Tribute

It is with the utmost sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Dusten Edward Wease on November 6, 2018 at 9:36 a.m. at the Abbotsford Regional Hospital.

Dusten was born in Peterborough, Ontario on May 1, 1971 but resided in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley for most of his life. He is survived by his: Wife Julie McLean (Step children Samantha, Kristina and Kirty); Daughter Hunter Wease-Worth (mother Tara Worth); Mother Dorothy Mercer (Jeff Mercer); Father Murray Wease (Julianne Newell-Wease); Grandfather Austin Wease; Sister Danea Burleson (Jeff Burleson) and her sons Asa and Odin Burleson; and Brother Damon Wease and his daughters Kayla, Kiahanna and Emma.

Dusten had an active life and involved himself in a wide variety of sports including; Hockey, Lacrosse, Golf, Skateboarding, Snowboarding, Hiking, Martial Arts and Archery. Dusten lived life to  the fullest and had some of the most interesting jobs, including training animals for film. His love for animals was apparent throughout his life, as of late, you could see him training his Border Collie Mattu at various dog parks in Abbotsford. He was extremely creative and made the world a more beautiful place as a gardener and arborist in his early career. Later he cared for children with special needs. Dusten was enormously artistic and as a hobby would draw and paint, tattoo and make his own arrows for archery. He excelled at anything he put his mind to.

Personally, Dusten was a gentle, loving man and a great father to both his beautiful daughter Hunter from his first marriage and step children with Julie, most notably the relationship he had with her son Kirty, who has autism. Their bond was unmatched and enviable to those around them. Dusten was a remarkable man and to be loved by him was to feel complete. The love he shared, his sense of humour and warmth will be truly missed by his family and all who knew him.

Dusten’s Celebration of Life will be held November 16, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Cascade Community Church (The Salvation Army), located at 35190 Delair Road, Abbotsford. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Dusten’s name to The Salvation Army.