January 4, 1936 - September 17, 2024
Henry was born in Willesden, London, on January 4, 1936. He was the only child of Dr. Stanley and Beatrice King. He was named Morton Henry but preferred to go by Henry. He lived through the 2nd World War when he was evacuated to Dublin to live with his mum and maternal grandmother, Annie.
Henry's medical career spanned many countries and many transformations from the early days of hospital and GP work in the NHS in the UK to the Pharmaceutical Industry in Holland, Denmark and eventually Montreal.
Henry and his wife, Irene, decided to move out West to Vancouver in 1973. They felt it was an ideal environment to bring up their two children, Jonathan and Susannah. They all drove across Canada, taking the route north of Lake Superior and had to spend a few days in Thunder Bay when their car broke down!
In Vancouver, Henry changed careers and moved into occupational medicine, working at the WCB, BC Hydro, Canada Post and the RCMP before embarking on private practice, where he honed and developed his skills and began practicing and teaching manual and manipulative medicine. This is where he found his calling. Henry left his mark on so many people who will be forever grateful for his attention and special DR KING exercises in both Gibsons and Vancouver.
Henry and Irene were founding members of the Eitz Chaim Synagogue in Richmond. Initially, it was made of only ten families meeting for Friday night services in each other's homes in rotation until they found more permanent premises.
Henry was a man set in tradition and followed his Jewish belief in Tikkun Olam (repairing and improving the world).
Dr. M. Henry King was buried on the Sunshine Coast, in the Jewish section at the Seaview Cemetery.
Henry was a dad, a grandfather and a husband. He wasn't great in the kitchen. He wasn't good at DIY or practical stuff, however, he was always able to listen!
Henry meant so much to so many people.
He will truly be missed.
