BLACKWOOD, Dr. Allister Clark Friday, 21 Mar 2008
Parksville, BC
BLACKWOOD, Dr. Allister Clark passed away at Qualicum Manor, Qualicum Beach, BC on March 21, 2008 at the age of 92 years.
Clark was pre-deceased by his wife of 61 years Mildred Marsh-Blackwood. Clark is survived by his loving children; son Alan and Marie, his daughters Susan, Marsha and husband Marcel; grandchildren Kyle, Darcy, Patrick and Tyler.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Clark's memory to St. Anne Bursary Fund 407 Wembley Road, Parksville, BC V9P 2B2. (250) 248-3114
First Memorial Funeral Services ~ Nanaimo
SIMONE, Philip (Pete) Thursday, 20 Mar 2008
Parksville, BC
Peacefully, on Thursday, March 20 at Qualicum Beach, British Columbia. Pete, in his 93rd year, cherished husband of Betty (deceased 1993).
Youngest child of Peter and Maria Simone. Uncle was pre-deceased by his siblings – Sarah, Francis and Jim. He is fondly remembered by nieces and nephews Sylvia, Gregory, Lorraine, Suzanne, Philip, Joann, and Peter. Uncle also leaves his dear friend Elizabeth Bell.
Uncle worked for many years for the Ontario government, helping to improve the quality of housing and living conditions for Northern Ontario native communities. During this period he developed an affection for native peoples, their culture, and land. He was kind and generous to his nieces and nephews and would have been a wonderful father had he and Betty been blessed with children.
Uncle and Betty moved to Vancouver Island from Toronto in 1973, within three months of Uncle’s first visit to the Island. They both fell in love with the Island’s beauty and natural surroundings. They shared a love of flying, community involvement, travel, and dogs. Uncle was an avid skeet shooter and strongly supported Betty in her role as Vancouver Island ambassador for the Red Cross, which she served with great distinction during World War II in London. Uncle approached life with his sharp intellect, keen curiosity, a unique sense of humor, and strong organizational skills (a distinct Simone trait!). His was a long life well lived.
At Uncle’s request there will be no funeral. Internment will take place in the near future at the Simone family plot at Mount Hope Cemetery in Toronto, where “Pete” will be buried with his parents and siblings.
KITCHEN (nee Bennett), Maud (Mollie) Thursday, 20 Mar 2008
Parksville, BC
Early on the morning of March 20th, Maud (Mollie) Kitchen (nee Bennett) passed away at Nanaimo Regional Hospital at the age of 87 .
She was pre-deceased by her husband Bill (1969) and 9 of her 12 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her 3 sisters, Gen Olsen, Catherine Masters and Eloise Walker, her daughter Saundra Hills and her husband Garry Hills, her son Al Kitchen and his wife Gaye Lounsbury, her son Harry Kitchen and his wife Debbie Kitchen, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her beloved niece Kay O’Brien and dear friends Lorraine Dawson, Thelma Denninger and Doreen Murrant.
Mollie was a member of the Sand Dollars Square Dance Club and happily devoted a lot of time and energy to sewing up her latest costume creations for their regular dances. Dancing has been a huge part of Mollie’s life from the time she was a young girl in Southern Alberta . She loved to tell stories of dancing with her brothers and friends .
Mollie was an industrious person who enjoyed working. Baby-sitting was her earliest job, one she particularly loved. She worked for a time at an ice cream parlor in Vancouver. During the second World War she riveted airplanes for Boeing. Other jobs included working with her husband in their surgical supply business in Edmonton and dispatching for Trailways Bus Lines and Shaw Cable.
We will all miss her cheerful friendliness, her kind smiles and her many stories of old times on the Bennett farm of her childhood.
A celebration of Mollie’s life will be held at The Meadows Hall, 120 N. Finholm Street, Parksville, BC on Sunday May 4 at 2 PM.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish to do so may send a donation to The Heart & Stroke Foundation of B. C. & Yukon or The Arthritis Society.
MARSHALL, DOUG Wednesday, 19 Mar 2008
Parksville, BC
1935-2008
It is with deep sorrow and saddened hearts we announce the passing of husband and father, Douglas Marshall. Doug, an avid sailor who loved life on Vancouver Island died on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at the age of 72. His wife, Julie and family members were by his side until the end. A native of Edinburgh, Scotland, Doug moved to Nanaimo in 1996 after a respected career as safety superintendent at Celanese Canada in Edmonton. Doug was active throughout his life enjoying boating, wood working, big band and jazz music and puttering in the garden. As a member of the Nanaimo Sailing Co-op Doug, along with his boating friends enjoyed many hours sailing island waters. Doug and Julie enjoyed an active and healthy retirement exploring the island, walking area beaches, and "Happy Hour" sharing a good glass of scotch with family and friends. Doug will by sadly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by family: Children; Glenn (Debbie), Jackie (Mike), Sharon (Jan), and Ray, also grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. We wish him calm seas and fair weather forever. At Doug's wishes there will be no service. A celebration of Doug's life and send off at sea will take place at a later date. Doug's family expresses sincere thanks for the support and comfort offered by nurses and staff at the Palliative Care Unit of Nanaimo Regional Hospital. As an expression of sympathy donations in memory of Doug may be made to the Palliative Care Unit at Nanaimo Regional Hospital.
Telford's Mid-Island Memorial Services.
TRUMPOUR, Olive Esther (nee Cooper) Tuesday, 30 Oct 2007
Abbotsford, BC
Olive Trumpour passed away on October 30, 2007, with her granddaughter Alayne at her side, at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital. Olive was born and raised in Vancouver and married her husband David there. They lived in several cities in B.C. and the Yukon but most of the years in Mission (1949-1957, 1969-2007). Olive was pre-deceased by David in 1984 and her brother Ernie in 1975. She is survived by her daughter, Irene (Keith) Feir and her son Allan Trumpour, of Victoria, her grandchildren, Bryan Feir of Toronto and Alayne Feir in Vancouver, and her niece and nephews. Olive was a much-loved mother, grandmother and friend and we will sure miss her.
She requested that there be no service.
PETERS, Frank Monday, 29 Oct 2007
Abbotsford, BC
Feb. 20, 1929 to Oct. 29, 2007
Born in Wernersdorf, Molotschna, Ukraine, Frank passed away peacefully to be with the Lord after a brief, unexpected struggle with cancer at age 78. He is lovingly survived by his wife of 52 years, Helen Peters, and his six children, Martha (Ken) Stewart, Lydia (Valter) Warkentim, Louise (Heinz) Duck, David Peters, Danny (Cindy Sue) Peters, and Esther (Stan) Gubiotti. He leaves a great spiritual heritage to his 15 grandchildren, who will forever cherish memories of their Opa. Frank found great joy in serving the Lord, which he did in Brazil for 32 years as a missionary, and as a pastor at King Road MB Church for 3 years and associate pastor at Culloden, MB Church for 6 years.
In lieu of flowers, the family gratefully acknowledges donations in honour of Frank's great passion to teach others to follow Christ through Logos Canada (www.logoscanada.org).
A memorial service will be held Friday, Nov. 2, 2007, at King Road MB Church at 2:30 pm, with a reception to follow.
COX, Mrs. Nancy Sunday, 28 Oct 2007
Abbotsford, BC
Mrs. Nancy Cox, late of Abbotsford, B.C., passed away on October 28, 2007 at the age of 38 at MSA Hospital. She is survived by loving companion Monty Mishaud, daughter Shelly, son Shawn, mother Shelia, step-father Glen Zachmen, brother Eric Webb and baby Cole, sister Tina Hustins. Also left to mourn are countless friends. She was a loving individual who would stop at nothing to help others. She will be missed very much and will live on in our hearts forever.
Funeral services will be held on November 3, 2007 at 10:00 am From Henderson's Funeral Home at 34537 Marshall Road with Lynda Richardson officiating. Donations may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation.
ULMER, Oswald Friedrich Sunday, 28 Oct 2007
Abbotsford, BC
Dec. 18, 1919 - Oct. 28, 2007
Oswald Ulmer passed away peacefully in his loving wife's arms on October 28, 2007. He is pre-deceased by son, Kenny (2006). He will be missed by his wife of 64 years, Evelyn; son Ronnie (Gail), daughters, Marion (Gary), Geraldine (Adriano), and daughter-in-law Debra; grandchildren Daryll, Rana, Candice, Derk, Ryan, Paul and Liza; great-grandchildren Conrad, Autumn, Tamra, Raven, Raine, Ethan and Markus.
A Memorial service will be held on Monday, November 5, 2007 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 3845 Gladwin Road in Abbotsford. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Oswald may be made to the Lutheran Hour or Canadian Lutheran World Relief.
Personal Alternative Funeral Services.
BEAIRSTO, Georgia Joan (Friesen) Sunday, 28 Oct 2007
Abbotsford, BC
Georgia Joan (Friesen) born November 4, 1938 in Rosthern, Saskatchewan passed away October 28, 2007 at home with her family after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. She has gone to dwell in God's many mansions. Survived by her husband Larry; son Cameron; daughter Tami; granddaughter Jocelyn; sister Constance; a large and loving extended family and by Baxter and Charlie.
No service by request; a memorial for family and friends will be held at a later date.
Special thanks to Dr. Kobiersky and the home care nurses and a special thanks to Amber for her care and compassion.
In lieu of flowers a donation in Georgia's name to the Abbotsford SPCA or the Elizabeth Wildlife Centre would be appreciated.
Wiebe & Jeske Funeral Services.
SCHROEDER, Annie Elizabeth Sunday, 28 Oct 2007
Abbotsford, BC
Mrs. Annie Elizabeth Schroeder peacefully passed into the presence of Her Lord and Saviour on October 28, 2007 at the age of 84 years. She was born in Alexandrowka, Russia on December 2, 1922.
She will be deeply missed by her sons, Mel (Eleanor) and Bob (Janet) and daughter Irene (Dave) Regier. She will also be missed by six grandchildren: Leon (Tracey), Lori (Steve) Pratt, Shelly (Vinnie) Parray, Michael (Christine) Regier, Lisa (Rob) Vinette and Leanne (Glenn) Marchant; and eight great-grandchildren: Talon, Neve, Leeds, Kruz, Jayna, Callie, Elizabeth and Easton.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 2, 2007 from 9:00 - 9:45 am at Henderson's Funeral Home, 34537 Marshall Road (at Sumas Way), Abbotsford. A graveside service will be held on Friday, November 2, 2007 at 10:00 am at Maclure Road Cemetery, followed by a Service of Remembrance at 11:00 am at Clearbrook M.B. Church, 2719 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford.
Henderson's Funeral Home
