Long-time Transport 2000 BC/Transport Action BC member, John Howes, died on February 4, 2017. John was a delight to chat with, always smiling and quick to praise. He was a true gentlemen and will be missed.
John had a long, distinguished career in academia. He was a Professor Emeritus in UBC’s Department of Asian Studies – a department he helped found in 1961
A memorial service was held on Saturday, March 18 at 2 PM in Christ Church Cathedral.
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