Doris Ruth Jowett
DORIS RUTH JOWETT
(Feb. 10, 1930 – March 29, 2010)
On Monday, March 29, 2010, Doris Ruth Jowett passed away peacefully at RIH, Kamloops, BC at the age of 80 years.
She was predeceased by her first husband William James McCready, second husband Robert Newman Jowett, parents Jacob and Mary Schnitzler of Edmonton, eldest sister Rita Garrow, younger brothers Donald and James Schnitzler, and stepson Robert Allen Jowett . She is survived by her three children, Delores Fournier (David) of Kamloops, Donald McCready of Victoria, and James McCready of Kamloops, Bob Jowett’s sons and family, Dan (Holly) of Edmonton, Wade (Theresa) of Chilliwack, and Darin (Francine) of Kamloops, son Robert’s wife Glenda of Edmonton, youngest sister Hazel D’Hont (Romain) of Edmonton, her grandchildren Marc Fournier (Corina) and Laura Wright of Kamloops, and great-grandchildren, Maxine Dafoe, Sierra and Tyler Wright, all from Kamloops
Mom worked at Woodward’s store in Kamloops, and as a secretary at Tranquille School and the Dept. of Highways until her retirement. She loved gardening, and watching curling and the Canucks on TV. She adored her great-grandchildren, and her little dog, Teddy.
Pastor Maione will conduct a double interment service for Doris and Bob to be held April 16, 2010 at 1pm at Hillside Cemetery, Kamloops, BC. Should friends desire, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be gratefully appreciated.
Rodney V. Kazuro Shimizu
RODNEY V. KAZURO SHIMIZU
Jan 19, 1952 – April 7, 2010
Rod Shimizu passed away peacefully at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home with his wife and daughter at his side.
Rod is survived by his wife Hennie, his daughter Sandie and his grandchildren Danica and Cameron.
Rod is also survived by his sister Julie (Ted), nieces Andrea and Caroline; brothers George (Sets) and John. He is also survived by his inlaws, dear mother in law Renee (John), brother in law Peter (Lisa), nieces Jen, Catherine and Amanda; sister in law Marianne (Brian), nieces Jill and Brittney.
Rod was predeceased by his parents Torao and Masaye Shimizu.
Rod moved to Kamloops with his wife in 1993 and fell instantly in love with its beauty. Rod was an avid Blazers fan, season ticket holder since 1994 and a Blazer Booster Club member. Rod became part of the Kamloops Senior Hockey due to much encouragement from his long time dear friend Norio Sakaki. They also would fish together where Rod never ever caught a fish! They played Seniors Slo-pitch in spring/summer and the Salmon Arm Hockey Tournament in August.
Many thanks to the staff of 6 South at Royal Inland Hospital and enormous “thank yous” to all of the staff of Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home.
A Celebration of Rod’s life will be held on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. in the Schoening Funeral Chapel, 513 Seymour Street.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kamloops Hospice Association, 72 Whiteshield Crescent S., Kamloops, BC V2E 2S9 in memory of Rod would be appreciated.
Leo Smith
On Monday, April 5, 2010 Mr. Leo R. Smith (Big Lee) passed away peacefully at Kamloops, BC at the age of 88 years.
He is survived by his loving companion Alison Patton, his three daughters Patricia (Doug) Berardine of Heffley Creek, BC, Margo (Kevin) Cusack of San Francisco, Shelley (Greg) Meszoly of Bermuda and his son Bud (Pam) of Oakville, Ontario; his eight grandchildren, four great grandchildren and his sister Terry Ferrell.
Leo was predeceased by his wife Patricia (nee Dinnie), his sons Michael and Gary and his grandson Matthew Smith.
He was a Navy Veteran of the World War 2, serving his country proudly on the Prince Rupert. He loved and was loved by many.
Those wishing to pay their respects by viewing may do so on Friday, April 9, 2010 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Schoening Funeral Chapel, 513 Seymour Street.
The Reverend Father Nicholas Forde OMI will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. in the Holy Family Parish, 2797 Sunset Drive. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery.
Thomas Wolfgang Alexander
On Wednesday, March 31, 2010 Mr. Thomas Wolfgang Alexander (Mohr) passed away peacefully at Kamloops, BC at the age of 73 years.
He is survived by his loving sons, Thomas Wolfgang Alexander (Heather) and Timothy Wade Alexander (Angel) both of Medicine Hat, AB; his step children Tara Angstadt (Scott), Kent Wingerak (Jennifer) and Chad Wingerak (Viviane) all of Kamloops, thirteen grandchildren and other family, Joe Lonsdale, Cody Lonsdale and Josh Lonsdale.
Tom was predeceased by his loving wife Norma.
Tom was an amazing talented musician playing music most of his life. He spent countless nights singing and playing music and could always by seen with a smile on his face when he entertained people. His spirit, smile, laugh and voice will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
A Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Hillside Cemetery, Kamloops, BC with Pastor Don Maione officiating.
Elizabeth Campbell
Elizabeth Campbell
September 12, 1909-March 31, 2010
Elizabeth, or Betty as she preferred to be called, was born in Liverpool, England. She and her family moved to Canada when she was nine years old and settled in Winnipeg.
Betty was quite active in her younger years, and loved to snowshoe, cross-country ski, roller skate, and go to dances. She met Melville, the love of her life at a dance in Elm Creek, Manitoba and were married on April 4, 1936.
Elizabeth and Mel moved to Kelowna for health reasons in 1973. Betty was an active member of the Canadian Order of Foresters both in Winnipeg and Kelowna for many years as well as being an Eastern Star.
Betty was at her happiest when she was entertaining the children. Her eyes would light up when the kids came over or asked Grandma/Great Grams to play one of their games.
Betty loved to dance and sing and listen to music. If she couldn’t get anyone up to dance at a party Betty would often get up and dance by herself.
Betty is predeceased by her parents, Edith and Robert Kerr, Mel her loving husband of 52 years, sons Garth and Harley, granddaughter Suzie Campbell, and sisters Edith, Gladys, and Dorothy.
Betty is survived by her son Neil, younger brother Reg Kerr (Beatrice), daughters in law Happy Campbell and Audrey Campbell, grand children Colin, Heather, Garth, and Pamela (Dale Collins), and great grand children Carly, Nicole, Jessyca, Brandon, and Cassidy.
The family wishes to thank Susie Ireland, Dr. McLeod, and the entire staff at Gillis House for their exceptional care and compassion.
A private family burial will take place in Kelowna.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gillis House or to the Canadian Cancer Society for melanoma research.