Mooney, Alvin Willis Saturday, 25 Aug 2007
Fort Saint James, BC
Dr. Mooney died of a heart attack at his home in Fort St. James, B.C. on Monday, August 13, 2007. His wife Janey Mooney pre-deceased him September 7, 2006.
Dr. Mooney is survived by his eight children – Marmie Cunningham, Walker (Carol) Mooney, Janette Nicholas, Louise Kaneen, Michael Mooney, Deirdre (Fred) Schoening, Fergus Mooney and Kerri (Jean-Francois) Lefebvre; his seventeen grandchildren Mara (Dean) Audet, Judy Cunningham, Janey Cunningham, Sandy (Julianne) Cunningham, Alvin Cunningham, Evelyn (Zak) Murakami, Dawn Mooney, Stephanie Mooney, Tim Mooney, Chris Smith, Megan (Dave) Rowbottom, Tamsin Kaneen, Nicki Schoening, Charles (Erin) Schoening, Adam (Shannon) Schoening, Luke Schoening and Erin Mooney; and his six great grandchildren Ty Audet, Tiara Audet, Sharley Audet, Walker Cunningham, Justin Schoening and Madeline Janey Schoening.
Dr. Mooney was born on April 17, 1915 in Crawford Bay, British Columbia. He attended school there, in Nelson and Vancouver. He completed his undergraduate studies at U.B.C. and taught school in Burnaby for several years. He then attended the University of Alberta where he studied medicine. After short periods of practice as an Army Medical Officer in Fort Nelson and as a physician at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, Dr. Mooney moved in 1947 to Vanderhoof B.C. with his wife Janey and the first two of eventually eight children.
Dr. Mooney remained in practice in Vanderhoof for the next 40 years or so until they retired to their home on Stuart Lake in Fort St. James. It was very much a frontier medical practice especially in the early days when he was on his own. There were few roads, so much of the travel to the outlying towns and native communities was by boat, aircraft and the early Bombardier snowmobiles of the day. As the region grew in population and additional doctors arrived, Dr. Mooney returned to Edmonton for post graduate studies in general surgery leading to a Fellowship in both the Canadian and American College of Surgeons.
In addition to his medical practice, Dr. Mooney was very much involved in community affairs and participated on the Village Council, School Board, Regional District and many other initiatives including over 50 years with Rotary. Dr. Mooney was always a strong proponent of education and was very proud of his involvement in the establishment of the College of New Caledonia and the University of Northern British Columbia. He was especially delighted with the addition of a medical school program at UNBC.
Dr. Mooney strongly believed he could not have had a better life than he and Janey did, serving the people of Vanderhoof, Fort St. James and the surrounding region.
They will both be missed immeasurably by surviving family, friends and associates.
A Service of Remembrance will be held Thursday August 23, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. from the Northside Mennonite Church (Vanderhoof), with Pastor Hugo Reimer officiating. Grace Memorial Funeral Home in care of arrangements. 1-866-567-4814.
Sandhu, Mohan Singh Thursday, 25 Oct 2007
Fort Saint James, BC
March 7, 1926 to October 25, 2007
It is with heavy hearts that we announce our fathers passing at Surrey Memorial Hospital on October 25, 2007. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 42 years, Sheila Kaur Sandhu. He will always be loved and cherished by his children Sajjan (Rajperminder) (Fort St. James, BC), Jindy (Manjit-Giani) Gill and Jag (Amarjit). He will be dearly missed by his pride and joy, his grandchildren Sony (Hardeep), Arman, Navin, Roshan, Suneal, Sajhan and Simrin.
Dad was born in Rurka Kalan, India where he lived for 29 years before migrating to Canada in 1955. He resided in Kamloops for 15 years before moving to Fort St. James in 1970 where he built a home and raised his family.
With his dedication and strong work ethic, he called Takla Forest Products his home away from home for 21 years. He established many good friendships and strong ties to the community in Fort St. James. Upon retirement he moved to the Lower Mainland where he would spend his remaining years.
Our father was a simple man whose sole purpose in life was to ensure the health, happiness and well being of his family. He enjoyed gardening, going for walks and tinkering with his tools while being the house handyman. His strong presence and love will be felt by his family, always.
French, Rose Marie Wednesday, 10 Oct 2007
Fort Saint James, BC
March 21, 1959 - Oct 10, 2007
The ones I love so much you
know I hold you near
The young hearts I’ve touched
you know that I want to hear
That you’ve held my love
Forever close to near I Love you all
Whitely, Doreen Frances Thursday, 27 Sep 2007
Fort Saint James, BC
Oct 24th, 1925 - Sept 27, 2007
Bird, Madeline Lucille Sunday, 23 Sep 2007
Fort Saint James, BC
It is with great sadness that our family announces Madeline’s passing September 23, 2007. Madeline passed away in comfort and peace to wait for our Lord. In 1919, Madeline Graham was born in Des Moines, Iowa. In 1938 she married Wallace Crowe in Cranbrook, BC, and moved to the Prince George area in 1947. Madeline was widowed in 1962 and married Charles Bird in 1965. She and Charlie resided in Williams Lake, Fort St. James, and retired in Prince George.
Madeline was pre-deceased by first husband Wallace Crowe, second husband Charles Bird, sister Catherine Crowe, sister Alberta Pierce and brother Orville Graham.
Survived by son George (Joan), daughter Rosalie, son Michael (Carol), sister Darlene (Fred), fond nephew Bud (Wilma), ten grandchildren, twenty-four great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. We extend our sincerest gratitude and appreciation to all the staff at Rainbow who became Madeline’s extended family, and all of the Health Care Providers who assisted Madeline over the years. Madeline had a sharp mind, was known for her great cooking, and had a colorful personality.
We will miss her. Private service by request.
Sampson, Rudy Saturday, 08 Sep 2007
Fort Saint James, BC
September 19, 1933 to September 8, 2007
The days and nights go slowly by
Tears still flow, I cannot help but cry.
Your beautiful eyes, I can still see
Wherever I go I know they follow me.
Your laughter I will forever hear
And always know that you are near.
In my heart I will hear your voice
God wanted you and we had no choice.
Your love will always live on
No matter how long you’ve been gone.
The wonderful times and your face I will see
And know that they will comfort me.
They say that time will heal the pain
And that some day we will be together again
You will be with us no matter where we are,
Always close but yet so far.
WALSTROM, ELMER EDWARD Tuesday, 04 Sep 2007
Fort Saint James, BC
We regret to announce the passing of Mr. Elmer Edward Walstrom in Vernon Jubilee Hospital on September 4, 2007, at the age of 88 years.
Elmer was pre-deceased by his loving wife Jennie in 1994 and grandson Daniel in 2003.
He is survived by one daughter, Cindy (David) Coombs of Lumby; four sons, Gary (Debbie) Walstrom and Kerry (Angela) Walstrom of Prince George, Eddie Walstrom of Vernon, and Stanley (Natalie) Walstrom of Westbank; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; three sisters, Gladys Martin, Leona Wright, and Sylvia Lakusta and one brother, Oscar (Dorothy) Walstrom, all of Vanderhoof; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members.
Funeral Services were held at Lumby United Church on Monday, September 10 at 1:00 p.m., with Reverend Lilly Watson, officiating. Interment followed at Lumby Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Elmer may be made to the Ladies Auxiliary, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #167, Box 191, Lumby, BC V0E 2G0 Arrangements are in the care of Vernon Dignity Funeral Home .
Hoy, Alma Doris Saturday, 01 Sep 2007
Fort Saint James, BC
Alma Doris Hoy passed away peacefully in her sleep September 1st, 2007 at the age of 75.
Alma was born in Essex, England and moved to Canada in 1957. She was quick to embrace her new country and wore her Canadian colours proudly, showing the flag wherever she traveled.
Alma never quit learning, and spent time the past few years upgrading her skills at Continuing Education, so that her computer was more than a dust collector. She was always eager to give back to the communities she lived in. Her and her husband Stu were instrumental in building the Sun Katcher's RV Park in Keremeos, where they lived for the last 8 years. During that time, Alma helped with many worthwhile community projects in Keremeos, and her most proud achievement was the completion of the Kyalami Place, the Assisted Living Centre in Keremeos and starting up the Cancer Support Group. Alma was determined to fight the battle as long as possible, and did so with grace and courage.
Alma is survived by her loving husband Stuart, their children Brenda (Phil), Richard (Donna), Laura (Lyle), Leslie (Yuki), Doug (Carol) and Donna, her grandchildren Danielle (Clint), Dalyce (Wayde), Leon and Lemiel, and her great grandson Jordan, and her sisters Brenda Shaless (Peter) and Mavis Powell.
She spent the last two months of her life at Moog & Friends Hospice House in Pentiction, and the family would like to extend our thanks and gratitude to the staff for her excellent care.
Alma requested no formal service, but there will be a celebration of her life on Saturday, September 15th, at 2:00pm at the clubhouse of the Sun Katcher's RV park., Keremeos In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Moog & Friends Hospice, 1701 Government St., Penticton, BC V2A 8J7.
