HENDERSON, David Vickers of Victoria, B.C., passed away quietly on January 1, 2007 at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital, Trail, B.C. after suffering a severe stroke on Boxing Day. He had enjoyed a wonderful Christmas surrounded by all his family. David was born on March 26, 1924 in Strathclair, Manitoba to George and Margaret (Daisy) Henderson. He graduated from pharmacy in 1950 and re-enlisted with the Canadian Armed Forces the following year. He served as a pharmacist with the military for over 25 years in various postings including Korea and Germany as well as a short stint in Egypt with the UN forces. Upon retiring from the military, he continued to work as a pharmacist with the Gorge Shoppers Drug Mart in Victoria. In retirement, he enjoyed hunting and gardening. David is survived and dearly missed by his wife Joyce, daughters: Leslie, Vicki, and Lisa; sonsin-law Dennis, Doug, and Lorren; and grandchildren Thea, Paige, Michael, Daniel, Andrew, and Robert. (How he loved to brag about his grandchildren!) He is also survived by his younger siblings Doug and Mavis. David was predeceased by his older sisters Marguerite, Florence, and Doris (Monty). The funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Luke's Anglican Church, Strathclair, Manitoba. Interment will follow in the Strathclair Municipal Cemetery where David will be buried in the family plot next to his parents. Following the interment a time of food and fellowship will follow in the Strathclair Municipal Hall. Rev. Canon Paul Curtis will officiate. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Ducks Unlimited Canada. Rae's Funeral Service of Shoal Lake is in care of arrangements. (204) 759-2160; raesfs@mts.net 329185