of employment, Ted was a Heavy Duty Equipment Operator.  He was a member of the Operating Engineers from 1963 to 2013.

Ted enjoyed sitting down and having a one-on- one time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  He loved each and everyone of them.  He was a great father who always had time to spend with each of his children.

He enjoyed the outdoors and took great pride in caring for his flowers, cherry and apple trees.  Ted was an avid hunter and had a true love for animals.

Ted will be sadly missed.  He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, June Botterill and four children; Don (Linda) Botterill, Debbie (Terry) Lancaster, Pat (Arleen) Botterill and Darryl (Kaleena) Botterill as well as ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren.  Ted was predeceased by his son, Billy; his parents, Frank and Eunice Botterill and six siblings.

As requested by Ted, there will be no funeral. Condolences may be left for the family at www.markmemorial.com

Feature photo courtesy of Through My Eyes Photography

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