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Ross Belsher

1933 – 2003

Canadian politician

Politician Retail manager
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About Ross Belsher

Lived 1933 – 2003 (aged 70). Ross Belsher was a Canadian politician and retail manager.

Douglas Ross Belsher (19 January 1933 – 12 December 2003) was a Canadian politician and businessman who served as a member of the House of Commons of Canada. His career included managing Eaton's stores at various British Columbia locations.

Early life Belsher was born in Kincaid, Saskatchewan, and raised on his family's farm in McCord. He graduated from Luther College and earned a diploma from the University of Saskatchewan College of Agriculture.

Career Belsher represented the British Columbia riding of Fraser Valley East where he was first elected in the 1984 federal election and re-elected in 1988, becoming a member in the 33rd and 34th Canadian Parliaments. During his tenure, he also served as parliamentary secretary to the minister of fisheries and oceans.

Belsher left federal politics in the 1993 federal election when he was defeated by Chuck Strahl of the Reform Party of Canada.

Personal life Belsher died of cancer at the Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre in 2003. He was a member of the Alliance World Fellowship, an evangelical denomination.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Saskatchewan
Positions held
Member of the House of Commons of Canada
Also known as
Douglas Ross Belsher

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ross Belsher?

Canadian politician (1933-2003)

When was Ross Belsher born?

Ross Belsher was born on 19 January 1933 in Kincaid.

When did Ross Belsher die?

Ross Belsher died on 12 December 2003 in Abbotsford, British Columbia.

What was Ross Belsher's occupation?

Ross Belsher was a politician and retail manager.

What nationality was Ross Belsher?

Ross Belsher was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ross Belsher

· Wikidata: Q7369193

· DBpedia: Ross Belsher

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