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METH Bernhard M.D. BSc. FACOEM Beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at home in West Vancouver on May 31, 2009. Born in Campulung, Bukovina, Austria-Hungary on August 25, 1913, Bernie was the youngest son of Wolf and Lea Meth and was predeceased by his parents, wife Marguerite, daughter Dianne Michele, sisters Nettie, Anna and Bertha and brother Norrie. He is survived by his daughter Sharon, son-in-law Ralph, son Norrie, daughter-in-law Louise and granddaughters Jenna and Leah. Bernie's desire to become a physician began at the very early age of 5 when he was hospitalized for a childhood illness in Troppau. He and his parents immigrated to Saskatoon in 1926 and he fulfilled his dream in 1939, graduating from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Western Ontario. At Western he achieved the highest standing in his final year and was awarded the Alpha Kappa Kappa gold medal. Bernie interned at St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver where he met his future wife Marg, a recent graduate of the nursing program. After completing his internship he remained on staff at St. Paul's and upon the suggestion of one of his mentors, Dr. Lyon Appleby, practiced medicine at Britannia Mines. This was the beginning of a lifelong interest in the field of occupational and preventative medicine. He subsequently relocated to the Ioco town site, taking a position at the Imperial Oil health centre and operating a general practice from an office in his home. Bernie joined the Canadian Army Medical Corps in 1942 and the following year he and Marg were married. He was proud to have served overseas during WWII as a member of the 21st Canadian General Hospital. After the war he and Marg moved to the Ioco town site, raising their family and residing there for 45 years. Bernie established a large family practice based in Ioco, Port Moody, Coquitlam and New Westminster and he provided occupational and environmental medical services to a number of industries in the Lower Mainland through his clinic on Annacis Island. His clinical acumen and his compassionate approach to patient care were highly respected by his peers at the Royal Columbian, St. Mary's and Eagleridge Hospitals and were especially appreciated by his patients. He loved to teach and was actively involved with mentoring new interns and with serving on various hospital committees. He was very supportive of the first group of B.C. Emergency Physicians who practiced at R.C.H. in the early 1970's. For a number of years he also volunteered his services as an advisor to the Medical Office Assistants Association of B. C. A pioneer in the field of environmental medicine, Bernie became a Fellow of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine in 1964. He was also conferred with an honorary life membership in the Canadian Medical Association in recognition of his contributions to the field of occupational and preventative medicine. Bernie was a student of life through his dedication to his profession and his love of science, literature, history and music. Happiest when making rounds at R.C.H. or spending time in the company of family and friends, he achieved personal harmony and contentment. He embraced the complexities of the human condition and valued the tenets of egalitarianism throughout his lifetime. After leaving Ioco, Bernie and Marg resided at New Westminster Quay and subsequently moved to West Vancouver. Bernie loved their apartment as it overlooked the mountains and was surrounded by lush greenery. The appointment was evocative of his birthplace and the bowling green viewed from his windows was a nostalgic reminder of the Ioco town site in its heyday. Bernie will be dearly missed and we will treasure our memories of his passion for excellence, his razor sharp intellect, his wonderful sense of humour and his gracious demeanor. The family would like to thank Dr. David Wilson for his wonderful care, guidance and compassion, and caregivers Antonia, Tess, Regina, Diana, Rio and Grace for their expertise, infinite patience and kindness. In accordance with Bernie's wishes a private service and interment took place on June 2, 2009. In memoriam donations to Doctors Without Borders ( www.doctorswithoutborders.org/ ) or to the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation would be very much appreciated. Memories are most welcome and may be sent to bernhardmethmemories@gnet.com or to The Meth Family c/o Box 94021, 6655 Royal Avenue, Horseshoe Bay, B. C. V7W 2B8. Aufwiedersehen Bernie
(British Columbia, Canada)
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