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Richard "Colin" Mills
December 3, 1931 to December 18, 2007
On the morning of December 18, 2007, husband, father, grandfather and friend, Colin Mills, passed away at the age of 76 years. He leaves us to join his father, Richard, his mother May, his sisters Kay and Muriel, his brother Tom and his grandson, Joshua.
Colin leaves behind his wife of 53 years, Vera; their three children Janet Salvino (Jack) of Kelowna, Bill Mills (Sharon) of Kamloops, Joan Guido (Peter) of Kamloops, five granddaughters, Jacqueline and Kathleen Salvino of Kelowna, Regina and Gracie Bauchman of Kamloops, Tessa Guido of Kamloops, three grandsons, Nathan and Nick Guido of Kamloops and Bill Salvino of Vancouver, and one great grandson, Anthony Salvino.
Colin was born in Simpson, Sask. in 1931, and never forgot his prairie roots. He was an active member of the community. During his time in northern B.C., he served as school trustee for School District 60, Treasurer of the Fort St John Centennial Committee, Director of the Insurance Agent's Association of B.C., Manager of the Credit Bureau, and a member of the Lions Club. Colin was a successful businessman as co-owner of Mills, Barton & Co. in Fort St. John and owner of R.C. Mills Agencies in Osoyoos. Colin moved to Kamloops in 1974. Here he spent the next 20 years continuing his real estate career. He also had the priviledge to serve his province as Executive Assistant to then MLA Rafe Mair.
Upon Colin's retirement in 1996, he bought his first computer and spent his retirement years studying geneology. The contacts Colin made through his research and time spent online were a great source of joy for him. Colin loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He and Vera travelled extensively across North America in their fifth wheel trailer.
The family wishes to express their thanks to the students and staff of Westmount Elementary School and the paramedics for their efforts.
Colin will be greatly missed by his family.
A celebration of his life will be held on December 29 at 1:00 p.m. at Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy are requested to take the form of donations to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation, 311 Columbia Street, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 2T1.
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Elizabeth "Betty" Smith
October 11, 1926 - July 18, 2010
It is with great sadness that the family of Elizabeth (Betty) Smith announce her passing. Left to grieve her loss are her wonderful children Sharon (Butch) Beblow of Kamloops; Barry (Cindy) Smith of Australia; Jackie Smith of Roberts Creek; grandchildren Tawnia Wrabel, Corey Beblow, Jessica and Eve Smith; great granddaughter Braylee Beblow and her mommy Tania Wolstnholme. Also mourning her loss are her very special friends Kay Switzer and Beryl Betker and the many close knit friends and family whom she mothered or nursed over the years.
Betty was predeceased by her husband Lyle, her Father, Mother and Step-father; as well as Brothers Samuel, Ronald and Bill; Sisters-in-law Dora, Beatrice and Mildred; Brothers-in-law Archie and Douglas; and Son-in-law, Bob Krampitz.
She is survived by her brother Jake (Dawn Douglas) Goodman, sister in law Viroa Sampson, Ivy ( Allan ) Drake, Dora Goodman, Step-brother Howard (Ann) Enns and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Born in Champion, Alberta on October 11, 1926, Betty trained at PTS in Red Deer to work with mentally and physically challenged people. She lived in Kelowna, Port Alberni, Vancouver, Burnaby, Kamloops, Chase and finally back to Kamloops. She was a charge nurse at Woodlands before transferring up to Tranquille in 1964. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 18, 2010.
In lieu of flowers a donation would be gratefully accepted for the Children’s Ward at RIH, 311 Columbia St., Kamloops, BC.
We will miss you so much. LOVE YA!
A Service of Remembrance will be held at Kamloops Alliance Church, 233 Fortune Drive, on Saturday, July 24th, 2010 at 11:00 am.
Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home
Andrew Jacobson
May 15, 1924 - August 9, 2010
Andrew Edward Jacobson of Richmond passed away on August 9, 2010 at 86 years of age. He is survived by his loving children James (Barb) Jacobson of Maple Ridge BC, and Kate (Charles) Molloy of Kamloops, and sister Eva Wagner of Richmond.
He was predeceased by his wife Nora, his parents Henry and Ina Jacobson and his brother Walter.
Andrew was born in 1924 in Richmond BC when it was known as Lulu Island. He grew up to become a Commercial Gillnet Fisherman like his father. Unlike many fishermen, Andrew was an expert at net mending. After serving in the Army during WWII, he settled down and married his English bride Nora and raised two children James and Kate. Andrew was an avid stamp collector and devoted fan of the Toronto Blue Jays. In February of 2008, Andrew moved to Kamloops to live with his daughter due to failing health. Andrew passed away at Royal Inland Hospital after a brief illness.
He will be cremated and a Memorial Services will be held in Richmond BC.
Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home
Mary Emelia Cade
October 27, 1922 - April 5, 2010
Mary Emelia Cade of Kamloops passed away on April 5, 2010 at 87 years of age. She is survived by her children Glenda (Rick), Christine (Kerry), Charles (Dannie) all of Kamloops and Michael (Charlie) of Chilliwack; grandchildren Todd, Jason, Andrea, Tony, Darlene and Danielle; great grandchildren Devon, Mason, Ethan and Jade; brothers & sisters Roy (Gladys), Gladys (Dick), Wallace (Shona), Jim (Beverly), Ruth, Jack, and Doris (David); numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends.
She was predeceased by Art Cade, her best friend and loving husband, her parents Esther and Pat, sister Verna and brother in-law Bob.
Mary’s radiant smile and infectious laugh touched and uplifted all who she met. Through her, we learned patience, grace and appreciation for the little things in life and not to take for granted the gifts we’ve been given. Her spirit will live on through us and although we miss her, she is where she belongs…with the rest of the angels.
Special thanks to the dedicated and loving staff at Overlander Extended Care Hospital, especially Nora-Lee and Kathy, whom Mom considered family.
The Memorial Service will take place at 2:30 pm on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at St. George’s Anglican Church with Reverend Isabel Healy-Morrow officiating.
In lieu of flowers or donations please plant a tree, shrub or flowers in loving memory of Mary.
Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home
Ellen Gilroy
October 27, 1944 - August 9, 2010
Ellen Marie Gilroy of Kamloops passed away on August 9, 2010 at 65 years of age.
She is survived by her loving husband Harold Gilroy, children Kathy Gilroy of Salmon Arm, Shane Gilroy of Surrey, James Coupland of Penticton, Kenneth Coupland of Kamloops and Cana Gilroy of Kamloops; grandchildren Nikki McKenzie and Krystal Coupland; brother Ed Pocock; aunt Marge; and nephews and nieces, Greg, Karen, Dorian, Garland and Cindy.
She was predeceased by her parents Elsie and Albert Pocock.
Ellen was born in Chilliwack in 1944. She spent her youth in and around B.C.’s Lower Mainland and after attending U.B.C., moved to the interior of B.C. Ellen met her lifemate of 38 years, Harold Gilroy, in 1972. Amidst the challenges of family life and raising five children, Ellen found the time to become a C.M.A. and eventually built a well established business in Kamloops. In her spare time Ellen spent years devoted to building a family tree and even wrote a book based on her maiden name Pocock. Ellen enjoyed travel, visiting Australia, Europe, Fiji and most of Canada. As she grew closer to retirement, Ellen spent most of her time doing two things she enjoyed, camping and reading.
The family would like to offer a special thank you to Suzanne Herritt of Brennan Creek.
The Funeral Service will take place at 1:00 pm on Monday, August 16, 2010 in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel, 285 Fortune Drive.
Donations in Ellen’s memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 203-635 Victoria St., Kamloops BC V2C 2B3.
Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home
Dr. David Stewart
June 17, 1955 - August 22, 2010
We regret to announce the sudden passing of Dr. David Stewart on August 22, 2010. David was predeceased by his father Frank Stewart and is survived by his wife Nancy (nee Davies), daughters Allison and Lindsay, his mother Doreen Stewart, sister Fran (George) Campbell, and brothers George (Lori) and Keith (Jennifer). His sisters in-law Lori Davies & Carolyn Gavriel and mother in-law Faye Davies also grieve his loss as does one of his favorite companions, his dog Lindo. Nieces and nephews Andrew & Giorsa Campbell, Frank, George & Wilson Stewart and Alexei Gavriel will also greatly miss “Uncle David”, as will his surviving aunts and uncles.
David was born on June 17, 1955 in Kamloops and graduated from Kamloops Secondary School in 1973. He attended UBC for his undergraduate and medical degrees, returning home to Kamloops with his wife Nancy to practice Urology in 1988.
David was a dedicated professional who gave his all for the patients in his care. Long hours left little time for leisure, but David savoured every minute of his free time, developing exceptional skills as a wildlife photographer. Cooking was another passion and many benefited from his culinary expertise. David was passionate about many topics, with a special interest in the history of Kamloops, and displayed an astonishing memory for detail. He cared deeply for his family and some of his favorite memories included a trip to Scotland with his mother Doreen and niece Giorsa in 2006, followed by a subsequent trip last year to Scotland with his wife and daughters. David loved to share his delights and interests with others, frequently phoning friends and family members with a joke or humorous anecdote. Doctors and nurses in the O.R. will also remember him for his humour and his professional intensity.
The family extends their sincere thank-you to the nurses and doctors in Emergency and 7 North for their excellent care and extraordinary efforts during David’s last hours.
Following his sudden passing, a private family service was held at St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral, Kamloops BC and David was laid to rest in the Pleasant Street Cemetery, near his grandparents and father and close to his childhood home, a neighbourhood that was very special to him.
The family would like to thank the many friends, colleagues, patients and acquaintances who have expressed their condolences and offered support. David touched many lives in many different ways, and the enormous outpouring from the community of grief, sorrow and sympathy, along with words of comfort and offers of assistance, has been truly amazing and much appreciated.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kamloops Foundation, P.O. Box 15, Kamloops B.C., V2C 5K3 in David’s name where a legacy fund will be established to support R.I.H. Foundation and Ducks Unlimited.
Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home
Blanche Nora Moore (Kjelsrud) nee Davis
July 22, 1918 - August 25, 2010
Blanche was born in England but celebrated her first birthday in the Tranquille Valley and lived in the Kamloops area until her passing. Blanche left us after a very short stay in Royal Inland Hospital where she was kept comfortable with family by her side.
Blanche leaves to mourn her son Robert and his partner Heather and her grandchildren Kate and Michael. She was predeceased by her step brothers Robert and James Gregory, her brothers Donald and Arthur Davis, and her husbands Christian Kjelsrud and Lawrence Moore.
The Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Mike Watkins officiating. Following the service, Blanche will be laid to rest at Hillside Cemetery.
This is to be a joyous gathering, please wear bright and cheerful clothing.
Donations in Blanche’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
