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Estey, George Ellison Wednesday, 25 Aug 2010

Golden Star Golden

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George Ellison Estey passed away at the Golden & District General Hospital on Wednesday, August 25th, 2010 at the age of 86 years. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Golden on Saturday, September 4th, 2010 at 1 p.m. with Reverend Derrick Smith officiating. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the East Kootenay Foundation for Health (Durand Manor), c/o 13 – 24th Avenue North, Cranbrook, B.C. V1C 3H9, in memory of George.
George was born in Grand Falls, New Brunswick on June 28, 1924 and had lived in the Golden area for most of his life. He worked for the Town of Golden in many capacities but especially liked working at the arena where he could be found cleaning the ice on the Zamboni with his dog at his side. George also enjoyed fishing.
George is survived by his wife Ruth of Golden; four children: Frank (Annette) Estey of Cranbrook, Gloria (Doug) Hamilton of Airdrie, Alberta, Gordon (Lavina) Estey of Ottawa and Ron (Leanna) Estey of Kelowna; 11 grandchildren: Tannis, Aron, Christine, Tim, Kimberly, Mike, Brian, John, Emmalea, Meara and Aleah; six great grandchildren and his niece Lorraine Hill of Calgary.
Arrangements are in the care of Hindman Bowers Funeral Home, Golden.

Allison, Murray Monday, 23 Aug 2010

Golden Star Golden

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With great sadness we say goodbye to our friend Murray, an adoring husband, amazing dad, loving brother, proud uncle and devoted friend. Murray will be remembered by so many who shared happy times with him - singing songs, telling stories, playing baseball, building hiking trails and houses, biking with his dogs, floating on lakes, and dreaming of adventures on Caribbean Islands.
Cathy and Allie were the bright lights in Murray’s life. The memory of his dedication to them will be forever cherished.
A celebration of Murray’s life will be held on Saturday, September 4th. Murray will be laid to rest in the cemetery in his beloved Field at 2 pm. After a casual game of pick up softball we”ll head over to the Community Hall for a “Margaritaville” style evening - potluck dinner, sharing of songs and stories.
In lieu of flowers please sign your organ donor card, and/or make a donation in Murray’s honor to your local SPCA or the BC/Alberta Guide Dog Service - www.bcguidedog.com. Messages of condolence can be sent to: Box 192, Jasper, AB, T0E 1E0

Kramer, William Tuesday, 17 Aug 2010

Golden Star Golden

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William Lawrence (Henry) Kramer passed away peacefully 2:50 AM August 17, 2010 at the North Okanagan Hospice House in Vernon, BC after a short battle with cancer. Bill was lovingly supported by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren prior to and during his last days. Bill was 95 years of age at the time of his passing.
Bill was predeceased by his parents, wife Helen (August 18, 2000) brothers August, Matthew, Joe, Frank, John and sisters Louisa Walker, and Mary Essex. He is survived by his four children Carol (Arnold) Penno, Gerry (Marilyn) Kramer, Robert Kramer and Joan Kramer; grandchildren Sherry, Donna Loralie, William, Deborah, James, Allison and Sarah; 18 great grandchildren Crystal, Ashley, Tyler, Jayme, Jorden, Larissa, Francis, Ryan, Rebecca, CJ, Asia, Derek, Evynne, Rayne, Myah, Zoe, Mimi, James; and 5 great great grandchildren, Niah, Kiarrah, Braden, Morgan and Kaden. He is also survived by his brother Albert Kramer and sister Rita Stewart as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Bill was born June 25, 1915 on the farm at Usona, Alberta, the fifth child of Henry and Mary Kramer. He married Helen Kimmel from the Falun district and together they farmed a quarter section next to his parent’s homestead. Bill was bit by the forestry bug and started winter logging west of Rimbey, AB in the mid 40s. Eventually he sold the farm to his Brother Albert and in the fall of 1951 he and some of his hired men built a logging camp and sawmill at Castledale, south of Parson, BC. Bill moved his family to the Columbia Valley January 2, 1952 and he started a custom planing mill at Nicholson in September of 1955. Later on he acquired a portable planer and had that stationed in Revelstoke until it was destroyed by fire. At that time he retired and he and Helen began a life of travel in the Fleury motorhome. They moved to Vernon in the mid 80s to enjoy a warmer climate in the winter. Bill moved into Carrington Manor in Vernon in 2002 where he enjoyed assisted living. Bill was interested in everything mechanical and even joined the computer age when he was 82 years old.
Funeral Mass was celebrated August 21, 2010 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Golden, BC, with Reverend Father, James McHugh officiating, followed by interment of his cremains in the Golden Community Cemetery beside his wife Helen. The Catholic Women’s League provided a delicious luncheon.
In memoriam donations may be made to North Okanagan Hospice Society, 3506 -27TH Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 1S4
or the Canadian Cancer Society.
The family is very appreciative of the loving care and dignity provided to their father by Hospice.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Vernon Funeral Home with great assistance from Hindman Bowers Funeral Home in Golden.

Veselic, Stanislav (Stan) Saturday, 31 Jul 2010

Golden Star Golden

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Stanislav “Stan” Veselic passed away at the Golden & District General Hospital on Saturday, July 31st, 2010 at the age of 60 years. A Memorial Service was held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Golden on Thursday afternoon, August 5th with Father Jim McHugh celebrant. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the East Kootenay Foundation for Health (Golden Hospital), c/o 13 – 24th Avenue North, Cranbrook, B.C. V1C 3H9, in memory of Stan.
Stan was born in Teplice, Czechoslovakia on April 10, 1950 and had been a resident of Golden for the past 32 years. He enjoyed fishing, camping, swimming and cooking. Stan loved his grandchildren immensely and they were the greatest joy in his life.
Stan is survived by his wife Krista of Golden; two children: Stan (Irene) Veselic of Kelowna and Ivana (Shawn) Young of Golden; four grandchildren: Dustin, Dawson, Michaela and Benjamin and his grand-pets Archie, Lloyd and Leon.
Messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.hindmanbowersfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements were in the care of Hindman Bowers Funeral Home, Golden.

Johnson, Ronald Clayton \"Ron\" Friday, 30 Jul 2010

Golden Star Golden

Ron, in his 61st year, passed away peacefully in his home in Vernon, B.C.
Born in Golden, BC, on Dec.10 1949, Ron was the oldest son of Clayton and Edith Johnson (McCaull), of Parson, BC.
Ron lived in Parson most of his young life except for the times he spent in the Children’s Hospitals in Calgary AB and Vancouver BC; having had problems with his feet when he was born. He rode the bus to High School in Golden.
Ron liked to ride snow machines & motorcycles and to fix old cars. He also liked to paddle small boats in the sloughs and the river near his home in Parson.
Ron always had a big smile on his face for all the years we knew him. We will always remember him driving around in one of his many big old cars.
After being employed at Evans Forest Products (now L.P.), Ron moved around quite a bit. He drove grader in Cranbrook, worked paving in Kamloops & Revelstoke, and drove truck to Yellowknife and Alaska. He was a companion to Kurt Hahn, and traveled with him and his paintings. He spent time in Dawson Creek laying pipes, and in Salmon Arm picking fruit before he found his way to Vernon where he worked for Ace Contracting driving truck, and doing mechanic work on various machines.
Ron was predeceased by his brother Ralph in 1970, and his cousin David Johnson in 1975, plus many uncles and aunts.
Ron is survived by his parents, Clayton and Edie; his sister Jeni (Gary) Brock and family; his brother Jerry (Nancy), and family and his brother Lyle and family. Ron also leaves behind numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews and extended family members.
Ron’s family would like to send a huge thank you for the flowers, cards, phone calls and all expressions of condolence; and also to the staff at the Vernon Hospital for Ron’s care prior to his death.
We are especially thankful to his brother Lyle for taking on the responsibilities of the details of Ron’s death, as well as those friends who helped Lyle make some weighty decisions in Vernon.
To all Ron’s friends in Vernon: Thank you for your kindnesses. To him you are the greatest.

We will all miss him dearly.

Upon Ron’s request there will be no funeral service or tea.

Oddy, Michael Antonio Wednesday, 21 Jul 2010

Golden Star Golden

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Michael Antonio Oddy passed away at the Golden & District General Hospital on Wednesday, July 21st, 2010 at the age of 17 years. Prayers were recited from Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Golden on Sunday evening, July 25th, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial on Monday afternoon, July 26th with Father Jim McHugh celebrant. Interment followed in the family plot of the Golden Community Cemetery. Pallbearers were Daniello Huxley, Karl Dondaneau, Levi Pickering, Garrett Gill, Lane Clark and Josh Hunt. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alberta Children’s Hospital or the Ronald McDonald House of Southern Alberta, in memory of Mike.
Mike was born in Golden, B.C. on November 7, 1992 and was a lifelong resident. He loved downhill mountain biking, snowboarding, hockey and the U.F.C. Mike’s ambition in life was to travel the world - something he really wanted to do.
Mike is survived by his parents Garry (Kerrie) Oddy of Golden, Roberta (Cole) Altenhofen of Castledale; sisters Ashley and Jordan; brother Karsen; grandparents Eric Oddy of Golden, David & Davene Dunn of Golden, Assunta & Richard Miller of Radium Hot Springs, Marie Sime of Golden and George & Ruth Altenhofen of Castledale as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.hindmanbowersfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements were in the care of Hindman Bowers Funeral Home, Golden.

Grazer, Aileen Wednesday, 14 Jul 2010

Golden Star Golden

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GRASER, Aileen Helen passed away at Durand Manor, Golden, BC, on Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at the age of 91 years.
Aileen was born in Luseland, Saskatchewan on May 13, 1919. She had lived in Alberta, Golden, Creston, Rossland, Trail, Grand Forks and returned to Golden seven years ago. A very loving and social person involved in many clubs and community groups, Aileen had worked as a Nurse\'s Aid, and as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Aileen was very energetic. She enjoyed gardening and generously supplied her family and friends with vegetables and canning. She also enjoyed travelling, music and her cats.
Aileen will be lovingly remembered by her children, Henry Larwill of Golden, Helen Marasco of Golden, Marion (Dieter) Schoeler of Salmon Arm and Joan (Colin) Baylis of Salmon Arm; nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husbands, Joe Larwill and Joe Graser and her grandchild, Marie.
A funeral service will be held from Golden Seniors’ Centre on Wednesday, July 21st at 1:00 PM with Pastor Richard Campeau officiating. Interment will follow in the Golden Community Cemetery.
If so desired, contributions in memory of Aileen may be made to the charity of your choice.

On line condolences may be made through Aileen\'s obituary at hindmanbowersfuneralhome.com
Arrangements are in the care of Hindman/Bowers Funeral Home, Golden.

Senger, John Saturday, 10 Jul 2010

Golden Star Golden

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Warrant Sergeant John Senger passed away at the Golden and District General Hospital with his wife Gwen, at his side on Saturday, July 10th, 2010 at the age of 83 years.
At John’s request there will be no formal funeral service.
Cremation with interment of the cremated remains to follow at a later date in the family plot of the Edgewater cemetery.
John was born in Mendham, Saskatchewan on July 23, 1926 and had been a resident of the Columbia Valley for many years. John tried to enlist in the Canadian Navy during World War II, but due to his young age was sent home until he was old enough to join. The year after World War II ended, John joined the Navy and served as an instructor for most of his 26 years with them. John had earned a designation as a “shipwright” during his working years which meant that he could work on and build ships.
On August 13, 1949 John married Gwendoline and during the Navy years they resided in Victoria. After their move to the Columbia Valley, John worked as a millwright for the mill at Radium for 14 years. He also raised Morgan and American Saddlebred show horses and because of his iron work abilities built his own buggies.
John is survived by wife of 61 years, Gwendoline of Harrogate; one sister, Lena Geiger of Edmonton and one brother, William Senger of Chilliwack; beloved niece, Charlotte (Gerry) Middlestadt of Edmonton as well as numerous other nieces and nephews and a host of good friends.
Cremation arrangements were in the care of Hindman Bowers Funeral Home, Golden.

Senger, John Saturday, 10 Jul 2010

Golden Star Golden

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Warrant Sergeant John Senger passed away at the Golden and District General Hospital with his wife Gwen, at his side on Saturday, July 10th, 2010 at the age of 83 years.
At John’s request there will be no formal funeral service.
Cremation with interment of the cremated remains to follow at a later date in the family plot of the Edgewater cemetery.
John was born in Mendham, Saskatchewan on July 23, 1926 and had been a resident of the Columbia Valley for many years. John tried to enlist in the Canadian Navy during World War II, but due to his young age was sent home until he was old enough to join. The year after World War II ended, John joined the Navy and served as an instructor for most of his 26 years with them. John had earned a designation as a “shipwright” during his working years which meant that he could work on and build ships.
On August 13, 1949 John married Gwendoline and during the Navy years they resided in Victoria. After their move to the Columbia Valley, John worked as a millwright for the mill at Radium for 14 years. He also raised Morgan and American Saddlebred show horses and because of his iron work abilities built his own buggies.
John is survived by wife of 61 years, Gwendoline of Harrogate; one sister, Lena Geiger of Edmonton and one brother, William Senger of Chilliwack; beloved niece, Charlotte (Gerry) Mittelstadt of Edmonton as well as numerous other nieces and nephews and a host of good friends.
Cremation arrangements were in the care of Hindman Bowers Funeral Home, Golden.

Abrahamson, Edna Wednesday, 07 Jul 2010

Golden Star Golden

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Edna Abrahamson passed away peacefully on July 7, 2010. She was born in Ranfurly, AB on June 4, 1925. She lived in Edmonton, Calgary and Innisfail AB before moving to Abbeyfield House in Golden, BC in 2004. She was predeceased by her husband, Wayne, and two brothers, Charles & Thomas; six sisters, Lorena, Nellie, Ethel, Lily, Lila and her identical twin Eva.
Edna is survived by one son, Byron; two
daughters, Linda & Lorna; son in law, Richard; three grandchildren, Lindsay, Sarah, and David.
In earlier years, Edna loved to cook, sew and look after her family. In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to Abbeyfield House in Golden or the Canadian Diabetes Association. Memorial arrangements in Alberta will be made at a later
date. A celebration of Edna’s life was held at Abbeyfield House in Golden. It was her home for the last several years. She dearly loved the tenants,staff and visitors there.

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