Walter James Gibb
On Sunday, September 12, 2010 Mr. Walter James Gibb of Kamloops passed away at the age of 67 years. He is survived by his loving wife Mary, his daughters Anne of Calgary, Diane (Myles) Schimanowsky of Kamloops and Donna (Doug) Fooks of Kelowna, his sons Dave (Holly) of Fernie, Mike of Kamloops and Jim (Janine) of Yanhen, Ontario; seventeen grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Also left to cherish his memory, are his brother Harry of Vancouver and his sister Vicki (Richard) Hollins of Coquitlam.
Walter was predeceased by his brother Bert, daughter Lyette, granddaughter Angela, stepson Bill and his parents James and Gertrude Gibb.
Born in Kelowna on June 14, 1943 to James and Gertrude Gibb, Walter attended schools in Kelowna and then on to University in Montreal.
He worked various positions, and then started his own business in Kamloops. He had contracts with Government Community Services, Friends Program, Family Matters and various other programs and charity work. Walter loved fly fishing, wood carving and hockey.
No formal service by request.
Should friends desire, donations to the Parkinson Society of BC, 600 – 890 W. Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 1J9
Allan Francis Hawkins
Allan (Al) Hawkins
January 7, 1939 – September 9, 2010
Surrounded by his family, Al took his final journey of life after a courageous battle with cancer. His humour and kindness remained to his last day.
He is survived by his soul mate Marg of 47 years, daughters Janice (Jim) Neilson, Shellie (Ed) Aspeslet and his best buddy, grandson Tyson Allan Aspeslet. Al is also survived by his sister Avis (Bernard) White, brother-in-law Jerry (Lynne) Gramiak, niece Alana, nephews Warren, Terry, Jeff and Chris, along with their families and step grandchildren Trent and Krista and their families. Al was predeceased by his parents Alice and Charles Hawkins and his brother-in-law Murray Young.
Al’s career in the R.C.M.P. started in November 1960. He retired as Sgt. from the Sparwood Detachment in 1986. He then worked for five years at H.V. Copper with security.
Even with his struggle, his concerns for his family and friends were a very important part of his life. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and hunting and of course the beer and stories that went along with his good life. Many happy years were spent at Magna Bay Resort with family and friends. He loved to travel and was fortunate to be able to go on many trips with his family. His last greatest adventure was taking his grandson Tyson to Disneyland last year.
The family would like to thank the wonderful angels at Hospice for their gentle caring hands, Deborah Nystad for being with us during Al’s final hours, Dr. Anders for his years of support and caring, and the Cancer Clinic Staff in Kamloops and Kelowna.
Pastor Don Maione will conduct the memorial service in the Schoening Funeral Chapel, 513 Seymour St., on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at 1:00 pm.
If friends desire, the family requests donations be made in Al’s memory to Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home, 72 Whiteshield Cr. South, Kamloops, B.C. V2E 2S9.
Shirley “Dawn” Geddes
SHIRLEY “DAWN” GEDDES
October 20, 1935 – September 3, 2010
Sadly the family announces that Dawn passed away September 3, 2010 after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Our beloved mother and grandmother was predeceased by her husband Cameron Geddes.
Dawn is survived by her daughter Kimberley (Darin) Condon and grandchildren Shelby Geddes and Taylor Condon.
Dawn was born in 1935 to Victor and Emily Jenks in Castlegar, B.C. She was the eldest of three children. She is survived by her brother Barry “Bud” Jenks and family and by her sister Anita (Wayne) Gray and family.
Dawn had an extensive teaching career with most of her highlights occurring in varied Northern Canadian locations. Dawn will be remembered for her amazing fortitude, tenacity and positive outlook. She was greatly loved and will be deeply missed.
A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, September 10, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. at Hillside Cemetery, Kamloops with the R.I.H. Chaplin, Reverend Viktor Gundel officiating.
George Robert Dawe
DAWE, George Robert — (1905 – 2010)
After a long life of faithful Christian service, George Dawe slipped quietly away to his heavenly reward on August 28. He was predeceased by his youngest daughter Carol in 1971 and his wife Evelyn in 2001, as well as two sisters, Lucy and Dorothy Paull. He is survived by daughters Hazel and Laurel.
George was born on October 29, 1905, in Golden BC, and lived all his life in this province apart from a short time in Los Angeles, where he attended the Bible Institute of Los Angeles and where he met his wife, and also a short time in Alberta. He served as pastor of Baptist churches in Mission, Salmon Arm, Edmonton, Kamloops and Prince George, as well as many others where he filled in temporarily. He co-founded, administered and taught at Western Baptist Bible College in Calgary, which later became part of Northwest Baptist Bible College in Port Coquitlam, now incorporated in Northwest College and Seminary in Langley. He and Evelyn were also instrumental in establishing camps at Mission and Sunnybrae on Shuswap Lake.
In October 1997, George and Evelyn went to live at Seniors’ Haven in Barriere. In January 2007, George moved to the Yellowhead Pioneer Residence in Barriere, and in June 2008, he moved to ForestView Place at Dr Helmcken Memorial Hospital in Clearwater. At all three places, he enjoyed the most thoughtful personal care he could possibly have wished for.
George wrote the following poem on the occasion of his 21st birthday on October 29, 1926:
A BIRTHDAY TRYST
Backward I glance o’er childhood’s day,
O’er shaded night and untried way,
And thank Thee when I kneel to pray –
Thy love has led me on.
For one and twenty years Thy grace,
O Lord, has kept me and I trace
The leading of Thy hand in every place –
Thy love is leading on.
Today I stand – before me lie
The future years, yet I’ll not try
To see beyond, for to that Home on high
Thy love will lead me on.
A funeral service was held at First Baptist Church, Kamloops, on September 3. If desired, gifts in memory of George Dawe may be sent to Sunnybrae Bible Camp, RR#1, S6, C26, Tappen, BC V0E 2X0.
Marvin Albert Hoffman
On September 3, 2010 Mr. Marvin A. Hoffman passed away peacefully at Royal Inland Hospital at the age of 70 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Donalda Budai, his sons Chris (Yvonne) Hoffman of Kamloops, Dean Hoffman of Vancouver, BC and Trevor Hoffman of Abbotsford, BC, his step daughter Trina Hobson of Barriere and step son William Budai of New Westminster, BC. Also left to cherish his memory are four grandchildren, his two brothers Rodney (Marilyn) and Nolan (Heather) and his sister Beverly (Len) Snow.
Marvin was predeceased by his parents Albert Hoffman and Sue Pruner, his brother Verlyn Hoffman and his first wife Ellen Hoffman.
A Celebration of Marvin’s life will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Schoening Funeral Chapel, 513 Seymour Street.
Should friends desire, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 201 – 635 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2B3 in memory of Marvin would be appreciated.
Leonard Arthur Loss
Forever Caring, Always Giving, Forever Sharing, Always Loving!
On September 4, 2010 Mr. Leonard A. Loss passed away peacefully at Royal Inland Hospital at the age of 60 years. He is survived by his loving wife Bev Loss and his three special daughters Meaka D. Grotke (Todd), Shoneena L. Loss (Robert Walters) and Lenna R. Loss (Phil Sims), his two grandchildren Nova Rai Sims and Cedar Ray Walters. Also left to cherish his memory are his brother Alfie Durante and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father (Pa) Helmer Loss, mom Laura Kerr, father Joe Durante, sister Marlene Durante and biological father Stanley Belcourt.
Leonard was born on May 5, 1950 in Topley, B.C. An Honourable member in good standing with local 115 Operating Engineers since September 12, 1977. As a machine operator Len was known as one of the “Best” operators, working all across British Columbia.
Len had many family and friends, touching our hearts so deeply with his laughter, kindness, many great stories and always jokes. “How she go” he would say to friends and strangers, and could always put a smile on your face. Thank-you to all the friends that stopped by to check on Len, when family could not be there, thank-you.
“Love many, Trust few and always paddle you own Canoe.”
Memorial Service will be held on Friday, September 10, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Cathedral with The Reverend Father Derrick Cameron officiating.
After there will be a Celebration of Len’s life at the “Office”, the Westsyder Pub at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 10, 2010.
Ethel Marion Finnigan
Ethel Marion Finnigan (nee Philcox)
March 11, 1915 – September 4, 2010
Ethel passed away, peacefully at Gillis House at the age of 95. She is survived by her four children: Bill (Helen) Finnigan, Doris (Clorist) Bourque, Alice (Ed Robinson) Lott, and Evelyn (Richard) Paterson, one sister Margaret (Bryan) Bamford, 14 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, 25 great-great- grandchildren, one brother-in-law, three sister-in-laws, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Emile Joseph Finnigan in 1995 and eight of her nine siblings.
Mom was born in Red Deer, Alberta and moved at age five to Maillardville, B.C., where she spent her childhood. Here she met and married Emile. They moved to Surrey, B.C. in 1939, where they raised their family in the house Dad built. They returned to Maillardville, after their children left home, to manage their apartment building. Eventually, in 1987, they settled in Merritt, B.C.
Mom spent her life as a homemaker. In the early years of raising her family she taught herself to sew, knit, and crochet. She was very proud to be a member of the Merritt Legion and enjoyed her visits with the members.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Parish in Merritt, B.C. The family would like to take this opportunity to thank the caring staff at Gillis House for the excellent care given to mom during her six-year stay.