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Vandermeulen, John Friday, 13 Nov 2009
Similkameen Spotlight Princeton, BC
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VANDERMEULEN, JOHN
August 30, 1950 – November 13, 2009
It is with sadness that the family announce John’s sudden passing on November 13, 2009.
He is survived by his wife, Diane of Princeton; stepchildren; Julie, Jeremy and Bryan; children; Judy and John as well as his sister, Carla Sprye.
A Memorial Service was held on
Monday, November 23, 2009 at 3 p.m. at
the Royal Canadian Legion, Princeton.
In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s memory
may be made to the Variety Club Children’s Charity.
Powell, Sonja Tuesday, 03 Nov 2009
Similkameen Spotlight Princeton, BC
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Powell, Sonja Ann
January 31, 1939 - November 3, 2009

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and devoted wife.
After a courageous two year battle with breast cancer, Sonja passed away in the Moog and Friends Hospice House in Penticton on November 3, 2009. She was a loving wife to Jack for 52 years, a devoted mother to Debbie (Jim) of Summerland, B.C. Corrine (Ed) of Princeton, B.C., Arnie (Lori) of Princeton, B.C. and Kim (Joe) of Abbotsford, B.C. and a loving grandmother to Orrin, Cole, Jessie, Travis, Blair, Joe and Justin as well as a wonderful Aunt to numerous nieces and nephews.
Sonja will be remembered as a person who loved her family and her animals. Everyone loved her gentle nature and warm smile. Horse Racing was a big part of her life as well as participating in the logger sports at the Fall Fair and she was a tough competitor in the horse shoe competitions. She loved to draw, especially horses and wrote some wonderful poems.
In lieu of lowers, donations may be made in Sonja’s memory to:
South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation (SOSMF) 550 Carmi Avenue, Penticton, B.C.
V2A 3G6, towards the new CT Scanner.
Forever in our hears—till we meet again.
Johnsen, Robert Thursday, 29 Oct 2009
Similkameen Spotlight Princeton, BC
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JOHNSEN, ROBERT BENJAMAN, born in Lemberg, Saskatchewan on February 17, 1928, passed away suddenly, at the age of 81 years in Princeton, British Columbia on October 29, 2009.
He enjoyed playing his guitar and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion.
Robert will be lovingly missed by his wife Mabel, their 5 children, 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Rae, Gwendoline Sunday, 18 Oct 2009
Similkameen Spotlight Princeton, BC
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Rae, Gwendoline Teresa
January 8, 1930 - October 18, 2009
“Live, Love, Laugh”
Our Mum was born in Paddington England, her greatest loves were horseback riding, dancing and all aspects of the rag trade—Mummy loved the shops! After Immigrating to Canada in 1966, she raised three children.
Gwen worked in a number of nursing facilities as a Geriatric Nurse. After an unexpected illness and an incredible fight, our Mum went to sleep, leaving us our memories.
Gwen is survived by: Roland (Babs), John, Andrew, Tina Tessier (Doug), Dawn Rae (Heinz), David Rae, Three grandchildren; Jason, Tiffany and Tera, great-grandchildren; Joey, Jayden and Jasmin.
and all our adopted critters. No Service by request.
In lieu of flowers, in memory of Gwen, please send a donation to any animal charity of your choosing.
Godding, Helen Thursday, 01 Oct 2009
Similkameen Spotlight Princeton, BC
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Godding, Helen nee Sootheran
December 31, 1920 - October 1, 2009

Helen was born in Lintlaw Saskatchewan on December 31, 1920 and passed away at the
Finnish Rest Home in Burnaby October 1, 2009.
She is predeceased by her husband William in 1988.
Helen is survived by her loving sons; William (Agnes) and Garnet “Bud” (Barbara) and by her three grandchildren; Darren, Shari and Shannon.
A celebration of life will be held on October 12, 2009.
Her ashes will be brought to Tulameen to rest with her mother, Olive Sootheran.
Many thanks to the Finnish Manor staff for their loving care during her illness.
Legault, Carol Monday, 21 Sep 2009
Similkameen Spotlight Princeton, BC
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June 25, 1947 - September 21, 2009

Carol passed away at the Princeton General Hospital at the age of 62. She will be lovingly remembered by her long time friend Robert Ledoucer of Tulameen, by her children;
Ben Gray (Tracey) of Raymond Alberta, Rose Bruzzese of Princeton and by her grandsons; Stanley Bruzzese of Vancouver and Tony Bruzzese of New Westminster.
Carol was the eldest of 8 children.
She will be missed deeply by her brothers and sisters, and many nieces and nephews.
At Carol’s request there will be no service.

“God has you in his keeping, we have you in our hearts.”
Palmar, John Saturday, 12 Sep 2009
Similkameen Spotlight Princeton, BC
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Palmar, John Patrick
John Palmar passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at the age of 65 years. He will be sadly missed by his wife Kaye, his son Greg and his wife Stephanie, his daughter Karen and her husband Darren. His wonderful grandchildren; Rylee, Brayden and Eliza will also greatly miss \"Grumpy.\"
We will gather to honour and celebrate John\'s life on Saturday, September 26, 2009 between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., at the Princeton Golf Course where we can share anecdotes, laughs and spirits.
Cook, Alice Saturday, 12 Sep 2009
Similkameen Spotlight Princeton, BC
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July 30, 1927 - September 12, 2009
With her family by her side, Alice passed away peacefully in the afternoon of September 12, 2009 at the Princeton General Hospital.
The youngest of seven children, Alice was born in St. Boniface, Manitoba and lived on the family farm until she completed school. She then went on to pursue and enjoy a career in Nursing until retiring and moving to Princeton in 1974. After the loss of her husband John, on May 4, 1975, Alice remained in Princeton working for the Pines Café, Community Services, the Coppertown Motel and the Princeton Motel while she raised her two sons. In 1977, Alice was given the devastating news that she had Cancer. Determined to survive for her boys, with the aid of her family-by-heart, she fought and won that battle. In the beginning of this year, Alice realized that her battle with Cancer had begun again. At the age of 82, she felt she\'d had a good life and decided it was a battle, she would not fight, and that she would leave this world on her terms—not those of Cancer.
She will be remembered for her courage and strength, her love for family and her amazing sense of humour, which remained with her even during her final days.
Alice will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her sons, Jack White, Robert White (Kathy), daughter-in-law Lisa Carleton and by her grandchildren; J-Lee (Mason), Cori-Lynn, Michael, Ashlin and Colton.
Missing her as well will be many nieces and nephews; her family-by-heart; Shirley & Tom Coleman, Bob Berg, Shawn, Todd, Mike, Laurie and their families, many friends, and her special friends; Bobbie Fry, Mary Mogge, Simone Vermette, Larry Hunt, Kathlene Milligan and Lovey Shewchuk.
At her request, Cremation and private family interment service.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Palliative Care room at Princeton General Hospital would be appreciated.
A Tea will be held in honour of Alice on Saturday, September 19, 2009
at the Senior Citizens Hall, 162 Angela Avenue at 1:00 p.m.
English, Jim Wednesday, 09 Sep 2009
Similkameen Spotlight Princeton, BC
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James (Jim) Wesley English of Coalmont, BC died on the ninth of September 2009 at the Princeton General Hospital of natural causes. At the time of his passing he was surrounded by loved ones. Jim was born on September 22, 1924 in Fort Vermillion, AB to parents Alvin and Mary English. He was the 4th of 11 children. Jim led an extraordinary life, starting when he left home at around age 11. At age 15, at the start of the Second World War, he joined the Canadian Armed Forces. He later transferred to the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada infantry regiment in order to serve with his brother. He was deployed as a sniper to Italy and France, and was twice wounded in combat. He also distinguished himself as a member of the Devil\'s Brigade. Following the war, he worked for a dairy delivering milk with a horse and wagon in Vancouver. Later Jim worked as an ironworker for Dominion Bridge Company and was a member of the Ironworkers Union Local 97. He worked on many major construction projects around BC, including the Coquihalla Pass, the Port Mann Bridge, and the Rosedale-Agassiz Bridge, to name a few. On June 17, 1958, Jim was the superintendent on the new bridge at Second Narrows when it collapsed into the Burrard Inlet, nearly killing him along with 19 of his fellow workers. After he recovered from his injuries, Jim returned to work on the rebuilding of the bridge. On March 27, 1948, Jim married the love of his life, Ruby Blanche Ready. They had two children whom they raised at their home in Port Coquitlam and acreage in Coalmont, BC. In 1972, Jim and Ruby moved to their Coalmont ranch permanently. Sadly, Ruby passed away on December 25, 2008, just 6 months after celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. Jim spent much of his golden years riding horses and driving around the valley he loved so much. He was an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 56 in Princeton, BC. Friends will remember his charm and sense of humour. He will be dearly missed by his son Patrick (Mary) of Chilliwack and daughter Lynda of Coalmont, 6 grandchildren: Chrissy (Rod), Cathy (Peter), Kelly, Graig (Andrea), Tara (Carl), Cory, his great-grandchildren, Lauren, Seamus, Lucas, Madison, Logan and his step-great-grandchildren, Konrad and Scott. Jim also leaves behind many extended family members, friends, and Tom & Compy. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2009 at 1:00 p.m., at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 56 Hall in Princeton.
Cosman, Rosina Saturday, 05 Sep 2009
Similkameen Spotlight Princeton, BC
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December 11, 1935 - September 5, 2009
Rosina passed away at the Princeton General Hospital at the age of 73.
She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Ed Cosman, of Coalmont; children, Fred (Tina) of Princeton, Jackie of Vernon and Patty (Graham) of Comox Valley as well as by her grandchildren; Desiree, Shyanne, Kyle, Christina, Ashley and Tiffany. Lovingly remembering Rosina will also be her sister and brothers; Shirley (Johnny) Schnarr of Sask, Carl (Amy) Watson of Chase and Bob (Chris) Watson of Sunshine Coast. She was predeceased by her mother, Sarah Watson of Armstrong, father Frank Watson and by her twin sister, Reita Blackstock of Armstrong.
Born in Vancouver, Rosina (Rose) lived on the family farm in Lone Butte and attended school there. She and Ed married in 1956 and lived at 5 Mile Lake, Clinton until they settled in Coalmont in 1975.
Rose will be missed and loved by all she knew.
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