May 25, 1956 - April 14, 2025
In loving memory ~
It is with great sadness that we announce that Drew passed away suddenly on April 14th, 2025, in Nanaimo, BC, at the age of 68.
Drew was born in Comox, BC to Cyril and Beryl Watkins on May 25th, 1956. Drew spent his childhood on the family farm in Ladysmith, BC, with his parents and three sisters.
Drew met his wife Karen (Smith) as a teenager in Ladysmith and married on August 20th, 1977. Drew and Karen moved to Port McNeill, BC, in 1980 and spent over 40 happy years there
working, raising their children, and enjoying life on the North Island. In 2020, they moved to Nanaimo, BC, to start their retirement life.
Drew was a very hard-working and dedicated employee in the North Island logging industry, working for over 45 years before retiring in 2021. Drew made many great friends during his logging career and many lasting memories.
Drew is survived by his two daughters, Jennifer (Tyson Kopke) and Jodi (Randle Henkel) and six beautiful grandchildren: Parker, Kesler, Quinn, Carter, Oliver and Miller. He was predeceased by his parents; his wife, Karen, and son, Rusty.
Our Dad, Papa has left us with lifelong memories and will be deeply missed.