Joseph Neid
March 26, 2021
March 26, 2021
March 26, 2021
Joseph Gregory (Greg) Neid
1946-2021
Greg passed away peacefully on Friday March 26, 2021 after a long battle with Parkinson’s and latterly Lewy Body Dementia. He was born on December 20, 1946 to Joe and Eileen Neid of East Kelowna.
Growing up in Kelowna, Greg’s feet were in skates and on skis at an early age. He developed his passion for hockey in the backyard rinks and perfected his skills on the slopes the nearby McCulloch hills and at Big White. His love for sports went beyond his own talent or the pro teams; Greg was a passionate supporter of local and youth sports and was recognized for his 25+ years of volunteering with the Surrey Eagles. He also developed a lifelong love of gardening and landscaping while working under the guidance of his father in the family orchard.
Greg moved to Nanaimo in 1969 to further his education and to pursue a career as a Heavy Equipment Operator. There he met his wife, Laura and they married in 1972. They moved to the lower mainland in the 1980s and built a home in White Rock - where they have lived happily since.
Greg will be deeply missed by his wife of 49 years, Laura, his sister Jill Buckley, his sisters-in-law Ann Schwartz (Steven), Nancy Lyle (Fraser), his nieces and nephews, Robin, Laura, Chantelle, Justin, Jennifer (Mark), Sean (Leena), Scott and his many cousins in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Washington state.
There will be no memorial virtual or otherwise at this time because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Parkinson’s Research of British Columbia are appreciated (parkinson.bc.ca).
You are invited to leave a personal message for the family.
box_2_fit Frankie LaSasso
Today Heaven gained a true fighter and an amazing Man. Greg I will never forget the first day you walked into Punch Out Parkinson's class it was years ago you were so nervous and your tremors took over and as you stood there and shook Brian Smith came and put his hands on you to calm you and let you know it was ok and that you were in a safe place where everyone had an understanding of what you were going through. From that point I never seen so much improvement in anyone you went from having to sit every couple minutes to killing a whole hour on your feet like a champ. You were always so kind and you always gave that nod and smile as you came and went. Greg I know you're in a better place and I know we will meet again. Till then I have so many beautiful happy memories and thats how I'll remember you and keep you in my heart.
~ Frankie LaSasso of Box2.fit