Obituaries

January 24, 1922 – February 1, 2013 at the age of 91 years Bill passed away at Piccadilly Care Centre, Salmon Arm, BC on February 1, 2013 at the age of 91 years.  Born on the farm near Maidstone, SK January 24, 1922, he married Eileen Pike in 1945.  They farmed near Maidstone, SK until the fall of 1986 when they retired to Salmon Arm.  Bill was well known for his love of horses and

March 8, 1927 – January 30, 2013 at the age of 85 years

January 8, 1920 – January 24, 2013 at the age of 93 years Etta passed away peacefully on January 24, 2013 at the age of 93 years.  Henrietta Ross Mackenzie was one of six children born to Barbara and Archibald Mackenzie in Lairg, Scotland.  Etta came to Canada as a war bride in 1945.  Living in the Trinity Creek area outside of Enderby, Etta was actively involved in the Riverside Ladies Club and the Ashton

February 17, 1924 – January 24, 2013 at the age of 88 years

August 6, 1948 – January 23, 2013 at the age of 64 years Erick David Sundmark of Celista, aged 64, passed away in the peacefulness of his home January 23, 2013. Dave leaves behind his loving wife,Audrey and daughter, Jodi. He is also survived by his father, Erick Sundmark, his brother and sister, Larry Sundmark and  Kathy Castle, and many other relatives and friends.He was predeceased by his mother Katherine Sundmark. At his request there will be

November 27, 1913 – January 22, 2013 at the age of 99 years

July 21, 1927 – January 19, 2013 at the age of 85 years Renner, Marion Byrel (nee Pearce) passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013 at the age of 85.  She was born July 21, 1927 in New Westminster, BC.  In 2000 Marion and husband of 57 years, Harold (who passed in 2006) moved to Salmon Arm from Langley to be closer to their children and grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by her daughter Harty

July 11, 1939 – January 5, 2013 at the age of 73 years Celebration of Life:  Saturday, February 2, 2013, Malakwa Hall Jack passed away Saturday, January 5, 2013 at Shuswap Lake General Hospital at the age of 73 years. He was predeceased by his son Danny, one brother Jimmy and grandson Jorden. He is survived by his loving wife Iris of 52 years, four sons Douglas (Coreen), Robert (Candice), Kevin (Lee) and Daryl (Marie),

November 21, 1921 – January 13, 2013 at the age of 91 years Jean Jeffery passed away peacefully at Piccadilly Care Center on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at the age of 91. Jean is predeceased by her husband Thomas Wilfred Jeffery and will be lovingly missed by her children Susan (Robert) Millar, Norman (Sandy) Jeffery, Anne (John) Rumor, Val Jeffery, Chris Jeffery, Tom (Jodi) Jeffery, sister Betty Milne, 13 grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Mom

November 6, 1959 – January 12, 2013 at the age of 53 years Celebration of Life:  Sunday, June 23, 2013, Elks Hall, Salmon Arm,  12:30 – 3:30 p.m. It is with great sorrow that the family of Dan Campbell announces the sudden passing of our son, brother and uncle at the age of 53 years. Dan was born in Salmon Arm and spent his early years living a life that many boys could only dream

December 21, 1932 – January 9, 2013 at the age of 80 years

June 17, 1932 – January 5, 2013 at the age of 80 years

April 13, 1919 – January 5, 2013 at the age of 93 years Memorial Service:  Sunday, January 13, 2013  11:00 a.m. Seventh Day Adventist Church

July 30, 1952 – January 5, 2013 at the age of 60 years

May 27, 1920 – January 4, 2013 at the age of 92 years A memorial gathering is to be held on May 26, 2013 at the Fall Fair Hall in Barriere, BC, at 1:00 p.m. The family wishes to let everyone know that we lost an important person from our lives.  Pat passed away peacefully on the evening of January 4th, 2013 at the age of 92.  Pat was born on May 27th, 1920. Pat was married

May 26, 1936 – January 4, 2013 at the age of 76 years

September 19, 1926 – January 4, 2013 at the age of 86 years It is with heavy hearts that we say good bye to our beloved husband, Dad, Grandfather, Uncle and friend, Art Fisher. Dad was a kind, gentle man who would help anyone in need and truly touched the lives of many. However, no one could pull off a prank like Dad and his shenanigans provided chuckles for many years to come.  He loved

September 28, 1923 – January 3, 2013 at the age of 89 years

June 23, 1956 – January 2, 2013 at the age of 56 years

August 26, 1976 – December 16, 2012 at the age of 36 years Celebration of Life:  Saturday, January 12, 2013,  11:00 a.m., Fischer’s Funeral Words alone cannot convey the depth of our sadness at the sudden passing of Rhonda Leigh Bergen on December 16th, 2012 at the young age of 36yrs; her family at her side.   Rhonda was predeceased by her mother, Ann Leible, and leaves behind her father, Alex Leible of Salmon Arm.  She

November 21, 1925 – December 27, 2012 at the age of 87 years Private family service The Hyderman family sadly announces the passing of Charles Vernon Hyderman on Dec. 27/2012 “Vern” was born in Oshawa, Ontario on Nov 21/25, the third eldest of four siblings. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Nan Elizabeth (nee Pitchford) and two sisters Dorothea “Dot” (Johnston) and Carmelita (Plowright). He was predeceased by both parents, Charles Ernest

December 3, 1959 – December 28, 2012 at the age of 53 years

September 3, 1928 – December 25, 2012 at the age of 84 years Mass of Christian Burial:  Friday, December 28, 2012   11:00 a.m. St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 3335 Patterson St., Armstrong, BC  

November 4, 1930 – December 22, 2012 at the age of 82 years Charles (Chuck) Foster Storms, 82, of Kamloops passed away in his home December 22, 2012. Chuck was born in Peterborough Ontario in 1930.  He lived his adult life in western Canada and lived in the BC interior for over 38 years. Chuck is survived by his wife Jean Storms; daughter Bonnie and son in-law Bob Schuring, son Daniel Storms, son Benjamin Storms

Born on June 4, 1962 in Elliot Lake, ON Passed away on Thursday December 20, 2012 in Blind Bay, BC At the age of 50 years Celebration of Life:  Friday, December 28, 2012  1:00 p.m. Fischer’s Funeral Services Ron was born and raised in Ontario, leaving home at a young age to start his journey in Western Canada. He lived in Calgary for 24 years.  Always putting heart into his work, Ron was able to

September 24, 1929 – December 19, 2012 at the age of 83 years OPEN HOUSE:  Saturday, February 9, 2013,  1-4 pm, Fischer’s Funeral Services Joan, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, auntie and friend passed away peacefully and without pain, early Wed., Dec. 19, 2012 at Piccadilly Park Care Home in Salmon Arm. Joan was born in Manitoba and lived her early years there until meeting and marrying the love of her life, Sigurd

November 20, 1919 – December 19, 2012 at the age of 93 years

February 23, 1930 – December 17, 2012 at the age of 82 years

November 16, 1925 – November 26, 2012 at the age of 88 years

October 10, 1948 – December 8, 2012 at the age of 64 years Born in Toronto, ON on October 10, 1948 Steve died at Trinity Valley on December 8, 2012 at the age of 64 years. He will be sadly grieved by his family and friends.  Steve is survived by his wife Karen, children A.J., Melissa, Dustin and Steven, grandson Garrett and loving sister Jayne. Steve loved his horse, dogs and any other critter that

April 23, 1935 – December 6, 2012 at the age of 77 years “I will always be… As long as someone thinks of me”  Ken passed away peacefully in Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Salmon Arm, BC at the age of 77 years. He was predeceased by his parents Alex and Ruth Proctor and his sister Faye.  Ken is survived by his beloved wife Elsa, of 53 years, children:  Sandra (Dennis) and David, both of Lethbridge,

July 18, 1911 – December 6, 2012 at the age of 101 years

September 7, 1928 – December 5, 2012 at the age of 84 years We would like to announce the passing of Gerhard Ervin Weisse on December 5, 2012. He was born in Beisker, Alberta on September 7, 1928. Our Dad was in the logging industry starting out in the Golden area.  Moving toCalgarywhere he had his own lumber yard for many years.  When he was thinking about retiring, he decided that the Shuswap was where

March 19, 1919 – December 1, 2012 at the age of 93 years It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Beeds on December 1, 2012 in Kamloops, BC at the age of 93 years.  Mary was born on February 19, 1919 in Biggar, Saskatchewan. Mary will be lovingly remembered and forever missed by her children:  Jim (Carolyn), Joyce, Joan (Morris) and Mazie; her twin sister, Kate; her 17 grandchildren; her

April 27, 1928 – December 1, 2012 at the age of 84 years

February 11, 1944 – November 29, 2012 at the age of 68 years  

April 22, 1926 – November 20,  2012 at the age of 86 years

June 17, 1924 – November 18, 2012 at the age of 88 years Celebration of Life:  Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012   1:00 p.m., Silver Creek Seniors Hall Ruth Sjodin, born in Minnesota in 1924 , passed away in Salmon Arm Nov. 18, 2012.  She lived in California and Washington before moving to Vanderhoof, BC in 1958 and settling in Salmon Arm in 1993. She leaves behind three sons and a daughter. A celebration of life

December 31, 1965 – November 16, 2012 at the age of 46 years Celebration of  Life:  Friday, Nov. 30, 2012    11:00 am First United Church Garry Locke passed away peacefully on November 16, 2012 at the age of 46. He will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Bernice; sisters, Karen (Dave), Lenore (Barry), Lisa (Tim) and by his beloved nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Leonard.  Garry will be sadly missed

March 14, 1939 – November 16, 2012 at the age of 73 years

October 31, 1929 – November 15, 2012 at 83 years

October 5, 1938 – November 14, 2012 at the age of 74 years

October 10, 1968 – November 12, 2012 at the age of 44 years

September 30, 1932 – November 12, 2012 at the age of 80 years Douglas Stuard Tosczak aged 80, passed peacefully on November 12th, 2012 in Salmon Arm with his loving wife Betty by his side. Born in Goodfare Alberta, he spent his early years there before moving to Grande Prairie in 1941 where he married and raised a family of three. Doug was a veteran of Korea, and later a salesman and entrepreneur. Doug and

September 13, 1922 – November 07, 2012 at the age of 90 years Funeral Service and Reception:  Tuesday, November 13, 2012   11:00 a.m. Interment:  Mt. Ida Cemetery Miriam passed away on November 7, 2012 in Piccadilly Care Centre, Salmon Arm, BC at the age of 90 years.  Miriam was predeceased by her husband Hugh and daughter Louise Marsha Gregr.  She was the loving mother of Laura (Lawrence) Asp of Guelph, ON, Linda (Dennis) Hare of

July 3, 1924 – November 8, 2012 at the age of 88 years

October 3, 1939 – November 6, 2012 at the age of 73 years

October 2, 1923 – November 2, 2012 at the age of 89 years At his request, no service will be held. Frank passed from life peacefully at Hospice House. Survived by his wife, Hilda and his loving family, sons Frank (Susan), Michael (Joanne), daughters Elisabeth (Jari), Susie (Nick), seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Dad was born in Graz, Austria and immigrated to Canada with his wife and two children in 1954. He lived in Vancouver

October 10, 1950 – October 31, 2012 at the age of 62 years David passed away suddenly in Salmon Arm on Wednesday Oct 31st, 2012. He was born in Yorkton, Saskatchewan and grew up in Calgary. He worked with his father Sam and brother Richard as a baker from the age of 16. David moved to Salmon Arm in 1988, and worked at the bakery in Safeway. David and his wife Michelle owned and operated

May 15, 1931 – October 27, 2012 at the age of 81 years It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gwendolyn Rita Toope (Reid) at 81 yrs. Gwen was born in Green’s Harbour, Newfoundland, where she grew up and where she also met the love of her life, Doug. They were married in 1950 and began their life’s adventure. Because of Doug’s work, they resided in many places in Newfoundland: Gander,

April 14, 1917 – October 27, 2012 at the age of 95 years

November 16, 1962 – October 16, 2012 at the age of 49 years

August 18, 1922 – October 21, 2012 at the age of 90 years

July 3, 1934 – October 21, 2012 at the age of 78 years Celebration of Life:  Friday, October 26, 2012, 11:00 a.m., Fischer’s Funeral Services Reception to follow at Canoe Senior’s Hall

July 4, 1922 – October 20, 2012 at the age of 90 years On October 20, 2012, Harold Bell died peacefully at 90 years of age, with his daughter and son-in-law by his side following a brief stay at Bastion Place in Salmon Arm, after having resided at Parkside Estate in Chase for the past five years. Harold was born in Vancouver and throughout the years worked at many jobs around the province, settling back

August 6, 1949 – October 19, 2012 at the age of 63 years Open House:  Sat., Oct. 27, 2012    1:00 pm     Fischer’s Funeral Services On October 19, 2012 Randy lost his battle with cancer. He is peaceful now and would want that you do not cry and just hang on to the wonderful memories you have of him. He will be deeply missed by his wife Susan, children Kim and R.J., two grandchildren, Brad

May 2, 1917 – October 17, 2012 at the age of 95 years

February 26, 1920 – October 17, 2012 at the age of 92 years Passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 in Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Salmon Arm at the age of 92 years. Hazel’s life was dedicated to her husband and family.  She loved to read and write ditties and poems.  Hazel also had a great sense of humour, quick wit and loved to teach life lessons. Hazel and Gunnar spent most of their lives

March 5, 1929 – October 15, 2012 at the age of 83 years Celebration of Life:  Sat., Nov. 10, 2012, 1:30 p.m., Cedar Heights Com. Centre Bill passed away after a short illness in Bastion Place Care Home in Salmon Arm where he had been a resident for five months. He was born in Burnaby, BC and lived most of his life in the Vancouver area, moving to Sorrento in 1996. He will be lovingly remember

October 26, 1925 – October 11, 2012 at the age of 86 years Jean passed away in Minto House, Nakusp, BC at the age of 86 years.  Jean was predeceased by her husband William is survived by her loving son Scott (Kathleen) and granddaughter Leslie of Nakusp, BC. Jean was born on Oct. 26, 19825 and grew up on the family farm in Australian, South of Quesnel.  From the time she could walk she would

Sept. 5, 1942 – October 11, 2012 at the age of 70 years Celebration of Life:  Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012       10:00 a.m. Salmon Arm Legion, Branch #62 Born September 5, 1942 in Stettler, Alberta, Grew up in Calgary. He passed away on October 11, 2012 at Shuswap Lake General Hospital after being admitted on October 1st. He was grateful for the time he spent at home during his illness, being tended to

October 17, 1941 – October 8, 2012 at the age of 70 years Celebration of Life:  Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012    1:30 p.m. Fischer’s Funeral Services It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our husband, father, grandfather,uncle, brother and father-in-law, Ken Thurston. Born in Gull Lake SK on October 17, 1941, Ken passed away on October 8, 2012 at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife

January 12, 1915 – October 8, 2012 at the age of 97 years

August 24, 1945 – October 4, 2012 at the age of 67 years

November 22, 1938 – October 1, 2012 at the age of 73 years Celebration of Life:  Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012   1:00 p.m., St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Ed passed away peacefully at Bastion Place on Monday, October 1, 2012 at the age of 76 years.  He was born in Douglas, Arizona on November 22, 1935 to Frankie and Acie Cannefax. Edward is survived by his loving wife Karen and companion Dusty. Ed worked both in

March 3, 1935 – October 1, 2012 at the age of 77 years It is with sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Shirley on October 1, 2012 in Hillside Village, Salmon Arm at the age of 77 years with family by her side. Shirley was predeceased by her loving husband Peter Ronald Harder and is survived by her loving children Joyce (Glenn) Skinner, Diane Gamblin, Deb (Ed) Moore and Ron Harder, eight grandchildren, eleven

December 27, 1916 – September 28, 2012 at the age of 95 years Graveside Service, Tuesday, October 2, 2012    1:00 p.m. Mount Garibaldi Cemetery, Squamish, BC

October 31, 1934 – September 30, 2012 at the age of 77 years

March 26, 1929 – September 29, 2012 at the age of 83 years LANG –  Bernard Calvin passed away peacefully on September 29, 2012 at the Piccadilly Care Center in Salmon Arm, BC. Born March 26, 1929, on Easter Sunday, in Regina, Saskatchewan- he was fondly known as Bunny his entire life.  With his parents, June & Mathew Lang, the family moved west in 1941 and settled in Hammond, BC. Bunny married Beverley Edna Lawrence

January 28, 1933 – September 20, 2012 at the age of 79 years

January 29, 1924 – September 20, 2012 at the age of 88

March 13, 1930 – September 26, 2012 at the age of 82 years

March 26, 1948 – August 17, 2012 at the age of 64 years Graveside Service, Friday, Oct. 5, 2012,  Cliffside Cemetery, Enderby, 10:30 a.m.

April 4, 1938 – September 24, 2012 at the age of 74 years

February 8, 1924 – September 23, 2012 at the age of 88 years Don passed away peacefully in Shuswap Lake General Hospital on Sunday, September 23, 2012 at the age of 88 years.  He was born to Grant and May Paulsen at home on the family farm at Asker, AB on February 8, 1924. He is survived by his loving wife Anne, daughters Ginny-Lou (Jack) Alexander and Fran Porteous, sons Russ (Lotty) Paulsen and Mark

November 30, 1931 – September 21, 2012 at the age of 80 years

February 13, 1937 – September 21, 2012 at the age of 75 years Memorial Service:  Sunday, Oct 7, 2012,  2:00 p.m., Sicamous Senior’s Centre It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our mom, Rita Vick, born in Loon Lake, Saskatchewan.  She passed away at her home in The Eagle Valley Lodge in Sicamous, BC after a short courageous battle with cancer. Rita is survived by her loving children Rod Dovich (Jacki), Ronda

July 19, 1942 – September 21, 2012 at the age of 70 years

February 4, 1932 – September 18, 2012 at the age of 80 years It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Margaret Thompson, born in Princeton, BC.  She passed away in Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Salmon Arm, BC after a short courageous battle with a liver disease. Margaret is survived by her loving children Melody (Allen) Barnett of Millet, AB and Sheridan (Leona) Marshall of Chetwynd, BC, four grandchildren Darlene Barnett of

June 20, 1922 – September 11, 2012 at the age of 90 years

January 10, 1937 – September 8, 2012 at the age of 75 years

March 4, 1929 – September 7, 2012 at the age of 83 years It is with deep sadness, but also great joy that we want to share with you the news of the death of Bette Mary Folliott/Schon at the age of 83. We, her immediate family; husband Christopher and her children Stephen, Alexandra and Benjamin were privileged to spend many h ours with her during her final illness. We want to thank Dr. Guy

December 18, 1925 – September 6, 2012 at the age of 86 years Ole passed away on September 6, 2012 at Shuswap Lake General Hospital at the age of 86 years. He was predeceased by his father Henry in 1966, his mother Annie in 1976, his brother Bill in 1985 and his daughter Margaret Lynn in 2008.  He is survived by Alice, his wife of nearly 62 years, daughter Karen (Bob), sons Robert (Pat) and

August 8, 1909 – September 4, 2012 at the age of 103 years

February 25, 1967 – September 4, 2012 at the age of 45 years Celebration of life:  Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012, 1:30 p.m., Family Home It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Wendy Petkau. Wendy fought a hard battle with cancer but passed away quietly September 4, 2012. Wendy is survived by her husband Mike, her children Matt (Ashley), Marcus (Kyla) and Melanie, her granddaughters Jayda and Alexis, her father Ernie Widell, her sisters Tony, Suzan (Karl) and Carla (Harry), her father and mother

July 11, 1927 – September 4, 2012 at the age of 85 years

March 21, 1926 – September 2, 2012 at the age of 86 years

January 24, 1928 – August 23, 2o12 at the age of 84 years

February 10, 1939 – August 26, 2012 at the age of 73 years It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Eric Petersen August 26th, 2012 at Shuswap Lake General Hospital after a brief struggle with cancer. Eric was predeceased by his son, Jason in 2000, both parents, Carl and Frieda Petersen, and his sister Elsie. He leaves to miss him his wife of 47 years, Peggy of Salmon Arm, son Chris,

April 22, 1931 –  August 29, 2012 at the age of 81 years

May 13, 1947 – August 17, 2012 at the age of 65 years

January 8, 1936 – August 16, 2012 at the age of 76 years It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Henry Robert Bartlett on August 16th, 2012, known to his friends as Harry.  He was born in Vancouver, BC on January 8th, 1936.  He was always proud to be Canadian.  He grew up with his family in Qualicum Beach, BC.  He had a happy childhood growing up on the beach and

January 22, 1970 – August 11, 2012 at the age of 42 years “The candle that burns twice as bright, burns half as long. And Rob Moore’s burned very brightly indeed.” Robert, “Robbie”, or “Rob” Moore, 42, of Vernon, British Columbia, was taken away on Saturday, August 11th, on his Grandfather’s birth date, at the Kelowna General Hospital.  Rob was a beloved father, brother, son, grandson, uncle, cousin and friend who profoundly touched the lives

April 26, 1927 – August 10, 2012 at the age of 85 years (nee Blackwood, nee Corner) Born to Raymond and Edna Corner April 26 1927 in Glenmore BC two months premature, Cathy spent her first hours in a drawer placed in front of the wood stove.  Cathy passed August 10 2012 at 85 years of age at Hillside Village Salmon Arm BC with family in attendance. Cathy was predeceased by her first husband Roy,

June 23, 1934 – August 9, 2012 at the age of 78 years

July 2, 1921 – August 8, 2012 at the age of 91 years

September 29, 1924 – August 8, 2012 at the age of 87 years

June 17, 1921 – August 8, 2012 at the age of 91 years Memorial Service – Tuesday, August 14, 2012   1:0o Fischer’s Funeral Services

December 28, 1943 – August 6, 2012 at the age of 68 years Celebration of Life:  Sat. Aug. 25, 2012   1 – 3 p.m. Swansea Point Firehall Celebration of Life:   To be held in Calgary September 8, 2012   2 – 4 p.m. St. David’s United Church, 3303 Capitol Hill Cres. NW Loraine passed away gracefully following a brief battle with cancer on Monday, August 6, 2012.  Loraine was born in Montreal, QC,

April 8, 1926 – August 5, 2012 at the age of 86 years Helen passed away peacefully with her husband of 62 years, Murdo by her side. She is also survived and forever remembered by daughters, Heather (Rob) Zand, and Janet (Lloyd) Fairclough as well as five grandchildren, Hailey, Rachel, Chloe, Derek and Luke. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday,  September 22nd, 2012 at the Eagle Bay Community Church, Eagle Bay, BC from