On January 17th, 2017, we unexpectedly lost our dad, Cherub, to a Sudden Cardiac Arrest at home in Sunshine Bay, on Kootenay Lake, in BC, Canada. He was just 67 years old. He had suffered for many years from M.E. (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis), Fibromyalgia, and Lung Disease. 

Born as Gary Pethybridge, in Carman, Manitoba, he came to BC as a young man and acquired the nickname Cherub. The name Sun came to him when meditating in a park one day. He officially changed his name. The beloved husband of Shannon for 43 years; they played music and worked together as a team and lovingly raised 6 kids and invested all they had in them, and their 6 grandkids. 


We are all in shock and so saddened. He is greatly missed already by the entire family and those who knew him. He was such a great guy, and dad, and grandpa. Compassionate and kind. A master percussionist and gardener and multitalented craftsman. He always had jokes to make people laugh, cosmic sayings, and an enthusiasm for music, and watching NBA basketball and sci-fi shows. He actively followed politics and current events, and cared for the world. 
     

We know that our hardworking dad wouldn't have wanted to ask for help, however, with multiple disabilities in our family, multiple members with M.E. and Fibromyalgia as well as other serious health issues, (and with people asking if there is anything they can do), we're asking for support to help cover the costs for his cremation and celebration of life, and debts, and to help take care of our mom through this unexpected and difficult time.  Any and all support is so greatly appreciated. Thankyou, with love from the Sun family.

gofundme accepts Credit Cards and Debit cards, but we are also accepting e-Transfers and contributions via Paypal to [email redacted] 


info about Sudden Cardiac Arrest:
https://www.heartandstroke.ca/heart/conditions/cardiac-arrest

M.E.: 
http://www.bcwomens.ca/health-info/living-with-illness/myalgic-encephalomyelitis

Lung Disease: https://www.lung.ca/

Sudden death bereavement:
http://www.suddendeath.org/guides-for-suddenly-bereaved-people/help-for-adults