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Livingstone, Mackenzie (Mac) Walker Tuesday, 26 Jan 2010

Barriere Star Journal Barriere, BC

Mackenzie (Mac) Livingstone was born into a pioneering B. C., family, became a Second World War veteran, a rancher, and a volunteer and neighbour who could always be counted on.
In later years, he also became an expert cribbage player, curler and carpet bowler; frequently winning many provincial and national seniors’ championships. But, most of all, Mac was an honest and hard working man, with dancing blue eyes, who passed on a great sense of compassion to a family that loved him.
After a long illness, Mac passed away peacefully on January 26th, 2010, surrounded by the love of his family.
He is survived by Doreen, his cherished wife of 60 years; children Michael (Val), Donna Fennell (Darrell Jones), Denis, Stuart (Bev), Janet (Gerry Simmons); his grandchildren Karin (David Fidler), Steven, Lindsay (Danny Arcand), Matthew (Aynsley), Gregory, Christopher, Pamela, Jessica, Hillary, Nicole; and his great-grand-daughters Kayleigh Mackenzie Fidler and Paige Olivia Arcand.
Mac was predeceased by his twin sister Denise (Joe Latremouille) and brother David (Lois), and sister-in-law Jean. He is survived by his brothers Jack and Don (Verna).
Born in Mt. Olie (Little Fort), B.C., on August 30, 1922, Mac was the eldest son of Roy and Wilhelmina who pioneered in the area.
During the Second World War, he joined the Canadian Scottish Regiment, served in France and participated in the liberation of Holland.
After the war he returned to Barriere to work, met the new schoolteacher, Doreen, and wisely purchased her box lunch at a social.
Married in 1950, they spent the first years of their marriage in Hazelton, B.C.
The couple moved to Chinook Cove in 1953 to take up ranching. Mac had a passion for ranching and took pride in his crops and cattle.
Mac learned about hard work and volunteering early in his youth and was involved in the community throughout his life.
He was generous with his time and always willing to lend a helping hand.
Gentle and honest, Mac cared deeply for those who were left underprivileged by life. He understood what were the important things in life and intuitively gave respect to others.
An active volunteer, he was a life member of the North Thompson Fall Fair Association, a life member, president, and service officer of the North Thompson Valley’s Royal Canadian Legion Branch 242, president of the Mount Olie Lions, and a member of other community and ranching associations.
In his early years he was active in baseball and also earned a Dominion Marksman Medal.
Throughout his life Mac enjoyed fishing and persistently worked for the preservation of local lakes and streams.
Mac faced the ravages of Alzheimer’s disease courageously.
He will be remembered for his love of family, his sharp wit, sense of humour, dignity, and commitment to bettering his community, as well as for the great amount of wisdom hidden behind those mischievous eyes.
For a long time we have missed the Mac we knew, and now he will be missed forever.
A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2010, in the Barriere and District Seniors Hall at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society of B.C., #300-828 West 8th Ave, Vancouver, B.C., V5Z 1E2, or at www.alzheimerbc.org.

Black, Charles Wednesday, 30 Dec 2009

Barriere Star Journal Barriere, BC

CHARLES BLACK
November 2, 1916 – December 30, 2009
Charles Black passed away at Forest View Place in Clearwater, BC, at 93 years of age. Born in Redcliff Alberta, Charles worked in a coal mine in Canmore, AB, then as a trail guide in Banff, AB, before coming to BC in 1939 to live in Upper Louis Creek. He subsequently bought a ranch at Fadear Creek, and retired there.
Charles was predeceased by his wife, Katherine and his daughter, Betty. Both are at rest in the cemetery at Barriere, BC. He is survived by his daughter, Janet Germaine of Edmonton, AB; sons Lester Black of Vanderhoof, BC and Robert (Ruth) Black of Barriere; sisters Mary and Ramona; and numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
An avid hunter and fisherman, Charles also enjoyed riding his horse on the range. He was pretty clear on his opinions and beliefs, and he didn\'t spend a lot of time wondering if something was right or wrong – he knew if it was.
A graveside funeral service was held for Charles Black on Saturday, January 2, 2010, where he was laid to rest beside his wife, Katherine. Donations in memory of Charles Black to the BC Heart and Stroke Foundation, 201-635 Victoria Street Kamloops, British Columbia V2C 2B3 Telephone (250) 372-3938 Fax (250) 372-3940 or by going online at http://www.heartandstroke.bc.ca/ Funeral arrangements entrusted to North Thompson Funeral Services Ltd., Box 859, Barriere, BC, V0E 1E0, Tel. 250-672-1999.

FENNELL, FRANCES BYRL Saturday, 05 Dec 2009

Barriere Star Journal Barriere, BC

We regret to announce the passing of Frances Byrl Fennell on December 5, 2009 in Vernon Jubilee Hospital with Marilynne Calver (niece) at her side. Frances was born March 11, 1921 in Kamloops, daughter of George and Margaret Fennell, and was raised on the family ranch in Chu Chua, BC. She is survived by her sisters June Blackwell and Winnie Pigeon of Kamloops and her brother Norman (Bud) Fennell (Grace) of Chu Chua. Frances also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her siblings Marston, Lydia, Charlie, Sandy, Mary and Ida. Frances was a veteran who served overseas with the Canadian Air Force during WWII. She had a 30-year career with Employment and Immigration in Vancouver. Upon retirement she relocated to Barriere, later moving to Kamloops and then to Vernon.
Frances had a great love for the Arts and enjoyed participating in dancing including Ballroom, Tap, Clog and Round. Frances was successful in playwriting by having a play performed by a theatre group in Kamloops. She loved children and encouraged and financially supported their learning in the Arts. For many years she volunteered and advocated successfully for causes in the communities where she lived. Many immigrants benefited from her English as a Second Language classes. Frances had a passion for walking and was a familiar figure strolling around town every day, rain or shine. She will be remembered as a proud and patriotic Canadian and a kind and generous soul.
Frances’ ashes will be buried at Chu Chua cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations in Frances’s memory can be made to the Alzheimers Society of BC or in support of any local Arts organization. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via email; vernon@pafs.net. Arrangements entrusted to PERSONAL ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL SERVICES, (Vernon/North Okanagan 250-558-0866)

Mills, Mary Kathleen (Clark) Friday, 20 Nov 2009

Barriere Star Journal Barriere, BC

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing on November 20, 2009 of Mary Kathleen (Clark) Mills at home with her family in Ladner-Delta, B.C. after a hard fought battle with cancer. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband James Mills; mother Eleanore (stepfather Keith) Moore of Barriere; son Allan (Stepheny) Mills of Bermuda; daughter Dianna (Sean) of Williamswood, N.S. Four grandchildren; two sisters; one brother and family; three stepbrothers; one stepsister, and many in-laws and relatives. Kathy was predeceased by her father Jack Clark of Salmon Arm; mother-in-law Barbara Mills; brother-in-law Mike Mills of Vancouver and step-sister-in-law Barbara Moore of Kamloops.

Anderson, Robert Preston Monday, 16 Nov 2009

Barriere Star Journal Barriere, BC

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In loving memory
Robert Preston Anderson
1920 - 2009
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Robert Preston Anderson on November 16th, 2009 at the age of 89 years. Bob was born in Kennard, Nebraska on June 26th, 1920 and was living in Panama City Beach Florida at the time of his death.
After graduating from high school Bob married his home town sweetheart, Betty Jane Johnson and spent his summers in the Nebraska National Guard. The day after Pearl Harbor his entire medical services company went to Kansas where they became part of the 3rd Division and was deployed overseas. After dealing with the carnage of the landings on the beaches on D Day, Bob transferred to the infantry retaining his First Sergeant’s status and fought his way to Germany, participating in the Hedgerows, Battle of the Bulge, and Liberation of Concentration Camps. After the war Bob stayed in the army reserve finally retiring as an officer in the late 1950\'s.
As a young husband and father Bob worked hard to pay his way through San Francisco State University and even played football for his team. He became an enthusiastic Junior High school teacher and loved to coach sports. He earned a Master’s Degree in Physical Education in Southern California and taught at Pomona and Gary High Schools. His summers were spent running a travelling boys’ camp called “Jeep’s Trails” and it was on one of these camping trips, returning from Alaska, that he discovered Agate Bay Hunting and Fishing Resort on Adams Lake. He immediately fell in love with the area, purchased the resort and moved his family to Canada in the Spring of 1964.
For the next 30 summers Bob ran Agate Bay Resort and thoroughly enjoyed the hunting, fishing, and farming that his home and area had to offer. One of his passions was supporting the Barriere Lions Club of which he was a long time active member and president. His winters were spent teaching and from 1972 to 1980 he was principal at Barriere Secondary School. We are sure that his students will remember him and his coworkers for their ambitious undertakings that made attending his school a positive experience. Shop classes that built homes, tree planting crews who earned money for school vans, and who can forget the agriculture classes where he allowed students to wash their show lambs in the change room showers. He taught his students to be proud of their school and generated great “school spirit”.
When Bob retired as principal he continued to live a very active life. He was even still slalom waterskiing in his late 70’s! He spent the winter months in California where he and his wife performed in the Indio Date Festival Theatrical Choir, volunteered for many tennis and golfing tournaments and were active members of the ST. Andrews Presbyterian Church. Bob loved volunteering for the “Bob Hope Chrysler Golf Tournament” and dedicated the next 25 winters of his life as a Marshall Volunteer eventually becoming Marshall Chairman.
Bob is survived by his three children Sherrie Gooder of Atlanta Georgia (husband Gary, grandchildren Kevin, Cory, Lisa and 8 great grandchildren), Robert Anderson Jr. of Adams Lake (wife Beverly, grandchildren Jill, Hawley, Robyn and 6 great grandchildren), and Abbie Anderson of Guam (husband William Craig, grandchildren Elizabeth, Stephanie, Jessecca, and one great grandchild). Bob was predeceased by his loving wife of 50 years, Betty Jane, his brother James Anderson and his sister Ella Sue Smith.
“Bob Who” of which our father was affectionately called is our Agate Bay Icon. We can only hope that we have inherited his stamina for a long, active life… we love you dad.

I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning\'s hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not think of me as gone -
I am with you still - in each new dawn.\"

Langdon, Francis (Frank) Duane Saturday, 07 Nov 2009

Barriere Star Journal Barriere, BC

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On November 7, 2009 Mr. Francis (Frank) Duane Langdon passed away peacefully at Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops at the age of 91 years. He is survived by his loving family: 2 daughters Tanya Gail (Terry) and Leia Anne (Howard) both of Barriere and 1 son Bruce (Maryanne) of Salmon Arm. Frank also leaves 3 grandchildren Darrell, Megan and Tyrell and several nieces and nephews. Frank was predeceased by his brother-in-law Ian R. Devlin.
Frank was born in London England on October 16, 1918. He had an intense love for wildlife, the outdoors, horses and dogs. In his later years, Frank was self taught in electronics enjoying this until his vision failed. He loved to travel by train. Frank had a passion for his music. He enjoyed trying to play his steel guitar and especially enjoyed steel guitar music. He also loved country music and music by his favorite, Marty Robbins.
Frank will always be remembered for his sense of humour and joke telling. He will be sadly missed.
No service by request. Should friends desire, donations to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 242, Box 122, Barriere, B.C. V0E 1E0 in memory of Frank Langdon would be appreciated.
On-line condolences may be expressed at www.schoenings.com
Schoening Funeral Service entrusted with cremation arrangements

Rondeau, Joseph Leo Roger Thursday, 05 Nov 2009

Barriere Star Journal Barriere, BC

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Joseph Leo Roger Rondeau
September 6, 1912 – November 5, 2009
It is with great love and sorrow that we announce the passing of our father, Leo, at Forest View Place, Clearwater, BC, at 97 years of age, with family at his side. Leo is survived by three sons, Lionel (Virgilia), Nelson (Lorraine) and Frank (Tammy); three daughters Vivian, Randie (Al) and Julie; 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Rose nine days prior.
A Memorial Service for Leo Rondeau was held on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at St. George’s Catholic Church, Barriere, BC. Arrangements entrusted to North Thompson Funeral Services Ltd., Barriere, BC, telephone 250-672-1999.

Beharrell, Howard Trueman Thursday, 29 Oct 2009

Barriere Star Journal Barriere, BC

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Howard Trueman Beharrell peacefully passed away on October 29, 2009, at the young age of 90 years, after a brief stay in Royal Inland Hospital.
He was born in Matsqui, BC, to Lloyd and Roselle on September 14, 1919, the only son of five children.
Howard is survived by the love of his life three days short of their 62nd anniversary, Florence; sisters and brother-in-law, Charlotte, Eileen, June, and Alice (Ian); sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Bernice, Lucille (Louis), Leona, Carol (David), and Joyce (Jim); children, Charleen (Bernie) –Kamloops; Ken (Sylvia) – Barriere; Karen (Jim) – McLure; Gary (Lisa) – Kamloops; grandchildren, Shawn (Denise) – Kamloops, Tricia (Scott) – Kamloops, Dannielle – Tecumseh, ON, Westly (Amy) – London, ON, Daraleigh – London, ON, Amber (Jesse) – Kamloops, Christan (Katrina) – Kamloops, and Justan – Kamloops,; great-grandchildren, Martine, Shellene, Ethan, Tasia, Kaden, Sophia, Lori-Anne, and Riley; and great-great-grandson, Blake – all of Kamloops.
Howard spent his entire life involved with cattle and his horses.
Having grown up on a dairy farm in the Fraser Valley, he found paradise in Darfield, in the North Thompson Valley in May 1951.
He continued raising and milking dairy cattle, and commenced raising beef cattle.
He was an agent for Mutual Fire Insurance Company from the mid-1950’s to about 2005.
As a young lad, Howard belonged to the Ridgedale Rod & Gun Club earning Marksmanship awards, including achieving third in the 1948 Dominion finals.
He was a high achiever in ploughing matches, played lacrosse, and was a gymnast for a short time.
Howard was a member of the North Thompson Fall Fair Association; a trustee of the District #25 (Barriere) School Board; a member of the Barriere United Church; a leader of the Boulder Mt 4-H Dairy Club, and had a passion for square dancing.
Howard always had a border collie at his side, and was a great horseman, riding until he was 88 years young. He had a great love for nature and people.
A memorial was held for Howard on Friday, November 6, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. at the Barriere Pentecostal Christian Life Assembly, Pastor Robert Daum officiated.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Howard Beharrell Memorial Fund for an agricultural bursary through Thompson Rivers University Foundation.
Arrangements entrusted to North Thompson Funeral Services, Barriere, BC, 250-672-1999.

Rondeau (nee Legare), Rosie (Rose) Tuesday, 27 Oct 2009

Barriere Star Journal Barriere, BC

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Rosie “Rose” Rondeau (née Legare)
July 7, 1917 – October 27, 2009

It is with great love and sadness that we announce the passing of our mother at Forest View Place Care Facility in Clearwater, BC, at the age of 92 years, with her family by her side. Rosie is survived by her husband Leo; three sons, Lionel (Virgilia), Nelson (Lorraine) and Frank (Tammy); her three daughters, Vivian, Randie (Al) and Julie; eleven grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
A memorial service was held on Saturday, October 31, 2009 at St. Georges Roman Catholic Church in Barriere, BC. Arrangements entrusted to North Thompson Funeral Services, Barriere, BC, tel.: 1-877-674-3030.

EKINS, Calvin James Tuesday, 06 Oct 2009

Barriere Star Journal Barriere, BC

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Our beloved Calvin passed away October 6, 2009 following heart surgery at BC Children’s Hospital, Vancouver. Calvin was born February 20, 2009 at Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops, BC, to proud and loving parents Daryl and Elizabeth Ekins. He came home to live his short life in Barriere, BC.
Calvin\'s quick smile and sparkling blue eyes are forever in the memories of grandparents Mike and Angie Ekins (Tumbler Ridge) and Bruno and Karen Schilling (Darfield, BC). Calvin is lovingly remembered by uncle Ryan, aunt Meranda, Riley Ekins (Grande Prairie, AB); uncle Robin, aunt Jody, Tyler, Tyson, Tanner Schilling (Darfield) and uncle Brian, aunt Leesa, Spencer, Fraser Schilling (Edmonton, AB).
Calvin enjoyed sharing books, being outside and attracting the attention of those around him. During his brief life he touched the lives of those who met him.
A celebration of Calvin’s life was held Saturday October 17, 2009 at 1:00 pm at the Church of St. Paul (formerly the Barriere United Church) in Barriere. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to BC Children’s Hospital, 4480 Oak St., Vancouver, BC, V6H 3V4. Arrangements entrusted to North Thompson Funeral Services, Barriere, BC, V0E 1E0, 250-672-1999.

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