Wes was born in Hanna, Alberta and came to Victoria at an early age with his family to dairy farm on Oak Street (Cloverdale Jersey Dairy). Later, they farmed in Saanichton and after many years of working on the dairy farm, Wes started a herd of registered Herefords and a livestock hauling business. Wes stayed on his Shirwes Farm until his passing, six years to the day of the passing of his wife, Shirley, whom he had missed immensely.
Wes leaves his brother, Don; his children, Ron (Barb), Sandra (Keith) and Gary; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Dad was a loving, gentle but firm father who guided and taught by his actions. He was never judgemental and his integrity and honesty went with him always.
Thanks Dad for always giving your best and for passing on your wonderful sense of humour. You will always be in our hearts.
Special thanks to Dr. T.K. Sidhu and all the help and care from the many Beacon workers and other caregivers.
A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at 1:30 pm at Elk Lake Baptist Church, 5349 Patricia Bay Highway.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Roy Stewart I remember visiting with Uncle Gordon and Aunty Nel at the farm on Oak St. and going “out to the country” on Saturday to get our milk. Len and Wes and your grand parents were always good to us as kids, and fondly remembered. Condolences for your loss. Best Regards
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Charlotte Ann Baade-Sekul My love and sympathy is sent to each of the family. What a wonderful father (and so was your mother) for all of you and the extended family. It was a privilege to know Wes, listen to his readings and thoughts at church on so many Sunday mornings. Loved his humor, his love of apple pies, his sincere care when he asked me about my family and his great stories. I could go on and on with lots of good thoughts. with love, c.a.
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Jack Seedhouse Wes Swan was a long time personal friend of mine having lived with my family on Saanich Road just up the hill off Oak Street where the Swan family home and dairy farm was situated. As youngsters, Wes and I spent many happy times together fishing and additionally we also attended both Tolmie School and Mount View High school. The acreage our home was located on was often where the dairy herd grazed and this is now the location of Uptown Shopping Centre.
The Swans were an exceptionally fine family and Wes was a true friend.
I have known Wes for about 42 years. From the moment I met him I sensed a gentle warmth and always felt his interest in me and care for me. And I’m sure this is how he came across to everyone he knew. He smiled when he saw you. I moved away to Nelson about 15 to 20 years ago and while I was there he would think of me and I would receive the odd call from time to time. He was just calling to see how I was doing. It always amazed me that he would do that and I was so appreciative and grateful. Thank you Wes, for being a part of my life. I will always remember you with fondness.