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Marion Hilda Strachan
September 15, 1931 - November 30, 2007
Marion Strachan of Kamloops passed away peacefully on November 30, 2007 at Royal Inland Hospital. She is survived by her children Bob (Tina) Strachan, Vicky Strachan, Jim (Dena) Strachan and Susan (Bob) Whitehead and her beloved grandchildren Ashley, Talia, Jenna, Rebecca, Josh, Caleb & Hannah.
She was predeceased by her husband Al.
Marion was born September 15, 1931 in Vancouver, B.C. As well as being a loving and caring mother & grandmother, Marion will be fondly remembered for the 35 years she was a resident of Overlander Extended Care. Staff and friends will long remember her quick wit and self effacing-humour. She participated fully in the lives of all around until her last day.
The Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm, on December 4, 2007 in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel, 285 Fortune Drive. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Overlander Extended Care, in memory of Marion Strachan.
Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home
DAVID LEROY CHEESEMAN
December 1, 1935 - December 26, 2008
It is with great sadness that we announce the gentle passing of our father and grandfather, David Cheeseman.
Dave is survived by his sons Edwin, and Tony (Tracy), his daughter Stacey (Steve), and his granddaughters Angelia, Jordyn, and Kennedy.
The family thanks the staff of Overlander Extended Health for their love and caring support. You all helped with his final journey.
A Celebration of Dave’s life will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 17, 2009 in Kelowna BC.
To attend please contact Stacey at 250-868-2602.
Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home
Gerard “Jerry” Joseph Plante
December 19, 1952 - December 30, 2008
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, father, father in-law, papa, husband and friend.
Jerry passed into eternity among family and friends on December 30, 2008 at the Kamloops Hospice House.
Jerry is survived by his wife Joanne; sons Jeremy (Sherry), Wade (Gaylene), and Brodie; stepsons Nathan (Jennifer) and Beau (Christy); and 15 grandchildren, Patrick, Zachary, Abigail, Roman, Genesis, Jillian, Sara, Hunter, Kayla, Deven, Tai, Isabella, Riley, Liam and Tristan.
He will be deeply missed by his brothers, Hubert (Gloria), and Denis (Sheila) and sisters Clemence Tucker, Toni (Ted) Smith and Lucille Badgley, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents Hercule & Therese Plante, brother Remie Plante, brother in-law Floyd Tucker and grandson Keagan Plante.
Jerry was born in The Pas, Manitoba on December 19, 1952 – the youngest of seven children.
He always loved the outdoors and had the “heart of a cowboy.” He spent many happy hours at his sister’s farm and hunting with his friend Greg at Moose Lake.
Jerry and his family moved to Kamloops in 1978. He spent 32 years working for the CNR before retiring due to illness in 2007.
Jerry spent many years cowboying at the Corbould Ranch, fulfilling his boyhood dreams. He was happiest riding his horses in the back country, skiing at Tod Mountain, and hunting with his buddy Ross. He called himself “the original bush ape.”
Jerry always kept his sense of humour, had great faith in God and always had a positive attitude. He was a great example of patience and faith to us all. He loved his God and his family and friends – always there with encouragement and a listening ear.
A special thanks to our church family, staff at the Cancer Clinic, the “angels” at Hospice House, Harry and Sharon Funk, Vic and Caroline Anderson and all our prayer warriors.
A Celebration of Jerry’s life will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 17, 2009 at the Full Gospel Tabernacle, 1550 Tranquille Road, Kamloops BC, with Pastor Darrell Hellquist officiating.
Donations in Jerry’s memory to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice House, 72 Whiteshield Crescent South, Kamloops BC V2E 2S9. Flowers gratefully declined.
Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home
Kenneth Wayne Bresser
December 21, 1957 - January 14, 2009
It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Ken passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 with his brother Eric at his side.
Ken is survived by his son, Kristopher and daughters Shauna and Jacquelyn, grandchildren, Kelsey, Ethan and Tamera, brother Eric, sisters Debbie (Mark) and Diamond (Gordon), nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, his working mates the Milton family and his many friends. He was predeceased by his father and mother, Ken and Peggy Bresser. Ken spent his school years and most of his working life in Kamloops and has many friends here. He worked in the trucking industry as his father did before him.
We will all miss your laughter, Ken.
The Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, January 20th at the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel, 285 Fortune Drive.
Donations in memory of Ken may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation, 203-635 Victoria St., Kamloops BC V2C 2B3.
Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home
Dorothy May Shaw
October 18, 1917 - January 18, 2009
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dorothy May Shaw of Kamloops on Jan18, 2009 in the Royal Inland Hospital at the age of 91 years. Born on Oct 18, 1917 in Kamloops Royal Inland Hospital. Survived by Fred (Marsha), their children Randy and Janelle; Ken (Diana), their children Ashley and Braelyn; and Joyce Racicot (Richard), their children Kathryn, Christine, and Andrew; and 10 Great-grandchildren, twin brother Richard Lawrence of Prince George, and sister Beatrice Skapple of Florida, their families and many dear relatives and friends.
She was predeceased by husband John (Jack) Shaw in 2000.
Dorothy’s parents homesteaded in the Heffley Creek area in the early 1900’s which is where she grew up. She owned a restaurant in Kamloops during the war and married Jack in 1942. They lived in Brocklehurst and Noble Creek before moving to Westsyde in 1952 where she lived until her passing. Her last place of residence was at the Hamlets of Westsyde, where she had many friends.
Mom was very active with the Church of Cleopas since its inception, Lay Assistant, Bible Study Group, Church Women’s Group, Thrift Shop, Eastern Star, Westsyde Women’s Institute and Baby Clinics to name a few of her groups. She was an avid gardener and profusive knitter all her life. Mom was small in frame but mighty in spirit and the glue that held together the family that was so important to her, past, present, and future with her “special love.”
A Service of Remembrance will be held on Friday, Jan 23, 2009, 2:00pm at St. Paul’s Cathedral, 4th & Nicola St. Kamloops, BC.
The family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses at Emergency in Royal Inland Hospital for their wonderful care & compassion. Special thanks to Bruce Chalmers & Verna Albright.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Cariboo Manor, 831 Serle Rd. Kamloops B.C. or to a charity of your choice, in Dorothy’s name.
Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home
Jiri Zivny
January 2, 1966 - January 15, 2009
A Celebration for the life of Jiri Zivny will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, January 30, 2009 in the Bible Truth Church, 1099 Fraser St., Kamloops, with Pastor Andrew Picklyk officiating.
Jiri went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 15, 2009 in Cambodia.
He is survived by his mother Libuse and son Sabastian.
Donations to the International Humanitarian Hope Society may be made at the church or at Valley First Credit Union. Flowers gratefully declined.
Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home
