By Gagandeep Ghuman
Published: March. 19, 2012
Squamish Forestry Pioneer and president of Squamish Mills, John Drenka, has passed away.
He was 95.
Drenka passed away at the Squamish General Hospital at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, March 19, a family member informed the Squamish Reporter.
He was hospitalised a few days ago.
He passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, the family members said.
May he rest in peace. A large segment of Squamish history has left us!
RIP John Drenka. We will miss you very much. Our prayers are with your family and friends.
John Drenka was someone to me as a mentor. When he spoke I listened also his quick wit and great sense of humor enlightned my heart.
In tribute to Mr. Drenka, the Squamish Historical Society will be sharing photos of Mr. Drenka’s life on Facebook at “Squamish Historical Society” and on twitter @squamishhistory all week. What an amazing man. Squamish thanks you.