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Elo, Doris Sophia Sunday, 10 Jan 2010

Vanderhoof Omineca Express Vanderhoof, BC

Elo, Doris Sophia
Doris passed peacefully into the
presence of her Heavenly Father on
January 10, 2010. She was predeceased
by her husband, Frank Patrick Elo.
She quietly went to sleep with her
family by her side, at St. John Hospital
in Vanderhoof.
She will be greatly missed and
fondly remembered by her children,
grandchildren & great grandchildren.
She will also be missed by numerous
friends.
A celebration of her life was held on
January 16th at the United Church,
followed by a tea reception.

Thiessen, Helen Thursday, 07 Jan 2010

Vanderhoof Omineca Express Vanderhoof, BC

Helen Thiessen
January 11, 1920 - January 7, 2010
Born in St. Anne, Manitoba, Helen passed into eternity with peace and security with family by her side. Helen lived a full life, working to support her family until her late twenties. At that time she took her Junior Matriculation and then graduated from Normal School with her teacher’s certificate. Helen had read about Vanderhoof as a teenager and was excited to be offered a teaching position in Braeside 60 years ago. She was Vanderhoof’s first kindergarten teacher, and also taught other grades in several schools. Other interests were teaching Sunday School and youth at the Gospel Chapel, the Fall Fair Board,
4-H, Speech Arts, flower and vegetable gardening. Helen married Dave in 1952, who predeceased her in 2001. She is survived by her four children, Gerry (Lesley) Thiessen, Kathy (Dean) Tompkins, Wilf Thiessen and Doug Thiessen, 12 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, 10 brothers and sisters, numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Campbell, the nurses, and support staff at St. John Hospital, as well as the residents and staff at Riverside Place. Memorial services were held at the Gospel Chapel on January 10, 2010. In Helen’s memory donations may be made to Nechako Valley Community Services for the garden patio project at Riverside Place, a place where Helen said she “Couldn’t be happier”.

O\'Meara, Helen (Lena) Friesen Wednesday, 02 Dec 2009

Vanderhoof Omineca Express Vanderhoof, BC

On December 2, 2009 the O’Meara family regrets the passing of their wife and mother Helen (Lena) Friesen O’Meara. 1929-2009.
She is survived by her husband Tom O’Meara, her four children Pat (Deb) O’Meara, Kim (Ken) MacGillivray, Jeff (Rebecca) O’Meara and Cammie (Robin) Davison.
8 Grandchildren - Jodi, Tarina, Tim, Tommi, Hunter, Jeni, Randal, Sally & Meara.
6 Great-grandchildren - Taylor, Cameron, Kyta, Koltyn, Jackson and Cassidy.
She is survived by 2 sisters Edna and Lenore Friesen.
We would like to thank the Fire Department, Ambulance Service and the St. John Hospital for their wonderful treatment and care of our mother and wife.
She will be dearly missed. There will be no service at this time. Family and friends will celebrate her life at a later date to be decided.

Van Dyck, Kenneth Steven Thursday, 26 Nov 2009

Vanderhoof Omineca Express Vanderhoof, BC

Kenneth Steven Van Dyck
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ken. Ken was born Jan.19/1962 in Vanderhoof B.C. and passed away Nov.26/2009 in Prince George B.C. Left behind are his mother Gloria, father John, sisters Roxanne, Vicki and Terri, nieces Miranda, Nicole and Jessica, great nephew Cameron. There will be no service at this time. Family and friends will be celebrating Ken at Fraser Lake B.C. in the summer of 2010. Ken was a wonderful, strong and very loving person never to be forgotten by his family. See you on the other side dear Ken.

Niessen, Clifford Tuesday, 24 Nov 2009

Vanderhoof Omineca Express Vanderhoof, BC

CLIFFORD NIESSEN
Cliff passed peacefully into the presence of his Heavenly Father on November 24, 2009 in St. John Hospital, Vanderhoof after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Cliff, born December 2, 1929 was
just eight days short of his 80th birthday.
A celebration of Cliff’s life was held at the Gospel Chapel on November 30th, followed by a tea reception.
He will be missed and fondly remembered by Helen, his devoted wife of 58 years and his children Lois (Irv) Brown, Elizabeth (Ken) Rensby, Kathy (Gary) Hawrys, Jan (Bob) Giesbrecht, Jim (Kathy) Niessen and Audrey (Royce) Giesbrecht, his 13 grandchildren, Ken, Hannah, Tricia, Natasha, Robert, Mike, Dwaine, Russ, Clint, Samantha, Lawrence, Krystle and Kyle and his 23 great grandchildren, his sister Verna Hammond and his brother Lawrence. He will also be greatly missed by numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Heartfelt thanks to our many friends and neighbours for the wonderful support and love they have shown during these recent months.
A very special thank you to Doctors Douwette Coetzee, Gideon Lamprecht and Suzanne Campbell for their awesome and compassionate care. Also to Home Care nurses Julie, Heather, Cindy and Sharon as well as the nursing staff at St. John during Cliff’s brief stays there.

Bunes, Myrtle Phylis (Billick) Monday, 16 Nov 2009

Vanderhoof Omineca Express Vanderhoof, BC

Myrtle Phylis (Billick) Bunes
Feb 10, 1921 - Nov 16, 2009
Born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Myrtle quietly went to sleep Monday, Nov 16th at 10:30 am in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Comox after suffering a heart attack on Thursday the 12th of Nov. Myrtle was predeceased by her husband Steve Billick, her father Herman Benjamin Lubie, her mother Winfred Lubie, and her sister Irene. Myrtle was survived by her only remaining sister Dora, other family and friends and her beloved cats Ziggy and Phoebe. Myrtle had many hobbies during her lifetime. She loved birds, raising poodles, doing crafts, sewing, knitting, going fishing, and much more. She always had one or two dogs or cats around her. In her later years she loved reading, gardening and learning computer skills. She was presently enrolled in a computer course at North Island College. A memorial service took place at the Courtenay Fellowship Baptist Church, 2963 Lake Trail Road on Monday Nov 30th. As she requested, Myrtle’s wish to be cremated and laid to rest alongside her father and husband in Prince George will be honored in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to our local SPCA in memory of Myrtle. May she rest in peace.

Ketlo, Bernadette Mary Saturday, 07 Nov 2009

Vanderhoof Omineca Express Vanderhoof, BC

BERNADETTE MARY KETLO
MARCH 9,1929 – NOVEMBER 7, 2009
80 YEARS
Bernadette (Bernie) Ketlo passed away on November 7, 2009 at the age of 80. She is survived and lovingly remembered by her son Sterling (Lisa) and daughters, Victoria (Stacey) Naziel and Sandra (Arnold) Peters, grandchildren, Keith Ketlo (Marie), Leslie (Valerie) Ketlo, Frank Jr. Simone, Marcy, Trevor, Gregory, Aaron, Arnold Jr., Tara, Pete, Aiyana and Austyn, and great grandchildren, Zenaida, Katrina, Blaine, Jommel and Lucien, sisters Emma Baker and Martina (Edwin) Stehr, and numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. Bernie was predeceased by her husband Antoine (Tony), son Antoine Jr., daughters, Patsy, Karen, Geraldine and Jacqueline, parents, Isaac and Louise George, brothers Charlie and Fred, brother-in-law Willy Ray Baker and Mitch Ogen - who was like a brother to her. She was a respected mother, grandmother, great grandmother and community elder. She was a traditional elder and was skilled at catching and preparing salmon, tanning and sewing hides, making Indian medicine, doing intricate beadwork, sewing, knitting, crocheting, and working with birch bark. Her birch bark baskets have found their way into many homes locally and throughout the world. Bernie was a gentle, quiet soul, full of strength and wisdom. She always had a smile and a kind word. She will be sadly missed, and forever remembered. A celebration of her life was held in Stellaquo on Thursday, November 12, 2009.

Chapman, Rosemary (Greta) Saturday, 07 Nov 2009

Vanderhoof Omineca Express Vanderhoof, BC

Rosemary (Greta) Chapman
1922 - 2009
Rosemary passed away in her sleep with family by her side Nov. 7. Rosemary was born in Prince Rupert and lived most of her adult years in Vanderhoof. She was predeceased by husband Stanley and is survived by son Bruce (Patti) daughters Janice (Paul), Marie and 10 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren. A memorial service and celebration of Greta’s life will be announced at a later date.y (Greta)

Simard, Daniel Thursday, 05 Nov 2009

Vanderhoof Omineca Express Vanderhoof, BC

Daniel Simard
Dec. 13,1970-Nov. 5, 2009
A Sincere Thank-you to all that shared in our sorrow regarding the loss of our Beloved “Daniel James Simard.”
We are so Thankful for all the help and support we got.
A very Special Thank-you to Dr. Davy Dhillon and Zoe, and the Hospital and Ambulance Staff. Forever Grateful, Jolene and Tessa Simard

Bye, Betty Elizabeth Mary Thursday, 22 Oct 2009

Vanderhoof Omineca Express Vanderhoof, BC

BYE, “Betty” Elizabeth Mary passed away in Penticton, BC on October 22, 2009; born on June 15, 1913 in a “little house on the prairie” near Viking, AB. Betty leaves to mourn her passing; son, Ray Hennessy (June) in Penticton and daughter, Marie Cameron in London, ON; ten grandchildren; twenty-two great grandchildren; two brothers, Bill and Charlie both of Viking, AB. She was predeceased by her baby son, Jackie; son, Robert; daughter, Ann Gerow; two grandsons, James and Donny Cameron; first husband, James Hennessy and her late husband, Alfred Bye. Betty was raised in a homestead environment. She married Jim Hennessy in 1933 and eventually they moved to British Columbia following the lumber industry along the CN rail line between Prince George and Edmonton; finally settling in Burns Lake, BC. She found employment in retail sales and through night school became involved in accounting, within the lumber industry. Following the loss of her home by fire she moved to Vanderhoof, BC where she managed the local credit union for eleven years. Betty retired to Enderby, BC in 1974 where she worked effectively to create a senior’s hall, followed by wheels on meals. She was the last living founding member of the proponents. Betty was a founding member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Nadina Chapter, in Burns Lake, BC in 1959 and served as Worthy Matron in 1962. She was also a member of the Royal Purple in Salmon Arm, BC. By her request, no funeral service will be held. Interment will take place in Viking, Alberta. Condolences may be sent to the family through Parkview Chapel at providencefuneralhomes.com.

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