Bentley, Dorothy Monday, 28 Jan 2008
Vernon, BC
Dorothy Elinor Bentley (nee: Crowder) originally of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2008 in Vernon Jubilee Hospital at the age of 85 years. Dorothy is survived by her loving children: Bob Bentley (Brenda Zelmer) and Lynda Bentley (Rod Trahan), her brother-in-law, Bill Davy and several nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by her beloved husband, Kenneth Bentley in 2004, her sister Bette Davy and brothers, Ernest and William Crowder. Flowers gratefully declined. Those friends wishing to make memorial donations in memory of Dorothy may do so to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. 202 – 3402-27th Avenue, Vernon, B.C. V1T 1S1 or to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Suite 360, 1385 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. V6H 3V9. No service by request.
Petrowitz, Irene Monday, 28 Jan 2008
Vernon, BC
We regret to announce the death of Frances “Irene” Petrowitz in Vernon Jubilee Hospital on January 28, 2008, at age 73 years. Irene was born in Flin Flon, MB. She moved to Vernon in 1973 and operated the business Em&Jay; EconoMart Antique and Second Hand Store until retirement. She is pre-deceased by sister Pauline, three brothers, Robert, Billy & Richard. Survived by her loving husband Douglas of 54 years of marriage. Two sisters, Sally (Pat) Peters, Kathleen (Joe) Poulton, both of Saskatchewan. Three brothers, Maurice Wainwright, Sask, Pat (Eileen) Wainwright, Fort Nelson, Walter Wainwright, Vancouver. Nieces, nephews and extended family.Funeral Service will be in the Chapel Of Pleasant Valley Funeral Home, Sat. Feb. 2nd at 4p.m. Captain Sean Wong officiating. Interment to follow in Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Donations may be made to Baerg-McMurtrie Cancer Clinic, Care of Vernon Jubilee Hospital in memory of Irene Petrowitz.
Gudeit, Mona Sunday, 27 Jan 2008
Vernon, BC
With deep sorrow we announce the peaceful passing of MONA GUDEIT on January 27 at the age of 88 with family by her side. Mona was born in Edgewood, July 20, 1919. She will be lovingly remembered by Bill her devoted husband of nearly 68 years and their 5 children Robert (Darlene), Herb (Terry), Maureen Hoogers (Norman), Gordon (Colene), and Leonard (Shelley). Mona will be deeply missed by her eighteen treasured grandchildren who brought her great joy, Vivian Evans (Bob), Lana Gudeit, Lee-Ann Gudeit, Cora-Lee Baker (Derek), Schelley McRae (James), Gary Hoogers (Kyla), Myrna Hoogers, Sherry Hoogers, Lonnie Hoogers, Sherri Miller (Lee), Nichole Oakden, Laura Leckhy (JR), Jolene Gudeit, Dustin Gudeit, Darren Gudeit (Kristen), Rochelle Volker, Breanne Volker, Channai Volker and 11 great-grandchildren. She is survived by her sister Emily (Rolly) Henry and brother Sid (Maddy) Hopp, and sister-in-law, Doris Hopp. Mona was pre-deceased by her sister Dorothy MacPherson and brother Burt Hopp. The family would like to extend their appreciation for all the care and kindness shown to Mona from all the caregivers and support staff while at Canterbury Court, Carrington Place, and Heron Grove, Cottage Six. In lieu of flowers, friends wishing to do so may make donations in memory of Mona to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 202 3402 27th Ave, Vernon, B.C. V1T 1S1, or the charity of your choice. A funeral service will be held Friday, February 1, at 1:00 PM at the Pleasant Valley Funeral Home, 4303 Pleasant Valley Road, Vernon.
Metlewsky, Mary Sunday, 27 Jan 2008
Vernon, BC
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother & great-grandmother Mary Aleyn Metlewsky on January 27, 2008 at the age of 85 years. She will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her children Peggy (Mel) Johnson, Tom Sweet, Joyce (Reid) Hamula, Janet Brown, John (Pattie), Andy (Brenda), Allan, Michael (Tracey), Joal (Donna), Dale (Charlene) Metlewsky and by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family. Also survived by one brother Roy (Maxine) Laundrie and one sister Marguerite Collinson. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, January 31st at 11:00 AM at Pleasant Valley Funeral Home with a tea to follow. Viewing will be held 6:00-8:00 PM on January 30th. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to B.C. Children’s Hospital Foundation or a charity of your choice.
Jacobs, Muriel Alaine (nee Goodwin) Sunday, 27 Jan 2008
Vernon, BC
Muriel Alaine Jacobs (nee Goodwin), a former long time resident of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, was born on December 21st, 1917 in Colgate, Saskatchewan and passed away on January 27th, 2008 in the Vernon Jubilee Hospital at the age of 90 years.
She will be lovingly remembered by her family, Ray (Betty) Jacobs of Vernon, B.C., Bob Jacobs and Grace Jacobs, both of Calgary, Alberta (Deista, Coralie and their families) and Ellen Martin of Castlegar, B.C.; three grandchildren, Steven (Glenda) Jacobs of Red Deer, Alberta, Carolyn (Rick) Ververda of Vernon, B.C. and Ken (Josie) Jacobs of Medicine Hat, Alberta; four great-grandchildren, Josh, Krysten, Raya and Quin; one brother, Gordon (Mildred) Goodwin of Weyburn, Saskatchewan; two sisters, Evelyn Aasen of Coronach, Saskatchewan and Irene (Cal) Young of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan and many nieces, nephews and extended family members. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl in 1983 and her sister and brother-in-law, Helen & Ed Elford in 2006.
Muriel was a very outgoing and pleasant woman who had a wonderful gift of being able to communicate with everyone. Her family and friends were so important to her that her days were spent keeping in touch with them all, usually by telephone. She loved the Lord and was very involved with church activities over the years.
Cremation preceded the Memorial Service which will be held at Bethel Funeral Chapel on Saturday, February 2nd, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. with Minister Murray Ververda officiating. A Reception will follow in the Tea Room at Bethel Funeral Chapel.
As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to do so may send donations in memory of Muriel to the Vernon Church Of Christ, designated for Missions, 4107 Pleasant Valley Road, Vernon, B.C. V1T 4M1.
Funeral arrangements have been made with BETHEL FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD., 5605-27th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 8Z5.
Wolske, Vern Sunday, 27 Jan 2008
Vernon, BC
With hearts full of gratitude for a life well lived. We regret to announce the sudden passing of “Vern” Wolske in Vernon Jubilee Hospital on January 27th, 2008 at age 92 years. Vern was born in Estevan, Sask. Vernon and Adele raised their family in Kamloops where he was employed by the CNR for 30 years. He and his wife Adele came to Vernon over 3 years ago. Vern loved to golf at McArthur Island and Hillview Golf Courses. He was pre-deceased by grandson Curtis and son-in-law Dennis Danchuk. Vern is survived by his loving wife Adele of 65 years, three daughters, Dorothy (Al) Schley, Sharon (Bob) Skinner of Vernon, B. C., Marian Davies of Kamloops, B. C., seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He is further survived by two sisters, Elsie Monroe of Revelstoke, B. C., Minnie Ritchotte of Watson Lake, B. C. and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Funeral service will be held from the Chapel of Vernon Funeral Home, 3007 28th Street, Vernon, B. C. on Sunday, February 3rd, 2008 at 1:00 PM. Captain Sean Wong officiating. Interment to follow in Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Refreshments to follow in the Tea Room at Pleasant Valley Funeral Home, 4303 Pleasant Valley Road. Donations may be made to Vernon Jubilee Hospital in memory of Vern Wolske.
Mulvey, Frederick Sunday, 27 Jan 2008
Vernon, BC
We regret to announce the death at Polson Extended Care on January 27, 2008, of Frederick Cecil Mulvey, at the age of 72 years. Fred was born in Manitoba, and was employed by C.P. Railways for over 20 years. He was a resident of the Enderby area for 20 years, and moved in to Vernon about a year ago. Predeceased by his parents and by one brother, Cliff; Fred will be missed and lovingly remembered by brothers Stan and Len, and a number of nephews, nieces, and extended family members. Cremation. A family gathering will take place at a future date with interment in Alberni Memorial Gardens. The family wish to extend their appreciation to the staff at Heron Grove and at Polson Extended Care, for their loving care of Fred.
LAUGHTON, DORIS Saturday, 26 Jan 2008
Vernon, BC
It is with sorrow that we announce the death of Doris Laughton on January 26, 2008. Doris was born in Sheffield, England in May 1920 and came to Canada as a war bride to join her new husband Richard Laughton in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. She is pre-deceased by her husband “Dick” and son Johny. She leaves behind her niece Elizabeth and family, nephews David and Don and their families, sister in-law Eva, Howard and Jane and families in England, and beloved dog “Toby”. Doris will be missed by her friends. A Celebration of Doris’ Life will be held at her home, on February 3, 2008 at 2:30 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 1589 Sutherland Ave., Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 5V7. Funeral arrangements entrusted to FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES.
Schwartz, Myrtle Saturday, 26 Jan 2008
Vernon, BC
1923 – 2008
Myrtle Schwartz passed away peacefully in Polson Extended Care on January 26, 2008, at age 84. Myrtle was born to Adam and Elizabeth Bohnet as the 13th child of 17 in Orion, Alberta, on December 29, 1923. She married Gideon Schwartz on July 3, 1943 in Calgary, Alberta. Myrtle was survived by daughter Eleanora (Ron), sons, David (pre-deceased Hazel), Vernon (Velma), Leon (Suzie), 13 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Myrtle was Mom, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great Great Grandmother to many more children she thought of as her own. Myrtle was pre-deceased by husband Gideon (1990), 2 daughters, a son, a granddaughter and daughter-in-law. Myrtle will be lovingly remembered for her perseverance in hard times, her green thumb and especially her crocheting. Funeral Services will be held at the Vernon Funeral Home at 1:00p.m. on Thursday, January 31, 2008. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alzheimer’s Society or charity of your choice.
LANGLEY, GENEVIEVE LOUISE (nee GILLAND) Wednesday, 12 Mar 2008
Vernon, BC
October 28th 1921 - March 12 2008
Gen passed away peacefully, after a brief illness, in Vernon, B.C. She was pre-deceased by her husband Malvin Langley, her brother Hugh Gilland, and her sister Josephine Nauss. Gen was a spirited, intelligent, fun loving women, who was a loving wife to Mal, caring mother to John(Kathy) and Janice (Manfred) and devoted grandmother to Jillian and Alex.
You were a force to be reckoned with in all of our lives, and you will be greatly missed. No service by request.
FOWLER, JOSEPH Wednesday, 12 Mar 2008
Vernon, BC
1924 - 2008
Beloved son, brother, husband, father, and friend.
• Proud WWII veteran
• IWA President, local 1-367 Haney, BC
• Retired cattle rancher
• B.C. and Vernon Old Time Fiddler
• Professional and award winning fiddler
• Composer
• 2006 CD recording: Angel’s Lullaby
Rest gently among the angels, sweet prince. We will always love you.
