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Cline, Irene Friday, 30 Jul 2010

Barriere Star Journal Barriere, BC

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Irene Cline (née Cunningham), age 82, resided in Bedford Manor, Kamloops, B.C. She was born on January 9, 1928, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and died July 30, 2010, at the Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops, B.C., after a lengthy illness.
Irene is survived by her son Gary (Heidi) Cline of Barriere, B.C., only daughter Maureen (Frank) Wiseman of Barriere, son Dale (Michele) Cline of Kamloops, son Preston Cline of Grand Forks, B.C., son Paul Cline of Kitamat, B.C., and son Mike Cline of Barriere. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, her loving sister, Dorothy Leschyson, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 56 years, Robert Cline, and by her son Greg Cline.
Irene enjoyed many hobbies, including bowling, darts, and camping with her family. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, as well as a good friend to many, and will be greatly missed.
Irene’s wish was to be cremated.
A graveside memorial service for Irene Cline took place at Barriere Memorial Cemetery on Friday, August 6, 2010, at 1:00 p.m., followed immediately by a celebration of her life at the Royal Canadian Legion, Barriere Branch.
Condolences to the family may be sent to: www.norththompsonfuneral.com
Arrangements entrusted to North Thompson Funeral Services, Barriere, B.C., tel. 250-672-1999.

Hambrook, Charles Thomas Wednesday, 28 Jul 2010

Barriere Star Journal Barriere, BC

Charles is survived by his wife Darcy, and children Terry and Robyn of Bonanza, Alberta.
Charles will be sadly missed by his parents, Tom and Jean Hambrook of Barriere, B.C., and his brother James of Kamloops. Charles will also be missed by a large extended family of aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Charles married his wife Darcy in 1985, and they made their home in Bonanza, Alberta.
Charles worked in the trucking industry, a job he was born to do. They also had a small farm in Bonanza, which was enjoyed by the family.
The Funeral Service will take place on August 6, 2010, 2 p.m. (Alberta time) at the Bonanza Hall, Bonanza, B.C. Viewing will be on Aug. 5, at 7 p.m. B.C. time at Bergen Funeral Home in Dawson Creek, B.C.

Hunter, Delbert Ephraim Tuesday, 29 Jun 2010

Barriere Star Journal Barriere, BC

Delbert Ephraim Hunter passed away peacefully at the Royal Inland Hospital on June 29, 2010.
Born on May 4, 1927, Delbert was raised in Senlac, Saskatchewan.
He then moved to the Kamloops area in 1943, where he met and married his wife of sixty years, Jean Vera Hunter in 1946.
In 1967 they moved to Darfield B.C. with their three children.
Delbert was predeceased by his parents, his sister Verlyn Harby, and his wife.
He is survived by his daughter Judy (Calvin) Larson of Slave Lake, Alberta, his son Gerald Hunter of Darfield, B.C., his daughter Susan (Dennis) Gordon of Barriere, B.C., two grandchildren Linda (James) Barnes of Prince George, B.C. and Jay (Kassandra) Larson of Slave Lake, Alberta, and two great granddaughters Kassy Larson of Slave Lake, Alberta, and Phoenix Barnes of Prince George, B.C.
He is also survived by nieces and nephews, numerous cousins and extended family.
A graveside service was held in Barriere on July 2, 2010, in honour of Delbert’s life.
Kamloops Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Smith, Wilfred Wednesday, 23 Jun 2010

Barriere Star Journal Barriere, BC

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WILFRED SMITH passed away in his home on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at the age of 82. He lived in Barriere for 14 years.
He is survived by his sisters Edna Calvert and Winifred Taylor of Edson, Alberta, and his daughters Tammy (Derrick) Fabbro, Tracie (John) Smith and Terry Smith, as well as his six grandsons - Greg, Skylar, Brandon, Rylan, Tharyn and Kolton.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman and was never happier than when he was sitting around the campfire, beer in hand, talking about his ‘tales of a lifetime‘.
He will always be a ‘cowboy’.

Bradford (Cleaveley), Fanny Leone Sunday, 20 Jun 2010

Barriere Star Journal Barriere, BC

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FANNY LEONE BRADFORD
(CLEAVELEY)
DECEMBER 18, 1931 – JUNE 20, 2010

In loving memory of Fanny Leone Bradford of Barriere who passed away at the age of 78. Fanny was born at Little Fort, BC and is the last surviving child of pioneering family Charles and Pearl Cleaveley.
Fanny is predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Jim; parents Charles & Pearl (nee Bose); brothers William (Bill) and Bert; sisters Dorothy, Tiny, Irene, Elva and infant sister Clara.
She is survived by daughters Kitty, Bernice (Harry) and Nadine (Dan); sons Grant and Darrell (Brenda) and 6 grandchildren; foster-children Linda, Wayne (Fran) and Darleen (Grant) and 11 grandchildren.
Fanny was raised in the North Thompson Valley at Round Top, BC. She and her sister Irene owned and operated the Yellowhead Café in downtown Barriere. At this time she met and married her life partner Jim; they went on to raise their children and later operate W.J. & Sons Trucking.
Fanny involved herself in the well-being of her community by volunteering countless hours to Barriere Minor Ball, 4-H, Guides and Scouts. She drove Ambulance and was a founding member of Barriere Search & Rescue. The community honoured her in 1990 as Citizen of the Year.
Fanny always enjoyed a winning hand in crib and had a life-long love of all animals. She was a mom to many … she will be missed by all.
Family & friends are invited to a celebration of Fanny’s life on Saturday, June 26th, 2010, 2-5 pm at the North Thompson Fall Fair Hall in Barriere.
Donations in Fanny’s name will be greatly accepted by Barriere Search & Rescue, PO Box 309, Barriere, BC V0E 1E0.
On-line condolences may be expressed at www.schoenings.com. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Schoenings.

Bigham, Robert Hazlett (Hazel) Sunday, 23 May 2010

Barriere Star Journal Barriere, BC

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Robert Hazlett \'Hazel\' Bigham passed away peacefully in Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home on May 23, 2010.
Beloved father of Carroll (Ted) Scott, Isabel Sawich, Robert Bigham, Marie Turner, Elizabeth Frocklage (Gary Lawson), and the late Dorothy Uppenborn.
Hazel was born February 27, 1917, at Criss Creek, B.C., the son of John Henry and Charlotte Catherine (Zinger) Bigham.
On December 20, 1939, Hazel married Norma Winnifred Pawloff of Kamloops, B.C.
Hazel was predeceased by his wife Norma, daughter Dorothy, parents Henry and Charlotte, brothers Clifford, Philip and sisters Ethel Urena “Rena”, Eva and son-in-law John Sawich.
No formal service by request. In place of service, a tea will be held on Saturday, June 5th, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. in the North Thompson Fall Fair Hall, Barriere, B.C. For information please contact Donna Kibble; Ph. (250) 672-5672.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kamloops Hospice Association, 72 Whiteshield Crescent South, Kamloops, B.C., V2E 2S9, would be appreciated.
Service arrangements entrusted to Schoening Funeral Service, 513 Seymour Street, Kamloops, B.C. Ph. (250) 374-1454

Derkatch, Roger Joseph Saturday, 22 May 2010

Barriere Star Journal Barriere, BC

Roger Joseph Derkatch was born in Kamsack, Saskatchewan, on November 14, 1941, and passed away suddenly on May 22, 2010, in Kamloops, B.C.
He is survived by his loving wife, Johanna Derkatch, his family, and loyal dog, Pawco (“The Bug“).
He will be deeply missed.
“And the Lord is the one who goes ahead of you; He will be with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear, or be dismayed.” Deuteronomy 31.8
A private service will be held at Hillside Cemetery, Kamloops, British Columbia.
Arrangements entrusted to North Thompson Funeral Services, Barriere, B.C. Tel: 250-672-1999.

JONES, David Meredith Sunday, 04 Apr 2010

Barriere Star Journal Barriere, BC

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May 9, 1933 – April 4, 2010
Dad chose to leave us in style- he passed away peacefully on April 4, 2010 at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice in Kamloops B.C. on April 4, 2010 ( Easter Sunday) with his sons by his side, a golf ball in his hand, and a bottle of Single Malt Scotch. He battled bladder cancer throughout the past year, always maintaining his humor and positively affecting everyone around him.
He will be dearly missed by his wife Kay, his son’s Ian, Michael and Andrew, daughter In laws, Brenda, Shannon, and Catherine, all of his grandchildren; Samantha, Logan, Luke, Emily, Ewan, Fraser, Liam, and Aliza. Dad is survived by his sisters, Christine, Greta, predeceased by his brothers, Campbell and Christopher, far too many friends to mention, and his dog Jesse.
Dad really lived, he loved, he laughed often and loud, and ultimately he made a difference in the lives of so many people.
He was born in the family farm house at the Jones farm in Lillooet B.C., and educated in Victoria at St Michaels University School graduating in 1949. His passion was farming, and he attended Olds Agricultural College. As a dashing young man and impressive dancer, he charmed my mother Kay at a dance in Lillooet in 1965- and married in Scotland October 16, 1965 with my grandfather John Symington as the minister presiding.
Dad started our family while travelling around B.C. building bridges, but came back to the family farm in Lillooet in 1971, which became our home.
His accomplishments were many and varied- he was an avid Scout Leader, the local Auctioneer, a leader in the Cattleman’s Association, active in local politics, becoming Chairman of the School Board, and a lifelong Liberal with many a fundraiser, election campaigns, and arguments in defense of Pierre Trudeau.
He had a love of golf, which led him to start Lillooet’s first Golf Course- The Sheep Pasture Golf Course in 1985- in 1989 he was featured with Wayne Rodstad in CBC’s On the Road Again. His loud laugh could often be heard booming across the barn yard from the Pro Shop.
Dad left the family farm in Lillooet in 2003, becoming part of Ian and Brenda’s family and farm in Cache Creek and then Lewis Creek.
My father had character; he was kind, loving, generous, opinioned, determined, a dreamer, a lifelong reader and learner, the least judgmental person I know, and someone who valued family and integrity.
Did he matter? …Yes
Will he be missed? …Very much so.
Good Bye Dad- We love you………
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Canadian Cancer Society or Kamloops Hospice Society.

MACLEAN, Olive â??Tinyâ? Madeline Thursday, 01 Apr 2010

Barriere Star Journal Barriere, BC

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Olive MacLean was born in Francois Lake, BC on June 18, 1922 and passed away in Barriere House, Barriere BC on April 1, 2010, after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her siblings, May Taylor, Bernice (Ed) Ellis, Gordon (Marlene) MacLean, Stan (Doreen) MacLean, Lorna (Howard) Bell, Garth (Regina) MacLean, and by numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Olive was predeceased by her mother and father, Jack and Ellen MacLean, and by her sister Ina Herd. Olive loved crafts, painting, music, flowers and her family and friends. A special moment in her family’s life was when Olive was reunited with them after being apart for many years.
A memorial service for Olive MacLean was held on April 4, 2010 at Barriere House, Barriere, BC. The family would appreciate donations in memory of Olive MacLean to Barriere House, 485 Carlstrom Road, Barriere, BC, V0E 1E0. Funeral arrangements entrusted to North Thompson Funeral Services, Box 859, Barriere, BC, V0E 1E0, Tel: 250-672-1999

Paula, John R. Monday, 29 Mar 2010

Barriere Star Journal Barriere, BC

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John Paula, a longtime resident of the North Thompson valley, passed away peacefully in Kamloops, B.C. on March 29, 2010 after a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Patricia, of Barriere, British Columbia; daughter Cheryl (Natalie) Paula of Halifax, Nova Scotia; daughter Christie (Phil) Provenzano of Fukuoka, Japan; grandchildren Megan, Zoe, Kirsten, Nicholas, John and Kurtis of Halifax, Nova Scotia and grandchildren Sophia and Maya of Fukuoka, Japan; mother Barbara Peterson of Philo, California; sister Christie (Gary) Dutro of Red Bluff, California; brother Robert (Elizabeth) Paula of Philo, California; and a large extended family throughout California. John was predeceased by his father, William J. Paula of Philo, California and his youngest brother, James E. Paula of Petaluma, California.

Born on May 10, 1941, in Petaluma, California, John’s love of driving and mechanical things began before he could see over the steering wheels or reach the pedals of the tractors he drove on his family’s dairy farm. He graduated from Petaluma High School in 1960 and around the same time graduated from operating farm equipment to driving big trucks. After marrying in 1963, John and Pat moved their young family to Little Fort, BC in 1972, drawn by the opportunities and beauty of the area. They bought a ranch and raised beef cattle, hay and Percheron horses. A man of many talents, John established his home heating business during this time as he and Pat continued to run the ranch. Ever the multi-tasker, in his spare time he returned to trucking, eventually as an owner-operator, hauling cattle throughout Western Canada and the U.S. for many years. John hung up the keys to the big trucks to become a licensed gas fitter with an electrical endorsement in the early 90s. He retired from the John Paula Heating business in 2001.

Although his work kept him busy, John had close ties to his community throughout his life, ranging from agricultural youth groups like 4-H and Future Farmers of America to becoming president of the Petaluma Riding and Driving Club and vice president of the California State Riding and Driving Association in the late 60s. These ties to the riding and driving community led John, Pat and the girls on a grand family adventure across the United States in a covered wagon – the Bicentennial Wagon Train Pilgrimage to Pennsylvania in 1976. John brought his passion for horses to the North Thompson Valley, where as a Fall Fair Association member he was instrumental in bringing draft horse classes to the fair. He helped to found the B.C. Percheron Association and was a member B.C. Cattlemen’s association. John was a committed citizen of Little Fort as a charter member of the Mt. Olie Lions Club, as well as helping to build the new Little Fort Community Hall, and serving as a volunteer fire fighter and member of the Little Fort Recreation Society.

John had a wealth of knowledge – about animals, trucks, machines, welding, construction – and was ready to share it with anybody who was willing to learn or who simply needed help. He relished all manner of new experiences and challenges, from breaking horses to building houses, inventing tools and learning to sail. John’s memory of his family and friends faded many years ago, but we remember him – a dedicated family man, a good neighbor, a trusted friend, a kind heart and an adventurous spirit who shared life and laughter with us all.

The family wishes to extend their profound gratitude to the doctors and staff at Overlander Hospital in Kamloops who not only cared for John through the course of his illness, but who cared about him as a person. Their compassionate care over these many years is deeply appreciated.

A celebration of John Paula’s life will be held at 12:00 on April 7, 2010, at the Little Fort Community Hall, Little Fort, B.C. Arrangements entrusted to North Thompson Funeral Services, Box 859, Barriere, BC, V0E 1E0, 250-672-1999. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in memory of John to the Alzheimer Society of British Columbia at #300-828 West 8th Ave, Vancouver, B.C., V5Z 1E2. (http://www.alzheimerbc.org/Get-Involved/Donate.aspx )

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