September 26, 1939 – November 28, 2022
at the age of 83 years:
Memorial Service, Saturday, December 10, 2022, 11:00 a.m., Fischer’s Funeral Services, Salmon Arm:
We sadly announce the peaceful passing of Lyn Thurston on November 28, 2022 at the age of 83 at her home in Gleneden with friends and family around her.
Lyn was born in Wetaskiwin, Alberta to Marjorie and Robert Selfridge in September of 1939. Lyn’s family moves took her to Vancouver BC, Prospect Lake Van Isl. BC, and Balmoral BC. After her marriage to Pat in 1959 they settled on the little farm they bought in the community of Gleneden in Salmon Arm BC. There they became involved in many community activities and raised their three children.
Lyn is survived by her three children – Sandy (Thomas), Coleen (Andre’), Tim (Heather) and her grandchildren Devin, Morgan, Nathan, John, Collin, Avery, Cayden, Darah and Ben. Lyn is also survived by her sisters Karen (Howard), Robin (Barry) and brother Tom (Karen) as well as many nieces and nephews. Lyn was predeceased by her sister Elizabeth, mother Marjorie, father Robert and husband Pat. Lyn will be greatly missed by her many friends and family whom she kept very close to her heart.
In lieu of flowers , memorial donations in Lyn’s name can be made to the Gleneden Community Association, 5151 49 Street NW, Salmon Arm, V1E 3A6.
June 2, 1966 – November 27, 2022
at the age of 56 years
March 12, 1931 – November 26, 2022
at the age of 91 years
March 22, 1928 – November 25, 2022
at the age of 94 years:
Prayers, Wednesday, November 30, 2022, 6:00 p.m., St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Salmon Arm
Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday, December 1, 2022, 10:30 a.m., St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Salmon Arm
August 17, 1946 – November 25, 2022
at the age of 76 years
September 29, 1928 – November 24, 2022
at the age of 94 years:
Wayne was born in Neutral Hills, AB on September 29, 1928 to Clyde and Audrey Boyd. He passed away November 24, 2022 at the age of 94 years. The youngest of 4, he grew up on the family farm.
He met and married Patricia Doherty and in 1958 they moved to Calgary where Wayne took a mechanics course. In the mid 1960’s he started City Wide Towing with 2 trucks. He sold the business in 1979 with 31 trucks and to this date City Wide is still a thriving business in Calgary. At this time, Pat and Wayne moved to Mara Lake, BC where they bought Mara Resort and Marina. They stayed there until 1989 when they moved to Eagle Bay where Wayne started his handyman business. In 1997 they moved to Salmon Arm where Wayne finally retired. Wayne loved to hunt and fish and was an avid musician and played all string instruments. He also enjoyed his rum and coke on the deck after supper.
Wayne is survived by his wife Pat, his 4 children: Patrick(Dawn) Boyd of Saskatchewan, Robin(Laurie) Boyd of Calgary, Stacy(Jim) Green of Salmon Arm and Kurt Boyd of Salmon Arm and by 2 grandchildren: Brandon(Alexandra), and Madelyn.
Thank you to Dr. James Levins and the staff at Shuswap Lake General Hospital.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Salmon Arm SPCA.
