BUSCHHAUS, DETLEV GUNTER Saturday, 15 Dec 2007
Parksville, BC
Born in Radevormwald, Germany, July 2nd 1953. passed away December 15th, 2007 in Coombs, B.C. surrounded by his family.
Lovingly remembered by his wife Maureen; children Miriam, Christopher (Hannah), Catherine and Anne; parents Gunter and Hildegard; siblings Gudrun (Hartmut) Haase and Siegmar (Heather) Buschhaus; aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Detlev enjoyed metalworking, welding with Madill Equipment Canada and blacksmithing at Bethlehem Walk. He also loved spending time in his garden and reading good books. We will miss his humour, keen intellect and loving presence.
Family and friends are invited to a memorial service on December 21st at 2:00, Parksville Baptist Church, 550 Pym St. Parksville, B.C.
DILLON, LARRY STEPHEN Saturday, 15 Dec 2007
Parksville, BC
A loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully in Nanaimo hospital on December, 15th, with his family by his side. He is deeply loved and missed by his wife of 54 years, Yvonne, four children, Kathy (Peter), Doug, Karen (Peter) and Brian (Jackie), sister Marina Gathercole (Gordon), six grandchildren, Chad, Alison, David, Connery, Rebecca and Alex, along with nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Larry was pre-deceased by his parents Lawrence and Rose, his brother Wayne, and his sister and brother-in-law Stella and Hugh Herring. Born on May 2, 1928, the years growing up on a Saskatchewan farm during the Great Depression shaped his fine character with a strong sense of social justice which continued to develop throughout his life. After obtaining a Degree in Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan and working as a civil engineer in several towns and cities in Canada, he then worked for many years overseas in developing countries in Asia, South and Central Americas, and especially Africa, appreciating and embracing the commonality of all peoples. Keenly aware of the difficulties that so many have in obtaining even the basics of life, Larry worked until the end of his life to help those less fortunate. He invented a wonderfully simple, reliable, water well pump while living in Ghana and Ethiopia with the hope to meet this need in small rural communities around the world. Reluctant to admit he was ever retired, he was active in the Canadian Executive Service Organization and donated his time and experience to civil engineering projects in places like Trinidad and Armenia. A life-long student, he attended college classes that reflected his own diversified interests and had spirited debates with family and friends on many political and social topics, particularly his strong support of Cuba's struggle that offers an alternative to capitalism. His family will lovingly remember him as an intelligent, caring man of integrity and quiet compassion. A Celebration of Life for him will be held at the Anchor Room in the Schooner Cove Hotel and Marina, 3521, Dolphin Drive, Nanoose Bay, (250-468-7691) on December, 29th, at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favourite charity in Larry's name.
BEREZA, Walter A. Wednesday, 12 Dec 2007
Parksville, BC
Born November 16th, 1935 and passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 12th, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Survived by his loving wife, Fran and two daughters Jean (Buck) and Barb (Evan), four grandchildren Tyler, Leanne, Sean and Chelsea. Brother Leo (Emma) and nieces and nephews.
Walter was born and raised in Ontario. Served in the Canadian Armed Forces for 35 years. Moved to Parksville upon his retirement and enjoyed his gardening along with spending time with family and friends.
We respect his wishes to have no service.
A tea in his honor will be held on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007 at 783 Daffodil Drive, Parksville, from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Canadian Cancer Society.
BROWN, JAMIE Tuesday, 11 Dec 2007
Parksville, BC
JAMIE BROWN. Celebration of Life gathering, will be held at the Errington Hall on December 16th at 1 pm.
LEE, William E. C.D Major RCHA (retired) Sunday, 09 Dec 2007
Parksville, BC
LEE, William E. C.D Major RCHA (retired) passed peacefully away in his sleep, December 9th, 2007 in his 86th year.
Born in Thorndale, Ontario, 12th of October, 1922, educated there, in London, Ontario and Royal Military College from 1940 - 42. “D” Day veteran serving with 94th Bty 3rd Canadian A/tk Regiment. Continued to serve in the Regular Army retiring in 1967. The employed with the Ontario government, first as Director of Research for the PC Party Caucus and latterly as General Manager of the Old Fort William Historic Site in Thunder Bay. Past Master, Kaministiqua Lodge No. 584; 32 Scottish Rite, Vale of Fort William; past member of Concorde Lodge, No. 79, Parksville. Founder member of the Reform Party of Canada and first president of the local constituency association; member Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 76; lifelong member Anglican Church. Married to Mary Aldythe McGregor in Fort William, Ontario, 21 June, 1947. Blessed with six children; Gregor, Robert, Ina, Mary, David and Barbara and nine grandchildren; Clio, Zoe, Nathan, Malorie, Meaghan, Celia, William, Mathew and Adam.
Memorial service Friday, 21 December, 2007, at 2:30 PM, Trinity Presbyterian Church, 2964 Tillicum Rd., Victoria, BC. Interment at a later date in Thorndale, Ontario.
Donations may be made to the Hospice Unit, Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria BC.
GRAHAME, Kathleen (Kay) Friday, 01 Feb 2008
Parksville, BC
Grahame, Kathleen (Kay) passed away peacefully on February 1, 2008 in Parksville, B.C. in her 92nd year.
Born in Vancouver on February 24, 1916, she was pre-deceased by her first husband John Priske in 1964, her second husband Andrew Grahame in 1981 and her son Mike in 1989.
Lovingly remembered by her daughter Kathleen (Art), her son Robb, 7 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and many other family and friends. Special thanks to staff and volunteers at Trillium Lodge who cared for Mom for many years.
A private service will be held to honour her memory.
BULLOCK, Geoffrey Heathcote Friday, 01 Feb 2008
Parksville, BC
Born October 25th, 1925, Coventry, England.
Deceased: February 1st, 2008, Nanaimo, BC.
It is with great sadness that the family of Geoffrey Heathcote BULLOCK announces his passing. Geoff will be dearly missed by his wife of 42 years; Beverley, his children, Gregory and Kathleen and his beloved grandson, Nicholas. Geoff was a loving brother to surviving sister, Joyce Ellard and to Fay Bullock (deceased Oct. 2007). Geoff also leaves behind many special nieces and nephews.
Geoff lived a full life, having served in the navy during WWII and was a successful business owner/operator in the area. Geoff was active in the Coombs community and enjoyed volunteering at local events and the annual rodeo. Geoff's greatest passion was the development of his hobby farm in Coombs where he spent the majority of his life raising his family and enjoying retirement.
Geoff will be fondly remembered for his devotion to family, loyalty to friends and keen sense of humor. His life was one of contribution and his character, graciousness, generosity and welcoming nature will be remembered with admiration.
A private service for family and close friends will be held to celebrate Geoff'S life.
Special thank-you to the hospital staff of NRGH and to Dr. Brad Bell who provided Geoff with excellent care.
"We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give"
DUNBAR, Irma "Lorraine" Marie Wednesday, 30 Jan 2008
Parksville, BC
June 10, 1932 ~ January 30, 2008
Irma Lorraine Marie Dunbar of Coombs, BC passed away on January 30th, 2008, following a brief illness.
She was pre-deceased by her parents Eric and Thilda Erickson, husband Keith Dunbar, brother Einar Erickson and sister Iris Berg.
She is lovingly remembered by her brother Arnie Erickson, sister-in-law Betty Lou Erickson, daughter Karen (Harold) and sons Colin (Diane), Barry (Noli) and Robert (Terri), and grandchildren Alycia, Raven, Kyle, Chelsey, Robyn Alex and Jesse and numerous nieces and nephews.
No service by request. Donations may be made in Lorraine's memory to the BC Cancer Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Foundation
MARSH, Rick Tuesday, 29 Jan 2008
Parksville, BC
June 20, 1945 – January 29, 2008
It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Rick Marsh. We are so proud of him for fighting so bravely and remaining so positive in his battle with cancer. He leaves behind his loving wife Irene, his sons Steve (Tricia), Blair (Sadie) & Jim, Grandchildren Cassidy, Caleb, Kyla, Jayden & Aaron, his dog Amber and Sister Deb (Ed).
Thank you to all the friends & family who supported and prayed for us. A special thanks to all the wonderful nurses and Dr’s in palliative care, home support and hospice.
Please donate to the Nanaimo Palliative Care Unit 248-2332 or to the Oceanside Hospice Society, 210 Crescent Road West, Qualicum Beach, BC, V9K 1J9. We will all need their help one day.
Please join us in celebration of Rick’s life on Saturday, February 9 between 1pm – 6pm, 961 Terrien Way, Parksville.
When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me –
I want no tears or gloom filled room
Why cry for a soul set free
Miss me a little but not too long
And not with head bowed low
Remember the love we’ll always share
Miss me, but let me go
Until we meet again.
