On July 11, 2006, John Edwin Sandback past away peacefully at Kamloops at the age of 88 years. He is survived by his brother Eric of Penticton, nephews Robert (Sharlene) of Kamloops, Steven of Kamloops, John of Calgary, and niece Irene (Jake) of Vanderhoof. John was born in Britannia Mines, B.C. He moved to Forest Grove later that year. John spent all his early life at the Sandback Ranch in Forest Grove. He had many occupations: a farmer, a logger, a road builder and a truck driver. He enjoyed farming the most. In 1941 John joined the army and went overseas. In 1945 he returned from overseas to the farm. In 1989 the farm was sold and John moved to Kamloops. No service by request. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Justin Clark of Personal Alternative Funeral Services.