On July 27, 2010 Jim Sehlin of Kamloops BC passed away at the age of 78.

He will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 58 years Rose, his 3 daughters Sherrie (Ray) Grapentine, Debbie (Doug) McPhee, and Patti (Gord) Procknow; 6 grandchildren Erin, Murray, Amy, Tyler, Rory, and Jillian, 2 step-grandsons Stuart and Rylan, and 8 great grandchildren; brother Edward (Lesley) Sehlin; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Jim was predeceased by his parents Henry and Mabel Sehlin, brothers Donald, Thomas, and Ross; sisters Dorothy, Irene, Evelyn, Mildred, and Shirley.

Jim proudly served his country in Korea with the 2^nd Battalion PPCLI. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #86 for 59 years. Jim worked for over 50 years in the natural gas industry working for Northwest Utilities, Inland Gas and B.C. Gas before retiring in 1997. He was always ready and willing to lend a helping hand. He loved camping, fishing, playing cards as well as playing golf, curling, gardening and a good game of horseshoes. Jim loved his family very much and enjoyed all the visits he had with them. His stories and smiling face will be missed by all.

No funeral service by request.

Should friends desire, donations to the Kamloops Hospice Association, 72 Whiteshield Crescent S, Kamloops BC V2E 2S9 would be appreciated.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Garry Wayne Schultz on

He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Betty Ann Schultz and his devoted son Tyler Gavin Schultz. He also leaves behind his older brother Herman Schultz and wife Edna, their daughter Sandra Grey, her husband Steve and two grand-nieces Natasha and Andrea Grey, of Saskatoon.  A special mention also goes to his beloved cousin Marie Hahn and her husband Richard of Burnaby and their children Richard Hahn and Cherlee McNeil and husband Ian and their son Henry.

Garry was predeceased by his parents Herman and Nettie Schultz.

During Garry’s life, he enjoyed the freedom of choosing many different lines of work. For a number of years he was a security guard at Tobiano and Fulton Field, he was a car salesman, drove a school bus for Kamloops Christian School, as well as logging and mining. Mining was his true forte; he enjoyed all aspects of it and worked in the field for about six years at Cuff Lake in Northern Saskatchewan at a Uranium Mine. Garry went to France in 1985 to train the French in the art of underground drilling for the Coegema Corporation. In 2000, he went to Vancouver and trained as a long term caregiver. He was also involved in businesses in blacktop and concrete repairs.

Garry will be sorely missed by all that knew him, and will be remembered as a very social person with a great sense of humour.

He enjoyed ocean fishing with his son Tyler, dabbling in the stock market, and having coffee at the local A&W with his good friends.

A Celebration of his life will be held on Friday, July 30, 2010 at 11:00 a m in the Schoening Funeral Chapel, 513 Seymour Street.  Pastor Don Tyler of the Westsyde Baptist Church will officiate at the service. A reception will be held following the service. All are invited to come and share time with the family.

Brenda Farrell (nee Webb), born November 27, 1933 – ended her life’s journey on July 26, 2010.

Survived by her loving husband Keith and her cousins June and Laurie and numerous other cousins, nieces and nephews in Derby, England.  She was predeceased by her father Harold in 1966 and her mother Hilda in 1999.

Brenda’s career in tap dancing started at the age of 2 ½ years in Derby, becoming in a short time, Junior English Champion in Tap.  Her talent in dance led her to ballroom lessons which in turn led to many awards.  The most prestigious being “The Star Ballroom Championship” at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England in 1947 with her first partner Peter and again in 1949 with her partner Ken.  In 1948 Brenda started her teaching career at the age of 15.  In 1955 Brenda and Keith met and married in 1957 in Derby.  Surrey, BC was the destination for Keith and Brenda when they immigrated to Canada in 1975.  They moved to Paul Lake in 1977 where Brenda worked for the Canadian Forces Station for two years.  Several moves ensued, including Bradley Creek, back to Paul Lake and on to Pinantan and finally Kamloops in 1998.  Brenda returned to teaching tap for the Judy Hunter School of Dance and continued teaching for the “Dance Gallery”.  Her choreography and strong technique, which she passed on to her students was very successful at both local and provincial level competition.

In 1999, she was diagnosed with breast cancer which she successfully fought and returned to her beloved tap with the senior ladies at the yacht club.  Soon Brenda was teaching again voluntarily developing the group into today’s “Golden Tappers” all of whom loved her and her weekly lesson.

Brenda’s life is defined by Keith and her tap dancing.

Her legacy lives on in the young and old that she touched with her immense talent.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the RIH, Cancer Fund, 311 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC  V2C 2T1 in memory of Brenda would be appreciated.

A Celebration of Brenda’s life will be held on Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the

Schoening Funeral Chapel, 513 Seymour Street.

SCRAMSTAD

1929 – 2010

On Saturday, July 17, 2010 Raymond Scamstad passed away.  Predeceased by mother Ada and father Clarence.  He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Alyce, his sister Audrey (Tucker and Judy Lyn); children Lorne (Anne), Norm (Lynne), Dory (Betty), Debi (Rocky); nine grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. Raymond worked for Kamloops Oil Refinery for 28 years.  Ray also had a great passion for his large family and his motorcycles.

A Celebration of Ray’s life will be held on Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Schoening Funeral Chapel with Pastor Terry Sauder officiating.  A reception will follow at Desert Gardens. 

Should friends desire, donations to the Parkinson Society, 600 – 890 W Pender Street, Vancouver, BC  V6C 1J9 in memory of Ray would be appreciated.

JOSEPH ERIC HOLLAND

June 17, 1947 – July 10, 2010

I’m Free

Don’t grieve for me, from pain I’m free,

I’m following the path God has laid, you see.

I took His hand when I heard His call,

I turned around and left it all.

I could not stay another day,

To laugh, to love, to work or play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way.

I found the peace one sunny day.

If my parting has left a void,

Then fill it with remembered joys.

A family shared, a laugh, a kiss,

Oh yes, these things, I too shall miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow,

I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.

My life’s been full, I’ve savored much,

Good family, good times, a loved one’s touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,

Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.

Lift up your hearts, and peace to thee,

God wanted me now, from pain I’m free.

Joseph is survived by his wife Karen, children Curtis (Katrina), Colleen (Mark) and Clayton, grandchildren Danielle, Austin and Devon Konst and Lisa Holland.

Papa Joe had a special place in his heart for his 4 grandchildren and will be missed by family and friends.

A gathering of family and friends will be held in Smithers at a later date.

Gerald Irwin Stephens passed away peacefully on June 25th, 2010 in Polson Extended Care Facility in Vernon. 

Gerry began work at the age of 13 in the oil fields of Alberta where he met his wife Mae “Lorraine” Stephens.  In Alberta they started their family and eventually moved to Quesnel in 1966.  Gerry drove truck for various companies including logging and also worked on the cement crew who built the west Quesnel bridge.   Lorraine owned her own beauty salon and at times worked for other beauticians in Quesnel.  Gerry continued to drive truck until his retirement from Argo Road Maintenance. 

Gerry and Lorraine had six children; Dean (Carol) Stephens, Allan Stephens, Debbie (Dale) Clark, Terry Stephens (deceased), Wayne (Bonnie) Stephens, Stacey (Ken) Jenkins and made their home on the old Prince George highway, later moving to a new home down by the river below Jen’s Food Market.  They have eleven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.   Gerry and Lorraine loved sports and were often found at ball games or at the curling rink.

Gerry is survived by five of his children and by his brother Jim Stephens of Calgary and many nephews and nieces.

Gerry loved to be on the water and spent many summers teaching his children and others to water ski at Rogers resort, 10 Mile Lake and numerous other camping and water sites in the area.  He also loved to rebuild cars and over the years most of the vehicles Lorraine drove were a product of something Gerry brought home to fix. 

A grave side service will be held at the Quesnel Cemetery on the Quesnel Hixon Road at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 10th.  Following a brief service family and friends will gather at Evan and Eleanor Clark’s home on Falcon Road off the Barkerville Highway to remember life.  Others are welcome to share in remembrance of our father; mother and life in the Quesnel area.

Many thanks, to the compassionate and caring, nurses and to Dr. Tim Gilhooly at Vernon Jubilee Hospital.  Also, a very special Thank You, to the staff at Polson Extended Care Facility also of Vernon.

On July 5, 2010 Mr. Raul Borges passed away peacefully at Royal Inland Hospital at the age of 84 years.  He is survived by his loving wife Maria Jose, his three daughters Maria (Joe) Vieira of Kamloops, Connie (Gilberto) Duarte of Edmonton, Alberta and Anita (Dave) Fayers of Kamloops; his five grandchildren Denise, Sarah, Rick, Nicole and Bryan and his brother Leonel Borges.  Raul was predeceased by his father Jose Borges, his mother Maria da Luz Pedro, his brothers Antonio and Ernesto Borges and sisters Maria dos Anjos Pedro and Maria Odilia Pedro.

Raul was born June 5, 1926 in Santo Antonio Nordeste, Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal.  He immigrated to Canada in 1959 and worked for CN Railway for four years.  He moved to Louis Creek in 1964 to be close to his brother Leonel and worked at Fadear Creek Lumber.  In 1965, his wife Maria Jose and their three daughters Maria, Connie and Anita joined him in Canada.

In 1968, the family moved to Kamloops and Raul went to work for Weyerhaeuser Canada from where he retired.  Raul was a loving husband and father.  His pride and joy were his grandchildren.  Raul believed strongly in his Catholic faith.  He was a kind and generous man, who loved spending time with family and friends.  He always had a twinkle in his eyes especially when he was playing a joke on his grandchildren.  He loved to garden, take long walks, play cards and travel.

We will miss him dearly and he will live forever in our hearts.

Prayers will be recited on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Cathedral.  The Reverend Father Fred Weisbeck will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial in the cathedral on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at 11:00 a.m.  Entombment will follow in Sage Valley Mausoleum.

Should friends desire, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 201 – 635 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC  V2C 2B3 or the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation, 311 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC  V2C 2T1 in memory of Raul would be appreciated.

On July 3, 2010 Mr. Kenny William Brown passed away on the Shuswap Lake at the age of 53 years.  He is survived by his loving parents Kathy Pullman and Bill Brown, and his partner Sabine Neufeld of Chase.  Also left to cherish his memory are his sisters Patti (Grant) Oliver of Lake Country, Lorraine (Warren) Tomalty of Langley and Carol Brown of Bonnyville, Alberta, five nephews; and his faithful companions Shadow and Midnight.

Born on April 13, 1957 in Kamloops, Ken was raised in Chase and the Shuswap area.  He worked for CP Rail for 22 years.  Ken enjoyed boating, golfing, parasailing and traveling and especially spending time with family and friends.

He will be loved and missed by all who knew him!

A Memorial Tea will be held on Friday, July 9, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

in the Chase Community Hall.

Should friends desire, donations to MADD, 2010 Winston Park Drive
Suite 500, Oakville, Ontario L6H 5R7in memory in Ken would be appreciated.

This day you began a new journey,

The sky overflows with love for you,

Tears of love, tears of joy, tears of remembrance

We celebrate your beautiful life

We celebrate all that you are

You filled our lives with joy,

You are the true meaning of living in the moment.

You are a teacher of unconditional love

We celebrate your smile, we celebrate your laugh,

We celebrate your way.

You will be loved and missed always,

You are our family and our friend.

Thank-you for being part of all of our lives.

On June 30, 2010 Mr. Richard Alexander Irving passed away at the age of 56 years.  He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Alida; Rick’s children, daughters Misty (Dave) of Vancouver and Brandy (Graham) of Kamloops; sons Chad (Sarah) of Vancouver and Kent (Mandy) of Calgary, Alberta and step daughter Patty Wilson of Saskatchewan.  Also left to cherish his memory are eleven grandchildren and one great granddaughter, his brother Jim (Karen) of McLure, his two sisters Connie (Butch) and Valerie both of McLure.

Rick was born February 17, 1954 in Kamloops, BC.  He lived, worked and loved the outdoors.  He cherished his family and many friends.  Rick was known for his kind and gentle nature.

He will be sadly missed and forever loved.

Rick was predeceased by step daughter Shana in 2004 and parents Kate and Herb Irving.

A Celebration of Rick’s life will be held on Saturday, July 10, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at 1636 Westsyde Road.

Bernice Armstrong graced us with her presence for eighty-three years and passed away peacefully at Hospice House on July 2, 2010.  Bernice was born and raised in Vernon, BC which led her husband John to call her his “Okanagan Peach” for their fifty-four years together.  Bernice started her life out with John in Vancouver but lived for most of their married life in the Cariboo, together running C&S Tire Shop, raising two daughters, June and Susan and dedicating their lives to community and church service.

Bernice grew up in a strong Catholic family of six siblings and was predeceased by her beloved siblings:  June, Tom, Eileen and Mil.  She is survived by her one sister Mary in California.  Bernice was also predeceased by five infant children, which was a trauma she carried all her life. She would say to her two daughters, “play with the angels” referring to their siblings who never made it to life.

Mom was a strong leader, organizer and champion of causes.  She was very active with the Heart and Stroke Fund, the Williams Lake Stampede Association, Catholic Women’s League and the Canadian Federation of Artists.  She supported Dad in keeping C&S Tire a viable business and was a Director of the Cariboo Regional District for many terms.

Bernice was always stylish and created beauty wherever she went.  She had an exquisite eye and later in life became an artist, surprising her family with the latent talent she had inside of her. Most of all Bernice was a graceful and courageous woman.  She endured numerous health crises over the past several years and faced them with determination, faith and resolve.  Bernice’s family would like to thank Dr. Scott Montgomery for his exemplary care for mom and for his friendship.  He made her health challenges bearable.

Prayers will be recited in St. John Vianney Church on Monday, July 5^th at 7:00 p.m.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. John Vianney Church on Tuesday, July 6^th at 11:00 a.m. with the Reverend Father John Brioux and  the Reverend Father Wladyslaw Karciarz concelebrants.

In appreciation for their compassionate care, the family invites donations to be made in mom’s honour to Kamloops Hospice Association, 72 Whiteshield Crescent South, Kamloops, BC V2E 2S9