Passing of an Era

[dblackie]

Doug Blackie who, with Clare Jewett, founded Blackie and Jewett and later the original Westminster Volkswagen, died this morning in Penticton hospital following a lengthy illness.   He was 89.  He is survived by his wife Jeanne, son Robert (who worked as a parts man at Westminster VW) and son Douglas (Dori) and grandchildren Alex and Duncan.

[vwshawn]

My condolences to the Blackie Family.
Around this time last year, we lost another VW friend, Bruce Norman of Langley VW.
They are in a better place and in our hearts!

[stefan]

my condolences aswell my dad worked for westminster vw in the early seventies and langley vw in the early eighties,  my dad often talks about the old days of working at both.

[silas]

my condolences and well wishes to the family.

i dont know much about his history, but it sounds like he was a big part of the movement of vws into the lower mainland market. a true pioneer!!

[buddy boy]

my condolences ...

my '75 was bought new from there.

[Geoff]

Very sad news indeed, My thoughts are with your family.



Here's some pics from another thread.

Here's a great shot From Doug Blackie

first Porsche delivered to Blackie & Jewett  (circa '57 from the plate - and I think the first Porsche in BC)...on the docks in New West...

[OUTKAST]

My condolences  Another pioneer gone