Western Grocer Serving the industry since 1916
At the age of 86, Dick Dar, of Liberty Foods in Fruitvale, BC, has passed away. A long-time associate of Associated Grocers, Dar began his career in the grocery business in the early 50’s at the Liberty Food Centre in Nelson BC.
In 1957, Dick and his wife Susan packed up and headed to Fruitvale, BC, where they purchased a small grocery store on the outskirts of town, eventually relocating to its current home on the heart of Main Street. Together, they worked hard to build their business, Liberty Foods, and to become an integral part of the community they served.
From their annual food bank drive, to sponsoring the local junior hockey teams and countless other community causes, Dar’s generosity touched many people over the years and the values of friendship, hard work and community responsibility are still evident in the business today, nearly sixty-four years later.
Many of those of us at AG had the pleasure of working with him for many years and we are all saddened by the loss of their friend. He was one of a kind, a true gentleman in every sense of the word, especially in his business. He always treated his suppliers with the same kindness as he treated his customers. If you had the pleasure of dining with him, you would have been left with a full stomach and a full heart.
Associated Grocers would like to extend their deepest sympathies to Susan Dar and the entire family, along with the staff of Liberty Foods and community of Fruitvale, BC. You have lost a truly fine gentleman.
