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	var data = "		<span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"> 		<div style=\"border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center; color: #555; font-size: 0.8em;\"> 			<form method=\"get\" style=\"margin-top: 8px; margin-bottom: 3px;\"> 			<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"cmpRegion\" value=\"\"> 			<input name=\"paper\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"17\">Search all papers by Last Name:&nbsp; 			<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" size=\"16\" value=\"\" >&nbsp; 			<SELECT name=\"paperSelect\"> 				<OPTION value=\"all\">All Papers</OPTION> <optgroup label=\'Vancouver Island\'><option value=\'157\'  >Alberni Valley News</option><option value=\'6\'  >Campbell River Mirror</option><option value=\'8\'  >Comox Valley Record</option><option value=\'9\'  >Cowichan News Leader Pictorial</option><option value=\'12\'  >Goldstream News Gazette</option><option value=\'172\'  >Gulf Islands Driftwood</option><option value=\'18\'  >Ladysmith Chronicle</option><option value=\'77\'  >Lake Cowichan Gazette</option><option value=\'117\'  >Monday Magazine</option><option value=\'51\'  >Nanaimo News Bulletin</option><option value=\'21\'  >North Island Gazette</option><option value=\'22\'  >North Island MidWeek</option><option value=\'23\'  >Oak Bay News</option><option value=\'50\'  >Parksville Qualicum Beach News</option><option value=\'24\'  >Peninsula News Review</option><option value=\'28\'  >Saanich News</option><option value=\'32\'  >Sooke News Mirror</option><option value=\'36\'  >Victoria News</option></optgroup><optgroup label=\'Lower Mainland\'><option value=\'38\'  >Abbotsford News</option><option value=\'2\'  >Agassiz Observer</option><option value=\'57\'  >Aldergrove Star</option><option value=\'105\'  >Bowen Island Undercurrent</option><option value=\'41\'  >Burnaby NewsLeader</option><option value=\'39\'  >Chilliwack Progress</option><option value=\'211\'  >Cloverdale Reporter</option><option value=\'13\'  >Hope Standard</option><option value=\'141\'  >Indulge Magazine</option><option value=\'47\'  >Langley Times</option><option value=\'46\'  >Maple Ridge News</option><option value=\'42\'  >Mission City Record</option><option value=\'79\'  >New Westminster News Leader</option><option value=\'43\'  >North Shore Outlook</option><option value=\'44\'  >Peace Arch News</option><option value=\'45\'  >Richmond Review</option><option value=\'48\'  >South Delta Leader</option><option value=\'73\'  >Surrey North Delta Leader</option><option value=\'74\'  >The Tri-City News</option><option value=\'49\'  >WestEnder</option></optgroup><optgroup label=\'BC North\'><option value=\'5\'  >Burns Lake Lakes District News</option><option value=\'11\'  >Caledonia Courier</option><option value=\'14\'  >Houston Today</option><option value=\'16\'  >Kitimat Northern Sentinel</option><option value=\'31\'  >Smithers Interior News</option><option value=\'33\'  >Terrace Standard</option><option value=\'34\'  >Vanderhoof Omineca Express</option></optgroup><optgroup label=\'BC Central\'><option value=\'1\'  >100 Mile House Free Press</option><option value=\'4\'  >Barriere Star Journal</option><option value=\'7\'  >Clearwater Times</option><option value=\'26\'  >Prince George Free Press</option><option value=\'27\'  >Quesnel Cariboo Observer</option><option value=\'37\'  >Williams Lake Tribune</option></optgroup><optgroup label=\'BC South\'><option value=\'20\'  >Arrow Lakes News</option><option value=\'3\'  >Ashcroft Cache Creek Journal</option><option value=\'118\'  >Castlegar News</option><option value=\'266\'  >Creston Valley Advance</option><option value=\'100\'  >Golden Star</option><option value=\'264\'  >Grand Forks Gazette</option><option value=\'101\'  >Invermere Valley Echo</option><option value=\'15\'  >Kamloops This Week</option><option value=\'113\'  >Kelowna Capital News</option><option value=\'169\'  >Keremeos Review</option><option value=\'17\' SELECTED >Kootenay News Advertiser</option><option value=\'166\'  >Lake Country Calendar</option><option value=\'19\'  >Merritt Herald</option><option value=\'143\'  >Nelson Star</option><option value=\'103\'  >Revelstoke Times Review</option><option value=\'160\'  >Rossland News</option><option value=\'29\'  >Salmon Arm Observer</option><option value=\'30\'  >Sicamous Eagle Valley News</option><option value=\'106\'  >Similkameen Spotlight</option><option value=\'104\'  >Summerland Review</option><option value=\'265\'  >The Free Press</option><option value=\'267\'  >Trail Daily Times</option><option value=\'35\'  >Vernon Morning Star</option></optgroup>			</SELECT> 			<input type=\"submit\" name=\"submit\" value=\"Search obituaries\" tabindex=\"2\"> 			</form> 		</div> 		<p style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.8em;\">Browse obituaries: 653 records found </p> 		<a href= \"?paper=17&amp;submit=&amp;name=&amp;skip=10\"><img src=\"http://raven.b-it.ca/portals/images/nextobit.gif\" width=\"45\" height=\"12\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Next\"></a> 		<div style=\"background-color: #eee; font-size: 0.6em; padding: 4px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; height: 1.4em;\"> 			<div style=\"float: left;\"> 			<span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #006;\">Etherington, Helen (nee Tarmastin)</span> <span style=\"color: #bb0000;\">Tuesday, 24 Aug 2010</span> 			</div> 			<div style=\"float: right;\"> 			Kootenay News Advertiser Cranbrook, BC 			</div> 		</div> 		<div style=\"font-size: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 1em; min-height:110px;\"> 			Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, Helen Etherington passed away at the Ottawa Civic Hospital. Born in Cranbrook, BC, Helen grew up in Canal Flats and was in the first graduating class from Canal Flats Elementary Jr/Sr High School in 1957. In 1958, Helen went to Vancouver to the Vancouver General Hospital to take her nurse\'s training. In 1963, Helen married RCMP Bob Etherington and they lived and worked in Vancouver, Richmond and Kamloops before moving to Ottawa in 1976. Helen lived a full life that provided her experiences of travelling across Canada, throughout the USA, South America, Estonia and Sweden. Helen was passionate about being kind to those around her. She worked for 25 years as a registered nurse completing her formal role as head nurse in Neonates and heading up a number of clinical drug trials at CHEO, a hospital in Ottawa. During retirement she found great pleasure in quilting and there was no end to the joy her grandchildren brought her. Helen leaves her daughter Catherine (Brian Byrd), son Robert (Lynne), her beloved grandchildren Jonathan & Katrina Byrd and Wil & Alyssa Etherington, her sister Diane Bjorgaard (Mervin) and family of Cranbrook as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews. Helen was predeceased by her parents (father Peter Tarmastin in 1939, mother Mary (Edmunds) in 1956, step-father Gust Edlund in 1982 her husband Bob Etherington (1988) and her sister Donna Kovalevich (2008. A celebration of Helen\'s life was held at her daughter\'s home in Ottawa and a private memorial will be held at a later date. Those wishing to remember Helen may make a donation the Heart & Stroke Foundation at #4-1551 Sutherland Ave., Kelowna, BC V1Y 9M9. 		</div> 		<div style=\"background-color: #eee; font-size: 0.6em; padding: 4px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; height: 1.4em;\"> 			<div style=\"float: left;\"> 			<span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #006;\">Pellegrin, Nerino</span> <span style=\"color: #bb0000;\">Sunday, 22 Aug 2010</span> 			</div> 			<div style=\"float: right;\"> 			Kootenay News Advertiser Cranbrook, BC 			</div> 		</div> 		<div style=\"font-size: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 1em; min-height:110px;\"> 			Nerino Pellegrin <br>August 10, 1932 - August 22, 2010 <br>It is with great sadness that the family of Nerino announce that he passed away peacefully at the Peter Lougheed Hospital in Calgary with his family at his side after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. <br>Nerino will be deeply missed by his sons Rick (Joan) and grandchildren Nicole and Tyler; Jeff (Sherry) and grandchildren Link (Gaylene) Opper; Deda (Gregg) Pliska and great grandchildren Colton and Jaden; his brothers Alfeo (Mary) and Romeo; sister Elda McCutcheon and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Cynthia, brother Albano, brother-in-law Gordie McCutcheon, sister-in-law Doreen and nephew Gerry Pellegrin. <br>At Nerino\'s request there will be a private family graveside service. Everyone is welcome to Rick and Joan\'s house at 1323 - 18th Street South for an open house celebrating Nerino\'s life on Friday, August 27, 2010 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Peter Lougheed Hospital - Third Floor, 3500 - 26 Avenue Northeast, Calgary, Alberta,  T1Y 6J4. <br>Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service. <br>Condolences for the family can be offered at: <br>www.mcphersonfh.com <br> 		</div> 		<div style=\"background-color: #eee; font-size: 0.6em; padding: 4px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; height: 1.4em;\"> 			<div style=\"float: left;\"> 			<span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #006;\">Osiowy, Rodney Kevin</span> <span style=\"color: #bb0000;\">Thursday, 19 Aug 2010</span> 			</div> 			<div style=\"float: right;\"> 			Kootenay News Advertiser Cranbrook, BC 			</div> 		</div> 		<div style=\"font-size: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 1em; min-height:110px;\"> 			Rodney Kevin Osiowy (RodO) <br>Rodney Kevin Osiowy (affectionately known as RodO) passed away peacefully at his home in Cranbrook on August 19, 2010, surrounded by loving family and friends. His life of almost 52 years was shortened by pancreatic cancer, which he battled with immense strength and positive energy. <br>Rod grew up in Regina, Saskatchewan, and obtained his teaching degree from the University of Regina. He and his wife, Colleen, were married in 1982 and within the next few years, Jordan and Jasmine were born, bringing much happiness into their lives. After teaching for two years in Foam Lake, Saskatchewan, and working as an art educator for the Mackenzie Art Gallery in Regina, Rod moved with his family to Haida Gwaii, where he taught art and drama, among other subjects. Rod, Colleen, Jordan and Jasmine were excited to discover the rich Haida culture and explore the incredible islands by kayak and on foot. <br>In 1992, Rod began teaching theatre arts at Mount Baker Secondary School in Cranbrook, and he developed the drama/film/television course a few years later to give students even more opportunities. Through his work over the years, Rod inspired young people and adults alike. He directed major shows including Les Miserables, Jesus Christ Superstar, Miss Saigon and Aida. These shows involved up to 100 students at a time and quickly became recognized for their professionalism and polish that made them so much more than a high school show. Putting together these productions provided experiences for young people that will be with them for the rest of their lives – the chance to belong to a village that cared and encouraged and offered growth in so many ways. Rod was fortunate to have a dedicated team of talented colleagues working with him to make it all happen and he garnered the support of all sectors of the community. Colleen, Jordan and Jasmine loved to be involved as well. Rod\'s sisters and mom came from out of town to see many of the performances, and this brought Rod great joy. Rod was extremely proud of the successes of these shows and calibre of student performance, and was particularly thrilled with the Bright Lites Theatre productions. Rod always said he had the best job in the world and there is no question his life was made richer by the young people he worked with. <br>In addition to directing shows, Rod took students on trips in order that they could participate in festivals, volunteer experiences and athletic competitions. Rod’s contributions to the community did not end at school; he belonged to the Sunrise Rotary Club in Cranbrook and served on the organizing committee for the Rotary Wine and Art Auction. He also initiated Cranbrook’s first Interact group for youth in Rotary. Whatever Rod did, he did with passion and an infectious enthusiasm; he was able to inspire, share his wisdom, and above all believe in those he met and encourage them to be who they are, discover their passion and strive for greatness. <br>Though he was humble about his accomplishments, Rod was the recipient of a number of prestigious awards, including the Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence (2002), Cranbrook’s Citizen of the Year 2009, Rotary’s Paul Harris Award (for his contributions to youth and the community) and the Winn Weir Award in 2005 (for fostering the arts in the East Kootenay). Rod was also named the Columbia Basin’s Cool Adult of 2002 in Columbia Basin Trust’s Scratch magazine. <br>Above all, Rod loved spending time with his family. He was an adoring husband and was immensely proud of his son, Jordan, and daughter, Jasmine. He was an avid outdoorsperson, enjoying hiking, camping, kayaking and canoeing, and he shared these experiences with his family. Rod also liked travelling and learning about other cultures.     <br>Rod is survived by his wife, Colleen (nee Deby); son, Jordan; daughter, Jasmine; daughter-in-law, Dana; mother, Lucienne; and sisters, Carol Purkis (Jeff), Donna Osiowy and Brenda Corman (Jim) and their children. <br>A service to celebrate Rod’s life will be held on Saturday, August 28, 2010, at the Idlewild Park amphitheatre in Cranbrook at 3 p.m.      <br>In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider making a donation to the East Kootenay Foundation for Health (www.ekfh.ca) or InspireHealth (www.inspirehealth.ca).   		</div> 		<div style=\"background-color: #eee; font-size: 0.6em; padding: 4px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; height: 1.4em;\"> 			<div style=\"float: left;\"> 			<span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #006;\">Currie, William Roy</span> <span style=\"color: #bb0000;\">Tuesday, 17 Aug 2010</span> 			</div> 			<div style=\"float: right;\"> 			Kootenay News Advertiser Cranbrook, BC 			</div> 		</div> 		<div style=\"font-size: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 1em; min-height:110px;\"> 			William Roy Currie \"Roy\" <br>1926 - 2010 <br>It is with great sorrow that the family of William Roy Currie announces his passing on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook, British Columbia at 84 years of age. <br>Roy was born on August 10, 1926 in Davidson, Saskatchewan. He was raised in Penzence, Saskatchewan on the family farm. He joined the army in 1943 and remained in active service for 33 years, serving twice in Germany and eventually retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer. <br>Roy and his beloved wife Kaye retired to Baynes Lake, British Columbia, where they enjoyed good friends and great community spirit. Roy and Kaye were Kootenay Ice season ticket holders and they both \"loved their Ice.\" <br>Left to mourn Roy\'s passing are his daughter Sandra Duke (Barry) and family and his son Ron and grandson Christian; step-daughters: Elaine, Madeline and Donna and their families. Roy was predeceased by his 2nd wife of 40 years Kaye  earlier this year, and his 1st wife Muriel in 1968. <br>A memorial service for Roy will be held at the McPherson Funeral Home in Cranbrook on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 1:00 pm. His Interment will take place in Saskatchewan at a later date. Those wishing to make a memorial donation in honour of Roy may do so to the charity of their choosing. <br>Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service. <br>Condolences for the family can be offered at: <br>www.mcphersonfh.com <br> 		</div> 		<div style=\"background-color: #eee; font-size: 0.6em; padding: 4px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; height: 1.4em;\"> 			<div style=\"float: left;\"> 			<span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #006;\">McInnis, John Lloyd</span> <span style=\"color: #bb0000;\">Monday, 16 Aug 2010</span> 			</div> 			<div style=\"float: right;\"> 			Kootenay News Advertiser Cranbrook, BC 			</div> 		</div> 		<div style=\"font-size: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 1em; min-height:110px;\"> 			John Lloyd \"Jake\" McInnis <br>1929 - 2010 <br>John Lloyd \"Jake\" McInnis was born in Vancouver, British Columbia on November  25, 1929 and passed away peacefully in Cranbrook, British Columbia on August 16,  2010. <br>Jake attended school in Vancouver and spent his summer as a teenager in Lone Butte as a wrangler. At 18 he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and worked as an electronic technician in telecommunications in Canada and England. In 1953, Jake met Airwoman Nadine Fleury in Clinton, Ontario and they were married two months later in Rossland, BC. Over the next ten years Jake and Nadine lived in Alberta, Ontario, and Saskatchewan where their children were born. After retiring from the RCAF, the family settled in the lower mainland of BC where Jake worked as an electrical instructor until he graduated from Simon Fraser University with a Masters Degree. Jake continued at Vancouver Community College as the Dean, Vice Principal, and finally Principal for the next decade, it was here that Jake met some life long friends, nine of whom joined together with him to buy, establish and run Tee Pee Trailer Park and Trout Farm at Cultus lake with the help of their wives - some of the most memorable years of his life. In early 1982, Jake and his wife moved to Cranbrook, BC when he accepted the position of President at East Kootenay Community College. He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Paul Harris Fellow with the Rotary, volunteered in many positions over the years including the hospital board. He volunteered for the C.E.S.O. serving in BC, Viet Nam and Honduras over many, many years. He was also very politically motivated and ran in the federal election. Jake enjoyed many interests over his life including playing the drums in the military band, flying, sailing, practicing magic, fishing, golfing, and of course loved his dog Heidi. After retiring from EKCC Jake founded JL McInnis and Associates and ran a very successful consulting business.  <br>John is survived by his wife of 57 years Nadine McInnis; Cathy (Brian) Harvey, Sue (Rob) Bell, Julie Johnson, Linda Hannah, Lisa (Wade) McInnis, Todd (Elizabeth) McInnis; grandchildren: Monty, Miranda, Rebecca, Sarah, Christina, Stephen, Matthew, Pamelin and Colton; great grandchildren: Brooklyn, Marcus and Aiden. He was predeceased by his parents, sister and infant son James. <br>A memorial service for Jake will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at 10:30 am at McPherson Funeral Home in Cranbrook. Those wishing to make a memorial donation in honour of Jake may do so to the: Canadian Diabetes Association, PO Box 12013 Stn BRM B, Toronto, Ontario, M7Y 2L3. <br>Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service. <br>Condolences for the family can be offered at <br>www.mcphersonfh.com <br>Jake had a wonderful life and will be fondly  <br>remembered by so many <br>.... GONE FISHING! <br> <br> 		</div> 		<div style=\"background-color: #eee; font-size: 0.6em; padding: 4px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; height: 1.4em;\"> 			<div style=\"float: left;\"> 			<span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #006;\">Field, James Murray</span> <span style=\"color: #bb0000;\">Monday, 16 Aug 2010</span> 			</div> 			<div style=\"float: right;\"> 			Kootenay News Advertiser Cranbrook, BC 			</div> 		</div> 		<div style=\"font-size: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 1em; min-height:110px;\"> 			As an adventurer and animal lover, Jim had a zeal for life and love of the outdoors. It was on the beaches of Israel that he met his wife to be, Josie. Upon returning to Canada, Jim settled in Elkford, where, as a skilled surveyor he cared and provided for his wife and three children, Natasha, David and Jonathan.  <br>He would often regale his family with stories of his pet bear and life in northern Canada. After retiring from Fording Coal, he settled in Cranbrook with his wife where he would go on to see the marriage of his three children and the birth of his two grandchildren, Taylor and Levi. <br>Jim passed away peacefully in the Cranbrook Regional Hospital on Monday morning, surrounded by his family and many friends who will sorely miss him who await to see him again soon in paradise. <br>Beloved husband of 32 years, father, grandfather and friend. <br>A private service will be held for him in Elkford on Saturday the 21st 		</div> 		<div style=\"background-color: #eee; font-size: 0.6em; padding: 4px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; height: 1.4em;\"> 			<div style=\"float: left;\"> 			<span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #006;\">Gustafson, Charlotte Violet</span> <span style=\"color: #bb0000;\">Saturday, 14 Aug 2010</span> 			</div> 			<div style=\"float: right;\"> 			Kootenay News Advertiser Cranbrook, BC 			</div> 		</div> 		<div style=\"font-size: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 1em; min-height:110px;\"> 			Charlotte Violet Gustafson <br>1930 - 2010 <br>Charlotte was born in Bengough, Saskatchewan, May 30, 1930 and passed away at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook on Saturday, August 14, 2010. <br>Char moved to British Columbia as a young child, residing first in Canal Flats and later moving to Marysville where she lived until her passing. <br>Char was a kind, wonderful lady who always thought of others and was devoted to her family. She was an active member of the Kimberley Hospital Auxiliary for over 25 years and enjoyed volunteering at the Marysville Thrift Shop for many of those years. Four years ago, she moved to Valley View Lodge in Marysville where she felt very much at home. <br>With the loss of her husband and two sons, she faced her grief with strength and courage. When her health began to fail a few years ago, she met the many challenges with grace and determination. <br>Char was predeceased by her husband Rusty (1997); son Larry (2000); son Brian (1992); and brother Don Beddow. She will be missed by her daughter Pat (Wolfgang) Bentlage; son David (Margo) Gustafson; daughter-in-law Jackie Gustafson as well as grandchildren: Dean, Tony (Rene), Chris (Tiffany), Kelsey (Erin), Arlene, Adrian and 6 great-grandchildren. <br>A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at the Marysville Community Church at 2:00 pm with Pastor Michael Hayes officiating. Cremation has preceded the service. <br>In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the: Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon, Cranbrook Unit, #101, 105 - 9th Avenue South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 2M1 or the: B. C. Lung Association, 2675 - Oak Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6H 2K2 or the: Kimberley Health-Care Auxiliary Thrift Stores, 140- Howard Avenue, Kimberley, British Columbia, V1A 2G6 or the charity of your choice. <br>Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service. <br>Condolences for the family can be offered at: <br>www.mcphersonfh.com 		</div> 		<div style=\"background-color: #eee; font-size: 0.6em; padding: 4px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; height: 1.4em;\"> 			<div style=\"float: left;\"> 			<span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #006;\">Bueckert, Lorne</span> <span style=\"color: #bb0000;\">Saturday, 14 Aug 2010</span> 			</div> 			<div style=\"float: right;\"> 			Kootenay News Advertiser Cranbrook, BC 			</div> 		</div> 		<div style=\"font-size: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 1em; min-height:110px;\"> 			Lorne Bueckert <br>It is with great sadness that the family of Lorne Bueckert announces that he passed away peacefully at the Lion\'s Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, BC, on August 14, 2010.  Lorne was born in Moose Jaw, SK, on May 26, 1943, to Daniel & Hilda Bueckert.  After a happy childhood, including four years at Rosthern Junior College, he attended medical school at the University of Saskatchewan, graduating in 1967.  Following internship at St Paul’s Hospital he practised medicine in Kindersley SK for 5 years, in Invermere BC for 28 years, and on Bowen Island in BC for 8 years.  He was predeceased by his father Daniel in 1994, his mother Hilda in 2001, his niece Danielle in 2001, and his brother Dennis in 2007.  He is survived by his wife Adeline; their son Evan (and his wife Georgia, and their children Julian and Saturna) and daughter Lani (and her husband Stephen Carr); his sister-in-law Joan Bueckert (and her children Frances and Anton); his sister Elaine (and her husband Richard Maj and their children Heidi, Gretchen, Lisa, Jessica and Daniel); and many other family members and friends.  Lorne had a warm and engaging personality, an extraordinary intelligence and a broad range of interests, and exceptional talents in music, photography and the arts.  He loved travel and adventure, especially endurance sports, and took the greatest pleasure in the achievements of his children and grandchildren.  He lived an extraordinary life of dedicated service and good times.  A celebration in his memory  is planned at Cate\'s Hill Chapel, Bowen Island, Thursday, August 19th at 2:30 pm PT. 		</div> 		<div style=\"background-color: #eee; font-size: 0.6em; padding: 4px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; height: 1.4em;\"> 			<div style=\"float: left;\"> 			<span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #006;\">Guimont, George</span> <span style=\"color: #bb0000;\">Friday, 13 Aug 2010</span> 			</div> 			<div style=\"float: right;\"> 			Kootenay News Advertiser Cranbrook, BC 			</div> 		</div> 		<div style=\"font-size: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 1em; min-height:110px;\"> 			George Guimont <br>1932 - 2010 <br>It is with great sadness that the family of George Guimont announce his sudden passing on Friday, August 13, 2010 at the age of 78 in Fairmont Hot Springs, British Columbia. <br>George was a loving husband, father and strong advocate for wildlife who lived life to the fullest. He was born on May 19, 1932 in Grand Falls, New Brunswick. George\'s first passion was baseball. He was drafted by the Detroit Tigers as a pitcher. <br>His love of adventure and the mountains brought him west, where he and Shirley were married in 1955. <br>While raising 4 children and working in the lumber industry, they purchased a lot on Columbia Lake in 1967. They settled in Kimberley and operated Bavarian News for 25 years. <br>In 1998 they retired to that special \"lot\" we call the cabin. George spent many hours in the great outdoors and enjoyed sharing his treasured stories and jokes with friends and family. One of George\'s greatest joys was spending time in the mountains with his son Rod. <br>George is survived by his loving wife Shirley Guimont; daughter Michelle Nettle in Perth Australia; son Rod (Wendy) Guimont in Cranbrook, BC; daughter Laurie Stewart (Bob Jamieson) in Tata Creek, BC; son Ray Guimont (Simonne Haney) in Kimberley, BC; grandchildren: Penny and Gina Guimont; Bryce and Kimberley Nettle; Luke and Annie Stewart; Maddie Guimont; brothers Cam and Albert Guimont; sister AnneMarie Bilodeau; as well as several nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. <br>A funeral service for George was held on Thursday, August 19, 2010 at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Kimberley, BC at 2:00 pm. A reception followed in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a memorial donation in George\'s honour may do so to the: Kootenay Wildlife Heritage Fund, PO Box 100, Kimberley, British Columbia, V1A 2Y5. <br>Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service. <br>Condolences for the family can be offered at: <br>www.mcpherosnfh.com <br> 		</div> 		<div style=\"background-color: #eee; font-size: 0.6em; padding: 4px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; height: 1.4em;\"> 			<div style=\"float: left;\"> 			<span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #006;\">Scanland, John Allen</span> <span style=\"color: #bb0000;\">Thursday, 05 Aug 2010</span> 			</div> 			<div style=\"float: right;\"> 			Kootenay News Advertiser Cranbrook, BC 			</div> 		</div> 		<div style=\"font-size: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 1em; min-height:110px;\"> 			John Allen Scanland <br>1917-2010 <br>John Scanland longtime resident of Cranbrook, passed away  in Joseph Creek Care Village on Thursday, August 5,  2010 at 12:12 am with his family surrounding him, and he was carried away by Angels to his heavenly home. <br>John was born in Regina, Saskatchewan on September 5, 1917.  <br>He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Marion (nee Healey); four children, Marion Plank (Frank), Kathryn Orth (Ed), John Scanland (Darlene) and Ruth Alfano (Dom); 13 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; and 6 great great grandchildren. He will be missed also by his brothers Jim (Mary) Scanland, and Ken (Kay) Scanland and many wonderful nephews and nieces and some very wonderful friends. <br>Awaiting him beyond the veil are his father and mother, John and Elsa Scanland infant brother Norman and infant sister Eileen; his sisters Kathryn (Harry Sandberg) and Dorothy (her 1st husband Dick Diltz) and (her 2nd husband Johnny Sandberg); his grandson (baby)  Brian Scanland, as well as his nephews Glen and Eric Sandberg. <br>John worked in the South Country, Waldo, Wardner, and Gold Creek areas as a youngster. He later logged in Creston and St. Mary\'s as a teamster faller, skidder operator and truck driver for many years. In 1956 he incorporated his own business in Cranbrook. <br>John loved music and gladly volunteered his talents to bring joy to many in hospitals and seniors homes as well as on the dance floor. He was a kind and caring man, and always ready to help his fellow man in need. He will be greatly missed by his family and dear friends. <br>A funeral service for John was held on Wednesday,  August 11, 2010 at 1:00 pm in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints  located at 2210 -  2nd  Street North in Cranbrook. <br>Until we meet again……….. <br>Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service. <br>Condolences for the family can be offered at: <br>www.mcphersonfh.com  <br> <br> <br> <br> 		</div> 		<a href= \"?paper=17&amp;submit=&amp;name=&amp;skip=10\"><img src=\"http://raven.b-it.ca/portals/images/nextobit.gif\" width=\"45\" height=\"12\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Next\"></a> <script src=\"http://www.google-analytics.com/urchin.js\" type=\"text/javascript\"> </script> <script type=\"text/javascript\"> _uacct = \"UA-2178680-7\"; urchinTracker(); _uff = 0; _uacct = \"UA-3534793-1\"; urchinTracker(); _uff = 0 _uacct = \"UA-3544520-1\"; urchinTracker(); </script> </span> ";
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