Dr. Harold Cecil Nordan passed away on January 10, 2021. Harold was born in New Westminster, BC, on January 21, 1925, where he spent his early years. His family moved to Prince Rupert in 1936, where he gained a love for fishing and spent many hours on the water. Moving back to Vancouver in 1942, Harold completed high school at Duke of Connaught and began his long academic career at UBC. He then completed his PhD at Oregon State University.

Returning to UBC, Harold taught biology and zoology from 1958 to 1985. He also contributed to the UBC community by serving as chairman of the Men’s Athletic Committee and as the faculty representative to the UBC hockey team.

Harold was a long-time member of the masonic lodge, where he followed in his father’s footsteps as Grand Master and in 2013 joined the Order of the Eastern Star.

Harold is predeceased by his wife Doreen and survived by his son Doug (Terry), daughter Jan, grandchildren Ashley (Rob), Ryan (Whitney), and Kerri (Ayo), and great-grandchildren Emma and Jaxon. Harold will be sorely missed by many he touched throughout his life.