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OORD, Bill Sunday, 07 Feb 2010

Chilliwack Progress Chilliwack, BC

(Wiebe)
Bill (Wiebe) Oord went home to be with his Lord February 7, 2010 at Chilliwack General Hospital. He was born 1932 in Siegerswoude, Netherlands. He is survived by his loving wife Tina, son Bill (Jackie), grandchildren Alanna and Stephen, sister Janke (Dirk) de Jong. He was predeceased by his parents Johannes and Gerkje Oord, sister Jantje Wynalda. A memorial service will be held February 11, 2010 at 2:00 pm at the Canadian Reformed Church at Chilliwack, 49379 Chilliwack Central Road, Chilliwack.
Our family would like to thank Chilliwack General Hospital staff for their wonderful care, and for the love and support of many friends and family. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed.
Online condolences can be left at www.WoodlawnFH-MtCheam.com

KOSTIUK, Gennie Ewhenia Saturday, 06 Feb 2010

Chilliwack Progress Chilliwack, BC

(Genya)
Gennie Kostiuk was born August 19th 1919 in the Ukraine, Village of Noseev. She passed away after a lengthly illness February 6th, 2010 at the Bradley Centre Extended Care Facility.
Gennie is survived by her husband Bill (Basil), daughters Maru (Len), and Irene (Stephen), 6 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son Bob (Bohdan) Bodnar.
Visitation will be held for family and friends on Tuesday, February 9th 2010 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Henderson’s Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, February 10th 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel at Henderson’s Funeral Home.

BRAIM, Thomas Roydon Friday, 05 Feb 2010

Chilliwack Progress Chilliwack, BC

(Roy)
Roy passed away peacefully on February 5th, 2010, at Cascade Hospice at the age of 89. He was born May 20th, 1920 in Chilliwack, BC. Roy is survived by his daughter Betty (Hans), son Sonny (Sue). 3 grandchildren; Cherie (Greg), Chet and Robyn. Great-grandchildren Jocelyn, Ashley and Cody, and his sister Barbara.
He was predeceased by his loving wife Rita on July 4th, 2004, sisters; Daphne, Vee and Etta and his parents Henry and Minnie.
A celebration of Roy’s life will be held on Thursday, February 11th, 2010 at 2:00 pm, from Henderson’s Funeral Home 45901 Victoria Ave., Chilliwack, BC.
Roy lived on his farm his entire life. In his early years he worked in the logging industry as a tree faller at Jones Lake and Port McNeil, before returning and taking up dairy farming, beef cattle and raising sheep. But always wanting to get behind the saw, cutting pulpwood and filling his barn with firewood. He had a great love of the outdoors. His hobbies were fishing and hunting and love of his Springer Spaniel dogs. In retirement Roy and Rita liked to travel to California, Palm Springs, Reno and Alaska. A special thank you to all the home supports whom extended his stay at home and to the Chilliwack Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the B.C. Cancer foundation in Roy’s name.
Online condolences can be left at www.hendersonsfunerals.com

CASS, Allen John Monday, 01 Feb 2010

Chilliwack Progress Chilliwack, BC

Allen John Cass was born November 29, 1930 in Regina, Saskatchewan. Allen resided in Regina, completing his education and keeping company with his three brothers and sister.
Married life began in 1954 with his beloved wife, Ruth and joined by his son Shane in 1955, and son Kevin in 1957.
Allen joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1957, serving as an Engineer in Germany, in Alert, as a member of the United nations in Cyprus and in many CFB bases in Canada.
On retirement from the Forces in 1982, he worked for the Canadian Gov’t in Public Service for ten years.
Moving to The Fraser Valley in 1998, residing by the Vedder River to enjoy full retirement with Ruth and with regular visits from sons Shane and Kevin, his brother Douglas, many relatives, and friendships maintained with many military persons.
Left to mourn his passing are his wife, Ruth, sons Shane and Kevin, brother Doug, sister Marlene and many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service to be held February 9, 2010, 1:30 pm at Royal Canadian Legion, Vedder Golden Branch #280 5661 Vedder Rd, Vedder Crossing.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Legion Poppy Fund, Chilliwack Safe Haven Animal Shelter.

KOEHN, John Edward Saturday, 30 Jan 2010

Chilliwack Progress Chilliwack, BC

Oct. 5, 1943 - Jan. 30, 2010
John Edward Koehn of Chilliwack, B.C. passed away peacefully at home.
John was born, raised and lived his entire life in Chilliwack and spent 37 years with the BC Corrections, most recently as Director of the Chilliwack Community Correctional Center. He is survived by his wife Shirlee, daughter Carole (Brian) Horst, son David, granddaughter Wannitta, grandsons Edward and Scott, brother Henry (Hank) & sister-in-law Lily, sister-in-law Shirley A. (Verne), sister-in-law Helen Stuart, brother –in-law Scotty Duncan, brother-in-law Keith & sister-in-law Jo-Ann Duncan as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Services will be held at Salvation Army Church, 46420 Brooks Road, Chilliwack, BC at 1:30 pm on Saturday, February 6, 2010. Donations in memory and honour of John can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Gideon’s, Heart and Stroke Foundation or your local Salvation Army. Cremation - no interment.

KNUTSON, Doreen Myrtle Saturday, 30 Jan 2010

Chilliwack Progress Chilliwack, BC

(nee Johnson)
July 24, 1926 - Jan. 30, 2010
She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 58 years Allen; daughters Claudia (Dennis) Wald; Elizabeth (Terry) Foslett; grandchildren Jeffrey and Tricia (Tony) Hendrata; Bradley, Kimberly, Jordan and Jason Foslett; great-grandchildren Noah and Elsie Hendrata and extended family and friends.
A Memorial Service will be held Monday, February 8, 2010 at 1:30 PM at Chilliwack Alliance Church, 8700 Young Rd., Chilliwack, B.C.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Canadian Diabetes Association.

COOPER, Rod Saturday, 30 Jan 2010

Chilliwack Progress Chilliwack, BC

Roderick Alfred David Cooper, born April 18th, 1922, passed away on January 30th, 2010 at Chilliwack, B.C.
Rod is survived by spouse Irma Cooper, children Charlotte Cooper, Nancy Kramp, Linda Weakes, Eric Burgermeister, grandchildren Nelson and Jessica Kramp and Taylor and Rebecca Weakes.
Rod Cooper was a ‘Supreme Giver’ to family and community. Every person in Chilliwack and beyond benefited from his activities, some highlights being: Auld Phillips/Suzannes Ladies Wear chain, Main Founder of Chilliwack Family YM-YWCA and Y Endowment Fund, Downtown Revitalization, Arts Council Board Member and Barbershop Chapter, spearheaded Happy Times Jazz Society, Rotary Paul Harris Fellow who initiated Rotary Book Sale, this year’s proceeds $75,000. Rod’s Legacy, to ‘better the lives of others’ is why Rod is so greatly loved and admired.
Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 13th, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Thomas Church, 46048 Gore Avenue, Chilliwack. Any donations to Chilliwack Family Y Endowment Fund appreciated.
Online condolences can be left at www.hendersonsfunerals.com

WILLMS, Annie Friday, 29 Jan 2010

Chilliwack Progress Chilliwack, BC

Annie Willms (nee Epp) was born August 20th, 1915 in the village of Stepnoy, Siberia. She passed into the presence of her Savior on January 29, 2010 at the Menno Hospital, Abbotsford.
She was predeceased by her son Peter in 1971, husband Frank in 1985, parents Peter and Anna Epp, 5 young siblings in Russia, and brothers Peter, Bernard and Henry in Canada.
She is survived and will be missed by her children Walter (Maureen), Irma (Bob) Moen, Vic and Henry, 11 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren, brother John (Annie) Epp, Dave (Margaret) Epp, Mary (Rudy) Dick and several sibling in-laws.
A memorial service will be held at the Broadway MB Church in Chilliwack at 2:00 pm with Pastor Bob Friesen officiating. Burial at Little Mountain Cemetery will precede the service. Donations in Annie’s memory may be made to the MCC.
Personal Alternative Funeral Services
604-857-5779

WILLMS, Susie Friday, 29 Jan 2010

Chilliwack Progress Chilliwack, BC

Funeral service will be held at Central Community Church, 46100 Chilliwack Central Road, Saturday, February 13th, 2010 at 11:30 am.

SCHWAERZLE, Theodore Friday, 29 Jan 2010

Chilliwack Progress Chilliwack, BC

(Ted)
Dec 12, 1924 - Jan 29, 2010
Ted passed away peacefully January 29th, 2010, at the Chilliwack General Hospital at the age of 85. Leaving behind to celebrate his life and legacy are his loving wife Ellen of 60 years, his three children Ken Schwaerzle (Debbie) of Agassiz, Eric Schwaerzle (Shelley) of Abbotsford and Audrey Martin of Abbotsford, also 10 grandchildren: Sheri (Kerri), Chilliwack; Dwayne (Kim), Armstrong; Mark (Tammy), Laird, Saskatchewan; Chelsey, Agassiz; Tanya, Agassiz; Stacey (Chris), Abbotsford; Brandy (TC), Sundrie, Alberta; Travis, Abbotsford; Michelle (Jonn), Abbotsford; and Murray, Surrey; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Ted came to Canada in 1929 from Germany along with his Mother to meet his Father who had come to Canada earlier. They settled on a farm in Sumas Prairie where they raised tobacco, sugar beets and milked cows. He lost his father when he was nine years old due to a tragic accident on Sumas Mountain. Even with this extra burden Ted managed to complete his grade 12 education, graduating from Phillip Shefield, which was the only high school in those days. Later on raspberries were planted on the farm and our Mother came out from Edmonton to earn money and met the man of her dreams.
During the flood of 1948 Ted was active with the Dyking Commission and regularly assisted with sand-bagging and patrolling the dykes.
In the early 1950s Ted was instrumental in having the Yarrow Waterworks expanded to include our area to improve the drinking water. Our Dad was also involved in many community organizations he was a Director of Dairyland, a 4H leader in the Chilliwack District for many years and sat on the Variance Board with the District of Abbotsford.
Dad was one of the founding members of the South Coastal Dairy Educational Committee which today is known as the Pacific Agricultural Show. He was influential in the completion of the book of the history of Sumas Prairie area which was titled “One Foot on the Border”. Our Father was acknowledged as a Director of the Sumas Prairie and Area Historical Society and his name is inscribed on the monument across from Upper Sumas School which he attended as a young boy.
Dad enjoyed sharing his stories of the early days of Sumas Prairie and his hunting, fishing and farming tales were always entertaining, educational and amusing.
The family would like to express their thanks for the wonderful care and compassion of the nurses of the ICU and the third floor nurses of the Chilliwack General Hospital.
No service will be held at Ted’s request.
Be a life long or short, its completeness depends on what it was lived for.

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