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Rossi, Gabriele \"Gabe\" Monday, 01 Feb 2010

Burns Lake Lakes District News Burns Lake, BC

Died suddenly on Monday, February 1, 2010 at the age of 56. Survived by his loving daughter Morgan Rossi of Langley, his brothers Tony (Marie) of Sherwood Park, AB, Frank (Susan) of Kamloops, Luigi (Wendy) of Nevada, his sisters Santina (Lino) Punis of Burns Lake, Maria (Gordon) Ridgewell of Kelowna, Brigida (Michael) Reimer of Calgary, nieces Gina Strimbold, Deanna Mercier, Amber Andrew, Tina Rossi, Alicia Ridgewell, Meghan Reimer, Leanne Bahar & Kelcey Watts, nephews Marco Punis, Duane Rossi, Rick Rossi, Sam Rossi, David Ridgewell and numerous great nieces and nephews. Gabe was born in Kamloops, and grew up there, he worked for Weyerhaeuser Pulp Mill for 15 years and then moved into Real Estate for 10 years. He left Kamloops to live in Langley where he worked through Millworks Union so that he could be closer to his daughter, Morgan, she was his life. Gabe also loved spending time with friends and family, and sharing a joke. He will be sadly missed. Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Columbo Hall, 814 Lorne Street, Kamloops, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a trust fund for Morgan, make cheques payable to Alicia Ridgewell, “In trust” for Morgan Rossi, mail cheques to c/o MJB Lawyers LLP, 700-275 Seymour Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 6H6. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.

Heppner (nee RADLEY), Heather Christine Tuesday, 19 Jan 2010

Burns Lake Lakes District News Burns Lake, BC

Heather was born in Burns Lake on September 6, 1945 - to Leonard and Beatrice Radley. The Radley\'s owned a sawmill at 7 mile on the Babine Lake Rd. and later ran a dairy farm - delivering milk to the residents of Burns Lake. Heather was the oldest of six children, four girls and two boys, Heather Joan, Tom, Lori, Jackie and Tyson.
Heather attended school in Burns Lake and graduated from L.D.S.S., she then went on to take accounting at CNC in Prince George. During her high school years, Heather worked part time doing books for her Dad at Radley Motors and after finishing college, she returned to work full time for him.
Heather , while going to school sang in the Burns Lake Girls Choir and took an active part in the Anglican Young People\'s group.
Heather married Ed Bett in 1966 in a double wedding with her sister Joan in Burns Lake. Soon after their marriage, Heather and Ed started their Family, eventually having three boys, Graham, Robbie and Warren, the joy of her life. They moved to Prince George for a short time for work and then returned to Burns Lake.
Heather began working in the Royal Bank of Canada when her family was quite young. Through her bank work, she became very popular with the public, because of her honesty and good judgement. Her clients became good friends.
In 2006 her husband Ed passed away and Heather carried on working for the Royal Bank. In August 2007 she married Dave Heppner. They had just over two happy years together living in Prince George.
Heather loved music and singing, dancing and playing cards. She was very involved and devoted to her Church and Faith. Faith sustained her to the end when things were difficult for her. She was also active in the Museum Society.
Heather passed away Jan. 19, 2010 in Prince George. She was predeceased by her father Leonard in 1976, her mother Beatrice in 1997, her husband Ed in February 2006 and her brother Tom in September, 2006. She is survived by her husband Dave, her sons Graham, Rob (Joellen), Warren (Shirley), Shawn (Donna), and 10 grandchildren and four siblings, Joan (Gordon), Lori (Kevin), Jackie (Mike) and Tyson (Gail), and many nieces and nephews. She will be sorrowfully missed by all.
Memorial Services were held in Prince George at Hart Pentecostal Church, January 23, 2010 and a celebration of her life followed in Burns Lake at the Island Gospel Fellowship Hall January 24, 2010.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Prince George Rotary Hospice House, 3089 Clapperton St., Prince George, V2L-5N4 or the Canadian Cancer Society in Heather\'s memory.

Ross, Kerri Aileen Wednesday, 13 Jan 2010

Burns Lake Lakes District News Burns Lake, BC

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Kerri after a long struggle with cancer.
Kerri was born and raised in Prince George. It was here that she teamed up with lifelong friends Miranda, Janet and Liz.
She married in 1981 and had two sons, Christopher and Michael.
She moved to Burns Lake where she met Terry Halpin. They enjoyed over 20 years of incredible companionship.
Kerri loved to travel. She and Terry took many trips to places around the world including many to tropical beaches. She was particularly fond of sand and water.
Kerri worked at The Pines as a care aide for many years. She loved her job and did it with care and compassion.
She was a hockey mom who hated hockey and never did learn any of the rules.
Nevertheless, she was at the rink to see her sons play every chance she got.
Kerri was predeceased by her mother, June. She is survived by her husband Terry, sons Christopher and Michael (Kaitlyn), stepsons Graig Halpin (Andrea) and Shawn Halpin (Kristine), father, Adrian (Pete) Peters, sisters, Dara (Keith), Shelley (Bill), brothers, Gary (Eunice), Brendon, Scott (Jackie), nieces, Alison, Kimberly, Lani, Jennifer and Lacey, nephews, Joshua, Jeff, Shane, Chad, Ryan, Ritchie, Blaine and Stephan, her shared grandchildren (with Shelley) Julia, Cody and Jaden.
Kerri will be greatly missed by all who were touched by her love, generosity, caring and friendship.
She is now in the arms of the angels.

Price, Melbourne Earl Tuesday, 05 Jan 2010

Burns Lake Lakes District News Burns Lake, BC

Mel was born in Pearidge, Arkansas, the oldest child of Elmo and Crystell Price. He graduated high school in Homedale, Idaho, then served in the US Navy during WWII and the Korean Conflict. He married Alice in 1949 and upon his discharge from the service began farming in Madras Oregon.
In Sept. 1964 Mel, Alice and their three children moved to Tatalrose, BC. Along with farming, Mel worked in the woods logging.
In 1971 the family sold the ranch and moved to Burns Lake. Mel continued to work in the forest industry as an owner-operator log hauler. He was one of the first four truckers to haul logs into Babine Forest Products, where he continued to haul until his retirement in 1998.
Mel will be remembered by many including his wife of 60 years, Alice, his sister Florene, his children Doug, Steve (Renate) and Cindy (Shawn), grandchildren Marc, Shauna, Britt, Kelsey (Christopher), Alex, Maggie and Darien, and his great grandson Camilo. He will also be missed by his many friends in the Lakes District, especially the A&W Coffee Club.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Burns Lake Health Care Auxiliary Society for the new Burns Lake Hospital.
Funeral services were held at the Tatalrose Cemetery followed by a Celebration of His Life at the Francois Lake Hall.

Cowan, Thomas Murray Saturday, 02 Jan 2010

Burns Lake Lakes District News Burns Lake, BC

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Thomas Murray Cowan on January 2nd, 2010 at the age of 87 years.

Tom was born in Windsor, Ontario November 25th, 1922 to Hugh and Sarah Cowan.
He moved with his family to Francois Lake at the age of 8. At the age of 19 he joined the 2nd Lt. AA Regiment at Yorkton, Saskatchewan. He served overseas during WWII until September 1945.
He married Doreen Grainger in January 1946. They raised 6 daughters at Francois Lake and later Burns Lake. He was an electrician and later a school bus driver. In his retirement he pursued his passions of music, fishing and woodworking. He was predeceased by Doreen, his wife of 62 years, parents Hugh and Sarah and brothers, Stewart and Hugh.
He leaves to mourn, daughters Karen (Herman), Adrianne (Scotty), Alison, Sheelagh, Laurel (Wayne), Cami, 15 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, his sister Margaret, brother Richmond (Jane), and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held at the Legion Branch 50 on January 9th, 2010.
Donation in Tom\'s name can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Cutsforth, Ole Wednesday, 30 Dec 2009

Burns Lake Lakes District News Burns Lake, BC

Our dear remarkable old Mom, hung up her apron, cashed in her chips and headed to heaven where Dad was waiting with the bow of the boat on the beach.
We had told mom it was ok for her to go, then Nip was on his was from Oregon and we said hang on Mom, Nip\'s on his way. She probably was thinking \"make up your minds\". She did hang on. Nip arrived at midnight in a snow storm and Mom left at 9 am on Dec. 30. She was surrounded with love by her four kids Sid, Ev, Nip and Todd, son and daughter in laws, grandkids and great-grandkids. You are so beautiful forever Mom.
The celebration of life will be this summer when the fishing is good. That\'s Mom\'s request.

Itkonen, Kari Wednesday, 23 Dec 2009

Burns Lake Lakes District News Burns Lake, BC

Kari’s friends were saddened by his passing.
He was born at Viipuri, Finland and came to Canada at a young age. He was a fearless ski jumper and a very good cross country skier.

Stevens, Leroy (Roy) Carl Sunday, 06 Dec 2009

Burns Lake Lakes District News Burns Lake, BC

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It is with great sadness that the family of Leroy (Roy) Carl Stevens announces his passing on Sunday December 6th, 2009 at the age of 93 years.
Roy is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Winnifred Stevens, his sons Geoffrey (Barbara) Stevens and Murray (Geri) Stevens, his daughter Judy (Chris) Adcock, his brother Mervyn Stevens, his grandchildren Todd (Misti) Stevens, Lori (Mark) Unger, Shaun Stevens, Heather Stevens, Mark Adcock, Ben (Tina) Adcock, his great grandchildren Haily, Brady, Paige and Erin and his cat Missy. Roy is predeceased by his sisters Adelaide and Esther and brother Seymour.
Roy was born on May 10th, 1916 in Russell Manitoba, the fourth of five children. Roy enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1941. He met and married his wife, Winnifred Frost , in 1942 at the age of 25 years. After only 10 days of wedded bliss, Roy flew overseas to serve for the Air Force. He was awarded The Distinguished Flying Medal in 1943, The Operational Wings of the R.C.A.F. in 1944, and permanently awarded The Pathfinder Force Badge in 1945. He was honourably discharged from service in October, 1945.
Over their married life, Roy and Winnie raised three children, Geoff, Murray and Judy. Roy\'s career journey was long and varied. Roy worked as a butcher in Russell, Manitoba until 1951. At this time he moved his family to Langenburg, Saskatchewan where he owned and operated a frozen food locker business until 1957. They packed up again and moved to Abbotsford where he began his career with Overwaitea Foods, transferring twice, to Terrace and to Powell River. In 1970, Roy changed careers to work for the BC Liquor Board and was transferred from Powell River to Vancouver and finally to Cranbrook. In 1981, at the age of 65, he retired in Cranbrook.
After retirement Roy and Winnie traveled extensively, enjoying European and exotic destinations. They arrived in Burns Lake in 1988. It was here that he lived for the last 22 years of retirement. In the Spring of 2008, Roy and Winnie moved into Tweedsmuir House where he enjoyed socializing with friends and planting and tending to his front garden.
Roy lived life to the fullest and enjoyed all the pleasures of the Lakes District. He loved carpentry and kept our houses in great repair. He enjoyed long walks through town, arm in arm with his sweetheart of 67 years. He loved time at his Lake Cottage on Babine Lake where he fished and gardened and built and renovated. He donated his time and talent of knitting to make life warmer and more comfortable for people in need. He made the best fudge you\'ve ever tasted. - and we all awaited it every Christmas morning! Most of all, Roy enjoyed time with his family - his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was the most caring, thoughtful, kind, giving and patient man that you would ever meet. A real gentleman deserving of the respect and honour he was given by all who met him.
We will miss you - husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Forever in our hearts and souls you will live on.

Wiebe, Frank Tuesday, 01 Dec 2009

Burns Lake Lakes District News Burns Lake, BC

Frank Wiebe was born on November 30, 1943 in his home at Takysie Lake to George and Anna Wiebe. He was the second last child in a family of 13. He finished school with grade six and worked on the family farm and sawmill. At the age of 19 he had his first paying job, working for .75¢ an hour packing slabs. During this time Frank met Judy Bergen and they were married on February 20, 1965. They moved into a little shack at Uncha Lake where he worked at a local sawmill, and here they had their first two children, Wanda, and eleven and a half months later, Steven. In the Spring of 1968 they moved to Danskin, taking their small cabin from the logging camp with them. Their last child, Brian, was born in 1974, and during this time Frank bought his first machine, a TD9. He was working for Dave Loewen and with a lot of determination became foreman. Frank was always very grateful for the opportunity that Dave gave him. He took over Dave\'s business and got his first contract on Ootsa Lake at Intata Reach with Eurocan. In 1975 Intata Logging became limited, and he began contracting for Babine Forest Products. Later that year the family made the official move to the north side, first living at a trailer court then buying their first house at Decker Lake, where they raised their children. Intata Logging kept him busy, but he managed to spend time boating and camping with his family, making lasting memories. The grandchildren that followed easily brought out the child in him. In 1986, Steven started working in the bush with his Dad, and over the next 19 years became his right hand man. In 1995 Frank bought an advanced ultra-lite. He needed a lake to land it on so they made the decision to build a new home on Decker Lake. He logged over 10,000 hours in his plane both in leisure and in observation of his logging and ranching operations. Landing on an isolated Lake, dropping in a line and watching unsuspecting wildlife, brought him great pleasure. His love of fishing wasn\'t limited to small lakes; in 1990, off the coast of Hawaii, he fought a 343 lb Blue Marlin for about a hour and won. Intata Logging was sold in October 2004 after almost 30 years of operation. A year later on October 31, 2005 Frank met Jesus. He was quiet about his faith but had no doubts about God and His love. Woven into their lives was the Ranch at Takysie Lake, bought in December 1979. They lived there for a couple of years, but unfortunately, because of Frank\'s work, could not make it their permanent home. The ranch was rented out until Brian moved there in the spring of 2000. For the next nine years Brian and his Dad worked side by side on the Ranch. Frank & Judy traveled extensively, but Hawaii was their favorite getaway. They had just returned from Maui two days before the tragedy. Frank loved working almost as much as playing, right up until his very sudden and untimely end. Among his many attributes was his smile and his laugh. Frank will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

A portion of a write-up about Frank by Ray Hennessy: \"A Man Whom towards himself, was a severe critic, but Who displayed tolerance toward the debilities of his neighbour. Who properly understood how to estimate and employ his means. A Man Who, without courting applause, was admired by all who had the pleasure of his acquaitance. A Man respected by his superiors, and revered by his subordinates.\"

He leaves to grieve:
His wife Judy of 44 years;
Children: Wanda, Steven, and Brian (Shirley);
Grandchildren: Christopher, Jaimee, Arielle, Sophie, Cobie, Aiden
Siblings: Helen Unruh, Pete (Agnes), Margaret Wiebe (Sister-in-law), John (Tena), Abe (Margaret), Ike (Deloris), Henry (Marilyn), Ben (Aggie), Willie, Anna.
Judy\'s mother Agnes Bergen and Siblings: Frank (Ann), Marie Petkau, Johnny (Rose), Eva Giesbrecht, Pete, Bill (Marilyn).
As well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by: Parents - George & Anna; Brothers - George and Jake; Sister - Mary and her husband John Fehr; Sister-in-law - Susie Wiebe; Father-in-law - Jake Bergen; Brothers-in-law - George Petkau, Garry Giesbrecht.

Ashcroft, Daniel Wayne Tuesday, 01 Dec 2009

Burns Lake Lakes District News Burns Lake, BC

Daniel Wayne Ashcroft
July 23, 1973 to December 1, 2009

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Daniel Wayne Ashcroft.
He was an avid outdoorsman with a passion for fishing.
He was born In Burns Lake, the youngest child and only son to Wayne and Connie.
Growing up, he enjoyed playing hockey and baseball and of course, fishing.
Throughout his life, he travelled down many roads searching for a fulfilling career,
always being drawn back to the outdoors and environment.
His passing at such a young age was quite a shock to all and he will be greatly missed.
He leaves behind his sisters and families: Roberta Willson (Les, Tim and Rhiannon),
Marianne Ashcroft-Hughes (Elizabeth and Jared), Jayne Noftall (Chris, Christy and Melissa),
niece: Jessica Kooiker (Chris) and nephew Christopher Spahmann
He’s gone fishing forever with his mom and dad, Wayne and Connie Ashcroft
and sister, Cindy Roux.
The family would like to thank the medical staff for all their efforts. The family would also like to thank
the Houston Health Centre staff and the many friends for their support through that difficult time.
Anyone wishing to make a donation in Dan’s memory can do so at the Houston Credit Union.
The donations will go towards a project to reflect his passion for fishing.

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