He is survived by his longtime friend and partner Pat Morrow; his children Lyn, Bev, Rick, Gayle and Mitzi; his grandchildren Tammy and Lucas; and his great-grandaughters Bailey, Paige, Faith and Paris.

His family would like to thank Pat and close friends Betty and Lyle Lambert for their love, kindness and support over the years.

Mits will be greatly missed by all those he knew through the Royal Canadian Legion, the Korea Veterans Association and by his many friends.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Lethbridge Legion Branch #4 (north entrance) on Wednesday Nov. 21, 2012, at 1 p.m.