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George MacPherson, BCom, died on Oct. 26, 2017 at age 87 in Nanaimo, B.C. After graduating from Commerce, George went on to get his MBA at Indiana University. He enjoyed a diverse career in business before starting a 20-year teaching career, first at the University of Manitoba and then at Malaspina College. In 2009, he was inducted into the Sports Wall of Fame for Vancouver Island University. He had been instrumental in building VIU’s athletics program. He also coached the VIU hockey team for 10 years. George leaves behind his wife, Judy, daughter Cathy and sons Trevor, Tom and Brodie.