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Death Notice (12/12/2000)
CAWSTON - Becky left this world Friday, December 8, 2000 to meet her next challenge. She is remembered by her beloved husband Reg; her favourite eldest daughter Mandy, and her favorite youngest daughter Amy. She will be greatly missed by her mother Joan, (She Who Must be Obeyed), her sister Susie (Rob and The Sandersons), her brother Ted (and Linda), and her brother Randy (Diane and The Wilsons), as well as the countless friends made along the way. The family is inviting you to share your memories of Becky at as gathering to be held in the Reception Lounge at Valley View Funeral Home on Thursday, December 14 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
[Vancouver Sun]
Death Notice (12/13/2000)
CHRISTOFFER - (nee Rose Jared) passed away peacefully on December 12, 2000 at the age of 83. Survived by her loving husband, Harry; daughters Noreen (John) and Cheryl (Mike); sons Harry (Lyn) and Ron (Sandra); eleven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Wednesday evening at Valley View Memorial Gardens. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 14, 10:30 am at Valley View Memorial Gardens, 14644 72nd Avenue, Surrey. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation.
[Vancouver Sun]
Death Notice (12/13/2000)
CROSS - Richard H. (R.P.A.) of Surrey, born November 30th, 1949 in Duncan, B.C., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loving family and friends on Friday, December 8, 2000. A graduate of Victoria High, Richard later attended S.A.I.T., graduating with a degree in Petroleum Technology. Richard will be deeply missed and remembered by many, his loving wife Joys; children Daisy, Linda, Graham, Cameron and Grant, the father of Richard's only grandchild, Corinne; mother Margaret Lother; sisters Sharon (Ross) Chisholm and Kirsten (Ben) Kopp; also by his nieces Nicole and Alisha. Richard approached everything in life with passion and has made a lasting impact on all the lives he touched. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, December 15, 2000 at Fraser Heights Funeral Home, 14835 Fraser Highway, Surrey. In lieu of flowers, donations in Richard's memory may be made to the Centre for Integrated Healing, 200 - 1330 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. V6H 4A6. FRASER HEIGHTS 589-2559
[Vancouver Sun]
Death Notice (12/13/2000)
EUHUS - Henry passed away on November 23, 2000. Henry was born July 21, 1904 in Germany. He is survived by 1 niece in Germany. Graveside service will be held in Victory Memorial Park Cemetery, 2977 King George Highway, Surrey, B.C. on Thursday, December 14, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. Flowers gratefully declined. FIRST MEMORIAL 876-5585
[Vancouver Sun]
Death Notice (12/12/2000)
GRAHAM - Albert (Bert) born in Vancouver on December 22, 1913, passed away peacefully in Penticton on December 10, 2000. Predeceased by his son, Anthony. Left to mourn his passing are his wife of 58 years, Liza; son, James of Midway and daughter, Elizabeth of Vancouver; 2 grandchildren, Anthony and Theresa; brother, Jim (Isabelle) of West Vancouver and sister, Maysie of Vancouver. His family cherishes the memory of a strong gentleman of the old school who leaves a legacy of moral values, devotion to family, exceptional work ethics and personal integry so strongly reflected in the life he led. He was a proud Canadian, but took comfort in his Scottish heritage. As a pioneer orchardist in the Osoyoos area, he was deeply involved in the fruit industry and Canadian Department of Agriculture, Boy Scout movement, Rotary Club, Flood Control and Salvation Army. He contributed five war years as a bombing instructor in the Canadian Air Force. In 1943, when the German submarines were sinking many of the ships taking supplies to Britain, he installed the first airborne radar in Canadian planes, and it was radar that ended the submarine battle of the North Atlantic. "For when the one great scorer comes To write against your name, He writes not how you won or lost But how you played the game." Funeral service to be held on Thursday, December 14, 2000 at 1:00 pm, from graveside of Parkview Funeral Home, 1258 Main St., Penticton. Private family graveside to be held at Lakeview Cemetery following the service. Flowers gratefully declined. Funeral arrangements entrusted to PARKVIEW FUNERAL HOME - (250) 493-1774.
[Vancouver Sun]
Death Notice (12/12/2000)
HAGGERTY - Jim passed away peacefully in Vancouver on Saturday, December 9, 2000 at 69 years of age. Left to mourn is his partner, Joan Ledgerwood; her children, Jim and Lynda (Pete); 3 grandchildren; sister, Thora McPherson (Harold); 2 nieces; 2 nephews and their children. He will also be missed by Grant and Scott Peters. Jim an avid golfer was better known for his kind heart and his volunteer work in BC Children's Hospital P.A.R. and in the Special Care Nursery, where he will be remembered by all the families whose lives he touched, especially Rachel and her children, Safina and Odessa to whom he was known as grandpa. Memorial services will be held in the chapel at BC Children's Hospital at 1:00 pm and at West Point Grey Baptist Church, 4509 West 11th Avenue, Vancouver at 3:00 pm both on Thursday, December 14, 2000. Donations in Jim's memory to BC Children's Hospital - Special Care Nursery, 4480 Oak St., Vancouver, BC, would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to: MOUNT PLEASANT FUNERAL HOME 876-2161
[Vancouver Sun]
Death Notice (12/13/2000)
HARWOOD - Ellen Stephen (Mitchell). Loving mother, grandmother, and beloved family member and friend, passed away suddenly on December 10, 2000 at 70 years. Her peaceful passing was with her children at her bedside. A long term resident of Richmond, Ellen was predeceased by her husband Don in 1993 and is survived by children and grandchildren: Jean Garnett (Bob-Ryan and Jennie), Fred (Evelyn - Julie and Katy), Laura Carney (Jim - Austin and Emily), Brad (Sabrina Di Maio) and by her brothers Jack, Ken and Joe Mitchell and her sister Jean Jenkins. Ellen's tremendous legacy is the lasting impact she had on the lives she touched. She taught us that "Families are Forever" and "the neighbourhood is the people." A memorial service will be held on Sunday, December 17th at 3:00 pm in South Arm United Church, 11051 No. 3 Road in Richmond. In lieu of flowers, donations to her favourite charities, the Hope Cancer Clinic, the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Children's Hospital would be appreciated.
[Vancouver Sun]
Death Notice (12/13/2000)
HAWKE - Margaret June. Our "Margie" passed away suddenly at her home in Surrey on December 10, 2000 at the age of 77. "Today we lost a very giving lady". Margie will never be forgotten by her sons Bill and Ferg (Cheryl) and daughter Noni; her grandchildren Carter and Connie of whom she was so very proud. Her sisters May and Glenda; brothers Rod and Ken, and lots of wonderful nieces and nephews. Please join her family and friends at a social to commemorate Margaret's life in the reception room of Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre, 14831 28th Avenue, Surrey on Saturday, December 16, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Surrey Firefighters' Charitable Foundation would be appreciated. Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre 604-536-6522
[Vancouver Sun]
Death Notice (12/13/2000)
HENDRY - Howard M. of White Rock, B.C., passed away suddenly December 10th, 2000, age 70. Retired longtime employee of Canadian Airlines. Survived by his loving wife Mary, 3 children, Marie and Mark, Al and Cora, and Frank, 6 grandchildren, his brothers Ralph, Geoff, John, 1 sister Phyllis, many nieces, nephews and many friends. Visitation Thursday, December 14th, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Funeral Friday, December 15th, 10 a.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 14615 - 16th Ave., White Rock.
[Vancouver Sun]
Death Notice (12/13/2000)
HEWITT - Beverly Joan passed away peacefully on December 11, 2000 during her 72nd year. Predeceased by her loving parents Stan and Ella. Beverly is lovingly remembered by her family, brother Stan (Mirjana); sister Dolores (Charlie); 7 nieces and nephews and 3 greatnieces and nephews. Prayers will be offered at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 13, 2000 at Sts. Peter and Paul (38th Ave. at Cartier), Vancouver. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 14, 2000 at Sts. Peter and Paul. Father J. Horgan Celebrant. In lieu of flowers, donations to Youville Residence, 4950 Heather St., Vancouver, BC, V5Z3L9 would be appreciated.
[Vancouver Sun]
Death Notice (12/13/2000)
LAYFIELD - Harold Scott passed away on December 4th, 2000. Born Cheshire, England on January 25th, 1909. Emigrated to Canada in 1911 aboard the Lusitania. Living in Winnipeg until 1940 and was married there to Yvonne Graham in that year. Harold was transferred to Vancouver and worked there until 1957 at which time he was transferred to Burlington, Ont. In 1973 he retired to Langley, B.C. where he lived until 1994. He then resided on Saltspring Island, B.C. until his passing. Harold is survived by his wife of 60 years, Yvonne; his daughters Stephanie Bond (Malcolm) and Franki Johnstone (Andrew); and grandchildren Harold (Julie), Andrew, Sarah, Steffan, Emily Bond and Benjamin Johnstone. Harold was a man of many talents. He started his work with the Grain Exchange in Winnipeg but in the 1930's he transferred to the Bonar and Bemis Company where he worked until retiring in 1974. He started and then managed the Machinery Division for Bemis from 1957 until 1973. His work took him to many parts of the U.S., Canada and Europe servicing the machinery needs of the many Bemis packaging plants and their customers. He was a member of the United Airlines Red Carpet club having logged over 1,000,000 miles with United. In private life Harold enjoyed target shooting, especially as a member of the Coast Marksmen, Golf (serving as Captain of the Burlington Golf and Country Club), photography, and many home repair projects for friends and neighbours. Private service will be held later. Those wishing to remember him may send a donation to the B.C. Cancer Society.
[Vancouver Sun]
Death Notice (12/13/2000)
LENAHAN - Timothy Kipp "Tim". Born in Toronto, Ontario on May 22nd, 1941, passed away at Lions Gate Hospital, North Vancouver on Monday, December 11, 2000. Lovingly remembered by his family, friends and all those who had the good fortune to meet him. Special thanks to the staff of the Palliative Care Unit at L.G.H. for their care and support. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 2725 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver on Thursday, December 14, 2000 at 11 a.m. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada, 501 Smythe Rd., Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8L6. FIRST MEMORIAL 980-3451
[Vancouver Sun]
Death Notice (12/13/2000)
LIU - Richard L. passed away in Vancouver on December 10th, 2000. he was a loving son, brother and uncle. Memorial service will be held at Hollyburn Funeral Home, 1807 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, British Columbia on Friday, December 15th, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Vancouver Lawn & Tennis Club, Legacy Fund, 1630 W. 15th Ave., Vancouver, BC V6J 2K7. Hollyburn Funeral Home 922-1221
[Vancouver Sun]
Death Notice (12/13/2000)
MacLEOD - Audrey Anne passed away at Royal Inland Hospital December 7, 2000 in her 70th year. Audrey is survived by her loving companion Andrew Conley; her brother John Shaw and his wife Sally; her son Bruce MacDonald and his wife Francesca and grandson Richard and granddaughter Tammy; and her daughter Debbie MacDonald; her daughter Janice Arthur and grandsons Ryan and Robert and granddaughter Natasha; her daughter Cynthia Simmons and her husband Jack with grandson Todd, his wife Courtney and great-grandson Jackson and granddaughters Marlee and Chelan; her son Ross MacDonald and granddaughter Sierra and grandson Dillon; her three stepsons Rod Husdon, Mark Husdon and Brad Husdon. She will be sorely missed by her family and many friends. After cremation there will be a memorial service for family and friends to pay their respects early in the new year in the Lower Mainland. No flowers by request of the family. Those who wish, may make a donation to the Heart and Stroke Fund in her name.
[Vancouver Sun]
