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Private Family Interment
Forest Lawn Cemetery, Erickson, BC
Friends wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to
Ducks Unlimited – 720 - 11th Ave N,
Creston, BC, V0B 1G4
or to the East Kootenay Regional Hospital – Oncology – 13 - 24th Ave N,
Cranbrook, BC, V1C 3H9
Or to the charity of the donor’s choice
Ron VanDusen
Passed Away November 6, 2012
Age 67 years
Residence Wynndel, BC
Memorial Service
Saturday November 10, 2012
At 2:00 p.m.
Trinity United Church
Rev. Shelley Stickel-Miles officiating
Interment
Trinity United Church Memorial Garden
Friends wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to the
Kidney Foundation of BC
# 200 – 4940 Canada Way,
Burnaby, BC, V5G 4K6
MacKrell, Edgar Andrew
Edgar Andrew MacKrell passed away on November 16, 2012 in the Creston Valley at the age of 88 years.
Edgar was born on March 13, 1924 in Dodsland, SK.
Edgar married Beatrice VanKoughnett in Calgary, AB in 1952. He had numerous jobs in a variety of places, including Calgary, Dodsland, Boswell, White Horse and then back to Boswell where he lived the last 30 years. Edgar was an avid wood worker and horse man.
Edgar was predeceased by his wife Beatrice Lorraine MacKrell (nee VanKoughnett); daughter Wendy Marlene Beier (nee MacKrell); and granddaughter Jocelyn Candice MacKrell; along with three sisters and two brothers.
He will be lovingly remembered by his son Douglas Andrew MacKrell; four grandchildren; one brother; two sisters and many niece and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday November 24, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the Boswell Community Hall.
Any friends wishing to send flowers in Edgar’s name may do so to the Crest View Care Village 800 Cavell St, Creston, BC, V0B 1G4.
CORNELIUS M. VENDRIK
Passed Away November 16th, 2012
Age 88 year Residence Creston
GRAVESIDE FUNERAL SERVICE
Monday November 19th, 2012
At 2:00 pm
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Erickson, BC
Friends wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to the
Billy Graham Association
20 Hopewell Way NE
Calgary, AB T3J 5H5
Or www.billygraham.ca
KENNETH JACK (KEN) HUGHES
Passed Away November 9, 2012
Age 80 years
Residence Erickson, BC
Cremation
A Private Family Celebration of Life
To be held at a later date
Friends wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to the
Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC
# 200 – 1212 West Broadway,
Vancouver, BC, V6H 3V2
Florence Moseley
May 28, 1921 – November 8, 2012
Florence passed away peacefully in Creston, BC at the age of 91 years. Florence was born Florica Ropcean in Bellis, AB in 1921, one of fifteen children. She grew up with a love of music, a sense of fun and a very strong work ethic. She worked at several different jobs, most including cooking and cleaning.
In 1947, Flo married Jack Moseley. Together they cooked in various camps and spent summers helping run the Marble Canyon Bungalows in Kootenay National Park. In 1960 they bought the 70 Mile Café and lived and worked there for many years. When they sold the Café, they built and started the Buck & Doe Neighbourhood Pub. They “retired” to their Cherry Orchard and home in Wynndel, BC. For the last nine years, Florence has lived at Swan Valley Lodge.
Florence will be lovingly remembered by her son Richard (Gail); grandsons Brent (Chie) and Evan; brothers Johnny (Irene) and Victor (Grace); sisters Sylvia Cox and Caroline Wiwit and many nephews and nieces.
The family would like to thank the staff at Swan Valley Lodge for the wonderful care they gave Florence. Our Floss was “one of a kind” and will be dearly missed.
CATHERINE (RENA) TESSMAN
Passed Away November 20, 2012
Age 90 years
Residence Erickson, BC
Come & Go Tea
Saturday November 24, 2012
From 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion
Friends wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to
T.A.P.S. – P. O. Box 187,
Creston, BC, V0B 1G0
Kuny, Dave
David ( Dave ) Kuny, passed away at his Creston residence with family by his side on December 26th, 2012 at the age of 72 years, after a lengthy illness. He was born to Caroline and Peter Kuny on April 15th, 1940 at Tisdale, SK, where he received his education.
Dave married Sharon Townsend in Tisdale, SK on July 28th, 1962, and had three children before moving to British Columbia. Dave worked in the plumbing and heating business in Saskatchewan and British Columbia, and was employed at Pyramid Builders for some 20 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, and enjoyed spending hours in his garden, fishing and hunting.
He was predeceased by his daughter Caren, parents Caroline and Peter Kuny, brothers Frank, Tony, Mike and sister Josephine.
Dave will be dearly missed by his loving wife Sharon, sons Robert ( Lori ) and Dean ( Colleen), grandchildren Taylor and Jared, brothers Adam ( May ) and sister Mary (Norman) and many nieces and nephews.
The Memorial Funeral Service is to be held on Friday January 4th, 2012 at 11:00 am at the Redeemer Lutheran Church with Pastor Harry Haberstock officiating. Cremation took place at the Kootenay Lake Crematorium Ltd., Creston, BC
Friends wishing to make a memorial tribute, may do so to the Arthritis Society of BC#200 – 1645 West 7th Ave., Vancouver, BC V6J 1S4
Miller, Gustav "Gus"
Gustav ( Gus ) Miller passed away suddenly at his residence on December 23rd, 2012 at the age of 82 years, following an lengthy illness. Gus was born to Augusta and Gustaf Miller on August 6th, 1930 at Mellowdale, Alberta, where he received his formal education.
Gus and Anna moved to Creston in 1966 from northern British Columbia. He worked for 45 years in the garage business, the last being the building of Rainbow Equipment, selling International farm equipment.
He enjoyed family and friends, holidaying in Arizona with family and growing a large vegetable garden.
Gus will be sadly missed by his wife Anna, son Russell ( Leeane) of Creston and daughter Laurel and granddaughters Dawn and Erin Miller.
The funeral service was held on Friday December 28th, 2012 at 2:00 pm at the New Life Christian Church with Pastor Gordon Lawrence officiating. Interment followed in the Forest Lawn Cemetery, Erickson, BC.
Friends wishing to make a memorial tribute, may do so to the Creston Valley Hospice 1720 Birch St., Creston, BC V0B 1G5
Strobl, Ferdinand (Ferry)
Ferdinand (Ferry) Strobl passed away on December 14, 2012 at the age of 81 years, after a battle with cancer.
Ferry was born to parents Franz and Theresia Strobl on May 13, 1931 in Graz, Austria.
Ferdinand was an electrician while in Austria and when he first moved to Canada, in 1951, he worked in a coalmine in Fernie, BC. After this, he moved to Prince George and continued doing electrical work until he opened his own company. In 1967, he started AZU Ski Village at the Pine Pass and then in 1989 moved to Wynndel, BC to retire.
Ferry loved skiing, his floatplane, the mountains, the outdoors and especially his big family and all his friends.
Ferry was predeceased by his parents Franz and Theresia Strobl of Austria and his brothers Franz Strobl of Austria and Douglas Strobl of Salmon Arm.
He will be dearly missed by his loving wife Karla; children Ron (Caroline), Margit, Brenda, Jamie, Eric (Marjorie) and Joyann and many grandchildren.
Ferdinand’s ashes will be spread in his beloved mountains at the Pine Pass, BC in the summer of 2013.
Until we meet again, we will miss you
Any friends wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to the Canadian Cancer Society – c/o Bambrick & Associates – Box 999, Creston, BC, V0B 1G0
Dr. Keith Marling (Doc)
August 31, 1932 ~ December 13, 2012
The Marling family, with extreme sadness, announces the passing of Dr. Keith Marling, affectionately known as Doc.
Keith was born in Willowdale, Ontario August 31, 1932. He passed away peacefully at home on December 13, 2012 with his devoted wife and best friend Anne, by his side.
Doc was passionate about his career as a veterinarian, fishing, farming, gardening and travelling. He attained his lifelong dream of being a veterinarian by getting summer jobs on the west coast to pay his way through the Ontario Veterinary College back east in Guelph. “Animals First” was always his motto. He loved his profession so much he was often quoted as saying, “I have never worked a day in my life.”
By invitation from Charlie Sutcliffe and the Dairy Association, Dr. Marling moved with his family to the Creston Valley in May of 1958. Doc began his career working side by side with Charlie to care for and establish a herd management program. Doc first set up his veterinary clinic in the basement of his 6th Avenue home. In 1963 he built the Kootenay Animal Clinic on Canyon Street where he continued his practice until 2009, and retired as the longest practicing veterinarian in British Columbia. During that time he provided services from Invermere to Grand Forks, Kaslo to Nelson, and was the first to have veterinary anaesthetic and x-ray machines in the Kootenays. Using this equipment, Keith and Anne were thankful for the end of long nights waiting for animals to wake up from surgery.
Dr. Marling dedicated time to many community committees and the town council. He was instrumental in establishing the first volunteer fire hall as well. He was always supportive of his town and attended community events until his last days.
Keith was a man of few words but they held great impact and wisdom, usually followed by a quote of life from a book, famous author or scripture. His knowledge was far beyond, and not limited to veterinary work. The doors to his home and practice were always open to people and animals, great and small.
He now joins departed family, son Joe, friends and animals he so greatly cared for.
Keith leaves behind the love of his life Anne; brother Gary (Bev); children: Daryl (Sharon), Linda and Kyle (Lynn); grandchildren: Bryan, Amanda, Nick, Laura and Adam; and great grandson Jaxon. Nieces and nephews include: Joe, Cam, Brett, Jade, Seth, Rob, Gord and Jennifer. Son and daughters by choice: David, Lana and Dana.
We are all better people for having Doc in our lives. We will always remember you and forever miss you, beloved father, husband and friend.
May you watch over us all and guide us through life, until we can join you on your ranch in paradise and eternal fishing trips.
We Love you Pa, our Dear Doc!
