Austin Pelton | |
|---|---|
| Member of theBritish Columbia Legislative Assembly forDewdney | |
| In office May 5, 1983 – October 17, 1991 Serving with Norm Jacobsen (1986–1991) | |
| Preceded by | George Mussallem |
| Succeeded by | Riding Abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1920-03-19)March 19, 1920 Vancouver,British Columbia |
| Died | February 19, 2003(2003-02-19) (aged 82) Maple Ridge,British Columbia |
| Political party | British Columbia Social Credit Party |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Canada |
| Branch/service |  Royal Canadian Air Force |
| Years of service | 1941–1970 |
| Rank | Lieutenant-Colonel |
Forbes Charles Austin Pelton (March 19, 1920[1] – February 19, 2003[2]) was a political figure inBritish Columbia. He representedDewdney in theLegislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1983 to 1991 as aSocial Credit member.
He was born inVancouver,British Columbia, the son of Forbes Buel Pelton and Kathleen Francis Austin, and was educated inBurnaby and atWestern University. In 1942, he married Louise Ratcliffe. Pelton was an alderman forMaple Ridge, also serving as mayor. He was a bigband singer andpianist in the late thirties.[3]
From 1941 to 1970, he served in theRoyal Canadian Air Force andCanadian Air Force and retired as a Wing Commander (Lieutenant Colonel). Pelton was a member of the provincial cabinet in 1985 and 1986, holding the position of Minister of the Environment.[1] He subsequently served as the deputy speaker of the legislative assembly.
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