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Laatsch (née Massey), Beatrice Margaret Gleig Friday, 27 Aug 2010
Salmon Arm Observer Salmon Arm, BC
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Betty passed away Friday in her ninetieth year after a valiant fight against kidney failure.  She died surrounded by the love of her husband Howard, her children, her grandchildren and her great grandchildren.
  Betty was a lovely lady with a soft spot for a man in a uniform.  She had a great sense of humour; she loved to tease and be teased. She loved to laugh.  She loved good food and good fun. She loved life, and she loved her family who loved her on equal terms.  We already miss her. Farewell Betty.  It was great knowing you.
  In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to a charity of your choice in Betty’s honour.  For the full version of the obituary notice and for condolences to be sent to the family, please visit www.springfieldfuneralhome.com.
Walter (née Wright), Dorothy Barbara Thursday, 26 Aug 2010
Salmon Arm Observer Salmon Arm, BC
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving mother and grandmother on Thursday August 26, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by her husband Gwyn, Dorothy has left behind her children Jim (Barbara), Gary (Lynn), Warren (Faye) and her grandchildren, Derek, Bryan, Shawn, Allisa, Samantha and Trevor; sisters Thyra, Ferne and brother James. As per Dorothy’s request there will be no service.
Arrangements entrusted to FISCHER’S FUNERAL SERVICES LTD. Salmon Arm, BC (250) 833-1129, email condolences and share memories at www.fischersfuneralservices.com
Ireton, William Russell (Bill) Sunday, 22 Aug 2010
Salmon Arm Observer Salmon Arm, BC
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Bill passed away at Shuswap Lake General Hospital after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
He is survived by his wife of fifty nine years Janet, son Glen (Bev) Ireton, daughters Wendy (Doug) White and Lori (Ross) Keilty, grandchildren Bill, Doug and Nicole as well as five great grandchildren.
Bill was a kind and generous man who always had a smile on his face and always made time for his wife and children. He will be deeply missed.
Thank you to the ambulance attendants, nurse Louise and a special thank you to Dr. Beech for his kindness and also to the second floor at Bastion Place for being a family to us all.
No service by request. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Bill’s name may be made to the Bastion Place Bus Fund, Box 1990, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4P9.
Arrangements entrusted to FISCHER’S FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORIUM LTD., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories at www.fischersfuneralservices.com.
Mahringer, Frank Thursday, 19 Aug 2010
Salmon Arm Observer Salmon Arm, BC
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On the evening of August 19, 2010 at Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Frank Mahringer at the age of 85, passed away peacefully with his wife of 48 years, Madeline by his side.
Frank was born in Linz, Austria on January 1st, 1925 and immigrated to Canada in 1953.
Frank was a resident of Sicamous for over 44 years and worked as a blaster for the Tunnel & Rock Worker’s Union of BC, Local #168 on various projects including Mica Dam and Revelstoke Dam, and all over Canada and the Yukon as well.
Frank will be lovingly remembered by his wife Madeline, son’s Ken of Victoria, Franz of Sicamous, daughters, Irene (Rob Nieminen) Mahringer of Sicamous, Vickie (Terrance) Head of Salmon Arm, as well as his grandchildren, Christopher, Jessica, Darien and Dawson. He will also be missed by his cat, Goldie.
Frank loved to fish and hunt. He took great pride in his vegetable garden, but his real passion was snowmobiling.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to Dr. Jack Beech, the nurses and staff of SLGH for the care given to Frank and the compassion shown to his family during this difficult time.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, August 26th at 2:00 p.m. at Fischer’s Funeral Home in Salmon Arm with Chaplain Bill Kiesman officiating.
If desired, donations in memory of Frank, may be made to the Lung Association of British Columbia.
Arrangements entrusted to FISCHER’S FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORIUM LTD., Salmon Arm, (250) 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories at www.fischersfuneralservices.com.
Mullan (nee Fitzsimmons), Elizabeth Winnifred Wednesday, 18 Aug 2010
Salmon Arm Observer Salmon Arm, BC
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Elizabeth passed away at Shuswap Lake General Hospital on August 18, 2010 at 86 years of age. She was born in Whitehaven, England. Elizabeth was endearingly known as “Bizzy, Speed, Liz and Nana” to those who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years Thomas, daughter Colleen (Louie) Cassman, grandson Braden Cassman, daughter in law Dianne Mullan, sister Agnes Westlake and brother Alan (Dolores) Fitzsimmons. She was predeceased by her son Thomas James in June of 2001.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Elizabeth was held on Monday, August 23, 2010 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, Blind Bay with Father George LaGrange O.M.I. celebrant. Interment followed in Notch Hill Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to FISCHER’S FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORIUM LTD., Salmon Arm, (250) 833-1129.
Email condolences and share memories at www.fischersfuneralservices.com.
Farris, Ellen Rae Monday, 16 Aug 2010
Salmon Arm Observer Salmon Arm, BC
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Ellen Rae passed away at her home in Luther Court, Victoria BC on August 16th, 2010 after a brief illness. Predeceased by her loving husband Sinclair in 1996, she will be missed by her daughters Robbie [Alan] Bowers and Jacquie Farris, grandsons Keith and Gary Bowers, great-granddaughter Avry Bowers, other family members and numerous dear friends. Thanks to the many people who supported Mom and respected her wish of remaining at home for her last days.
A Celebration of her Life will be held on Friday, September 3rd at 2:00 pm at the Lutheran Church of the Cross of Victoria, 3787 Cedar Hill Road.
A Graveside service will be held in Chase BC at a later date TBA.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Luther Court Society – Family Council, 1525 Cedar Hill Cross Rd, Victoria BC, V8P 5M1
Bergen, John Monday, 16 Aug 2010
Salmon Arm Observer Salmon Arm, BC
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John went home to be with the Lord on August 16, 2010 at the age of 81. He was born in Gnadental, Ukraine on October 10, 1928 to John and Justina Bergen, the oldest of six children. At the age of 9, John witnessed his father being taken away from the family and community, leaving him to become the “man of the house” and assuming great responsibilities. Shortly thereafter, John’s youngest brother passed away. In 1948, John, along with his mother and siblings, immigrated to Canada arriving in Coaldale, AB. He met the love of his life, Martha Stanke, and they were married in 1954. He apprenticed as a welder in Lethbridge, AB. Then moved to Clearbrook, BC in 1955, to work as a welder, start a family farm and raise a family. Because of circumstances and experiences of his youth, Dad’s life’s ambition was to have a farm so he could be self-supporting and provide for his family. In 1965, the family moved to Notch Hill and has been in Salmon Arm area ever since.
John worked for Newnes Machine and had his own welding business on the family farm. John enjoyed building things, working on the family farm, and helping the church. He was one of the founding members of the Deo Lutheran Church in Salmon Arm. John loved jokes, telling stories, and studying history. He was very straight-forward and to-the-point. He did not believe in cutting corners and took great pride in the quality of his work regardless of the job. He was fair, honest, and always helpful. Above all things, he loved family.
John is survived by his loving wife Martha, daughter Lindy (Don) Arnot, son Alex (Anita), son Jim (Lydia), grandchildren (Andrea, Alison, Christine, Meredith), (Stacey, Jennifer, Eric), (Victoria, Andrew), and great-grandchildren (Alyssa, Ethan), siblings sister Annie (Jake) Hildebrandt, brothers Peter, Bill (Annie), and Henry (Mary Ann) and many nephews and nieces.
The family would like to thank the staff of Piccadilly Care Centre for looking after John’s needs in his last days. We appreciate your hard work and commitment.
The memorial service will be held on Friday, August 27, at 10:30am at the Deo Lutheran Church, 1801-30th Street NE, Salmon Arm, with Rev. Eric Bjorsen officiating. 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.
Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services and Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm. (250) 833-1129.
Condolences and share memories at www.fischersfuneralservices.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Piccadilly Care Centre or Shuswap Lake General Hospital.
Averay-Jones, Clara Elizabeth Sunday, 15 Aug 2010
Salmon Arm Observer Salmon Arm, BC
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It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Clara Elizabeth Averay-Jones on August 15, 2010 at Shuswap Lake General Hospital at the age of 87 years.
Clara is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Edgar Averay-Jones, her children Giles Averay-Jones, Valerie (Mark) Marcille, Geoffrey Averay-Jones, seven grandchildren as well as seven great grandchildren. Clara was predeceased by her daughter Margaret Elizabeth.
A celebration of Clara’s life was held on August 18, 2010 at Fischer’s Funeral Services.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Clara’s name may be made to the Salvation Army, Box 505, 191 – 2nd Ave. NE, Salmon Arm, V1E 4N6.
Arrangements entrusted to FISCHER’S FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORIUM LTD., Salmon Arm, (250) 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories at www.fischersfuneralservices.com.
Wells, Dennis Friday, 13 Aug 2010
Salmon Arm Observer Salmon Arm, BC
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Died peacefully at the Kamloops Hospice, in Kamloops, BC on August 13, 2010 at the age of 76 years.
Dennis was born in Tisdale, Sask. and was the son of the late Orville and Venice Wells. He is survived by his daughters, Debra (Rex) Henry of Haliburton, Sharon (Gene) Bailey of Salmon Arm and Bertlynn (Hank) Collins of Kamloops, nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren, sister Hazel Coulter, and brothers Ed, Bill and Doug Wells. Dennis was predeceased by his sons Kevin and Douglas Wells, brother Albert Wells, sisters-in-law Edith, Alice and Grace Wells and brother-in-law Tink Coulter.
The family would like to thank the staff at Willoughby Hospice for the exceptional care given during his battle with cancer. Donations in Dennis’s memory can be made to the Kamloops Hospice Association, Kamloops BC. Interment to follow at the Mt. Ida Cemetery in Salmon Arm, BC.
Arrangements entrusted to FISCHER’S FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORIUM LTD., Salmon Arm, BC (250) 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories at www.fischersfuneralservices.com.
Furiak, Joseph Peter Friday, 13 Aug 2010
Salmon Arm Observer Salmon Arm, BC
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Joseph Peter Furiak peacefully passed to glory on August 13, 2010. Joe was born in Kreva, Slovakia on November 06, 1922. His family moved to Kaslo, BC when he was 9 years old, this is where he lived until graduating from high school. His first job was as a line-man for the C.P.R, followed by 4 years in the Canadian Army as Sergeant in the quarters, master stores and then as office manger for military police. Upon discharge from the army Joe took up logging and eventually Joe and his brother Louis, formed their own company, logging in many parts of British Columbia. Joe and Louis trapped during logging’s off season.
Joe was predeceased by his brother Louis on November 11, 1987
Joe will be greatly missed by his wife Betty (whom he married in 2002) and by her children and grand-children who will miss”Poppa Joe”, by his brothers; John (Fran), Joe (Victoria), nieces and nephews Kevin (Sarah), Lisa and Doug and all his faithful and supportive friends.
Our deepest gratitude to Dr. McDonald and Dr. Bratty whose care of Joe was exceptional, to the staff at Oakside Manor who ministered so lovingly to Joe during his short stay there, his community care nurse Sandra Dodd, for her supportive and loving care together with the all community care staff who gave of their time and expertise; A special thank you to his friend Jac who so faithfully visited and encouraged Joe; Pastor Terry (Grindrod Gospel Church) and all his other friends who so faithfully ministered to Joe during his last days.
Joe will be remembered for his quiet courage, his love of nature and his deep trust in the love of his Heavenly Father and for his great stories of life in the woods.
A celebration of Joe’s life will be held on Saturday September 11, 2010 at 3pm from the Grindrod Gospel Church with a supper to follow.
Donations in Lieu of flowers may be sent to the Grindrod Gospel Church building fund, Grindrod, BC.
Funeral Arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Service and Crematorium, Salmon Arm, BC.
Online condolences can be sent through Joe’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com
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