May 3, 1942 – November 18, 2024
at the age of 82 years:
It is with much sadness that that we announce the passing of Norm Reimer, who died peacefully at 4:30 PM on November 18th, surrounded by loved ones at VJH.
Norm was born to Julia and Michael Reimer on May 3, 1942 in Melville, Saskatchewan and moved with his family to a small farm in Armstrong a year later. Norm did his schooling in the old brick school house in Armstrong, but left early to begin his career in the heavy equipment industry, supporting farming, logging, and construction. He got his start as a mechanic then progressed to parts, service and sales. With his wife Jan, he started and ran NorJan Equipment Sales until 2006 when he retired.
Norm was one of the original members of the Cam Jammers Custom Car Club. He played hockey with the Armstrong Cougars and refereed for other teams. He served as Auxiliary RCMP in Salmon Arm.
His interests in later years were RVing from Alaska to Mazatlan, Mexico and west to east coasts and back across Canada and the USA, Australia and New Zealand and 5 weeks in South Africa. Going on international cruises was a favourite. He also enjoyed may years of boating and golf and was a Snowbird for 30 years. Norm loved to visit and share memories of his travels.
In 1976, Norm married the love of his life Jan MacKay Assaly. Together they ran their businesses and were never apart for 48 wonderful and exciting years. Norm had son Craig from his first marriage to Wendy Wallace and Jan brought her son Troy into the family. Troy has since added three wonderful grandchildren to the family.
Norm is survived by his loving wife Jan, his two sons Craig (Tracy) and Troy. Norm also cherished his 3 grandchildren Isaac, Mikah, and Angelica and many nieces and nephews.
There will be no service by request. A family Celebration of Life will be held on the Shuswap in next summer.
July 26, 1988 – November 15, 2024
at the age of 36 years:
A celebration of Brandy’s life will be held on Saturday, July 5, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Canoe Senior’s Centre
It is with a heavy heart I announce the passing of my beloved daughter, Brandy Lee Martin of Salmon Arm, BC. Brandy passed suddenly on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.
Brandy was a beautiful soul. She always had a kind word to say and accepted people as they are. There was no judgment. She had many talents such as short story writing, painting and making people laugh, but above all, Brandy had a lot of love to spread around.
Brandy leaves behind her three children Jayden 16, Olive 11, and Marcus 6; her mom Debbie Kehler; her spouse Kent Moonen of Canoe, BC; her father Maurice Martin (Cindy McPhee); siblings Cheyenne, Jordanah, Tyson, Travis and Thrystin as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and gramma Grace Epp.
Be at peace Brandy Lee, we all love you!
There will be a celebration of her life next year.
August 29, 1947 – November 10, 2024
at the age of 77 years:
It is with saddened but hopeful hearts that we announce the passing of Sharon Ruth Peterson (MacFarlane) on November 10th, 2024 at the age of 77 years.
Sharon was born to parents, Clarence and Cora Alberta MacFarlane in Saint John, New Brunswick on August 29th, 1947, the oldest of five children. There, Sharon and her siblings grew up in a home attached to her mother, “Bert’s” corner store which was a hub of connection for their community.
Sharon met her sweetheart, Malcolm, in 1968 at New Brunswick Bible Institute. They were married in Saint John in 1971 but moved shortly thereafter to Georgetown, Ontario, where their first child was born. In 1973, drawn back to the province of their roots, the young Peterson family returned to New Brunswick and ultimately settled in the town of Hartland where they began raising their children amongst a community of extended family and friends and during which time 7 more children were born to the Petersons including their son Mark who died of SIDS in 1975 at 3 months of age.
10 years later, the Petersons felt called to mission work and packed up their family to move to Calgary, Alberta where the youngest of their 9 children was born. Sadly, only a few days before leaving New Brunswick, their daughter, Rachel was tragically killed in a car accident. Despite their heavy hearts, the Petersons continued west, beginning a new life in the city.
Over the years, amidst the responsibilities of caring for a busy family, Sharon enjoyed gardening, baking, volunteering at the local church, and teaching ESL classes. Sharon’s quiet hospitality was appreciated by all who knew her – friends, family, and strangers alike – the Peterson table was frequently surrounded by many added guests. Sharon also found some of her greatest joys in hosting, cooking for, and connecting with her 21 grandchildren.
Upon retirement, and due to increasing health concerns, Sharon and Malcolm moved to Salmon Arm to live with family. Despite a prolonged and debilitating battle with Parkinson’s disease, Sharon continued to maintain a garden and to serve and play host to any who came to visit. Sharon passed into glory while at home, surrounded by family on November 10th, 2024.
Sharon was predeceased by her parents, Clarence and Cora Alberta, brother, George, son, Mark, daughter, Rachel, and granddaughter, Asia. Sharon is survived by her husband, Malcolm, siblings, Ariel, Francis, and David, children, Micaiah, Matthew, Esther, Andrew, Elisabeth, Rhoda, and Aaron along with twenty grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and other extended family.
Sharon’s life was one of care and service to others and she will be missed dearly by those she loved.
A service to commemorate her life will be held on Saturday, November 16th, at 11:00 AM PST at Broadview Evangelical Free Church in Salmon Arm with a reception to follow. Memorial gifts may be made to Parkinsons Canada.
