Iain James Rose

With saddened hearts we announce the untimely passing of Iain Rose in Victoria, BC at the age of 47. Iain was diagnosed with terminal cancer and passed 3 months later. An inspiration and legend to so many, even through the immense difficulty of cancer he was a light to so many and maintained that he was ‘lucky’ through it all.

Iain was predeceased by his father John Rose; He is survived by his wife Kristen, his three children Nolan, Conor, and Hannah, their mother Teresa, his mother Gill, his brother Andrew, his uncle Andy and aunt Marg Oades, along with cousins David Bird, Caroline Bailey, Richard Oades and Sally Oades. Survived by his colossal community of friends, Iain’s spirit will forever remain a force, connecting and linking his community and through his wonderful children embodying his remarkable characteristics.

Born in Birmingham, UK Iain completed his Mechanical Engineering degree at the University of Liverpool in 1998. During this time Iain began DJing, throwing after hour parties in Liverpool’s late-night scene. He then spent time working and playing in Australia. He moved back home to England and worked in London for some time before moving to Vancouver, BC where he started his own tech company and his first son Nolan was born. Iain then made the move to Victoria where he had two more children Hannah & Conor, squeezed in a cross Canada tour with his band, and had a self-taught side job doing sound for local Victoria shows, all while working full time in tech. Iain’s love and commitment to his children never wavered even in hard times, he was an exceptional father. In 2019 Iain met the love of his life Kristen, and they married on July 23, 2022 in Victoria, BC. Kristen and Iain would often be seen together at social gatherings, live music venues, festivals, at the beach swimming with the kids, or taking his sportscar for a spin or to the racetrack.

Iain was known for his love of music, sports, and cars, and played the drums in various bands. Always a gentleman, but never hesitating to bring out his wild side, Iain lived life to the fullest and was the maker of his own journey. He did what most would call impossible or ‘out of this world’. He was a self-made man and achieved his dream job as a Sales Solution Engineer, his dream life with Kristen and his children.

Iain accomplished everything he wanted and more in this lifetime and will always be remembered as a man who gave his whole heart and nothing less.

We invite you to join us in sharing memories of our beloved Iain at his Celebration of Life on Saturday, June 3, 2023, in the Sequoia Centre, at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC, at 2:00 pm.

A recording of the service can be viewed by clicking the image below:

Following the Memorial Service, Iain’s Celebration of Life will continue at the Loft, 229 Gorge Rd East, from 3:30pm onwards. There will be food and beverages available and a chance to connect & share stories with family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to help support Iain’s family at: https://gofund.me/8fd9ead9

Condolences may be offered to the family below.

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