I am the proud father of Paul Christopher Preminger...he was all that Grant said about him and more. He was an avid reader of everything including advanced Physics and Astronomy, Mad Magazine, Clive Cussler, Winston Churchill, Rudyard Kipling and Stephen King!! He could go through one of my engineering text books in a couple of days and if he was examined on the contents he could get at least a second class mark everytime.

He chose not to follow in my professional footsteps as an engineer and to study Culinary Arts instead ...needless to say he graduated at the top of his class!!

He loved to travel...at age 14 months we lived in Chile, his first word was in spanish...leche!! (milk!!), After two years in Chile we lived in Canada, the USA, Peru, Mexico, and Argentina. Since thoses days he revisted many of those places.

Besides being a genius, he was a humble and generous friend to all...he loved our succession of dogs Jeeves, Fric and Frac. Had had a succession of cats named Bart and Pisco and later another called Bobbie...Bobbie died in front of us at age 20 while we were living together in Powell River. He missed her very much..

It is hard for me to maintain my composure when I remeber his last words to me on the 27th of October ......Good Night Dad...I Love You!!

A service will be held at the Hollyburn Funeral Home at 10 AM on Saturday 21 November, 2009. All of his friends are welcome.

Paul Sr.
 

Paul joined and helped to form local surfband, The WaveDwellers in 2003-ish, with myself, Andy Pye, and Lorne Jee. Although our time was brief and unknown...we had a bunch of good times, and were able to record a decent amount of stuff. Playing bass along with his vintage, hard hitting metronomic style was a special treat. We didn't even have to think, we just knew. Such a great drummer, and such a great dude. He did have tons of stories, and tons of odd trivia that only someone who was very well read, would know.
After he left for Powell River, we kept in touch over the years, and it was always great to hear from him. The WaveDwellers morphed into The Boss Monsters, and things went on. He then kinda went M.I.A for a bit, but then resurfaced later, in Vancouver a few months ago, with some health issues. We welcomed him back to the jam space with open arms, and immeadiately we picked up musically where we left off. But ,it wasn't meant to last. October 27th happened. I miss you Paul, and will NEVER forget. Kick Bonhams arse in a drum duel for us. See you sometime. -Mike  

As we travelled alot when I was a kid and much of the time it was just Paul and I trying to entertain ourselves...thanks Paul for all your funny games: "Syncronized Swim Team", "Cling" and many more. You entertained me all your life...I miss you and will always miss you!  

Paul's love for cuisine was instrumental in the conception of our restaurant, Manzanita, in Powell River. Long before we thought about opening it, I got a cut of pork from a small local farm near Lund for him to cook. Then I took him on a walk through our homestead out in Okeover to show him all the different herbs growing there. He was like a kid in a candy store, grabbing and rubbing different ones and carrying on about the possibilites. Of course, the meal was fantastic. My 6 year old son still asks for Uncle Paulie's demi-glace and champs. Paul was a kind and generous heart with lots of interests in many many subjects from conspiracy theories to deep spiritual meanings to the latest film noir. He will be missed.  

I just wanted to say to Paul's family that I am so sorry for your loss. Paul and I were friends for about ten years. Unfortunately our friendship ended badly a couple of years ago, but I always thought that in time we would be able to mend that. It makes me very sad to know that now there is no more time for Paul.
He was a complicated, generous, good hearted friend and I have many memories of him. He would always make the most delicious food in the world and entertain you with hilarious stories. He was a hedonist, a great drummer, a traveller and a truly unique guy.
I will always be so sad that our friendship got broken and can only hope that he is finally resting in peace, free of pain.
sincerely,
Hedy  

I Love You Paul !! AND I Hear YOU , i know your everywhere so thank you for your comfort and your guidance since your passing. Yes the numerology and i have noticed the cats and the name being repeated,, oh and the food! You are clever you are! Always were and always will be... show me how the littlest birds sing the prettiest songs We had a deal remember
Love and Light you Angel of Light Enjoy INFINITY BABY XOXXOXOXOXOXO
See you when i get home.......