Ross, Stewart “Stu”

Ross, Stewart “Stu”

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September 1, 1933 – June 8, 2025
at the age of 91 years:     

Stewart (Stu) Ross passed away peacefully in his Salmon Arm home on June 8, 2025.

Stu was born in Stalwart, Saskatchewan on September 1, 1933.  He was the fourth youngest of 9 children.  His mother Louise and father James immigrated from Scotland in 1927.  He moved with his family to Imperial, Saskatchewan in 1942 at age 8.

He lost his father at the age of 11 and often talked about how his oldest sister Louise had to take care of him and his younger siblings.

He worked in a hardware store and a pool hall in his younger years.  In 1957, he moved to Regina, Saskatchewan where he started working for Federated Co-op Lumber Operations.

He married his wife Carole in Regina, Saskatchewan on February 29, 1964 (a leap year and he often joked he only had an anniversary every 4 years!) He was transferred to various cities with his job including Calgary, Winnipeg and Saskatoon. His final transfer was to Salmon Arm, B.C. in 1971 where he worked as the sales manager for Federated Co-op Lumber Mill in Canoe, B.C.

He raised his 6 children in Salmon Arm and bought his “dream house” in 1972 on Lakeshore Rd.  He lived in this house the rest of his life (53 years!)

He was hardworking, kind and adventurous. 

He and his wife Carole were foster parents for 40 years and over 100 children were welcomed into their home.  He had a nick name for every kid he knew.  He was a great storyteller and knew how to deliver a funny joke with his dry sense of humor.  He wrote in his own font that no one could replicate.  He planted cherry trees in his backyard and eventually crafted his own red wine from the cherries and was so proud to share his product with his friends.  He loved music, especially piano, and was a good dancer.  He spent endless hours taking kids to hockey practices, tournaments and swim meets.  He enjoyed cheering them on in their various sporting events.

He was quite athletic being awarded several trophies throughout his lifetime particularly in bowling, curling and golf.  He set up a ping pong table in the basement and could beat everyone with his smashing backhand shot.  He learned to downhill ski at age 40 and could water ski slalom.  Every winter he took his kids skating on frozen Shuswap Lake and skiing on Silver Star Mountain.

He retired in 1992 after 35 years of service with Federated Co-op.  Retirement did not slow him down.  He was happy he could now golf everyday!  He continued to work as a marshal at the Salmon Arm Golf Club and volunteered at Shuswap Lake General Hospital installing T.V.s in patients’ rooms.  He had fun dropping into the Seniors Center to visit friends and play pool.

He enjoyed his beloved cabin on Shuswap Lake.  He looked forward to the summer when family/relatives would gather for the annual reunion and he could barbeque his salmon and corn on the cob in the red Weber BBQ!  He spent many hours at the cabin tending to the lawn, watching wildlife and sipping an ice-cold beer on the porch with the breeze off the lake.

He is survived by his wife Carole and their six children Dana (Melodie), Tracy (John), Shannon, Cory, Bradley and Marilyn, 4 grandchildren, his sister Marina and brother Dunc (Jan).

It was an incredible life journey with so many amazing memories that will be cherished forever. He will be greatly missed by his family.

As per his wishes there will be no service. 

Dr. Didow, David

Dr. Didow, David

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February 29, 1932 – June 6, 2025
at the age of 93 years:     

A Celebration of Life will be held on June 30, 2025, at 10:00 am at Shuswap Community Church, 3151 6th Avenue NE, Salmon Arm, BC

 
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. David Didow.  Born in Wakaw, Saskatchewan, to Wasyl and Maria Didow, David was the youngest of eight children, and was pre-deceased by his parents and siblings.
 
David is survived by his loving wife of fourty-five years, Iris Didow.  He is also survived by his son Darryl and grandson Michael; stepchildren Kenneth, Joanne and Ernie; step-grandchildren Jackie, Ricky, Derek and Rhea; and seven great-grandchildren.
 
After graduating from the University of Alberta, Faculty of Dentistry, Dr. Didow established a practice in Elk Point, Alberta, and later in Black Diamond, Alberta.  In addition, he operated Alberta’s only licensed mobile dental clinic, with which he provided much needed dental care to First Nations communities, for whom he had great admiration and affection.  He also provided dental care for nineteen Hutterite colonies.
 
David approached his many endeavors with energy and enthusiasm.  He was an active member of Shuswap Community Church and worked with several Christian organizations, seniors organizations and political organizations.
 
David had asked to be remembered for being a positive thinking person, who enjoyed life, and above all else, loved the Lord.
 
David’s family wishes to give a heartfelt thank you to the management and care staff at Bastion Place for the love, kindness and compassion they gave him in his final days.
 
A Celebration of Life will be held on June 30, 2025, at 10:00 am at Shuswap Community Church, 3151 6th Avenue NE, Salmon Arm, BC
 
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a charity of your choice.
Ham, Wayne Gordon

Ham, Wayne Gordon

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June 16, 1943 – February 22, 2025
at the age of 81 :

           A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 12:30 from Mountainview Baptist Church, 4480 30th Street NE, Salmon Arm (there will be an outdoor service, please bring a lawn chair),   
Graveside interment of cremated remains will take place at Mt. Ida Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. prior to the service

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