Makela, Eero Iisakki “Eric”

Makela, Eero Iisakki “Eric”

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August 1, 1936 – March 19, 2024
at the age of 87 years:     

A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, April 28 at 2:00 pm at the Kamloops Seventh Day Adventist Church

Eric leaves behind his devoted wife of 67 years Milka, children Anne (Brian), David (Ramona), Helen (Brad), 8 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers and 1 sister.

Eero was born in Ylistro, Finland and immigrated to Canada in 1957 living in Thunder Bay and Oshawa, ON before moving to Salmon Arm, BC in 1974.  They resided there until moving to Kamloops in 1989.  Eero was a Deacon of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and volunteered with the construction of numerous churches.  Eero owned his own construction and siding business working well into his 70’s.  He built three of his own houses.  He was an avid hockey fan.  A good way to summarize his interests:  “Gone Hunting … and when I’m Back, Gone Fishing!”

A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, April 28 at 2:00 pm at the Kamloops Seventh Day Adventist Church.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Diabetes Canada.

Beer, Jennifer Elaine

Beer, Jennifer Elaine

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October 31, 1987 – March 15, 2024
at the age of 36 years:

I gave you this, one thought to keep.
I am with you still, I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sunlight on the ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in the morning’s hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush …
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.

Do not think of me as gone – – I am with you still,
In each new dawn.