Christopher John WORTHY

CHRISTOPHER JOHN WORTHY A loving husband and wonderful father, Christopher John Worthy passed away at his home in Vancouver on August 2, 2007. He passed peacefully and was surrounded by his family. He is survived by his devoted wife of 41 years, Lesley, and their sons, Chris and Marc. Chris was born in Bristol, England in 1947. The son of Ronald and Eunice Worthy, he grew up in humble surroundings in Ontario with five siblings. Hockey was his passion during the first phase of his life. Chris played goal for the Flin Flon Bombers of the Western Hockey League where he won the 1967-68 WHL Goaltender of the year award and set numerous individual records; including records for consecutive shutout games and consecutive shutout minutes. Both of these records have remained unbroken for almost four decades. He went on to play in the National Hockey League for the Oakland Seals and the California Golden Seals and in the World Hockey Association for the Edmonton Oilers. Chris retired from professional hockey after the 1975-76 season. During the second phase of his life, Chris attended Seattle University and the University of Alberta where he was awarded a Bachelor of Commerce degree. He went on to receive the Chartered Accountant designation shortly thereafter. After working in public accounting and the construction industry, Chris was named Chief Financial Officer of the fourth largest construction company in the United States. After several years, Chris returned to the west coast where he founded a successful private investment company. Chris's efforts focused on building opportunity for employees and investors alike. A tireless champion of individual liberty and free markets, he led by example in helping to build numerous successful businesses throughout Canada and the United States. His leadership ability, personal integrity and kindness allowed him to be a mentor to many. Chris's quiet generosity made a real difference in the lives of those he touched. He will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, the Worthy family respectfully request that a donation be made to the Pancreaticobiliary Research Fund, c/o Virginia Mason Seattle Main Clinic, 1100 Ninth Ave., Seattle, Washington, USA 98101, Attn: Dr. Vincent Picozzi. Published in the National Post from 9/3/2007 - 9/11/2007.