February 16, 1940 - March 2, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Charles Linke on March 2, 2022. John was born in Vernon, BC on February 16, 1940 but became a Langley resident at the age of 4. He married Donna Honeyman in 1965. Two daughters of whom he was immensely proud, Tara and Lael, completed their family. John loved his home that he designed and built himself on their Langley acreage and his cabin at Shuswap.
He was a steel fabricator, a hot air balloon pilot, a builder, a mechanic and a tinkerer! He was a founding member of the Langley Loafers as well as the Township 7 firehall. John loved people and was never happier then when he had a rye and coke and someone to talk to.
He was very happy to welcome his sons-in-law to the family and his grandchildren were always a source of entertainment and joy. They have fond memories of tractor rides and burn piles with Grandpa. He leaves behind his wife Donna, daughters Tara and Lael, sons-in-law Simon and Graham, his beloved grandchildren Elise, Claire, Liam and Link, his brother Chris, his cousin Karen and many friends that were like family.
Two four legged friends, Kazzie and Smokey, are missing him as well. The world is a little less bright today for everyone who knew and loved him. No flowers please but if you'd like to make a donation to Alzheimer's or a charity of your choice it would be appreciated. A celebration of life will be held in April. The family would like to thank his many friends that showed up or called to make these last couple of years easier for John.