Geoff passed away after a brief illness on August 23, 2016 at the age of 69.  He is survived by his very loving wife of 33 years, Marci; 5 children: Chandra (Bill) Stevenson, Travis (Sheri) Paynter and their daughter Paige, Brent (Renata) Detta and their children Teigen and Palmer; Nigel (Hayley) Paynter and their children Hattie and River, Pete (Tonia) Detta and their daughter Taryn; he is also survived by his mother Sheila Paynter, 5 siblings: Gillian (Mike) Evans, Farlie Paynter, Henry (Barb) Paynter, David (Laurie) Paynter, Alisen Paynter and numerous nieces and nephews.  Predeceased by his father Henry at age 98.  A Celebration of Geoff鈥檚 Life will be held on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at 3:00 pm at Emmanuel Church, 2600 Hebert Road, West 琉璃神社, BC.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Plan Okanagan, 1650 Bernard Ave., 琉璃神社, BC V1Y 6R9 or 琉璃神社 Hospice House, 2035 Ethel Street, 琉璃神社, BC, V1Y 2Z6.For more about Geoff鈥檚 life or to offer a condolence please go to www.springfieldfuneralhome.com