Obituaries

December 02, 1949 – May 29, 2014 at the age of 64 Graveside Service:  Saturday, June 7, 2014, 11:00 a.m., St. Mary’s Anglican Cemetery, Sorrento Memorial Service: Saturday, June 7, 2014, 1:00 pm at River of Life Church, Shuswap Lake Estates, Blind Bay He leaves behind five children—Jenny Crosby (Terry), Jill McGrath (Niall), Juliet Orcutt  (Trevor), Andy Thomson, Leah Reimer (Brent); four grandchildren —Amanda, Cornelius, Silas, Isaac; two brothers Randy and Greg (Angela); parents—Irv and

July 18, 1925 – May 26, 2014 at the age of 88 years Mass of Christian Burial:  Monday, June 2, 2014,  10:00 a.m., St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Burial following at Mt. Ida Cemetery Reception to be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church

June 28, 1932 – May 21, 2014 at the age of 81 years Celebration of Life:  Tuesday, May 27, 2014, 3:00 p.m., Shuswap Lake Estates Community Centre

July 4, 1934 – May 22, 2014 at the age of 79 years Celebration of Life:  Saturday, May 31, 2014, 2:00 p.m., Shuswap Community Church, 3151 6th Ave. NE, Salmon Arm Christmas themed attire acceptable Noel McClelland passed away peacefully at his home in Salmon Arm, BC on Thursday, May 22nd, 2014 at the age of 79 years.  He was born in Vancouver on July 4, 1934 and was predeceased by his parents Grace Hornosty and

September 27, 1932 – May 20. 2014 At the age of 81 Keith was born in Vancouver, BC on September 27, 1932 and passed away at Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Salmon Arm, BC on May 20, 2014 at the age of 81 years. He leaves his loving wife of 56 years Joanne, sons Greg (Judy), Brad (Christine) and Mark (Joanne), sister Dorothy (Frank) Richardson, brother Doug (Pauline), grandsons Kent, Drew, Dustin, Kit and Christopher Armstrong.

October 13, 1927 – May 16, 2014 at the age of 86 years

July 27, 1951 – May 20, 2014 at the age of 62 years Celebration of Life:  Saturday, 2:15 p.m., Saturday, May 31, 2014, Grindrod Gospel Church

July 07, 1949 – May 13, 2014 At the age of 64

July 18, 1921 – May 13, 2014 at the age of 92 years Elizabeth (Bess) passed away peacefully in the Shuswap Lake General Hospital, after suffering complications from a broken hip. She was born in Paisley, Scotland and had three sisters (Jean, Peggy, and Isobel) and three brothers (Dan, Dave, and Robert). Bess was fortunate to have been very healthy all her life, and, with her positive outlook, was looking forward to many years ahead.

October 4, 1939 – May 12, 2014 at the age of 74 years

May 19, 1934 – May 9, 2014 at the age of 79 years Memorial Service:  Thursday, May 15, 2014, 2:00 p.m., Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Sicamous Born at Golden Spike, AB on May 19, 1934, passed away on May 9, 2014 at Kelowna General Hospital at the age of 79 years. He was predeceased by his daughters Bonnie Ann Baron and Cindy Marie Baron and his son Darrell Carl Baron.  Eddie is survived by

September 25, 1938 – May 11, 2014 at the age of 75 years

June 13, 1943 – May 10, 2014 at the age of 70 years

September 30, 1999 – May 04, 2014 at the age of 14 Celebration of life:  Friday May 16 at 3:30 pm, Alliance Church, 2601 43 Ave, Vernon, BC.  Tea reception to follow. Rodney was born Sept 30, 1999 in Vernon, BC. After playing one of the best flag football games of his season, including a “pick 6” interception and return for TD he tragically passed away in a motor vehicle accident on May 4, 2014.

September 3, 1958 – May 6, 2014 at the age of 55 Born in Beechy, Saskatchewan September 3, 1958. Passed away May 6, 2014 in Salmon Arm, BC. Daryl is survived by his spouse Susan Broadbear, mother June Erickson of Salmon Arm, father Bland Hoover of Vernon, brother Sid Hoover (Shelley) and nephews Matthew and Ryan Hoover of Calgary.  Daryl worked as a locksmith in Calgary then co-owned Silverline Security in North Vancouver until his

November 01, 1935 – May 06, 2014 at the age of 78

January 05, 1922-April 29, 2014 At the age of 92 The family of Mary Parkes is sad to announce her passing the evening of April 29, 2014 at the age of 92.  She passed peacefully following a brief illness at Piccadilly Care Centre in Salmon Arm BC, with her family by her side. She is survived by her loving husband John of 65 yrs, son Garry (Becky) of Winnipeg, Ron (Judy) of Mission, daughter Bonnie

November 15, 1930 – April 26, 2014 at the age of 83 years

October 26, 1938 – January 8, 2014 at the age of 75 years Celebration of Life Service:  Saturday, May 3, 2014,  1:00 p.m. from Lakeside Community Church, Salmon Arm  It is with sadness that we announce that Alfred Steinwand passed away in the Salmon Arm Hospital on January 8, 2014, at 75 years of age.  He was predeceased by his wife Heather, brothers Ed, Herb and Rudy, and sister Irma. Alfred is survived by his

December 11, 1926 – April 22, 2014 at the age of 87 years Visitation:  Friday, April 25, 2014    6:00 – 9:00 p.m., Fischer’s Funeral Services Graveside Service:  Saturday, April 26, 2014, 10:oo a.m., Malakwa Cemetery Celebration of Life:  Saturday, April 26, 2014, 1:00 p.m., Sicamous Senior’s Centre Bror Albert Kilberg was born on December 11, 1926 in Malakwa, BC.  Albert passed away on Tuesday, April 22, after a brief period of hospital care in

September 4, 1930 – April 22, 2014 at the age of 83 years With great sadness and heavy hearts, we say goodbye to our dear husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Vic Gammer. He passed away peacefully on April 22, 2014 with his loving wife Carol by his side. Born and raised in Vancouver, Vic completed a four year apprenticeship in Modern Store Interiors in 1949. He went on to work in various capacities including construction

February 13, 1940 – April 16, 2014 at the age of 74 years Mr. David Wayne Samphire passed away peacefully at Bastion Place in Salmon Arm, at the age of 74, with his wife June at his side. Dave was a Composing-Room Foreman for the Albertan and later the Calgary Sun, retiring to Blind Bay B.C. in 1995. He was an avid sports fan playing hockey and soft ball but his love was curling. He

December 2, 1944 – April 14, 2014 at the age of 69 years  Memorial service:  Sicamous Bible Church, corner of Hwy 97A and Kappel St.,  2pm,  Saturday, April 26, 2014. Gus “Joseph Gaston” Ouellet passed away on April 14th with his work boots on and as always on the go. Gus was born on December 2,1944 to Amedee (1912 to 1984) and Eva (1913 to 1999) Ouellet at the family farm in La Corey, Alberta. 

April 14, 1944 – April 14, 2014 at the age of 70 years

August 15, 1916 – April 14, 2014 at the age of 97 years

December 5, 1939 – April 13, 2014 at the age of 74 years Donna May Krivak (nee Phillips) at the age of 74 years at Salmon Arm, BC. Born in New Westminster, BC on December 5, 1939. Predeceased by her parents, Norma & Rupert Phillips, husband Andy Krivak (2007) and grandson Andrew Krivak (1988). Survived by her children: Glenda Marchand (Krivak), Daniel Krivak, Steven Krivak and wife Shar Czar-Krivak, Debbie Barron and husband Kelly Barron, Douglas Krivak. Grandchildren, Derek Krivak, Miranda Toner (Krivak), Rebecca Marchand and Nicholas Barron. Donna, Andy and

June 23, 1948 – April 12, 2014 at the age of 65 years Celebration of Life:  Saturday, April 19, 2014, Gleneden Hall, 2:00 p.m. ~ very casual, by family request It is with inconsolable grief that we announce the sudden and unexpected death of Dennis Robert Hare at his home in Salmon Arm, BC at the age of 65 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years Linda and their three children

February 1, 1946 – December 17, 2013 at the age of 67 years Celebration of Life:  May 3, 2014, 1:00 p.m. Kingfisher Community Hall, Enderby, BC Joe Swanson was born February 1st, 1946 in Kansas City, Missouri to Willard Harold and Mary Virginia Swanson nee Stanley and was the eldest of nine children.  He died almost instantaneously at the age of sixty seven of a pulmonary embolism at his home in Mabel Lake near Kingfisher

December 6, 1940 – April 11, 2014 at the age of 73 years

February 1, 1947 – April 10, 2014 at the age of 67 years Originally of Penticton, BC, Jeanette passed away peacefully on April 10, 2014 at Salmon Arm, BC at the age of 67 years. She is survived by her three loving children and eight grandchildren.  She will be forever in our hearts.

August 15, 1946 – April 6, 2014 At the age of 67 years

September 29, 1928 – April 2, 2014 at the age of 85 years

January 12, 1956 – April 1, 2014 at the age of 58 years It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my father Kenneth James Maxwell, on the morning of  April 1st.  He passed on peacefully in his sleep with his family by his side.  His kind heart and enduring smile will never be forgotten by those whose lives he touched.  He showed us all what true courage and an un-waivering

May 22, 1941 – March 30, 2014 At the age of 72  

Nov. 13, 1944 – Mar. 30, 2014 At the age of 69 years

January 06, 1928 – March 29, 2014 At the age of 86

September 18, 1925 – March 28, 2014 At the age of 88 Elsie was born in Vancouver on September 18, 1925 to Arthur and Isabella Emslie.  There she married her first husband Leonard Dunn in 1945 and they had five children.  After being predeceased by him, she then married Jordy Jordan in 1969 and moved their joined family to Kamloops where they build their new life. In 1973 they moved to Salmon Arm, where they

July 23, 1929-March 26, 2014 At the age of 84 years

May 2, 1935 – March 25, 2014 at the age of 78 years Celebration of life:  Monday March 31, 2014, at 3:00 p.m. Fischer’s Funeral Services,  Salmon Arm. Thompson, Clayton Severn, with great sadness we announce the passing of our husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend on Wednesday March 26, 2014 at the age of 78 years. Clayton was predeceased by his mother and father Vi and Mervin and will be remembered forever in the

January 23, 1953 –  January 4, 2014 at the age of 60 years Memorial Service:  Saturday, April 12, 2014, 11:00 a.m., Fischer’s Funeral Services It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Marilyn Hall;  wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, daughter in law, aunt and friend. Marilyn passed peacefully in her sleep at Shuswap Lake General Hospital after a courageous four year battle with cancer. She will be dearly missed by her loving husband

April 17, 1932 – March 23, 2014 At the age of 81 years

February 1, 1921 – March 20, 2014 at the age of 93 years

June 29, 1952 – March 19, 2014 at the age of 61 years Ron passed away suddenly at home March 19, 2014 at the age of 61 years, due to an existing heart condition. He was an incredible, loving husband to Nicole and a wonderful father to Pat (Luanne) King and their three children of Logan Lake, BC and James King of Abbotsford, BC.  He will also be remembered as a most annoying younger brother

Oct. 24, 1950 – Mar. 21, 2014 At the age of 63 years Dawn Eileen Tanner Pendlebury, 63, passed away on March 21, 2014, in Salmon Arm. She is remembered by her children Dawn Marie, Charity (Rogue), Rebecca (Erik), Joshua, and David; her sisters Judy (Howard), Nina, Lizette (Tim), Rayda, and Marion; her seven grandchildren, and numerous extended family and friends. Dawn worked for several years for School District 83, as well as volunteering with

April 7, 1925 – March 8, 2014 at the age of 88 years With sadness, we announce the sudden passing of Wayne McLeod on March 8, 2014 at his home on Mabel Lake. Wayne was born in Altario, Alberta and moved with his family to Vernon in 1937. In the 1940’s he moved to Enderby and in 1969 out to Mabel Lake where he became a well-known, active and respected member of the community. Wayne was a veteran of WWII. He

September 3, 1939 – March 6, 2014 at the age of 74 years Mass of Christian Burial: Friday, March 14, 2014 1:30 p.m.,Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Kamloops. Reception: Eagles Club

October 7, 1948 – March 2, 2014 at the age of 65 years

July 28, 1936 – March 3, 2014 at the age of 77 years

February 18, 1925 – March 2, 2014 at the age of 89 years

October 15, 1958 – March 1, 2014 at the age of 55 years

May 27, 1910 – February 25, 2014 at the age of 103 years Celebration of Life: United Church, Salmon Arm, Sat. May 31, 2014 @ 1 pm Mary Jean (nee Murdoch) Sinclair Watson passed away peacefully Feb.25, 2014 at Bastion Place, she was 103. Jean, as she was called, was predeceased by George Sinclair in 1943 and Dave Watson in 1988. She is survived by son Donald Sinclair and daughter Isabel Sinclair, grandchildren Doug Sinclair,

July 21, 1937 – February 24, 2014 at the age of 76 years

January 20, 1931 – February 17, 2014 at the age of 83 years

April 4, 1971 – February 15, 2014 at the age of 42 years

February 16, 1927 – February 14, 2014 at the age of 86 years Dad passed away peacefully Feb. 14, 2014 at Shuswap Lake General Hospital two days before his 87th birthday. He was predeceased by his wife Bonnie, two sons, Ron and Bob and two grandsons Bill and Cole.  He is survived by his daughter Carol (Doug) Aldcroft and son Bill (Glenda) Taylor, nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Dad was born in Port Coquitlam

August 8, 1957 – February 13, 2014 at the age of 56 years FURSSEDONN, David Harold passed away suddenly on February 13, 2014 at the age of 56 years; my husband, rock and soul mate of 30 years wife Esther “Peachy”, two sons Jason (Kim) and Chris, brothers Tom (Dot), Allen (Connie), stepmother Eve Noakes, as well as his four dogs Buddy, Molly, Pia and yours, Boo Man.  David was predeceased by his parents, brother

January 3, 1954 – February 12, 2014 at the age of 60 years

March 27, 1947 – February 12, 2014 at the age of 66 years

July 22, 1952 – February 10, 2014 at the age of 61 years

January 13, 1987 – February 10, 2014 at the age of 27 years Memorial Service:  Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014, 1:00 p.m., Head of the Lake Hall, Okanagan Indian Band, Near Vernon, BC

July 22, 1952 – February 10, 2014 at the age of 61 years

September 11, 1960 – February 5, 2014 at the age of 53 years Service to be held April 2014 at Invermere, BC details to follow

June 25, 1926 – February 1, 2014 at the age of 87 years Visitation:  Saturday, February 15, 2014, 10:00 a.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Salmon Arm Celebration of Life:  Saturday, February 15, 2014, 11:00 a.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Salmon Arm Graveside Service:  Monday, February 17, 2014, 3:00 p.m., Valley View Cemetery, Surrey, BC  

June 1, 1927 – January 29, 2014 at the age of 86 years Celebration of LIfe:  Saturday, May, 24, 2012, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., Memorial Hall, Sorrento Russ passed away on January 29, 2014 at Bastion Place, Salmon Arm at age 86. He was born in N. Vancouver on June 1, 1927 and moved to BlindBay in 1994.  Russ was an active member of the Sorrento Lions Club as well as a 53 yr. member

November 23, 1948 – January 28, 2014 at the age of 65 years

October 6, 1938 – January 26, 2014 at the age of 75 years Celebration of Life:  Friday, Jan. 31, 2014, 1:00 p.m., Broadview Church “Chuck” Horace Charles Ware passed away on January 26, 2014 in Vernon Jubilee Hospital at the age of 75.  Born in Prince Albert, Sask.  Chuck is survived by his loving wife Lois Ware, daughters Valerie (Will) Pearson, Charlene (Gary) Owens, 5 grandchildren, Jason, Jennifer, Scott, Joseph and Travis as well as

April 23, 1958 – January 19, 2014 at the age of 55    

August 27, 1942 – January 22, 2014 at the age of 71 years

July 2, 1946 – January 22, 2014 at the age of 67 years

February 11, 1951 – January 20, 2014 at the age of 62 years

March 18, 1935 – January 20, 2014 at the age of 78 years

January 15, 1934 – January 15, 2014 at the age of 80 years

February 17, 1949 – January 15, 2014 at the age of 64 years

April 14, 1940 – January 16, 2014 at the age of 73 years

February 18, 1941 – January 15, 2014 at the age of 72 years Celebration of life:   Salmon Arm Elks Hall, Saturday, February 1, 2014, 1:30 pm FULLER: Bonnie Deanna, born on February 18, 1941 in Chilliwack, B.C. died unexpectedly in her home at Canoe, B.C. on January 15, 2014. Bonnie is predeceased by her parents; Alexander and Margaret Murray, and her loving husband of 41 years, George. All too soon she has left behind

December 5, 1930 – January 11, 2014 at the age of 83 years

August 20, 1929 – January 9, 2014 at the age of 84 years Celebration of Verla’s life will be held Saturday, January 25th, 2014, in the Banquet Room of the Schubert Centre, Vernon We are saddened by the loss in this life of Verla Levain Babcock. She was a devoted wife to her husband Dale who predeceased her in December of 2011.She was born in Biggar Saskatchewan on August 20th, 1929 and passed away January

August 27, 1937 – January 8, 2014 at the age of 76 years

June 17, 1933 – January 8, 2014 at the age of 80 years

December 9, 1921 – January 6, 2014 at the age of 92 years

January 16, 1958 – January 5, 2014 at the age of 55 years Celebration of life service: January 12, 2014, 1:00pm, Elks Hall, 3103 30th Street, Vernon. Passed away on January 5, 2014 at Kelowna General Hospital at the age of 55 years.  Ron was born on January 16, 1958, at Merritt, BC  to Vern and Gwen Haller.  He is survived by his mother Gwen of Kamloops, BC, siblings Bob and Norman of Vernon, BC and

March 10, 1957 – January 5, 2014 at the age of 56 years

November 3, 1956 – January 05, 2014 at the age of 57 years Celebration of Life:  St. John’s Anglican Church, Salmon Arm, Friday, January 10, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Clare passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on January 5, 2014 after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer at the age of 57 years. Clare is predeceased by her father Charles Marshall and mother Betty Marshall (Chase, BC) and is lovingly remembered by her husband Wayne McGill and her daughters Annie Korver

August 28, 1917 – January 3, 2014 at the age of 96 years Celebration of Life:  Thursday, January 9, 2014, 11:00 a.m., Chase Legion

March 14, 1910 – December 29, 2013 at the age of 103 years Josephine Ferguson passed away peacefully at Hillside Village,  Dec. 29, 2013 at the age of 103 years. She will be sadly missed by her daughter June Scott, grandchildren, great grandchildren great great grandchildren and great great great grandchildren.  Gran had six generations three times over.  She saw many changes in her lifetime. The family would like to thank the staff at Hillside

March 22, 1946 – December 27, 2013 at the age of 67 years

March 31, 1931 – December 27, 2013 at the age of 82 years

June 12, 1939 – December 25, 2013 at the age of 74 years

April 10, 1921 – December 24, 2013 at the age of 82 years

August 20, 1960 – December 23, 2013 at the age of 53 years

December 11, 1938 – December 23, 2013 at the age of 75 years

September 17, 1923 – December 17, 2013 at the age of 90 years

October 5, 1966 – December 15, 2013 at the age of 47 years

January 5, 1958 – December 16, 2013 at the age of 55 years Celebration of  life:  Saturday, January 25, 2014 at 2 p.m.,  Silver Creek Community Hall. Born January 5, 1958 – passed peacefully at home on December 16, 2013 at the age of 55. June loved Christmas, a white-winter and staying cool.  She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. June is survived by her husband Leonard, children; Lisa, Michael, Stacy, Lindsay and Kelsey,

August 27, 1949 – December 11, 2013 at the age of 64 years

January 13, 1961 – December 22, 2013 at the age of 52 years

December 1, 1926 – December 10, 2013 at the age of 87 years June Griswold gracefully passed away in the early morning of December 10, 2013 in Salmon Arm at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital.  Her daughter, Julia Armstrong was by her side during her last hour.   June’s bright mind to the very end was most remarkable. June was born on December 1, 1926 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho to parents in the logging industry. 

January 5, 1934 – December 5, 2013 at the age of 79 years Celebration of Life:  Thursday, December 12, 2013, Broadview Evangelical Free Church, 11:00 a.m. Sebo Eltjo Woldringh, born January 5, 1934 went to be with his loving Savior at the age of 79 on Thursday, December 5, 2013. He was born in Holland and immigrated to Canada in 1966. He will be lovingly remembered by wife Vina, son Karl (Lori), grandchildren McKenzie and Elijah, sister Catherine (of Holland) as well as many extended family

October 12, 1950 – December 3, 2013 at the age of 63 years Tom passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side.  He will be missed by Nancy Houghton and his two sons Joel and Dylan Houghton-Renyard, and by all! God Bless!

October 28, 1943 – December 3, 2013 at the age of 70 years Memorial Service Sunday, December 8, 2013, 1:00 p.m., Seventh Day Adventist Church