Rideout, Adrienne Grace

Rideout, Adrienne Grace

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December 24, 1934 – March 5, 2023
at the age of 88 years

Funeral service will be held at Crossroads Free Methodist Church on Saturday, March 11th at 11:00 a.m.

Mom passed away at her home at Shuswap Lodge in Salmon Arm.  Born in Hamilton, Adrienne married Gerald Holmes and had three children, Stephen (Michelle), Stuart, and Elizabeth.  She was a caring mother and a successful real estate agent. Mom had a beautiful singing voice and enjoyed acting in amateur theatre productions. She became a grandmother to Brittany and Zachary by her daughter, Elizabeth, and recently a great-grandmother to Lily Belle. 

 For the past twenty-eight years Adrienne lived in Salmon Arm near her sons. During that time, Nana enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren, Shayna, Isaac and Jacob Holmes.  In 2015 Mom suffered a stroke which greatly curtailed her active social life and limited her speech.

 Her family is so grateful to the care aides and staff of Shuswap Lodge for their loving support over the years, especially over this last challenging month. We also thank Dr. Heunis for his attentiveness, the Community Care nurses and care aides who saw her through her last days, Lakeside Medical, and Rev. David Ryttersgaard. 

She wants people who knew and loved her to rejoice that she is now free of her earthly limitations and is home with her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Her funeral service will be held at Crossroads Free Methodist Church on Saturday, March 11th at 11:00 a.m.  Contributions to her memory may be made to the ALS Society.

Taylor, Gary White

Taylor, Gary White

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August 15, 1939 – March 5, 2023
at the age of 83 years:     

Gary was born a twin alone and passed with his family by his side.  Born to Sidney and Mary Ann (Bobbie) of Burnaby, BC, he leaves behind his loving wife Evelyn, sons Christopher (Karen) and Darren (Lynn), his adoring grandchildren Melissa (Chris), Ryan, Jessey, (Phillip) and Tristan, great grandaughter Emberlyn, his brother Wayne (Connie), nieces Cindy (Jake), Brittney, Beau, Sharon (Lee) Gage, Liam, Vivian from Gibsons, BC.

Gary had an exceptionally full life!  He was a cowboy on Gang Ranch, a drummer in his own band at sixteen and went on to play with famous people and bands.  He also drummed at “The Cave” night club with famous singers.  Gary owned restaurants and was a part owner of a night club.  He owned and ran a construction company that built high rises, subdivisions, etc. in BC.

He moved to Lillooet, BC in 1980. He set up a construction company and set Evelyn up in a Building Supply (lrly Bird) Sageland.  There he loved curling, golfing, fishing, boating and playing Canasta with friends. Moved to White Lake in 1994 and bought 16 acres, subdivided and sold most of the lots and build a house on 3 acres of the land.  Gary belonged to “The Shuswap Car Club” with a 1965 Mustang.  He also belonged to “The Shuswap Miner’s Club”; Rock Club and RVing, which he thoroughly enjoyed.

The family wish to thank the staff at Polson in Vernon and Hillside in Kamloops.

Donations can be made to the Dementia, Alzheimer Societies.

Celebration of Life to be held at a later date.

Nichols, David Harold

Nichols, David Harold

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June 4, 1946 – March 1, 2023
at the age of 76 years:

     A service will be held Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 1:00 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church,  2385 Golf Course Drive, Blind Bay, BC.

David Harold Nichols passed away peacefully with his loving wife at his side on March 1st, 2023.  He was born on June 4th,1946 in Lucky Lake, SK and was the oldest of two children.  Dave graduated from Moose Jaw Technical School with a diploma in Civil Technology and spent most of his career working with SaskTel in Regina. In 1970 he married Wilma Germaine and together they raised three children. They both retired in 2000 and in 2002 they left Regina and moved to Blind Bay, BC to get away from the wind and cold of Sask.

Dave had a few hobbies of which were curling (his favorite), golfing, hunting, fishing and boating. He especially loved his fall hunting trip to the cabin in Sask. and in summer he enjoyed taking friends and family out on his pontoon boat on the beautiful Shuswap Lake. He waterskied until he was 73 years young!  Dave also enjoyed taking his family on road trips all over Canada and parts of the USA. He and Wilma took many vacations all over the world and Mexico was also a great get away from the snow in winter.  Dave was a member of the Knights of Columbus and an active member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church.  This church was very dear to him as he was very instrumental with the design and overseeing the construction of it.

Dave (Papa) is survived by his wife Wilma, children Jared (Jayne) Nichols, Janelle (John) Tottenham and James (Genny) Nichols. Grandchildren Hailey, Ethan, Derek Nichols, Nathanial and Abigail Tottenham and Emmet Nichols, sister Denise (George) Wilson. Dave was predeceased by his parents Arnold and Mavis Nichols.

A heartfelt thank you to all the kindness and thoughtfulness of friends who dropped off food, flowers, cards, messages and hugs after Dave’s passing. A thank you also to the staff at Mt. Ida Age Care home for the kindness and care shown to Dave especially during his last days there.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Salvation Army, to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or any charity of your choice.

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