Karl F. Warner, KC and “just a little old muskrat trapper from Matlock, Manitoba” was 81 when he passed peacefully at home in North Saanich on Friday, November 18, 2022 surrounded by Marie, his lovey of 64 years, and his children and their spouses, Deanna (Dave) and Clay (Bridget). He was a loving husband, dearest dad and devoted grandpa to Bryce and Gwen. He was a thoughtful man with humble beginnings who became a Life Bencher and President of the Law Society of British Columbia. One of his proudest moments was in 2000 when he was honoured to speak at Beverley McLachlin’s appointment to Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada.

Karl was an adventurer and lifelong learner who could fix anything. His passions were reading and discussing ancient history and current affairs, playing his 12-string guitar and tinkering with anything mechanical. In his lifetime, he was a musician, pilot, sailor, polo player, scuba diver (true!), beekeeper and in recent years, an avid traveller. He was intelligent, kind and compassionate, with a fantastic sense of humour and a laugh that filled the room. He enjoyed lively conversation with anyone on almost any topic. You could always hear his whistle in the distance, long before you saw his face and broad endearing smile. He will be missed by so many but true to his quiet, understated nature, he did not want a funeral or memorial service. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Nature Conservancy of Canada.