May 13, 1947 – October 10, 2024
at the age of 77 years:
This isn’t so much an obituary as it is a letter to the people who knew and loved Allan.
“Al” as he was known by or “The Greek” by some of his friends, was such an amazing, kind and generous man. If someone needed something or help, Al would give it without hesitation.
Allan passed the 18th hole on October 10th, surrounded by his loving sons and partner.
Allan will be lovingly remembered by his sons, Jason and Brett, his partner Christine, his loves of his life his granddaughters Llyra and Tyrion, brothers Brian (Sandra), Randy (Bonnie), sister Cathy, niece Jillian, good friend Alvin and numerous relatives and friends. Allan was predeceased by his beloved parents Edna and Alexander Poulis, his wife Julie and his nephew Adam.
Allan was born on May 13,1947 in Edmonton, AB. He lived in Edmonton until his family moved to Fort St. John, BC. There, Allan attended school and graduated from high school. Allan and his father Alexander opened Poulis Trucking and at this time in his life, he met his first wife Julie, they had 2 amazing sons Jason and Brett. Allan was always a family man and always said his boys were the joys of his life. Allan and Julia moved to Hacking Road in Sunnybrae, BC. He loved Shuswap Lake, it gave him great joy to watch his boys grow up there. Allan and his family eventually moved into Salmon Arm, B.C, where they bought a house. Allan loved his house and could be seen sitting on his porch until late in the night. Allan will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
“Love lives on forever
In each memory and thought
Of the special ones
Who meant so much
And the happiness they brought
Love lives on forever
It will never fade away
For, in our hearts, our loved ones
Are with us every day.”
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Allan’s family would like to thank the EMTs, Shuswap General Hospital and the wonderful staff that made his last days comfortable. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made in Allan’s name to the BC Children’s Hospital.
March 10, 1933- October 9, 2024
at the age of 91 years:
Celebration of Life will be held Monday, October 21, 2024, 2:00 p.m. at the Splatsin Community Centre, 5767 Old Vernon Road, Enderby. Refreshments and fellowship to follow.
It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the passing of Felix on October 9th, 2024 at the age of 91.
Born in Stone, Saskatchewan, he moved to Agassiz, BC with hIs family and had spent his childhood working on the family farm. Later they moved to New Westminster where he attended school and university.
Felix moved to Calgary, AB and started his career with Imperial Oil where he met the love of his life Doreen. They married in 1955 and completed their family over the years with the birth of Allen, Sherry, Brenda and Karen. They moved throughout his career between BC, Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Felix retired in 1987 and they moved from Ft. St. John to Westbank, BC in 1995 for warmer climate, while still wintering in Arizona. In 2006 they made their final move to Enderby where they fell in love with the community.
Felix started wood carving when he retired. He took great pride and care with every pair of boots, shoes or character he made. Sharing his carvings by gifting to others brought him great joy and he was known around town as the “Cowboy Boot Man”. He left his great grandchildren each a shoebox filled with carvings to help them remember him in years to come.
Felix was involved in numerous organizations and spent many hours volunteering over the years. He was a member of Lansdowne Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, Fort St. John Masonic Lodge #13, Enderby Masonic Lodge #40 and Salmon Arm Masonic Lodge #52. He also supported the Enderby Royal Canadian Legion Branch 98 where you would find Doreen & him at the Jam Session every Thursday afternoon.
He was predeceased by his daughter Sherry, son-in-law Don, his parents and six siblings. He is survived by his wife of 69 years Doreen, children Allen (Kelly), Sherry’s husband Jim, Brenda (Dave) and Karen, as well as 7 grand children and 11 great grand children.
Celebration of Life will be held Monday, October 21, 2024, 2:00 p.m. at the Splatsin Community Centre, 5767 Old Vernon Road, Enderby. Refreshments and fellowship to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada, 1200 – 2300 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON, M4P 1E4
August 17, 1957 – October 7, 2024
at the age of 67 years
May 28, 1927 – October 7, 2024
at the age of 97:
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Great Grandmother, Great-Great Grandmother, Aunt, Cousin and friend. Helen passed away peacefully in the care of Bastion Place on Monday, October 7, 2024, at the age of 97 years.
Helen was born in Cherry Point, Alberta on May 28, 1927. She was the oldest of three children born to William (Barney) and Anne (Nan) Streeper. The family moved to Fort Nelson, BC where her father and uncle operated a River Boat Transport Company, and her mother was a school teacher. After having her son Daniel in 1947, Helen lived in California for a time before returning home to Fort Nelson. In 1965 she relocated to Calgary, Alberta where she worked for the RBC and then later became a Real Estate Agent. She married Robert Gowans in 1988 and moved to his farm in Evart, Alberta. Robert passed in 2004 and Helen moved back to Calgary for a time until she relocated to Salmon Arm, BC to be closer to family in 2011. Helen had been a resident of the Shuswap Lodge since 2012.
Helen was an avid reader and surrounded herself with thousands of books. She read most of them several times and felt like they were old friends. She also loved playing Scrabble, in person and online and spent many hours playing with her friend and Stepdaughter Ann.
Helen loved to travel, and although her trips took her to places like Australia, her favourite times were when she would pack up her car and drive out to visit family and friends. She lived life to the fullest, loved her family and friends, and had a great sense of humour. Going out to dinner and having a good Caesar were at the top of her list of things to do!
Helen was predeceased by her husband Robert Gowans in 2004, her father William (Barney) and mother Anne (Nan) Streeper, her infant brother William, her sister Mary Josephine (Jody) Frasson, her Brother-in-law Angelo Joseph (Joe) Frasson and Robert’s son Robert William (Bill) Gowans.
Helen will be greatly missed by her son Daniel Radick, Granddaughter Danielle (Rick) Dubois, Grandson Kyle (Kamala) Radick, Great-Granddaughter Erica (Andrew) Gosling, Great-Grandsons Rory Dubois and Gage and Dax Radick, and Great-Great Grandchildren Emma, Gwendolyn and Finley Gosling. Also left to cherish her memory are her husband Robert’s family Bonnie (Darel) Hunting, Brian Gowans, Ann (Jim) Szpajcher, Coleen (Doug) Walkey, Gordon Gowans, Alice (John) Gowans, Nephew Bernard (Ena) Frasson, Niece Nan (Ray) Wlasichuk and their extended family as well as many beloved relatives from the Streeper, Bumstead and Cornish families and dear friends Ron and Marilyn Kobe.
We would like to thank the Staff at Bastion Place and the Shuswap Lodge, Dr. Lorenz, and Melanie French and the wonderful Care-Aides with Community Care for their compassionate care of Helen.
A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.
April 25, 1952 – October 6, 2024
at the age of 72 years:
Ken passed away joining his grandson and other lost family and friends on October 6th, 2024. He passed away peacefully at the North Okanagan Hospice House with his wife, daughter and son in law by his side.
He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Gloria; his daughter Shawna and his son in law Trevor. His light and stories will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
A celebration of life will take place May 17, 2025
April 30, 1928 – October 6, 2024
at the age of 96 years
