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Johnson, Violet Joan Thursday, 07 Jan 2010

Quesnel Cariboo Observer Quesnel, BC

The family of Joan Johnson regrets to announce her passing on January 7, 2010. She went peacefully at age 69 with her husband and “special granddaughter” by her side.
She leaves behind her husband of 51 years, Jack. Children, Lynn (Doug) Sales, Sandy (Conrad) Siewert, Wade (Michelle) Johnson. Grandchildren Jared (Tiffany) Sales, Cory Sales, Sarah Siewert (Josh Irmen), Cassy and Raylea Siewert, Milo and Lucas Johnson. Great Granddaughters Maia Sales, Juleanne and Madison Irmen. Many Friends, relatives and her special extended
family, The Gardners.
Special thanks to Jeannette, Rhiannon and Roy for all their help in the past years with Joan’s care.
There will be no service by her request. Those wishing to may make a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in lieu of flowers.

Ehl, Robert A. Wednesday, 06 Jan 2010

Quesnel Cariboo Observer Quesnel, BC

A memorial tea for family and friends will be held at the Legion on January 15th, 2010 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Webb, Michael Howard Tuesday, 05 Jan 2010

Quesnel Cariboo Observer Quesnel, BC

Michael Howard Webb
born November 3, 1944 passed away peacefully, in his home Tuesday,
January 5, 2010.

Celebration of Life service
Friday, January 8, 2010, Lakeview Church at 1pm.

Reception to follow at
Mike & Ginnie’s home.

In lieu of flowers please
donate to
Quesnel Palliative
Care Society.

Webb, Michael Howard Tuesday, 05 Jan 2010

Quesnel Cariboo Observer Quesnel, BC

Mike was born in Shoreham by the Sea, England, near Brighton, during WWII to Jessie and Neil Webb. His mother Jessie was a Citizen of the UK and his father Neil was a Captain, a Canadian soldier on loan to the British Paratroopers. Mike and his mother were still in the British hospital when it was bombed during a German raid. His mother was a war bride, and Mike and his older brother, John, spent a great deal of time in air raid shelters in the very early years in England during the bombing of England.

In 1946 at the wars end, Mike with his mother and brother John traveled via the SS Mauritania to Halifax, then by train to Edmonton ending at Vermillion, AB where his father’s family lived. A few years later the family moved to Langley. Mike attended school there and got his first job setting pins at the bowling alley and cutting and drying cascara bark for Buckerfields. He was an avid Little League baseball player and was voted the most likely player to succeed in that sport. He was class president at school.

The family moved to Quesnel in 1959 to a tiny log cabin at Bouchie Lake. Four more children were born, Pam, Paula, Patty and Mark. Mike and John spent a great deal of time together fishing, hunting, carousing, and working.

After schooling, Mike worked in local sawmills learning various trades such as sawyer, welding, fabricating, running the edger or whatever needed doing. Later he added more trades, all his welding tickets, Ironworking and Small Engine Mechanics. He had a strong work ethic, and didn’t like shortcuts or shoddy workmanship.

Mike had 4 children in 2 relationships, Freda, Nathane, Theo and Jolene. He worked in Fort McMurray as a contract Welder/Ironworker during some of those years.

Mike’s father passed away in 1988 and his daughter Freda was killed by a drunk driver 12 hours later coming home to Grandpa’s funeral. Mike really never recovered from that tragedy. Life dealt him a number of tragedies. In spite of that he still took on many challenging projects. Once meticulously rebuilding a rare 1947 Indian motorcycle. Although he sold it, it’s still recognized by enthusiasts as a special bike. Also building his log home out of logs so big that people said couldn’t be done. And many other large mechanical projects.

Mike’s education was interrupted many times but always continued. He upgraded to Grade 10, then to Grade 12, then began his many trades, and finally as a mature student he studied academics at Douglas College, earned 65 credits there and registered at Simon Fraser. He majored in Psychology and Criminology. He worked for the Ministry of Attorney General during his college years as a Child Protection Officer and later was President of Crimes Against Children in Quesnel for 8 years.

Upon returning to Quesnel from Douglas College for summer employment he met Ginnie and they spent 21 years together, being married in 2003. He spent over 15 years as a weekend Contractor at West Fraser Mills and eventually added a crane service to his business.

Mike’s passion was his music. He started writing songs in the late ‘90’s and completed his first professional CD in 2000 with all original music. He completed his 2nd CD a few years later. He had enough songs for a 3rd CD which he never got finished. Mike loved to travel to Austin, TX to play music with his friend Bill Starrett, who plays the guitar on Mike’s CD’s. He loved to be amongst the pro musicians in Austin. They called him the “real thing” because he wrote his own music. Although he loved that, he was too shy to sing on stage there because he felt his singing wasn’t good enough. He seemed to be the only one who thought so.

Mike had no plans to retire, he loved his work. He knew he was beginning to fail physically but was unable to find out why.

Mike passed away at home surrounded by family and close friends. He is survived by his wife, Ginnie, his children, Nathane (Selina) Webb of Enderby, Theo (Leona) Webb of Quesnel and Jolene (Tim) Hallam of Edmonton, his brothers and sisters; John Webb, Pam (Roy) Teed, Paula (David) Barrett, Patty (Danny) Karey and Mark (Gail) Webb, his grandchildren, Isaac, Jessie, Telsa, Cody, Calley, Brandon, Michael, Chantel, Justine and Cara and many nieces and nephews.

Bennison, Kelaine (Kelly) Wednesday, 30 Dec 2009

Quesnel Cariboo Observer Quesnel, BC

It is with deep sadness, that the family of Kelly Bennison, announce her passing at the Moog and Friends Hospice in Penticton, BC, at 51 years, surrounded by her loving family and friends, after a long and courageous 16 year battle with breast cancer.
Kelly is survived by her daughters Rhiannon (Shawn), Melissa (Mike), and Kaitlin (Shane); mother Marilyn Bennison; siblings Mitchell (Kim) and Lynn (Glen); stepson Ryan (Marianne) and granddaughters Zoe, Maria and Amelia. She was predeceased by her father Gerry Bennison.
Kelly lived a full life, with the compassion and love she showed for others showing through in all she did. She throughly enjoyed expressing herself through her musical abilities, including the playing of the harp. The family wishes to thank the oncology staff at P.G. Regional Hospital and Penticton Regional Hospital, the staff at Moog and Friends Hospice and Dr. Mac for all their care, compassion and support during Kelly’s illnesses.
A memorial service was held under the auspices of Jehovah Witnesses, Jan. 2, 2010 in Penticton, B.C. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Arts and Recreation Centre, 500 North Star Road, Quesnel, B.C., January 30, 2010 at 1:30 pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Kelly’s name to the charity of your choice.

Moffat, Joyce Findlay Monday, 28 Dec 2009

Quesnel Cariboo Observer Quesnel, BC

Joyce passed away peacefully on Dec. 28, 2009 after suffering a stroke in the summer. She passed away in her sleep with her husband Tom at her side.
Joyce was born in Nelson April 25 1924 to father Archie Bremner and mother Hilma. Her mother was from Sweden and her father from Ontario. After serving in the Air Force she went to Normal School and came to McCallister to teach in a one-room school in 1946. She taught school in and around Quesnel until 1968.
Joyce and Tom had been married for 60 years on April 12, 2009. They had shared many adventures together.
Joyce loved to dance, enjoyed her hobbies sewing and painting. She enjoyed making clothes for her daughter Judy and herself. She loved her home overlooking Dragon Lake, which she designed herself and spent hours and days refurbishing antique furniture for it.
Joyce never spoke a bad word about anyone, was loved by all and was a private person. She will always be remembered for her quiet and polite manner.
The family would like to thank the staff at Baker Lodge, the palliative care volunteers, the Clayton Funeral staff, Joyce’s family, extended family and friends for their support during these troubled times.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Quesnel Cancer Society and Quesnel Palliative Care.

Tom Moffat and Family

Nielsen, Svend Aage Wednesday, 23 Dec 2009

Quesnel Cariboo Observer Quesnel, BC

It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my dear Svend Aage Nielsen, Husband, Father and Grandfather. On December 23rd, 2009, at the young age of 81, Svend died peacefully surrounded by the love and care of his adoring (Second) Wife Lorraine (Trudi) , in the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease.
He was Born in Gadsjerg, Denmark, on March 8, 1928 and Immigrated to Canada
in 1951. He worked his way across Canada and settled in B.C. at 100 Mile House, not arriving there until 1957.
He was pre-deceased by his first wife, Christine (Prestige), his brother Jens Nielsen and his sister Emma (Nielsen) Sorensen.
Svend is survived by his wife Trudi of Kamloops. They celebrated their 16th anniversary together on September 3rd of this year, at Royal Inland Hospital where he lay ill. Also survived by his daughter Christine (Ron) Graham and two grandsons, Nielsen and Mitchell Graham of Clearwater BC and Step Grandson Kody Graham of Coquitlam BC as well as many nieces and nephews.
Plus those now living in Denmark: Sister, Stinne (Nielsen) Hanson,
Brothers; Christen and Arne Nielsen of Jelling, Denmark as well as many nieces and nephews.
Svend was a very accomplished Musician-Composer and his compositions are currently being played by many musicians throughout the province. He was the Master of many instruments and played them all exceptionally well.
He was a life member of the BC Old Time Fiddlers, Kamloops Branch #12. Svend and Trudi spent all their spare evenings and days, playing for folks, all over British Columbia and any place else they happened to be found. Svend was amazingly unaffected by his talents and intelligence.
Svend was a founding member of the 100 Mile House Flying Club. From there, he became an avid pilot of Light Crafts and built his own airplanes and several gyrocopters. He spent many happy hours flying and attended most of the air shows both US & Canada. He passed his gifts of charm and music on to other members of the Nielsen family, and as well helped other musicians along the way.
Svend worked in the production division (maintenance supervisor), in many mills throughout BC, and would tell you of his journey to Tehran, Iran where he was asked to come and build a sawmill and pulp mill, and to train the local population to work it. He got out just in time to escape the onslaught of a revolution.
We are having a
“MEMORIAL to CELEBRATE SVEND’S LIFE” at 6:30PM on Sunday, April 25th, 2010 at the HERITAGE HOUSE in RIVERSIDE PARK in KAMLOOPS, BC. THIS WAS SVEND’S WISH TO HAVE MUSIC & DANCE.
We wish to thank the Nurses at the Royal Inland Hospital and also the Home Care Nursing Staff and Dr. James Howie for the gentle and kind care taken of our dear Svend. Also thanks go out to the Personal Alternative Funeral Services staff. God bless them one and all.
Personal Alternative Funeral Services 250-554-2324

Gregory, Rev. J. Hadden Friday, 18 Dec 2009

Quesnel Cariboo Observer Quesnel, BC

Rev. J. Hadden Gregory
Born on December 26, 1929 in Winnipeg Manitoba and died in Salmon Arm on December 18, 2009 at the age of 79 years.
The family moved to Kamloops in 1940. Hadden graduated from Union College (Vancouver school of Theology) and was ordained in the United Church ministry in 1959. His first parish was in Dubuc Saskatchewan, followed by Quesnel, Abbotsford, Trail, Marpole (Vancouver) and Nelson. On his retirement in Williams Lake he moved to Salmon Arm.
Hadden was predeceased by his Father Hilton, Mother Evelyn, Sisters Doreen Harding and Joyce Bohnert his son’s mother Barbara Mackinder.
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife Evelyn Seppala- Gregory, Sons Stephen (Tammie) of Quesnel, Keith (Sue) of Chilliwack , Paul (Carolyn) of Trail, step-daughters Cindy (Ken) of Abbotsford and step- daughter-in law Jo-Anne (Joe) Seppala-Mantha of Courtenay, Sister Audrey (Hugh) Turner of Kamloops and brother Arnold ( Pauline) of Clearwater; grand-children, step- grand children, great -grand children and many nieces and nephews.
Heartfelt thanks to the caring staff of Hillside Village where Hadden had lived for the past 18 months ; to Dr’s Trow and Main , to the wonderful nurses in the palliative care unit of the Shuswap Lake General Hospital; Thank-you to all who have prayed for us.
A memorial service will be held in May 2010. Donations in memory of Hadden can be made to a charity of ones choice.

Funeral Arrangements are in the Care of Bowers Funeral Service and Crematorium, Salmon Arm, BC
Email condolences may be sent to sympathy@bowersfuneralservice.com

Brewster, Irene Effie Thursday, 17 Dec 2009

Quesnel Cariboo Observer Quesnel, BC

Irene passed away in the Quesnel hospital Dec. 17, 2009 with her family by her side. She had recently moved here from Chase, BC and was a resident of Maeford Place.
Her family wishes to thank Dr. Aziz and the 3N/icu nursing staff for their care of our Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother while in hospital.
We also want to thank the staff of Maeford for their loving care of Mom during her one year residence there.
Thanks to all our family and friends for their wonderful cards, flowers and support during this difficult time.
~Harry Brewster,
Rick, Sue & family,
Deb & family

Wilkins, Viola Lelia Friday, 11 Dec 2009

Quesnel Cariboo Observer Quesnel, BC

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Viola Wilkins. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on Dec. 11, 2009. Viola was born on Nov. 8, 1919 and had just celebrated her 90th birthday. She was predeceased by her loving husband Rolly and son Phillip.
Survived by son Ron, daughter Juanita Parker (Lloyd) in Quesnel, BC, daughter Bev Matthews (Don) in Victoria, BC, older sister Vivian Trenholm in Salmon Arm, BC. Viola also was graced with 12 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren. Whom will miss her dearly.
Memorial service to take place at St John the Divine church, 1611 Quadra St. in Victoria, Tuesday Dec. 22, 2009 at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers donation can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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