October 28, 1919 – February 7, 2015
at the age of 95 years
Celebration of life: 1:30p.m., Sunday, February 15, 2015 at the Eagle Valley Manor in Sicamous
Lorrin T. Bater passed away on February 7, 2015 at the age of 95 years.
His wife, Fern predeceased him. He is survived by his five children; Charlotte Elaine Dyer, Carol Louise DePaoli, son-in-law Albert DePaoli, Patrick Lawrence Bater (Joisie), Heather Mae Cline (Robert) and Leslie Evan Bater (Brenda) as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Lorrin lived in Sicamous, BC, at the Haven and later at the Manor. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.
There will be a celebration of his life at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 15, 2015 at the Eagle Valley Manor in Sicamous. All that knew Lorrin are very welcome to attend and join with his family.
September 25, 1935 – February 7, 2015
at the age of 79 years
With heavy hearts we announce the passing on Feb. 7, of Wayne after a lengthy battle with heart related issues.
He leaves his close companion Betty and son Steve, sister Joy and extended family Sandra, Kellie, Eileen and Steven, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends from R.C.H. in New Westminster.
Thank you to the fabulous team of medical professions who helped over the years to enhance his life: First Responders, paramedics, hospital staff, community care hospice and palliative staff in Salmon Arm, as well as Dr. Welder & Peggy. Special thanks to Dr. Smylie at the Vernon Pace Clinic for their special bond with Wayne. Thank you to all at Bastion Place. Last but not least Munro’s Pharmacy staff in Sorrento. We are truly humbled.
No service by request.
April 26, 1924 – February 6, 2015
at the age of 90 years
Celebration of life: Friday, February 20, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.
SASU Recreation Centre, Salmon Arm
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Harold Ernest Cox, born April 26, 1924, in East York Township, York County, Ontario. Harold passed away at Shuswap Lake General Hospital on Friday evening, February 6, 2015, after a brief battle with Congestive Heart Failure. Harold, a long time Salmon Arm resident, is survived by his wife Mae, children Bev (Dan Gienger), Peter, Evelyn (Byron Fritzler), Jim, Mark (Gloria), and Elaine (Kelly Bury). He also leaves behind eleven grandchildren, as well as four great.
Harold grew up years in Hines Creek, Alberta, where he spent a lot of time in the bush, working trap lines. In 1950, Harold moved to Celista, British Columbia, and earned his living driving a Cat and working in local mills. In 1952, he married Mae, and shortly afterwards moved to Salmon Arm. Harold spent 31 years working for the City of Salmon Arm, ending as the foreman of the roads department
Harold had a great sense of adventure and love of the outdoors, enjoyed falling trees, gathering fire wood, and burning wood in his wood stove. He was also an avid gardener, growing fruit, vegetables, and rows of daffodils and irises each year
One of Harold’s greatest joys in life was his family. He lived his life in a patient and caring way, demonstrating what it means to sacrifice your own desires for those you love. He enjoyed a close relationship with each of his children and grandchildren. Harold also had a great sense of humour, and was no stranger to practical jokes. His smile could light up a room, and his warm-hearted chuckle will linger with us all.
Harold was also a man of strong faith and lived his convictions on a daily basis. He loved God and had no fear of death, as he knew where he was going. He died assured of his salvation through Jesus Christ.
The family wishes to say a special thank you to Dr. Stacey Kirkman, whose expertise, friendship, and humour eased the medical challenges of the last few years. He made going to doctor’s office fun. Thanks for everything, Stacey. You have our deepest appreciation.
A memorial service will be held for Harold on Friday, February 20, 2:00 pm at the SASCU Recreation Centre, with a tea to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Shuswap Lake General Hospital or the charity of one’s choice.
Harold Cox – loving husband, patient father, extraordinary grandfather, faithful friend. We can’t help but miss you.
September 26, 1936 – February 5, 2015
at the age of 78 years
June 5, 1935 – February 3, 2015
at the age of 79 years
August 25, 1946 – February 2, 2015
at the age of 68 years
Celebration of life: Salmon Arm Secondary School, Jackson Campus, Sunday, March 1, 2015 at 1:00 pm in the gymnasium
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Susan Latimer. Surrounded by love, Susan left us on February 2, 2015 at the age of 68 years. She is survived by her children Debbie (Doug), Richard (Karen), Curtis (Gwen), Michael and Kate (Brian) and her siblings Fiona, Robert (Cheryl) and Terry (David). Let’s not forget the grandchildren: Justin, Shaylee, Otto, Jenna, Liam, Aidan, Ashley, Jessee, Ty and Paxton along with four great grand kids.
Susan worked for the school district for close to 30 years. Besides her children, her job was her greatest achievement. Working as a certified education assistant and lunch hour supervisor allowed her to hold court and what better place to do that than in the hallway or cafeteria of a high school. The kids called her grandma Susan and she cherished being part of their lives.
Susan loved to shop – a lot! Family members tried to avoid at all cost, being dragged around on one of her excursions. She knew everyone and she stopped to talk to them all. She could spend an hour in Safeway and only buy a few items.
A strong union supporter, Susan served for many years on the local CUPE executive and attended many conferences as their representative. For many years, she was on the negotiating team for the CUPE collective agreement. She joked that the school board office management would hide under their desks when they saw her coming up the stairs.
If there was a cause, she’d be there – you could count on her. Susan lived to help people – in every aspect of her life. She loved her kids, her grand kids and great grand kids with all her heart. She was happiest in their presence.
A celebration of life will be held at Salmon Arm Secondary School, Jackson Campus, on Sunday, March 1, 2015 at 1:00 pm in the gymnasium. In lieu of flowers, a scholarship for Salmon Arm Secondary has been set up in Susan’s name.
Courage, my friends; ‘tis not too late to build a better world…. Tommy Douglas
June 10, 1978 – February 2, 2015
at the age of 36 years
A gathering to remember Tashanna will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2015, starting at 2:00 p.m. at the Salmon Arm Elk’s Hall, 3690 3oth Street, NE
~ goodbye Chaos Faerie ~
Bert and Debra are heart broken to announce the sudden passing of our beloved daughter Tashanna Marie Ducharme on Feb 2 in Vancouver. She was born June 10, 1978 in Ft Nelson. She was a loving sister to Jared, Danielle and Dagan (Mercedes), and a fun-loving Aunty to Tabitha and Noah.
Tashanna is survived by a large loving family including maternal Grandparents, Jim and Elly Read of Vernon, 19 Aunts and Uncles, hundreds of cousins and many, many friends.
Tashanna was a talented artist with a kind and generous sprit. Her paintings and costumes brought life to many events. She was “mother earth” leading the save the rivers and painted all those stick salmon still seen regularly across Vancouver. Her many costumes and artistic creations will be treasured.
Tashanna led an adventurous life -Never a dull moment – She loved to travel and had seen many parts of the world. Born in a small town she had a big city heart. She was active in multiple causes and rallies in the lower mainland of B.C. specifically those relating to the environment, First Nations, and the social determinants of health. She was an advocate to her core.
We will be remembering Tashanna on Thursday February 12th, 2:00 p.m. at the Elks Hall in Salmon Arm. It will be a casual, colorful affair. Please come and remember Tashanna, and say good goodbye to our unique, wonderful and cherished CHAOS FAERIE.
In lieu of flowers you may wish to donate to: The Kettle Society of Vancouver, In memory of Tashanna Ducharme, Donation directed to the Art Fund, www.thekettle.ca
October 8, 1923 – February 1, 2015
at the age of 91 years
July 11, 1936 – January 30, 2015
at the age of 78 years
Born in Vermilion, AB on July 11, 1936 and raised in Edmonton as the oldest of four children. Charlie and Doreen (nee Roeder) married in June, 1956 at Galahad, AB. Together, they raised four children: Janice, Donna, Bill and Patty.
Job opportunities took the family to a variety of communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Charlie took work seriously and tried numerous ventures both as an employee and as an entrepreneur.
Charlie had a short but valiant fight against cancer and passed away with his wife and daughters by his side on January 30, 2015. Charlie was predeceased by son, Bill, in 1996. Heis survived by his wife, Doreen and their daughters and families.
Thanks and appreciation go to his medical team (Dr. Levins and Dr. McLellan) as well as the nurses and care aides who provided excellent care.
“There was a man who had a calf, and that’s half. He took it from the stall, and tied it to the wall. That’s all! Goodnight!”
July 25, 1929 – January 29, 2015
at the age of 85 years
Eleanor was truly a free and fun loving spirit. She was loved and admired by all who knew her true nature, charisma and tenacity. She loved all things in nature, an animal lover and an advocate for animals. Our heart breaks for losing such a great Mom, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt, and Friend. She lived life to the fullest, joining in on the fun where ever she happened to be at the time. She was a great listener to all her many friends, always keeping in touch by phone. Eleanor was an adventurer too, she travelled solo in her motor home in the US and Mexico in her early retirement. She also joined in on the fun, boating and sailing with family and friends on the Ocean near Powell River. Earlier years she was a teacher and taught in Peace River in a one room school made of logs in 1949 (Sunset Prairie School), Richmond, BC (1949-1952) and North Vancouver, BC (1960-1970). Her most memorable times were spent at the cabin on Sheridan Lake. Sheridan Lake was her most favorite place in the world, and she shared the magic will all who came to visit. The last ten years she resided at her daughter and son in law’s property at White Lake. There she grew beautiful flower gardens, walked her dog, fed the birds and enjoyed the scenic vista from her double wide. She lived independently next door and was still driving and maintaining her own home until shortly before her passing. She will be forever missed by her family: children; Edward (Karen La Combe) Hannah, David (Desiree) Hannah, Susan (Bruce) Whitehead, step children; Rosemary (Daryl) Farquharson, Tim (Ida) Babcock, grandchildren; Jennifer Hannah, Duncan Hannah, Sophia (Jason) Mattioli, Marian (Phillipe Klein) Shukster, Beau (Carney Varga) Whitehead, Vicki, Trudy, Stacey and Terry, great grandchildren; Matthew Mattioli, Elisabeth Mattioli, Sven Sabo “Shukster”, Laura Klein and Brenna Varga. She was predeceased by her two husbands Lewis Babcock and Glenn Hannah, grandson Robert Hannah, sister Joan Graham and parents Leslie Dixon and Annie Dixon. Greatly admired and sadly missed by many nephews, nieces, greats and cousins as well as a long list of friends.
Forever in our hearts.
A celebration of Eleanor’s life will be held in April 2015. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to your local SPCA.
March 13, 1949 – January 29, 2015
at the age of 65 years
Patrick Ross Blanchard passed on Thursday January 29, 2015 at age 65 in Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Salmon Arm. Pat was born March 13, 1949 in Midland, Ontario.
As a young man, he worked as a geo technician for Inco in field exploration. After living and working in BC, Saskatchewan, and Ontario, Pat and his family settled in the Salmon Arm area in 1998 where he worked with family at Hucul Printing. Pat loved to go huckleberry picking and hiking to old mine sites with his boys and their dog, Tricia. He will be lovingly remembered for his great humour, humble disposition and gentle personality.
Pat is survived by the loves of his life, wife, Camellia, his sons, Matthew (Salmon Arm), Sean (Sicamous), Ryan (Canoe), Benjamin and his wife Stevie (Olsson) of Calgary, brother Duane Blanchard and his partner Joan Leatherdale (Dundas), brother Tim Blanchard (Penatanguishene), sister -in – law Muriel Lowe-Blanchard (Barrie), and their children. Pat was predeceased by his mother Ann (Hucul), his father Sydney, and his brother Dale.
At Pat’s request there was no service but family and friends gathered at their home to celebrate his life.
The family would like to thank the many caring nurses and doctors who have worked with Pat over the years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Pat’s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
November 13, 1941 – January 26, 2015
at the age of 73 years
December 16, 1946 – January 26, 2015
at the age of 68 years
Celebration of Life Open House will be held at 12:00 – 3:00 pm on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Fischer’s Funeral Services.
It is with deep sadness and shock the family announces the passing of our mother, grandmother and sister Marlene, who passed away at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital on January 26, 2015 after an undiagnosed agonizing ordeal.
“Mom” was born in Calgary, AB on December 16, 1946, third child in a family of eight, and moved to the Shuswap in 1973 with husband John Doyle, her parents and a sister.
Predeceased by her loving husband John (August 23, 2006), her father John Monaghan (May 3, 1988) and her mother Helen Monaghan (September 11, 2007)
Marlene is survived by her loving son Blair Doyle and daughter-in-law April Burnstick, two beautiful grandchildren Demika and Lucas and her faithful, loving and devoted companions Suki & Murphy all of Salmon Arm. Marlene is also survived by her sister Corrina Monaghan and numerous other siblings and extended family throughout British Columbia and Alberta.
Mom worked for Canada Post in Calgary and in Salmon Arm for several years and after her son was born, she spent many hours assisting teachers and students alike at the school in Sorrento.
Marlene enjoyed going to garage sales and collecting a vast array of different “treasures”. She was known for her wonderful personality, smiling eyes, good nature and awesome sense of humour and wit. She was a devoted, faithful friend and confidant to many and will be sadly missed by all.
As per “Mom’s” request, a private cremation was held at Fischer’s Crematorium on Friday January 30, 2015 and a Celebration of Life is scheduled for Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 12 noon, please join us and share your memories of Marlene with us at Fischer’s Funeral Services.
The family wishes to thank Nurses Margaret, Leanne and Eileen for their compassion and attempt to comfort “Our Mom”, even though no one was able to diagnose and treat her illness in time.
If family or friends so desire, donations may be made in Memory of Marlene Joan Doyle, to the Canadian Cancer Society.
***Together at Last, Painfree and at Peace***
March 13, 1921 – January 23, 2015
at the age of 93 years
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 31, 2015, Carlin Hall, 4051 Myers Frontage Rd., Tappen, BC
Interment: Mt. Ida Cemetery, following the funeral service
Reception at Carlin Hall following the graveside service.
Passed over peacefully at Bastion Place in Salmon Arm BC at age 93. Bernice is predeceased by her husbands Bob Smallpiece (Sep 11, 2014) and Wilson Roberts (Sep 14, 1959), her son-in-law Lyle Quigley (Dec 31, 1996), her parents Charles and Rosella Root and seven siblings.
She is lovingly remembered by daughter Eloise Quigley of Watervalley AB, sons Byron (Janice) Roberts of Prince George BC and Ross (Holly) Roberts of Hattiesburg MS, 8 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Born at home March 13, 1921 in Killdeer SK, the second youngest of 8 children, she grew up and was schooled in Killdeer and Rockglen where she met Wilson Roberts during high school years. In 1941 she moved to Regina with her family, attended Business school, operated a boarding house with her mother, worked for the Dept. of Natural Resources and exchanged long distance love letters with Wilson for 5 years. They married in 1946 and moved to Reid Lake BC to dairy farm and raise a family. After Wilson passed in 1959, she moved to Prince George where she worked as a bookkeeper to support and raise her young family.
In 1969 she married Bob Smallpiece and in 1981 relocated to Salmon Arm where they eventually retired and enjoyed many friends and blessed years together, including travels near and far.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 31st at the Carlin Community Hall (16K west of SA on Hwy 1); interment at Mount Ida Cemetery; a reception will follow at the hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations will be gratefully accepted at the Cancer Society of Canada.
April 14, 1928 – January 22, 2015
at the age of 86 years
A Celebration of Life for Pidge will be held Saturday, April 18th, 2015 at the Shuswap Lake Estates Community Centre.
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dear Pidge on Thursday, January 22nd after a lengthy illness. The matriarch of the Loftus family was born in Edmonton, Alberta on April 14, 1928 and later moved to Calgary where she and husband George “Bud” raised their 6 children. The last 39 years have been spent in the Shuswap area where they enjoyed many friends.
Her love of life was contagious and her presence in a room could never be missed. She was a passionate sports fan, a fantastic homemaker, and a gifted artisan. Her adeptness with a needle and a sewing machine was admired by all.
Pidge will be forever remembered and dearly missed by her husband of 64 years, Bud, and their 6 children: Robert, Jim (Brenda), Michael (Yvonne), Patrick (Linda), Cindy (Rob), and Tammy (Ted). She will hold a special place in the hearts of her 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Pidge was predeceased by grandson Michael Robinson in 1997.
The Loftus family would like to thank the incredible staff at Shuswap Lake Hospital and Dr. Kevin Goldberg for their care and compassion.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Pidge’s name may be made to the Shuswap Lakes Hospital Foundation.
A “Celebration of Life” for Pidge is being planned for Saturday, April 18th, 2015 with details to follow.
June 13, 1923 – January 22, 2015
at the age of 91 years
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sat. Jan 31/15 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM at McIntosh Grove Banquet Room at 251 – 6th St. SE.
Sadly, we announce the passing of Wilbert Thomas Penrice on Jan. 22/15 at age 91.
Wilbert is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Evelyn; children: Ernest (Louise), Marjorie (Dan), Patricia (Bill), Garry (Lynne), Robert (Julie) and Curtis; 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. He is also survived by his sister, Laura Johnson.
January 4, 1933 – January 15, 2015
at the age of 82 years
Funeral Service: Thursday, January 22, 2015
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
April 26, 1944 – January 12, 2015
at the age of 70
October 05, 1944 – December 07, 2014
At the age of 70 years
March 6, 1931 – January 18, 2015
at the age of 83 years
Though his smile is gone forever
And his hand we cannot touch.
We still have so many memories
Of the one we loved so much.
His memory is our keepsake
With which we’ll never part.
God has him in his keeping,
We have him in our hearts.
We love you forever.
Elizabeth, Christina,
Dale, Mark,
Mark, Simon, Tyler
September 9, 1946 – January 18, 2015
at the age of 68
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Northstar Church, 301 North Star Road, Quesnel
The family of Annie Ruller are sad to announce her death at Hospice House in Vernon on Sunday, January 18, 2015. We do rejoice that she is in the presence of her Lord.
For 43 years she has been a loving wife to Will and mother to Kimberley Koop (Glen); Keren Ruller (Terry); Philippa Murray (Chris); Nick Ruller (Lida). She was a loving “Grandmama” to nine grandchildren. She leaves her loving husband Will, younger brother David and family in Christchurch, New Zealand and was predeceased by her parents Basil and Berenice. She also leaves many nieces and nephews along with many other family members in Ontario, New Zealand and Australia.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Northstar Church, 301 North Star Road, Quesnel. In lieu of flowers, the family invite donations to Hospice House, Vernon, BC www.nohs.ca/hospice-house.
Annie lived life to the fullest! In spite of her health challenges she was a tremendous inspiration to others through her boundless creativity with crochet and her constant positive attitude.
December 7, 1926 – January 12, 2015
At the age of 88 years
Memorial Service 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 24 at Fischer’s Funeral Services Chapel. Pastor Myron Crown officiating. Reception to follow.
Audrey passed away January 12 with family by her side. She was predeceased by her father, Stanley Irwin and mother Olga Irwin and son-in-law Narve D. Roen and great grandson Lincoln Narve Roen.
She is survived by her loving husband Daniel; daughter, Shaun Roen and her husband Greg Parsons; son Glenn Jones and his wife Nada as well as seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. All of who she loved dearly. She also has several relatives in Manitoba. Also two brothers-in-law, Alec McPherson and wife Barbara; Robert McPherson and wife Barbara; three nieces and a nephew as well as many close friends.
Audrey held many secretarial positions in newspapers, hardware, manufacturing, business and banking before retiring in 1985.
Born and raised in Winnipeg she moved to Edmonton in 1970; Calgary in 1973 where she married Daniel McPherson on June 26, 1976. They moved to Victoria in 1993 and the Shuswap in 1997.
Audrey enjoyed reading, watching old movies, playing crib to win and really enjoyed travelling to far off places but was most enthusiastic about travelling and camping with great friends and her motor home.
Her volunteer work included the 1988 Olympics in Calgary, which she enjoyed immensely.
The family thanks so very much Dr. Kevin Goldberg who did all possible during Audrey’s challenging and ever changing medical difficulties with complications; also many thanks to all the staff at Shuswap Lake General Hospital who had contact with Audrey and the staff at Bastion Place. Finally, much praise for the very special, attentive staff at Good Samaritan “Hillside Village” that was all very professional and compassionate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Audrey’s name may be made to the Good Samaritan Hillside Village, 2891 15th Ave. NE, Salmon Arm, V1E 2B6.
May 02, 1927 – January 12, 2015
At the age of 87 years
In 1927, Blanche was born into the Dallaire family who resided on a farm near Mallaige, Alberta . She married Benjamin Daily in 1945. After several moves, they raised their family in Edmonton, Alberta.
After marrying Clarence Albertson in 1979 she moved to his farm in North Dakota.
She moved back to BC in 1994 and resided in the Salmon Arm area until her death at age 87.
Blanche is survived by her children; Sharon Liebel (Dave), Judy Grant (Jim), Gayle Daily, Brenda Daily, Vaughn Daily and Wade Daily, 14 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.
A Celebration of her life will be held at the Salmon Arm Seniors Centre, 170-5th Ave on Jan 22, 2015 at 6:30 pm.
November 13, 1965 – January 09, 2015
At the age of 49 years
Celebration of Life 2 p.m. Saturday, January 17 Shuswap Lake Estates Community Centre, Blind Bay B.C.
David Yule was an incredibly good, genuine man who worked hard and played hard but above all else loved his wife and kids with everything he had. He was a family man and a devoted friend; a man you could count on, no matter what.
David was born on November 13, 1965 in Calgary, AB. In his younger years, he spent time in Mossleigh and Gleichen on the family farm – these were cherished times as David loved being a farm boy. He attended SAIT and became a Heavy Duty Mechanic but his drive and determination led to more than just pulling wrenches. Before long he was self-employed, working hard with Barb to build their business in Calgary. They were a remarkable team in every way imaginable. In the late 90’s, David had an opportunity to take his skills overseas to work and they decided as a family to make it happen. It was the best of both worlds for David – he could work for several weeks non-stop which he loved, then was home for several weeks to focus entirely on his home, his family and his friends. David always loved the Shuswap – he and Barb brought the kids for vacation each summer until they finally decided to make it their home in 2005. They quickly settled into the community and developed friendships that have endured. For the past 10 years.
David worked in Russia as Maintenance Manager for the Russian Federation at Trican Well Service Ltd. When David was home, he took advantage of all the area had to offer – sledding in the winter and being out in his beloved Tige on the lake in the summer (God help you if you wore your shoes or ate on his boat).
On his last day with us, David was up in the mountains at his favourite sledding spot at Owl’s Head in Sicamous with his best friends. In his own words, “I moved to the Shuswap several years ago – what more can I say – I am living the dream.”
David is survived by his loving wife Barb, his daughter Sara and his son Jacob. David also loved his community so in lieu of flowers, donations can be made in David’s memory to: Shuswap Volunteer Fire Department, Box 95, Sorrento, BC V0E 2W0.
February 02, 1931 – January 12, 2015
At the age of 83 years
Memorial Service 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 21 at Deo Lutheran Church, 1801 – 30th St. NE Salmon Arm, BC.
Pastor Erik Bjorgan officiating.
Martha went home to be with the Lord on January 12, 2015 at the age of 83. Martha was the daughter of Alexander and Lydia Stanke. She was born on February 2, 1931 in a village near Pozan, Poland. Her family (parents, Martha, brother Willy and littler sister Helga) immigrated to Canada after the 2nd war and settled in Lethbridge, Alberta. She worked as a nurses aid at Lethbridge Hospital. She met and married John Bergen May 22, 1954. John and Martha moved to British Columbia and bought their first home in Abbotsford, where they began raising their family, Linda, Alex, and Jim. Martha and John moved to Notch Hill in 1964, and later moved from the farm into a home in Salmon Arm. John and Martha spent their last years at Piccadilly Terrace.
Martha loved music, singing, gardening (especially flowers), and socialising with family and friends. She enjoyed being hospitable and creating amazing meals. She had a strong, unwavering faith in God that enabled her to handle all the situations that life brought her.
Martha is survived by her children, Lindy (Don) Arnot, Alex (Anita) Bergen and Jim (Lydia) Bergen, grandchildren, (Andrea, Alison, Christine, Meredith), (Stacey, Jennifer, Eric), (Victoria, Andrew) and great grandchildren, (Alyssa, Ethan), by her brother Willy Stanke, sister Helga Dressel, and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the staff of Piccadilly Terrace for all they have done over the years, as well as the staff of Shuswap Lake General Hospital for looking after Martha’s needs in her last days. We appreciate your hard work and commitment.
Interment will follow at Mt. Ida Cemetery. All are invited to join the family for a time of fellowship and remembrance at the church after the interment.
March 10, 1942 – January 12, 2015
At the age of 72 years
July 06, 1928 – January 12, 2015
At the age of 86 years
Art passed away peacefully on January 12, 2015 in Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home in Kamloops with family at his side. He was 86 years old.
He will be sadly missed and always remembered by Blanche, his loving wife of 63 years; his son Steve (Jacquie), his daughter Pat (Tom), 5 grandchildren; Tracy (Craig), Tammy, Sandy (Alisha), Chris (Karyn), Mitchell and 7 great grandchildren; Kaitlyn, Hailee, Preston, Britnee, Kendall, Tristen and Kali.
Art was born in Mission, B.C. He moved to the Chase area where he and his brother had a logging operation, which he and his brother Steve continued for many years. They were in the logging and trucking industry.
Art loved his camping trips, whether it was across Canada or just a few days. He also enjoyed fishing as well as barbecues on the deck and Happy Hour with good friends.
There will be no formal service. The family will get together in the summer to celebrate his life.
A special thanks to all the staff at Ponderosa Lodge for their excellent care. And very special thanks to Dr. Rallheiser and all the doctors and nurses in 6 South and in the E.R. at Royal Inland Hospital.
An extra special thank you to Dr. Baker and all the staff at the hospice for the compassionate, excellent care he received.
Those wishing to do so may donate to the Hospice Home in Kamloops.
July 14, 1946 – January 11, 2015
At the age of 68 years
January 01, 1940 – January 10, 2015
At the age of 75 years
July 31, 1938 – January 12, 2015
at the age of 76 years
January 16, 1930 – January 10, 2015
At the age of 84 years
June 10, 1931 – January 08, 2015
At the age of 83 years
March 15, 1947 – January 10, 2015
At the age of 67 years
John peacefully passed away at his home in Logan Lake, BC on Jan. 10, 2015 after a long battle with cancer, at the age of 67.
John was born in New Waterford N.S. and is survived by his wife Janine Pryce; brother Joe Moore; sisters Irene Efford and Gail Marcocchio. Father to Glen and Shelley Wilson. Grandfather to Stephanie Sherington and Darrin Wilson. Great grandfather to Kayden and Austin.
Predeceased by his daughter Sandy Wilson. John will be remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends.
In keeping with his wishes, no funeral will be held. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society would be preferred.
Thank you to the BC Cancer society, doctors and nurses of the interior health.
April 28, 1928 – January 07, 2014
At the age of 86 years
August 13, 1957 – January 07, 2015
At the age of 57 years
June 12, 1936 – January 04, 2015
At the age of 78 years
March 15, 1928 – December 31, 2014
at the age of 86 years
The Reid family sadly announces the passing of William Henry Reid. Bill was born in Battle Bend, Alberta. Move to Prince George in 1964 and was proudly self-employed with a successful excavating business, working in construction. He semi-retired in Salmon Arm, B.C., where he enjoyed his hobby farm and horses.
Survived by loving wife Yvette, her daughters; Tiffany (Leigh), Katrina, Alaina (Jordan), his sons; Bill (Cindy), Robert (Jo-Ann), his daughters; Lynda (Al), Cindy (Mark), Kathy (Pat), his siblings; Dorothy, Betty-Lou and Dennis, 19 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren as well as many friends and business associates.
He will be remembered for his many years of volunteering at the Salmon Arm Legion and the Gardom Lake Veterans Camp.
A Memorial Service is to be held in the Spring with date and time to be announced.
May 03, 1998 – December 28, 2014
At the age of 16 years
Celebration of Life 1 pm January 02, 2015
at The Gathering Place, Broadview Church
35 – 30th Street NE, Salmon Arm
April 15, 1920 – December 29, 2014
At the age of 94 years
January 10, 1945 – December 27, 2014
At the age of 69 years
February 25, 1936 – December 24, 2014
At the age of 78 years
October 16, 1929 – December 24, 2014
At the age of 85 years
April 28, 1920 – December 23, 2014
at the age of 94
Patricia Rault, 94, passed away peacefully in the Shuswap Lake General Hospital in Salmon Arm, BC on December 23 after a stroke. Pat was born in Hannah, AB, grew up in Edmonton where she raised her family and spent memorable summers swimming in her beloved Pigeon Lake. She is pre-deceased by husband Norman Rault, daughter Janice Rault, brother Dr. Lionel Dobson and sister Rose Wilson. She leaves five sons, David, Peter, Ronald, Lionel and Lawrence Rault, granddaughters, Jasmine and Emily Rault and Marina Stephanson, grandsons, Tristan and Adam Bacon, Daniel, Jesse and Michael Rault and great granddaughters, Skylah and Naomi Rault. A Celebration of her Life will take place in April 2015 at Pigeon Lake, AB, please contact a family member for details. Memorial donations to the Shuswap Lake Hospital Foundation, Box 265, Salmon Arm, VB1E 4N3 or a charity of the donor’s choice.
December 11, 1920 – December 20, 2014
at the age of 92 years
Funeral Service – Saturday, January 10, 2015, New Life Outreach, Tappen, BC. Interment – Tappen Cemetery.
Dorothea celebrated her 92nd birthday December 11th and went home to be with her Lord & Savior Saturday, December 20th after a short illness. Dorothea was born in 1922 to Edna & Ernest Hine.
She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years Leonard, mother Edna, father Ernest and infant children. She is survived by her children Norman (Wendy), Allan (Theresa), Terry (Elton), Patricia (Dennis), seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, January 10th, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. from the New Life Outreach Church, Tappen. Interment will follow at Tappen Cemetery. Memorial donations in Dorothea’s name may be made to the New Life Outreach Church, 4409 Trans-Canada Highway, Tappen, BC, V0E 2X2.
The family would like to take this time to thank the staff in Cottage #5 and the nurses at Hillside Village for their love and care of Dorothea for the 4 ½ years she was there. It truly was her home. She loved doing puzzles and had her special table there. Thank you also to Dr. DuPlessis and Dr. Bonthuys for their care of our mom.
May 24, 1942 – December 16, 2014
at the age of 72 years
Memorial Service: Saturday, January 3, 2015, 11:00 a.m., Elks Hall, 3690 30 Street NE, Salmon Arm
Shirley passed away quickly and peacefully after a short battle with cancer and a lengthy progression of Parkinson’s Disease. She passed away with her family by her side at Mt. Ida Mews care facility, where she was cared for greatly. She was predeceased by her brother, Ken Kornelson in 1965; her father, Abe Kornelson in 2005; and her mother, Anne Kornelson in 2012. She is survived by her husband, Lew Williams; daughter, Kim Fuller (and Rod); son, Ken Williams (and Robbie); 6 grandchildren, Reilly, Danelle, Leray, Reid, Bailey and Blake; great grandson, Rylan and many friends who she considered part of our family. A Celebration of Life will be held on January 3, 2015, at 11:00 am, at the Elks Hall (where Shirley and her husband, along with family and friends celebrated their 50th Anniversary). A sincere thank you to Dr. Levins, the staff at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital and Mt. Ida Mews, and to all who stopped in to visit, made phone calls, sent cards, food and best wishes. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Society or Parkinson’s Disease Charities
Februry 13, 1925 – December 16, 2014
at the age of 89 years
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Chase Community Hall on December 20, 2014 at 11:00 am.
Clarence passed away on December 16, 2014 with family members at his side, at Hillsaide Manor in Salmon Arm, BC at the wonderful age of 89.
Clarence was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy, and grandson, David. He is survived by his children; Ron (Joanne), Dale (Betty), Cheryl Hendrickson (Jerry), Brian (Kerrie), Karen Turner (Randy), Leanne Kulchyski (Brett), Laurie Farrell (Kim) and Rick (DeeDee) and serveral grandchildren and even more great grandchildren.
Memorial donations in Clarence’s name may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #107, Box 122, 515 Chase West Road, Chase, BC V0E 1M0.
August 05, 1929 – December 13, 2014
At the age of 85 years
May 14, 1925 – December 15, 2014
at the age of 89 years
December 13, 1930 – December 11, 2014
at the age of 83 years
Jim was born and raised in Chester, NS to Freda Mae (Gerard) and Fredrick Albert Schnare. He worked in Sudbury, Ontario for a few years then moved on to Vancouver Island and worked at the Kennedy Lake Mine for several years. He then he moved his family to the Yukon and spent 17 wonderful years working at an open pit mine in Faro. He loved it! Hunting and exploring the rivers and lakes, prospecting with his friend Pete Long; he felt they were the best years of his life. Jim is predeceased by his brothers Douglas and Owen in NS. He leaves behind his loving wife Patty, sons David (Patsy) of Canaan, NS; Robert and John of Victoria, BC; and daughter Tara Pacheco of Port Orchard, Washington, grandchildren: James, Paige, Daniel Gardner, California; David, and Shauna, Halifax, NS, great grandchildren: Ezmee, Zion, and Azelia Decaens; Fisher and Meyer Schnare, sister Norma Armstrong, sister-in-law Joan as well as many wonderful nieces and nephews! After coming to Salmon Arm, he loved hiking with friends Connie and Joe, cross-country skiing, and biking. His last years were spent sharing good food and stories with Pat and John, and walking in the Larch Hills with his little black friend Lucky. “We have had a wonderful life… Patty.”
May 20, 1926 – December 10, 2014
at the age of 88 years
January 15, 1939 – December 10, 2014
at the age of 75 years
Bill sadly passed away December 10th 2014 at Shuswap Lake General Hospital in Salmon Arm, BC at the age of 75.
Bill was born in Red Deer Alberta, January 15 1939. He was predeceased by his parents Vera and George Reid, Brother Ken, Sister Florence, Brother-In-law Clarence, and his Nephew Ken.
He is survived by his four children, his grandchildren, Brother Doug Lyons and Sister Mary Einarson, many nieces, nephews, and other family members. He also leaves behind countless close friends and his beloved dog Tundra.
He forever loved to be out on the road riding his motorcycle or driving truck. His kind and joyful spirit will never be forgotten.
At Bills request there will be no service.
June 10, 1924 – December 10, 2014
at the age of 90 years
Arnold David Nichols passed away with his family at his side, on December 10th, 2014 at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital in Salmon Arm, B.C. at the age of 90 years. Arnold was born on June 10th, 1924 in Zealandia, Sk. He was the youngest of four children born to Alex and Dinah Nichols. At the age of 8, Arnold moved with his family to Birsay, Sk., where he resided until 2010, when he moved to Salmon Arm, B.C. He married Mavis Fee in January 1945 and together they raised two children, David and Denise. Arnold and his brother Max owned and operated Nichols Bros. garage, which included John Deere and Studebaker dealerships. In the early 50’s, after the sale of the garage, he began farming full time. Arnold was an avid curler, golfer, fisherman and hunter. He was 86 years old when he went on his last hunting trip to the cabin near Hudson Bay with the “guys”. Arnold and Mavis enjoyed many winter holidays in the Caribbean, Hawaii, Mexico, Panama and British Columbia. In later years, they travelled to Yuma, Arizona for extended periods. He was a long time member of the Birsay Masonic Lodge, served on the town council and was active in the community. Arnold is survived by his son David (Wilma) Nichols and daughter Denise (George) Wilson; grandchildren Jared and Jayne Nichols (Hailey, Ethan and Derek), James and Genevieve Nichols (Emmet), Janelle and John Tottenham (Nathanial and Abigail), Jody and Marie-Pierre Wilson (Gabriel and Ana), Brandon and Janice Wilson (Chase and Makenna), sister-in-law Lucille Rybotycki and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Mavis, in 2007, parents Alex and Dinah, brothers Lorne (Connie), Max (Lottie), sister Elizabeth Embree, brother-in-laws Johnny Rybotycki, Conrad Sollid and Harold Fee, sister-in-law Ruby Sollid, nephew Jack Nichols and niece, Wanda Embree. A service in Arnold’s memory will be held in Birsay at a later date.
October 15, 1946 – December 04, 2014
at the age of 68 years
August 12, 1912 – December 3, 20014
at the age of 102 years
May 8, 1920 – Dec. 3, 2014
at the age of 94 years
April 15, 1939 – November 23, 2014
at the age of 75 years
April 21, 1964 – November 27, 2014
at the age of 50 years
Celebration of Life for Wade and Steven at the Shuswap Community Church, 3151 6th Ave. NE., Salmon Arm on Sunday, December 7th at 2 pm.
It is with overwhelming grief and sadness that we announce the death of Wade Webster at the age of 75, on November 23rd and the sudden death of Steven Harry Webster at only 50, on November 27th, 2014.
After a short and brave battle with cancer, Wade passed away peacefully with family by his side at Bastion Place in Salmon Arm.
Family was very important to Steven. While travelling home to be with his family, Steven passed away in a fatal car accident.
They will be lovingly remembered by wife/mother Sharon, daughter/sister Sheri (Barry), grandsons/nephews Ty and Taylor, granddaughter/niece Teagan, brothers/uncles Michael (Jane) and Chris (Mary), stepmother/grandmother Robyn, brothers-in-law/uncles Jerry (Susan) and Barrie (Britta), sisters-in-law/aunts Karen and Lynda (Alfred) as well as many nieces and nephews/cousins, and great nieces and nephews. They both leave a vast number of close friends.
Wade shared with us the gifts of humor, travel and adventure. He will be remembered by all for his quick wit, sense of humor and amazing storytelling abilities.
Steve will leave with us the gifts of compassion, friendship and a joy of living life to the fullest. When he made a friend, it was a friend for life.
Both Wade and Steven had a passion for riding motorcycles and shared many adventures together.
Wade and Steven hold a special place in the hearts of many and will be forever missed and never forgotten.
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Skubiak, the nurses at the hospital and the staff at Bastion Place.
August 24, 1933 – November 26, 2014
at the age of 81 years
Passed away quietly November 26, 2014 in Salmon Arm hospital, of cancer. Born in Denmark, Erik came to Canada in the 1970’s. Erik was a Marine Engineer by trade and worked and travelled on cargo ships in the middle east for many years. He leaves to mourn, his spouse Jeanette of Chase, a sister Kirsten in Hawaii, his daughter Gitte McCormick, in Victoria, a son Erik Jr. in Abbotsford and four grandchildren Leah, Erika, Cameron, and Eason. Cremation and no service by request.
March 22, 1931 – November 26, 2014
at the age of 83 years
March 4, 1916 – November 26, 2014
at the age of 98 years
May 15, 1916 – November 22, 2014
at the age of 98 years
Memorial “Celebration of Life” gathering to be on December 7th 2:00 pm at Salmon Arm Elks Hall, 3690- 30th St. N.E.
Passed away peacefully at age 98 in residences at Piccadilly Place Care Home. Formerly a long time resident of Horsefly BC. Amy and husband Philip moved to Salmon Arm BC in 1972. Born at Rochester Alberta, Amy married Philip Bourelle at age 15. They shared 66 years of marriage until Philips death in 1998. They had 12 children then raised two additional boys. She is survived by 9 of her children. Philip Jr; Arthur (Alice);(Predeceased George); Charles; Hazel Glusman (Dave) Katherine Sarrazin (Bert); Emory; Walter; Lyda Critchlow (Stanley); Ivan (Judi); Brian Brown and Barry Brown. Amy had 12 siblings and is survived by brother Edmund Hill of Ft. St. James BC and sister Silvia Madsen of Boyle Alberta. Philips family of 8 have all passed. Amy and Philip’s fruitful life leave 9 children , 25 Grand Children, many great grandchildren, several great great grand and a few great great great grand children. Amy will be oh-so-missed by family, nieces, nephews, friends, neighbors for all of the wonderful moments and memories of her 98 years. Amy’s family exstend our very special thanks to Dr. Wiecker for his outstanding care to our mother’s needs. Our thanks also to Fishers Funeral Services for excellent guidance and service. Memorial “Celebration of Life” gathering to be on December 7th starts time 2:00 pm at Salmon Arm Elks Hall, 3690- 30th St. N.E.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
August 27, 1940 – November 20, 2014
at the age of 74 years
Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 27, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1400 – 20th St. NE, Salmon Arm, BC, at 11:00 am.
With courage and faith Janice Merdean Daughton succumbed to cancer at the age of 74 with loved ones by her side.
Janice was born at St. Rose De Lac, Manitoba, to Hazel and Robert Harrison. She was the oldest of 3 children. Janice grew up on a farm and enjoyed the companionship of lots of extended family during those years.
At 11 years of age her family moved to Terrace Bay, ON. They moved to Hinton, AB, when Janice was 16. There she finished school and became a nurse’s aide. It was here that she met and married her husband Douglas Daughton. Together they raised a family of 3 children. After 35 years in Hinton, Janice and Doug retired to Sunny Brae, BC, where she lived out her life taking great pleasure in having family and friends gather in her home and yard to play and visit.
Family was always very important to Janice. At this time of her passing, her family cherishes the memories of her devotion to her family and the efforts she took to keep her family close. Her faith, kindness, and personal example were a loving force in their lives and will continue to be so.
Janice was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Douglas Daughton. She will be sadly missed by her children: Carrie Callihoo (Calvin), Rhonda Kicia (Ken), Shane Daughton (Tanya); 12 grandchildren and 81/2 great-grandchildren; as well as her brother Phil Harrison (Elaine) and her sister Brenda Harrison.
Many thanks to the members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and to Joan and Chris Clark for their tremendous love and support.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
August 09, 1963 – November 07, 2014
At the age of 51
It is with deep shock and sadness that the Morris Family announces the sudden passing of Brian Edward Morris at only 51 years young, on November 7th, 2014 at Little White Lake, BC. He is survived by his wife Angelina, and her children; Douglas Reyes (Mariko), Jane Reyes and granddaughter Kiana; his mother Darlene & father Brian, his sisters; Sandra (Lee), Sherryl (Al), and Susan (Trevor). Brian’s pride and joy was his life as a Captain in the White Lake Volunteer Fire Department (WLVFD). He was very active in the White Lake Community Association and the White Lake Residents’ Association. He was also an avid fisherman who spent many hours on White Lake, and an aspiring musician who played sax, drums, guitar and harmonica as well as some pretty decent vocals. He became a popular host for a Salmon Arm community radio program, Vinyl Suitcase on Voice of the Shuswap CKVS 93.7 FM. A radio program tribute to Brian is planned for Nov. 28th at 7 pm, Nov. 30th at 10 am and Dec 2nd at 3 pm.
The WLVFD invites all friends and family to a Celebration of Life and Community Tribute, to be held at the White Lake Community Hall at 11 am on Saturday the 29th of November.
The Morris Family is planning an additional family Celebration of Life to be held in late May/June of 2015 to facilitate travel plans for all our relatives and friends.
February 2, 1916 – November 19, 2014
at the age of 98 years
Funeral Service: Friday, November 21, 2014, 1:00 p.m., Fischer’s Funeral Services
Albert Roy Tapp was born on Feb. 2, 1916 the only child of Albert and Elizabeth Tapp of Cardale, MB. Roy married Ruth McCoy on June 11, 1942. Roy passed away on November 19, 2014 after a short illness.
He is survived by his loving wife Ruth, daughter Betty, sons Ken and Terry, two grandchildren Shelley and Kelley and great grandson Joshua McLaren.
Interment at Mt. Ida Cemetery, Salmon Arm.
May 24, 1932 – November 16, 2014
at the age of 82 years
March 12, 1937 – November 15, 2014
at the age of 77 years
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gary Carscadden, our loving husband, dad, uncle, pop pop and friend. After a short stay in Bastion Place, Gary passed away on November 15, due to complications suffered from a stroke on September 16. He was 77. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Mary, son Todd, daughter Lara (Doug), grandson Nigel and numerous nephews and nieces. Gary was born on March 12, 1937 in Storthoaks, SK. In 1951, his family moved to Brandon, MB. Following his high school education, Gary worked at the Brandon Generating Station. In the summer of 1959, while playing baseball, Gary broke his leg, and while in the hospital he met Mary, when she provided nursing care to him. They married two years later. In 1970, Gary and family moved to High River, AB. In 1972, the family moved to Kamsack, SK, where they lived for 19 years. Gary worked in the insurance business. Later, he worked as a drug and alcohol abuse counselor at the Kamsack Union Hospital, and as a parts man at John Deere Farm Equipment. In 1991, Gary and Mary moved to Salmon Arm, where they had planned to retire. Gary enjoyed golfing, boating, camping, hiking, playing crib, hearts and online poker.
Gary was an avid snowmobiler, serving as president of the Kamsack Snow Drifters Club for many years. Gary’s greatest love was spending time with his family, always volunteering and helping his children in their activities. He was very popular to all his relatives, a favorite uncle to many. One of Gary’s greatest strengths was his will to live, having survived many health challenges over the past ten years, always making amazing recoveries. His infectious smile and friendly outgoing nature will be missed. The family would like to thank Dr. Heunis, and all the health care providers at Shuswap Lake General Hospital and Bastion Place for their wonderful care and support. A celebration of life will take place at a future date.
September 27, 1925 – November 11, 2014
At the age of 89 years
October 20, 1934 – November 10, 2014
At the age of 80
A Service and Celebration of Life will be held at 1 pm, Saturday, November 22 at Fischer’s Funeral Services.
Laurine Aitken, loving mother and long time resident of Salmon Arm lost her battle with cancer Monday, November 10, 2014 at the age of 80 at Bastion Place care facility. Laurine was born in Melfort, Sask. on October 20th 1934. She married Don Aitken in 1953 and they moved with their baby Wendy to 100 Mile House in 1955. They had three more children, Ross, Rick and Cindy. The family then moved to Salmon Arm in 1963.
Laurine was predeceased by her husband Don who passed away in 2004, parents Lillian and Wallace Mclean, sister Rene Mundle, brothers Lyle Mclean, Al Mclean, Doug Mclean and Cliff Mclean (all deceased). Laurine leaves behind four children, Wendy (Bill) Lindsay, Ross Aitken, Rick Aitken, Cindy (Jim) Gawley. She also leaves behind three grandchildren, Don (Jessica) Gawley, Crystal (Nate) Trent and Devon (Kim) Lindsay, great grandchildren Max and Raiden Trent, and Nathan and Caleb Gawley. Thank you to all friends and family for their support and help. Special thanks to niece Audrey and close friend Vera.
Laurine worked most of her life in the food industry where most would remember her as manager or Mainline Coop Cafeteria and also when she managed the Salmon Arm golf course Restaurant & Lounge.
Through Laurine’s lifetime she was known as a competitive golfer, curler and bowler. Laurine won a silver medal for golf at the BC summer games in 1981.
Laurine will be remembered by her family for her strong will, loving and caring nature, her love of golf and her family.
Many thanks to the care aides and nurses from community home support and the team at Bastion Place for their compassion and support making her final days more comfortable,
Mom you will be missed.
A celebration of life will be held at Fischer’s Funeral Services on Saturday November 22, 2014 at 1 pm., with Pastors Ann Meakes and Norm Russell officiating.
February 02, 1934 – November 10, 2014
At the age of 80 years
March 01, 1924 – November 07, 2014
At the age of 90 years
June 2, 1934 – November 6, 2014
at the age of 80 years
January 31, 1980 – November 06, 2014
At the age of 34
April 2, 1932 – November 6, 2014
at the age of 82 years
Elvira Dzierzenga died peacefully with family and friends by her side at Bastion Place in Salmon Arm at the age of 82 years. She will be sadly missed by her husband Erich of 60 years, her Son Dieter (Ingrid) of Germany and daughter Conny (Ken) of Salmon Arm; 3 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sister Gerlinde (Hans) of Germany; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter Karin in 2011, sisters Erna and Brunhilde of Germany. Elvira was born in Eigenfeld, Bessarabia (today part of Moldova and Ukraine). Mom was an excellent cook and spent hours knitting and crocheting sweaters and dresses for her children and herself. She traveled throughout Southern Germany as a food demonstrator and was proud to relate her experiences. She spent most of her life in Germany and moved to Salmon Arm with her husband in 1994. She enjoyed German folk music and loved to sing along. She also enjoyed watching Steiner Theatre videos that her daughter Karin spent hours recording. We want a special thanks to go out to the staff at Bastion Special Care Unit for the loving care she received and also to Dr. Heunis for his support. As a Jehovah’s Witness she believed in the biblical hope of a future resurrection back to human life in paradise here on earth. We look forward to seeing her then, in health and happiness.
October 2, 1946 – November 2, 2014
at the age of 68 years
December 14, 1930 – October 30, 2014
at the age of 83 years
A celebration of Shirley’s life will be held Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014 at 2 pm at the Gleneden Community Hall, 4901 50th Ave. NW, Salmon Arm.
Shirley, a loving and devoted wife, mother and community worker finally gave into failing health at Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops in the early hours of Oct. 30, 2014.
Shirley is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Bud Boyd, her son Scott (LaVonne) Boyd of Salmon Arm, siblings Tom (Cecile) Jones of Pickering Ontario, Jerry (Debbie) Jones of Salmon Arm, Paul (Marg) Jones of Wiarton, Ontario, and Elaine (Mike) Kohler of Richmond Hill, Ontario, as well as nieces Wendy, Sandi, Sarah and nephews Allan, Dylan and Travis.
She was predeceased by her parents Wilda and Earl Jones and brother Harry Jones, all of Wiarton, Ontario.
Shirley was born in Wiarton Ontario. She was a caring, hardworking and determined lady. She was a great cook and over the years had an interest in a number of hobbies such as hunting, knitting, sewing, pottery, reading books and gardening, particularly her flowers.
During her working years, she was involved as a cook on Great Lakes Boats, secretarial work, strawberry and raspberry farmer and she was a member of the Gleneden Ladies Club for many years.
She has left a great hole in our family but we are at peace knowing that her suffering is over. We know she will be watching over us and helping us along in her own gentle way.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Shuswap Lake Hospital Foundation.
August 16, 1919 – October 26, 2014
at the age of 95
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 8th @ 2:00 pm at the St. Andrews United Church in Enderby, BC.
On Sunday, October 26th we said good bye to our beloved Mother, Gramma and Nana – Althea Millicent Plowe. Althea was a wonderful woman, she was kind and giving, she loved to sing and play the piano, and to whistle. Everyone who knew her loved her dearly she truly was a special person.
Predeaced by her parents Harry & Nellie Mufford and her sister Myrtle of Milner, BC. She is survived by her two children, daughter Irene Hart of Vernon, BC (Brian and Ashlynn, Darryl and Christina, Diana, Erin and Cassidy) and son Dal and Alice Plowe of Salmon Arm, BC (Denise and Brian, Angelle, and Nicole along with many grandchildren and great grandchildren). Althea is also, survived by her sisters Stella Long of Victoria, and Freda Lynch of Langley, BC and her special niece Dianne McMorran of Lavington, BC as well as several nieces and nephews.
Althea was born in New Westminster, BC on August 16, 1919 she lived the first 70 years of her life on the family farm in Milner, BC, then spent several years in Langley city after the farm sold she then moved to Grindrod, BC to be closer to her family in 1990. She worked for 20 years at the Langley 5 to a $1.00 store, this is where she learned the art of gift wrapping, she always gave the best wrapped gifts ever. Althea was always an active member in the United Church and was a life time member of the UCW and was an active member of the Native Daughters, Fort Langley Branch. She also played piano/organ for services and many weddings.
Thank you to the caring staff at Bastion Place in Salmon Arm, BC for caring for her and being so kind to our family.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 8th @ 2:00 pm at the St. Andrews United Church in Enderby, BC. There will also be a Memorial Tea in her honor in the Milner Chapel in the Spring of 2015.
March 13, 1930 – October 28, 2014
at the age of 84 years
A memorial for Eva will be held on Saturday, November 8th at 1 PM in the Bible Church in Sicamous.
Wonderful mother… devoted to the Lord Eva Maria Nieminen, 84 passed away peacefully on October 28th to be with the Lord she loved. Born in Finland on March 13th, 1930, she emigrated to Canada after the war, met her future husband Eero and settled in Sicamous in the late 1950s.
Eva is survived by her sons, Robert, John, Bruce and Bernie as well as her grandchildren Jessica, Sarah Rose and Christopher. Loving, generous, hardworking and always enthusiastic toward the majesty and the awe of the Lord and helping others; Eva was a person of high ethics, amazing production, and her life was the embodiment of true grit and strength of spirit.
Eva loved her family and friends immensely and we were blessed to have a super mom! The truth is that we miss you more than we know… Love you forever mom!
We also thank Hillside Village for their fine care of Eva as well as the wonderful people that helped her cope with her condition in the last years of her life.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to The Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation (www.alzinfo.org) is suggested…
March 29, 1933 – October 24, 2014
at the age of 81 years
A Celebration of Life will be held Thurs. Oct.30th, 2 pm at the New Hope Community Church (Salvation Army), Salmon Arm.
On the evening of October 24, 2014 Esther passed away peacefully with family beside her at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital.
Esther is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Bill Johnson, her daughter Tovie (George) Green of Salmon Arm and son Tim & Lorraine Johnson of Penticton. She is also survived by grandchildren Cody Green (Jessica), Kirby (Dave) Barber of Vancouver, Jonathan Johnson of Vancouver and Dana Johnson of Penticton.
Esther was born in Middle Lake Sask. in a two-room sod house. Esther was quiet natured, hardworking, honest, compassionate and generous. She had a passion for cooking, entertaining, fashion and shopping. Her interests included country music, shopping and the Canucks. Above all Esther’s greatest love was reserved for her family. Her greatest joy in life was her children and grandchildren. She will be deeply missed.
The heavens have opened up and Jesus has her in his loving arms.
September 18, 1933 – October 20, 2014
at the age of 81 years
July 28, 1952 – October 20, 2014
at the age of 62 years
- 16 June 1932 – Denmark
- 17 October 2014 – Salmon Arm B.C.
at the age of 89 years
Memorial service: Nov 1, 2014 at 2 p.m. at the Broadview Evangelical Church in Salmon Arm.
Psalms 23
Married to Ruth (Nielsen) Arne and family immigrated to Canada in 1958. After spending his working life as a carpenter and raising his family in the lower mainland, he & Ruth retired to Salmon Arm. Arne loved the Lord, along with hunting, fishing and gardening.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth; daughter Annemette (Peter) Barnett; sons Henrik (Janine) Jorgensen; Phillip (Val Pellerin) Jorgensen and grandchildren: Anita Barnett, Nicole Jorgensen, Ryan Jorgensen and Kristopher Jorgensen.
Many thanks to Dr. Willms and all the lovely L2 nursing staff at Salmon Arm Hospital for their wonderful care and support. Thank you also to Fischers Funeral Services for their care and integrity.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of choice.
March 11, 1936 – October 15, 2014
at the age of 78 years
February 24, 1919 – October 11, 2014
at the age of 95 years
June 29, 1936 – October 10, 2014
at the age of 78 years
October 8, 1934 – October 9, 2014
at the age of 80 years
November 5, 1943 – October 4, 2014
at the age of 70 years
A celebration of Elayne’s life will be held on Sunday October 19th from 2-4 pm in the common room at MacIntosh Grove apartments, Salmon Arm.
With great sadness we announce the passing of Elayne Brielsman (nee Hansen) with family around her on Oct 4, 2014 at Shuswap Lake General Hospital in Salmon Arm, BC at 70 years of age after a courageous battle with cancer.
Elayne was born November 5, 1943 in Elfos, SK. She lived in Prince George from 1953 until 1999 where she married her husband Norm raised her daughters, worked at the Royal Bank and thoroughly enjoyed spending time camping, cross-country skiing and at the family cabin on Summit Lake. In 1999 Norm and Elayne retired to Blind Bay where she loved to travel, entertain friends, be Grandma and spend time in her garden and quilting.
Elayne is survived by her loving husband Norm of 53 years, her daughters Kim Wentworth of Vancouver and Dee-Ann Brielsman of Sorrento, B.C., grandchildren, Adam Wentworth and Carleigh Wentworth, her brother Bruce (Bev) and sister Sylvia (Bob) as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother Jon.
Many thanks for the care and support provided by the wonderful doctors and nurses who cared for Elayne.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to a charity of your choosing in Elayne’s memory would be appreciated.
May 18, 1956 – September 21, 2014
at the age of 58 years
June 2, 1945 – September 30, 2014
at the age of 69 years
Celebration of Life: Wednesday, October 22, 2014 5:00 p.m.
North Shore Community Center
730 Cottonwood Avenue, Kamloops. BC
November 18, 1937 – September 29, 2014
at the age of 76 years
March 4, 1930 – September 29, 2014
at the age of 84 years
Memorial Services – Sunday Nov 9th 2014 at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church 3270 60th Ave NE. ,1:00 PM . Pastor Victor Gill will be officiating.
Born Mar. 4, 1930 in Central Butte SK, Ron was one of 8 children. When Ron was 18 yrs old he worked on the oil rigs in Alberta where at a young age he became a foreman. Ron was married on June 14, 1950 to Audrey Kenzie. He and Audrey lived in Swift Current, SK for one year before moving to Nelson BC where he worked for Canada Safeway. They purchased a 47 acre farm just outside of Nelson where he and Audrey grew vegetables and sold to Safeway as well. During this time 2 children were born to Ron and Audrey, a son Tom and a daughter Sandra. In 1961 Ron was transferred to Penticton as assistant manager for Safeway. Five years later he was again transferred back to Nelson this time as a manager. In 1968 he took one last transfer to Quesnel, BC where the family remained for the next 30 years.
During this time Ron retired from Safeway at the age of 52 and started a picture framing business and gallery. This was highly successful. He trained his children in the business and as a result 2 other successful galleries were started in Prince George, BC and William Lake, BC. Not only were these framing shops started, but a few friends were trained and a brother-in-law too, resulting in a Kelowna business and Salmon Arm business. Ron was always a great provider, living up to his given name Edward meaning “one who provides”. He took great pride in his work and in helping others to succeed as he had. He was ever there to lend a hand especially to young people, whether with money or teaching them the ropes to success and investment.
He is survived by his loving wife Audrey, son Tom Wylie and daughter Sandra Armbruster, 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren, sister Joan Small and brother Ken Wylie.
Thank you dad, for all you taught us and in helping us to get started in life. We will forever be grateful. We will miss you. We look forward to that day when we will all be together in God’s Kingdom.
With love always from your family,
Audrey, Tom and Sandra
December 24, 1950 – September 28, 2014
at the age of 63 years
Celebration of Life will be held at the Five Corners Pentecostal Church at 3160 10th Ave SE, Salmon Arm BC on October 18th, 2014 at 2 pm with food and refreshments to follow.
Carol passed away at Bastion Place in Salmon Arm, BC, with her family by her side, after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her daughter Melanie (Kael) Smith and daughter Rheanna Pudsey, grandchildren Caroline Pudsey, Skylar Pudsey, Michael Alexander and Chloe Smith as well as by her Kitty Cat Chloe.
Carol was born in Toronto, ON and after various locales, landed permanently in Salmon Arm 34 years ago. She earned her GED and graduated with a degree in Horticulture in 1989. She enjoyed nothing more than spending time in her garden. Carol also took pride in raising her grandchildren, Caroline and Skylar, being a loving and devoted Mother and caring for others. Those that knew her saw that she gave back at every opportunity.
Donations may be made in lieu of flowers to the Food Bank or Salvation Army.
Many thanks to Dr. Joan Bratty, the care aides and nurses from the Community Care Home Support and the team at Bastion Place, for their compassion and support.
April 11, 1938 – September 24, 2014
At the age of 76 years
February, 27, 1935 – September 26, 2014
At the age of 79 years
Visitation: Wednesday, October 1, 2014, 10:00 a.m., Enderby Chapel, 706 Mill Avenue, Enderby
Funeral Service & Reception: Wednesday, October 1, 2014, 11:00 a.m., Enderby Chapel, 706 Mill Avenue, Enderby
Interment: to follow at Clifffside Cemetery, Enderby
July 15, 1926 – September 25, 2014
At the age of 88 years
April 22, 1943 – September 26, 2014
At the age of 71 years
With great sadness we announce the passing of Randy Folkard at Bastion Place after a great battle with cancer. Randy was born in Salmon Arm and attended school to become the first graduating class of the former Salmon Senior Secondary School in 1962. From here he moved to Prince George to apprentice as a millwright until 1969 when he married his wife Barbara and moved to Vancouver to work with a sawmill equipment manufacturing company. After completing a course in sales and marketing he began a lengthy career in sawmill equipment sales. Randy and family moved back to Salmon Arm in 1990 to work in marketing with Newnes Machine.
Randy enjoyed boating, golf, hockey, coaching minor sports, time spent on Shuswap Lake and keeping cars clean and grass mowed. Randy is survived by wife Barb, their children Percy and Erin and grandchildren. There will be no formal service as the immediate family will be having a private ceremony. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to a charity of your choice. The family would like to thank Dr. Heunis and the many staff at Mt. Ida Medical Centre, Mt. Ida Pharmacy, ACU clinic in Salmon Arm, oncology clinic at SLGH and Bastion Place for their wonderful care and support.
November 9, 1949 – September 28, 2014
at the age of 64 year
Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday Oct 25 at the Salmon Arm Savings and Credit Union Recreation Centre from 1 – 4 p.m.
I am saddened to announce that on Sept 28, 2014 David Morgan, my beloved husband and best friend lost his short and courageous battle with cancer at Kelowna General Hospital the age of 64 years.
Dave was born on Nov 9, 1949 in Vancouver BC. His family moved from Abbotsford to Kamloops in 1962 where he attended school until graduating in 1969.
His career with Canada Safeway began when he was 16, and continued in Kelowna during the 1970’s. He was transferred to Salmon Arm as Produce Manager in 1981. He worked a total of 40 years in Safeway until he retired in 2009.
Dave had a zest for life, a lively sense of humor, and a gift of accumulating friends. He had a wide variety of interests including golfing, skiing, boating, kayaking, quading, camping, casual poker games with the guys, and most recently, Barbershop Singing.
Dave was a long time member and Past Master of Salmon Arm Masonic Lodge # 52 and had more recently also a member of Enderby Masonic Lodge #40.
He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Teri (Hasler), daughters Danielle (Gordon) Walkden, Natalie (Ryan) Ennis and three grandchildren, Daylan, Sydney and Hunter. He also leaves behind three brothers, Larry (Lois), Michael (Margaret) and Rick (Nancy) as well as a large number of nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters in law.
He was predeceased by his father and mother Edward and Eveline Morgan and his niece Michelle.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Shuswap Medical Clinic, the emergency team at Shuswap Lake General Hospital and all the doctors and nurses involved in Dave’s medical care at the Kelowna General Hospital.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Shuswap Lake Hospital Foundation, Box 265, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4N3.
October 13, 1923 – September 21, 2014
at the age of 90 years
May 30, 1925 – September 18, 2014
at the age of 89 years
Frieda Thiessen (nee Wall) was born May 30th, 1925 at Hepburn, SK and died Sept 18th, 2014 at Salmon Arm, BC at 89 years of age.
She married Frank Thiessen and they farmed in Hepburn for a number of years before moving to Saskatoon. She lived in Saskatoon until she retired at the age of 65, then moved to Kelowna, BC until Dec. of 2013 when she relocated to Salmon Arm.
Predeceased by her husband Frank Thiessen, son Neil Thiessen, mother Martha Wall, father Peter Wall, brother Sam Wall, sister-in-law Dorothy Wall, niece Paulette Wall, sister Irene Wall Walter Miereau, brother-in-law Tom Walter, brother-in law Russel. Miereau.
Grieving family members are a daughter and her husband, Correne and Bruce Dierk, grandchildren, Tammie Parolin, Sean Busby, Bryan Thiessen, and their families and Andrea Thiessen, daughter-in-law Linda Thiessen, brother Ernie and Mavis Wall and their family, 6 great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Frieda had a wonderful sense of humour. Her friends and family will miss her quick wit. She was loved dearly by all that knew her.
Thank you to the staff at the Good Samaritan Hillside Village in Cottage 1 for taking such good care of Frieda in her final months.
A memorial gathering will take place at a later date in Saskatoon, Sask. Friends and family will be notified.
In lieu of flowers, charitable donations in Frieda’s name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of BC.
October 20, 1925 – September 17, 2014
at the age of 88 years
It is with great sadness that the family of Mid Sloper announces her passing on Sept 17, 2014 at Bastion Place in Salmon Arm, at the age of 88 years.
Mid was born in Vancouver on Oct 20, 1925 to parents Ernie and Anne Anderson.
She worked in the paint and wallpaper business for many years in Salmon Arm. Along with her good friend Marg they opened Painters Palette in 1988. In 2000 they closed the store and she retired from business life but stayed very involved with the Dove Rebekah Lodge working alongside with many friends raising money for community projects. She also did volunteer work for many organizations.
She leaves behind her two daughters Diana [Kevin] & Debbie [Barry], four grandchildren Kiel, Megan [Keihen], Melissa [Dustin] & Darcy, two step grandchildren Alica [Marko] & Dustin as well as two great granchildren Hailey & Payton.
She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends.
By her request there will be no service.
April 1, 1929 – September 15, 2014
at the age of 85 years
August 6, 1922 – September 14, 2014
at the age of 92 years
