Father: John Oliver, born England
Mother: Elizabeth Woodward, born England
Occupation: Chemical Engineer, Chemical Corporation
The son of former B.C. Premier John Oliver, served two four-year stints as head of Penticton's local government. Oliver was first elected as Reeve in 1931, then 26 years later was elected as Mayor. He was a great believer in acquiring additional water storage for the city and often focused his election campaigns on that issue.
Marital Status: Married (Signe Dybdahl)
Age at Death: 79 Years
Informant on Death Certificate: Signe Oliver - Wife
Sources: Royal B.C. Museum Archives, D.C. # 1972-09-003182, FamilySearch.org & City of Penticton Website/previous councils.
Another one of Penticton’s former mayors now has a street named after him.
A lane off Cambie Place is now officially known as Oliver Place in honour of Charles Oliver, who served as mayor from 1931-35 and 1957-61.
Source: Penticton Herald Newspaper, August 7, 2019
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Mother: Elizabeth Woodward, born England
Occupation: Chemical Engineer, Chemical Corporation
The son of former B.C. Premier John Oliver, served two four-year stints as head of Penticton's local government. Oliver was first elected as Reeve in 1931, then 26 years later was elected as Mayor. He was a great believer in acquiring additional water storage for the city and often focused his election campaigns on that issue.
Marital Status: Married (Signe Dybdahl)
Age at Death: 79 Years
Informant on Death Certificate: Signe Oliver - Wife
Sources: Royal B.C. Museum Archives, D.C. # 1972-09-003182, FamilySearch.org & City of Penticton Website/previous councils.
Another one of Penticton’s former mayors now has a street named after him.
A lane off Cambie Place is now officially known as Oliver Place in honour of Charles Oliver, who served as mayor from 1931-35 and 1957-61.
Source: Penticton Herald Newspaper, August 7, 2019
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Father: John Oliver, born England
Mother: Elizabeth Woodward, born England
Occupation: Chemical Engineer, Chemical Corporation
The son of former B.C. Premier John Oliver, served two four-year stints as head of Penticton's local government. Oliver was first elected as Reeve in 1931, then 26 years later was elected as Mayor. He was a great believer in acquiring additional water storage for the city and often focused his election campaigns on that issue.
Marital Status: Married (Signe Dybdahl)
Age at Death: 79 Years
Informant on Death Certificate: Signe Oliver - Wife
Sources: Royal B.C. Museum Archives, D.C. # 1972-09-003182, FamilySearch.org & City of Penticton Website/previous councils.
Another one of Penticton’s former mayors now has a street named after him.
A lane off Cambie Place is now officially known as Oliver Place in honour of Charles Oliver, who served as mayor from 1931-35 and 1957-61.
Source: Penticton Herald Newspaper, August 7, 2019
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Mother: Elizabeth Woodward, born England
Occupation: Chemical Engineer, Chemical Corporation
The son of former B.C. Premier John Oliver, served two four-year stints as head of Penticton's local government. Oliver was first elected as Reeve in 1931, then 26 years later was elected as Mayor. He was a great believer in acquiring additional water storage for the city and often focused his election campaigns on that issue.
Marital Status: Married (Signe Dybdahl)
Age at Death: 79 Years
Informant on Death Certificate: Signe Oliver - Wife
Sources: Royal B.C. Museum Archives, D.C. # 1972-09-003182, FamilySearch.org & City of Penticton Website/previous councils.
Another one of Penticton’s former mayors now has a street named after him.
A lane off Cambie Place is now officially known as Oliver Place in honour of Charles Oliver, who served as mayor from 1931-35 and 1957-61.
Source: Penticton Herald Newspaper, August 7, 2019
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