Waselowich, Harry Monday, 19 Nov 2007
Vernon, BC
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our dear father, grandfather, great-grandfather and beloved friend, Harry Waselowich. Harry was born in Theodore, Saskatchewan on August 20th, 1922 and passed away on November 19th, 2007 at the age of 85. During World War II he served with the Regina Rifles in Europe. After the war he lived in Kitimat, Terrace, Armstrong and Vernon. He loved to garden and playing cards was his passion. He will always be remembered by his family and friends for his great sense of humour. Harry is survived by his loving family, one son Cliff (Jenny) Waselowich of Vernon, two daughters, Patricia (Gary) Tessaro of Vernon, Debbie (Monty) Mowatt of Groundbirch, B.C., seven grandchildren, Tyson and William Waselowich of Vernon, Michelle (Ryan) Beeton of Vernon, Dean (Sue) McNeal of Armstrong, Cale (Shalen) Tessaro of 108 Mile House, Karmen McLeod of Dawson Creek, Lee Ann (Dorran) Goodbun of Fort St. John, thirteen great-grandchildren, one sister, Vicky (Victor) Boychuk of Yorkton, SK, numerous nieces, nephews and his special friend Ruby Hitt of Vernon and life long family friends Soula (Peter) Vasilekas of Coquitlam, B.C. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 24th, 2007 from the Pleasant Valley Funeral Home. Cremation. A reception will follow in the Pleasant Valley Tea Room. The family would like to thank the staff at Mary’s Manor for the caring and comfort they provided for Harry over the last five years.
Fair, Mildred Elvira Monday, 19 Nov 2007
Vernon, BC
Mildred “Millie” Elvira Fair passed away on Monday, November 19, 2007. Born to Anna and Anders Jung on January 10, 1912 at Bagley, Sask. Millie was pre-deceased by husband John, daughter Shirley Miller, identical twin sister Irene and seven other siblings. Mildred and John were married in 1934 and moved from Saskatchewan to Vancouver in 1935. They moved to Ocean Falls where they were partners in C and F Radio and airline agents from 1955 to 1973. They moved to Vancouver where John passed away in 1975. Mildred stayed in Vancouver until 2001 when she moved to Vernon to be close to her daughters. Her last three years were spent in Polson North where she received the love and extra care she came to need. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by daughter Pat Oswell (Drew); son-in-law Roy Miller; grandchildren Jeffrey Oswell, Michael Oswell, Carolyn Bayley, Susan Hildebrandt and Karen Syska; ten great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; extended family and friends. Donations in memory of Millie may be made to Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation, 2101-32nd Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 5L2.
MOHR, HENRY Herbert Wednesday, 23 Jan 2008
Vernon, BC
Henry Herbert Mohr went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008 at the age of 93, after a short battle with cancer. He was born in Garden Valley, Alberta where he grew up on the family farm, worked as a carpenter, served in the army and later worked as a barber. He married Matilda Goertz July 22, 1942 and together they raised 3 children. They retired to a lakeside home in Oyama in 1972 and later moved to Vernon.
Henry’s kind, gentle nature and warm smile endeared him to all he encountered. He had a twinkle in his eye and a way of making everyone feel special. He was pre-deceased by 3 sisters and 1 brother and his beloved wife Tillie on March 3, 2007 and will be lovingly remembered and missed by 1 brother Leonard, his sons David (Linda), Richard (Judie) and daughter Dorothy (Wilf) McGinn, 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and friends from church, Heron Grove, Sandpiper, Polson Care Center and the community.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Jan. 28/08 at 11:00am. At St. John’s Lutheran Church 5151 Alain Rd. Vernon. Lunch will follow at 12:00pm. Donations in Henery’s memory may be made to Canadian Lutheran World Relief on World Vision.
LUTTMERDING, RITA Wednesday, 23 Jan 2008
Vernon, BC
Rita Bridget Rose Luttmerding (nee Warnke) passed away peacefully after a short illness, on January 23, 2008, at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital. Rita was born on June 1, 1920 in the family’s homestead house in Lewvan, Saskatchewan. Rita lived and worked on the farm until she married Robert Luttmerding on February 19, 1955. In 1966, Robert, Rita and their family moved to Back Enderby Road in Armstrong. Rita loved her Faith, Family and Friends. She was a devoted wife and mother. Rita served as Catholic Women’s League member for over sixty years and often talked about how much she loved her CWL sisters. Rita will be lovingly remembered by her husband Robert; sons Bob, Eric, Arnie (Bonnie) and daughter Anne (Ken) Kelly; twelve grandchildren Erin, Adam, MaryAnne, Kristen, Erica, Miranda, Samantha, Riley, Caitlin, Colton, Mason and Paxton; brother Jerry (Mary); sister-in-law Mary Luttmerding; extended family Wendy Galbraith and Brenda Luttmerding. Pre-deceased by her parents George and Agnes, son Leo, grandson Bernard and eleven brothers and sisters. Prayers for Rita will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on Friday, January 25 at 8:00 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 2:00 p.m., at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Armstrong. Father Leo Boyd, O.M.I. and Father Eugene Warnke celebrants. A tea will be held at the Church Hall following the interment in Armstrong Spallumcheen Cemetery. Arrangements in the care of Personal Alternative Funeral Services, Armstrong.
MUNRO, ALICE INGA Wednesday, 23 Jan 2008
Vernon, BC
With hearts full of gratitude for a life well-lived, we announce the death of Alice Inga Munro on Jan. 23, 2008. Born in Sebeka, Mn. July 29, 1909, Alice emigrated with her parents, Gunder and Serianna Mellesmoen, to a homestead in the Hawkshaw School District, near Renown, Saskatchewan. In 1931 she married Ronald Munro and together they raised six children. Alice is pre-deceased by her husband Ronald, son Ron Munro and daughter-in-law Gwen Vokes, son Douglas (Helen) Munro, daughter Helen (Jim) Osborne and granddaughter Lauren Osborne. Alice is survived by daughter Shirley (Warren) Grabinsky, son Colin (Elsie) Munro, daughter Janet (Ken) Gyorfi, fourteen grandchildren: David (Susana) Munro, Sandra Munro (Andy McShea), Cathy (Chris) Winters, Ian (Sophie) Munro, Myrna (Tony) Gers-Uphaus, Shelley (Kelly) Dobrowolski, Garth (Jill) Osborne, Murray (Andrea) Grabinsky, Blair (Caren) Grabinsky, Leigh-Ann (Neil) Sandee, Garnet (Lisa) Munro, Alison Munro, Brian Gyorfi (Morie Gracey), Tania (Sam) Harling. She is also survived by fifteen great-grandchildren: Emily Munro, Lauren Winters, Jillian Winters, Alison Winters, Matthew Bogucki, Owen Dobrowolski, Edward Grabinsky, Stephen Grabinsky, Cole Grabinsky, Emma Grabinsky, Tyson Munro, Bryce Munro, Shaena Gyorfi, Aaron Gyorfi, and Loryn Harling.
The family offers sincere thanks to Virginia Calvert and the staff at D.J.’s Place for the love, care and respect shown to our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother over the past two years of her life. Our gratitude remains with you always.
Friends are invited to join Alice’s family in a Celebration of Life Service to be held in the Trinity United Church Chapel at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 31, 2008. Irene Hart and Bob Thompson officiating.
WOZNY, PHYLLIS LILLIAN Wednesday, 23 Jan 2008
Vernon, BC
Phyllis Lillian Wozny passed away peacefully on January 23, 2008 in Vancouver. Survived by son Bruce Wozny (wife Denise), daughter Sheree Bishop (husband Paul) and grandchildren Ian and Julia Bishop. Mass of Christian burial 11AM Tuesday, January 29 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, W. 10th ave. at Crown, in Vancouver. Interment of cremated remains to take place in Salmon Arm at a later date, TBA.
TORDOFF, TYGHE Wednesday, 23 Jan 2008
Vernon, BC
1967-2008
Beloved son, husband, father passed away suddenly on January 23, 2008. Tyghe is survived by his parents, Charlaine and Harry Tordoff, his wife Sonia and children Jonathon, Joleane (Sam) Derreck and Nicholas and his sister Tara and niece Emilie.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 2, 2008 at 1p.m. at Pleasant Valley Funeral Home with tea to follow. Services in care of Vernon Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Kidney Foundation or Diabetes Association.
SMITH, LLOYD Tuesday, 01 Apr 2008
Vernon, BC
It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Lloyd Bruce Smith at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital, April 1, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Lloyd was born December 23 1939 in North Battleford, Saskatchewan to Claude and Bertha Smith of Cavalier, Sask.
Lloyd was pre-deceased by his wife Irma (Huxley) and his father and mother.
He will be sadly missed by his sons David & Susan, grandchildren; Justin, Allysia, and Logan of Langley, BC; Darryl & (Susan York), step-grandchildren Keith Marcoux and Breanna Merest of Drayton Valley, Alberta.
Lloyd loved the outdoors, and was an avid boater, golfer and traveller throughout North America with his loving companion Bobbie Kerry.
Lloyd had fond memories, of during his youth, working with his father on the farm, and his summer job of delivering milk with horse drawn milk wagon.
After attending Saint Thomas College he opened Smiths House of Real Estate, where he worked with Claude, David and Darryl.
In 1982 Lloyd moved to Vancouver, B.C. where he owned and operated the Canadian Franchise of Fantastic Sams Hair Salons.
Retiring in 1993, he moved to Vernon, B.C.
Lloyd will be remembered for his optimistic personality, kindness, business success’s, but most of all as a loving father, grandfather and friend.
A celebration of Lloyd’s life will be held at the P.V.F. Home, 1:00 P.M., Saturday, April 12/08 with Pastor Bill Versteeg officiating from Langley, B.C. In Lieu of flowers, please direct any donations to the V.J.H.F.
Mac Neil, Anne Tuesday, 01 Apr 2008
Vernon, BC
We regret to announce the death at Vernon Jubilee Hospital on April 1, 2008, of Anne MacNeil (nee Mason), at the age of 91 years.
Anne was born in Stellarton, NS, and came to Vernon in 1946. She was a very active member of our community all of her life. She was a longtime member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and of the Sons of Scotland, and was a member of Trinity Church’s U. C. W. for over 50 years.
Anne was pre-deceased by her husband of more than 60 years, Walkie, in 2003. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her son David (Sherri) and grandchildren Duncan and Devon. She is also survived by a sister, Jean (Mike) Chennell of Toronto, several nieces and nephews, and their families.
Cremation will be followed by a Celebration of Life Service, to be held on Thursday, April 10th, at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity United Church, with Mrs. Sheila Odney officiating.
Friends wishing to do so may make donations in memory of Anne to the Canadian Diabetic Association, Box 1301, Vernon, V1T 6N6. Arrangements are in the care of Vernon Funeral Home.
HATTEN, ELEANOR IRENE Tuesday, 01 Apr 2008
Vernon, BC
October 5, 1937 - April 1, 2008
Eleanor (Ellie) passed away in the Vernon Jubilee hospital following a courageously met encounter with cancer. She was born in Kamloops, B.C. and spent most of her life in Vernon. A very community minded and compassionate person she touched many lives. She was an educator, and teaching at all levels was her life. She taught school for 38 years, 32 of those at Harwood Elementary, supporting children, families and other teaching staff.
After retirement Eleanor became an enthusiastic member of the Coldstream Women’s Institute, where she had held many offices. Most recently she was the president of the district board. She organized many functions for the benefit of the WI.
As a long standing member and mentor in the Kalamalka Toastmasters club of Vernon, she also tutored and inspired the Miss Lumby Queen Candidates for many seasons.
Most Friday afternoons she could be found at the south end tourism office. Without her vast knowledge of the Vernon district, the staff will feel her loss.
She loved to travel and enjoyed many road trips. She had recently become a familiar face with the Wells Grey Tours. Eleanor’s beautiful hand work will be treasured by any of the fortunate recipients. She loved to go to Sunnybrae for her stitchery work with Shuswap Needle Arts Group. Often her Hardangar embroidery pieces were awarded top prices in the Armstrong and Salmon Fall Fairs.
Ellie’s family will sorely miss her. She is survived by her loving Mother and wonderful friend Helene Hatten, sisters and brothers Marion (Alan) Woods, Louisiana; Jim (Linda) Hatten, Armstrong; Joan (Eric) Davidson, Pender Island; Sheila Hatten, Hope; Allen (Mary)Hatten, Vernon; Norine (Heinz) Badertscher, Switzerland; Shirley Pretty, Coldstream; and Sharon Hatten, New Westminster. She was pre-deceased by her father Jim Hatten in 1983 and her sister Carolynn in 2004. She also leaves many nieces and nephews, a large extended family and numerous friends and acquaintances.
The family would like to recognize with great gratitude the special nursing staff on 3 East, Dr. Dyck, ambulance attendants and other medical people who touched her life over the past 2 months.
A Memorial Tea will be held on Monday April 14th from 1 - 3 pm at the Coldstream Women’s Institute Hall (9900 block Kalamalka Road). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
