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Wesley Crawford McCollister
June 13, 1958 - August 12, 2025
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In loving memory of Wesley Crawford McCollister
It is with sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved father Wesley (Wes) Crawford McCollister, a cherished father, stepfather, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, nephew, uncle, cousin, and friend.
He is lovingly remembered by his children, Jolene (Kyle), Calib (Alison), and Kyle, and his stepdaughters Jami-lynn(David) and Jessika; his grandchildren and great granddaughter who were his pride and joy: Travis, Calan, Lucia, Jorgia-lynn, Teigan, Maverick, Kenzie, Kyson, Cole and great granddaughter Emery-lynn.
Wes is survived by his siblings Jesse(Linda), Harriet, and Lana(Gus), his sister-in-law Darlene and brothers-in-law Rick and Vic, Uncles Alton(Gus),Kurt, Ted, and Aunt Adelia. He also held a special place in his heart for all his many nieces and nephews. Travis (Tianna) and their children Sage, Allie and Shane, Jared (Keesha)and children Weston and Ariah ,Leah (Lance) and children Brynlee, Harley, Lexie, Presley and Shiloh, Ashley (Stirling) and children Emily and Wace, Wyatt(Tasha) Riley and Nate, Zane(Ashley) and child Finn, Donita(Drew), Ryan(Sherry), Jocelyn, Denny and Christopher. He will also be remembered by many cousins and friends.
Wes was predeceased by the love of his life; his wife Leanne. Parents Richard (Dick) and Nova McCollister, his in-laws Richard and Enid Renaud, Sister Denise, sister-in-law Cara, and granddaughter Caitlynn. He is also predeceased by his Aunts Konita and Gloria and uncle Kenneth.
Wes was a retired RCMP officer who was stationed throughout British Columbia. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, refinishing and repairing rifles. He loved dogs, especially hunting hounds, and watching rodeo. Talking to his grandchildren and great granddaughter lit up his days. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, kindness, fairness and being supportive and the voice of reason for his family. He leaves a huge hole in our family that words really cannot express.
A luncheon will be held to honor Wes on Saturday October 11th, 2025 from 11:30 to 3:30pm at the Sparwood Community Hall 367 Pine Avenue, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Stars in Wes’s name.
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From: Mark Memorial Funeral Services
Mark Memorial Funeral Services Staff send our condolences to family and friends.
From: Kate & Dana McKie
Relation: Cousins
Wes was the first one to welcome us into the family. He holds a special place in our hearts. Condolences to the whole family.
From: Patrick
Relation: Friend
Sending my prayers and thoughts to Wes’s family at this difficult time.
From: Tim Jespersen
Relation: Fellow mountie….good friend
I am greatly saddened at the loss of a troop mate, fellow mountie and good friend. We were both young men from Alberta when we boarded a flight to Regina to start our adventures with the Force. 47 years later found us residing in the same community, reconnecting and enjoying each others company. You will be miss Wes……
From: Cheryl Tebbe
So sorry for all the people Wes touched with his kindness and humor.
From: Fiore & Anna Olivieri
Relation: friend
Sorry to hear about the loss in your family. Our condolences.
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