June 21, 1947 – June 14, 2025
at the age of 77 years:
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Mary Heather Funfer, beloved wife and mother, following a brief and valiant battle with cancer. Heather was 77, a week short of her 78th birthday and 58th wedding anniversary. She is survived by her husband Rudy; two children, Ted (Julie) Funfer and daughter Sherri Funfer; one fur baby, Queenie, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Born in Pembroke, Ontario, Heather’s family moved to the Crowsnest Pass, Alberta, where she and Rudy grew up and met as teenagers. They both went on to work for BC Hydro, first in Mica Creek, and eventually settled in Revelstoke where Heather was Head Tour Guide at the Revelstoke Generating Station. After 27 wonderful, snow-filled years, they retired to Salmon Arm in 2010.
A very talented artist, Heather won awards for her oil paintings and Brazilian embroidery. She was a member of the Revelstoke Art Group, and later joined the Mt. Ida Painters and the Courtyard Gallery in Enderby.
Heather was known for her kindness and generosity, volunteering countless hours to many clubs and organizations she and Rudy were part of over the years, including Sicamous Belles and Buoys, Salmon Arm Squares, and the Revelstoke and Shuswap Vintage Car Clubs. She was devoted to her family and took great care to make birthdays and holidays special, including requests for her famous spaghetti sauce and “epic” butter tarts.
The Funfer Family would like to thank her doctors and the medical team of the Cancer Oncology Unit at Shuswap Lake General Hospital for their dedicated care and support.
Heather was dearly loved and is greatly missed. A special gathering to celebrate her life will be planned for a later date.
I have so many fond memories of working with Heather as tour guides at the Revelstoke Dam. She was such a warm, welcoming, and outgoing lady. Her laugh was infectious. She had an amazing gift of making great conversation.
Ted and Sherri, she spoke with so much pride about you. I loved hearing her stories and updates about you both.
Rudy, I send my deepest condolences!
Mr Funfer, Ted, Sherri,..I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Mrs. Funfer was a really special lady.
Jaleen
I am very saddened to hear of Heather’s passing. Such a lovely talented lady. I knew Heather through Vintage Car Club activities. Registration days for car shows at the Revelstoke airport and the BBQs the next day . Heather always spoke lovingly and proudly of her family. Condolences to Rudy , Ted & Julie, Sherri and all of Heather’s friends and family and of course her fur baby Queenie.
I am so sorry for your loss! I met Heather through our love of painting. She was always a positive, likeable member of our art community and she will be missed.
So very sorry to hear.
Fondly remembered as my neighbour and my boss / co-worker at the Revelstoke Dam as tour guides. Loved reading about her, a life well lived. Sincere condolences to Rudy, and her kids. Rest easy.
Saddened to hear of Heather’s passing. My sincere condolences to Rudy, Ted, and Sherri. Heather and Rudy were great neighbours to us for 20 years and workmates to Doug at B.C. Hydro through that time as well.
Love the Jensens
Roy and I are so sorry for your loss Rudy.Our condolences to you and your family.Heather will be sadly missed by all who new her.