Hal Stathers passed away peacefully in his sleep at his Toll Springs Ranch home in East Lillooet on Dec. 21, 2023. He was 93 years of age.
Hal is survived by his wife Cathy, six children (Eric, Catherine, Robert, David, Mark, and Lorraine), 13 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his brother Jack, his first wife Louise Stathers (nee Manten), and his parents.
Hal was born on Sept. 17, 1930, in Vancouver, B.C., to parents Eric Prince Stathers and Joan Mary Stathers (nee Uhrich) of Squamish.
He worked as a pharmacist and business owner in Kamloops, Lillooet, and Squamish, where he operated Stathers Drugs, Stathers Home and Building Centre, and Lillooet IDA Pharmacy until his retirement at age 79.
Hal was recognized by the BC and Canadian Pharmacists Associations for his contributions to community pharmacy and public service.
Hal’s community service to Lillooet since 1957 has included volunteer and elected service with school and hospital boards, the regional district, as an alderman, acting mayor, on the senior housing committee, the water committee, the Masonic Lodge, and various other community service organizations.
Hal loved his dogs, fly fishing, jazz, playing the organ, sketching, gardening, cattle ranching, and spending time with family camping and fishing.
A private family celebration of life will be held later.
