Brian House Obituary, Death – The proverb “only the good die young” applied to Brian, or “Housey” as he liked to be called. He had a lot of health problems in the previous several years, but he overcame them all and handled each situation with grace. He faced a struggle this past month that he was unable to win, and he quietly passed away.
His 39-year-married wife Debbie and his grieving best friend Brier (Colin), whom he loved more than anything, are the two things he is leaving behind as “the best thing he ever did in his life.” His siblings, Joanne (Kelly) Rittenhouse, Randy (Diane) House, Lisa (Joe) House-Carpenter, George (Ina) Knight, Chuck (Irma) Knight, and Debbie Knight, as well as his cherished parents, Dale and Donna, are also left to mourn.
His in-laws George (2014) and Margaret (2013) Knight predeceased him. He will be greatly missed by his adoring nieces and nephews, including Lori and Adam (Hunter), Kristin and Mark, Nicholas, Lee and Samantha, Brett and Tracey, Bryce and Sam, Corie and Jay, Natasha, Alicia, and many more. Along with a large number of aunts, uncles, cousins, and other family members, he was also proudly known as their father by his three daughters, Mandy (Selwyn) Chu, Alex (Juan) Gregory, and Steph (Brett) Macoretta.
Lexington, his “princess pup,” is waiting for him to return while keeping an eye on all of us. Even though Brian loved his immediate family dearly, he also loved his large circle of friends, including too many to list by name, childhood friends Jim (Rose) Farrell and Derek (Brenda) Pont, A.D. Fleming, who skillfully balanced friendship and a professional relationship, and many more.
Larger than life, Brian’s blunt honesty could come across as harsh at times, but those who knew him recognized the man who melted hearts with his unwavering commitment and compassion. He threw himself into helping anyone in need and always made sure to do the best he could for them. In addition to his loved ones, golfing was one of Brian’s many passions throughout the years. He played the game for many years with his father and friends.
A devoted follower of the leaf team till the end, he and Brier went to one more game in February with the assistance of their good friend Bob Dell. This amazing, generous, selfless man is beyond words, and even though we are very saddened, he is now at peace and may continue to look over us all. “It’s difficult to live without someone like you.” It has meant a great deal to have your support, which he deserved. I would especially like to thank all the nurses and physicians that treated him. Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be welcomed, if made in his honor. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
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