Our dad passed away peacefully at Vancouver general hospital at age 92 after a short illness. Art was born in Irma, Alberta to Annie and Gerald Currie. He was predeceased by his parents; his sister, Wilma Robertson; and survived by his sister, Helen Brown of Owen Sound, Ontario. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Gladys Pelkey; his son, Dennis (Joanne); daughter, Debra Jenneson (Garth); and their mother, his first wife, Betty Currie; grandchildren, Vanessa (Julian), Daniel (Lauren), Jessica (Chewie) and Parker; great grandchildren, Walker, Caleb, Atlin and Sebastian Arthur. Also missing him are his stepchildren, Margo, Donna Glover (Gary) Carla, Kirk; and grandson, Mike (Max).

Growing up in small town Irma, he and his cousins dreamed of being country singers, cowboys and catching bad guys. With that in mind, he joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1943, receiving a medical discharge in 1945. Upon his return to Alberta, he began his lifelong passion of carpentry, building houses with his dad. He and Betty married in 1946, moving to Vancouver the same year, eventually building a home in North Vancouver. A journeyman carpenter and master cabinet maker, he operated Carey's Woodenware in Vancouver for many years, building beautiful custom made furniture.

Our home growing up with Dad was filled with music, mostly country, lots of laughter and he always encouraged logic over stupidity.

Dad was a dedicated member of the Elks for over 50 years, at #55 in Vancouver, then #45 in North Vancouver, moving to Vancouver Lodge #1. He and Gladys met at an Elks convention, married in 1981 and shared their dedication to the organization, raising money for the Elks' many charities. He was also a Legion member at Legion #30 in Kerrisdale for many years.

He enjoyed working at Seymour Mountain as a carpenter after retiring from Carey's. He continued to build amazing furniture and cabinets. There are houses all over greater Vancouver with Art's cabinets, staircases and saunas that stand the test of time.

A master brew master and poet, he proudly shared his Art Currie Special Stock and recently had a book of his poetry published. Art was a true gentleman, funny, calm, a supportive Dad and Poppa, never demanding, a very cool guy. He will be missed.

The family would like to extend our gratitude to the nurses, doctors and staff of the 7th floor at VGH for their kindness and compassion in caring for Dad.

Memorial Service on Saturday, March 18 at 12:00 p.m. at Legion #30 in Kerrisdale, 2177 West 42nd Ave, Vancouver.

In lieu of flowers, donations to The Elks and Royal Purple Fund for Children. Donations can be made at www.elksofcanada.ca or #100-2629 29th Ave, Regina SK S4S 2N9

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