Desson, James Robert Thursday, 29 May 2008
Kitimat, BC
1921-2008
Jim Desson died peacefully at age 87 in Ottawa’s Glebe Centre on Thursday, May 29, 2008 after a prolonged illness.
Jim is survived by his loving wife, Doreen; sister, Mary (John); sons Ken (Lisa) and Lorne; grandchildren Rae and Rhys; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by brothers Henry and George and by sisters Muriel and Eva.
Jim will be remembered as a devoted family man and as a valued member of his community. He was born in the coal mining town of Rosedale, Alberta, on May 23, 1921. At age five, Jim moved with his family to the Sunnyside neighbourhood in Calgary where he lived until enlisting in the Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve (RCNVR) in 1940 at age 19. He served as a signal man on HMCS Winnipeg, an Algerine Class Minesweeper used to shepherd convoys across the North Atlantic, until the end of the war. Jim was married in 1950, moving to Kitimat in 1956, which was just then being created in the wilderness of north coastal B.C. Working for Alcan until his retirement in 1985, Jim helped to build his community through active involvement in the Anglican church, the Lion’s Club, the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB), the Cub and Scout movement, the Royal Canadian Legion, and in numerous other ways. Jim and Doreen moved to Ottawa in 2000 to be closer to family.
Many thanks to the medical and nursing staff at the Glebe Centre for the sensitive, caring support Jim received during his seven months there. Jim’s rich life will be celebrated by his family and close friends in a private ceremony.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Glebe Centre, 950 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1S 5G6.
Spanevello, Erin Jean Wednesday, 28 May 2008
Kitimat, BC
April 27, 1987 - May 28, 2008
You found your Angel wings and have left us all too soon,
With a heart of gold and generous spirit you had a smile that would light up any room. We will all miss your beauty and vibrant personality.
Erin is survived by loving parents Artur Spanevello, Catherine Spanevello (Doug Johnson); family John Adam Lucas (Johanna), Gisela, Denise (Alexa), Nicole (Julien), Meredith, John George Lucas (Annette and family), Susan Herman (Craig), Rudi, Helga, Olivia, Leon, boyfriend Henry, best friend Renée, and all who knew and loved her.
Service was held June 5, 2008 at St. David’s United Church, 1525 Taylor Way (Taylor Way and Upper Levels, West Vancouver). In honour of Erin’s spirit please wear white.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to ORFUND at www.orfundfoundation.com
First Memorial Funeral Services officiating (604) 980-3451.
Wagner, Hans Tuesday, 27 May 2008
Kitimat, BC
1940 - 2008
Hans Wagner passed away peacefully at the Port Moody Crossroads Hospice May 27, 2008.
He is survived by his wife Anna; his children Alan, Robert, Teresa; and his brother Dieter and family.
Hans was born March 31, 1940 in Hanover, Germany. After high school, he moved to the USA and obtained a BA in Liberal Arts at Central Michigan University.
In 1966 he joined his brother working for Alcan in Kitimat, Kemano and Prince George.
After his retirement in 1997 he moved to Port Coquitlam where he married Anna. They spent a few good years together doing a lot of traveling.
Hans kept himself involved in community and provincial affairs and will be remembered by many.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Hans’ name to the B.C. Cancer Foundation.
Condon, Janet Saturday, 17 May 2008
Kitimat, BC
June 23, 1951 – May 17, 2008
Janet Condon passed away at home among friends and family after a brave and courageous battle with cancer. She is resting peacefully in the gardens, at the end of a rainbow. Janet was born in Kaslo/Ainsworth, B.C., a little mining town off the shore of the Kootenay Lake.
Janet was pre-deceased by her parents Bill and Shirley Hansen and her brother William (Bud). She is survived by her loving family; husband Leslie; daughter Jodi Rae (Greg), son Luke; grandchildren, Morgan and Emily; sisters Dee-Dee (Nick), Anna (Denis), Claire (Darren); brother Guy; nieces and nephews, Misty, Danielle, Sadie, Sarah, Jennifer, Nicole and Tyler. Janet also had many loving friends and neighbours.
The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the home care team, Dr. Mills, Dr. Lombard and everyone else who has shown their care and support over the last eight months.
No service by request. Celebration of Janet’s life to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SPCA or Food Bank.
Life should not be a journey to the grave
with the intentions of arriving safe,
in an attractive, and well preserved body.
But rather, to skid in sideways,
champagne in one hand, strawberries in the other.
Body thoroughly used up, totally worn out.
Screaming, “Woo Hoo, what a ride”!
Schooley, Frederick Herbert Monday, 12 May 2008
Kitimat, BC
1932 - 2008
Schooley, Frederick Herbert of Osoyoos, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2008 at the age of 75 years, with Kay and Mark by his side.
Fred is survived by his wife of 52 years, Kay, his daughter Sandy (Tim) Campbell, son Randy (Robin), and son Mark. Sadly, he was pre-deceased by his daughter Donna-Jean on August 4, 2006. He is lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Jessie, Shannon, and Aidan.
Fred played hockey and baseball almost all his life. He was a paratrooper who fought in the front lines with the PPCLI in Korea. Upon discharge, he found work in Kitimat. He left there in 1959 and worked in construction all over B.C., returning to Kitimat in 1964. Fred ran Schooley’s Sports from 1979 to 1992. In 1995, he moved to Osoyoos. Ill health stopped his forty-year passion of coaching hockey to children of all ages. He was inducted into the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame in 2001. He said he plans to keep his glasses on wherever he goes as he is sure he will find a Keno board somewhere.
A memorial service will be held in the Osoyoos Legion Hall at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2008. No flowers by request. Donations can be made to the Minor Hockey Association of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to Graham Funeral Home,
Oliver and Osoyoos
Sommer, Elspeth Monday, 05 May 2008
Kitimat, BC
June 20, 1929 - May 5, 2008
Born in Prince Rupert, B.C. on June 20, 1929. In the company of her beloved family, Elspeth passed away peacefully at Crossroads Hospice on May 5, 2008 after a courageous and dignified battle with renal failure.
She was pre-deceased by her husband Keith in 1965. Elspeth will be loving remembered by her son Rick (Sandy Galloway) of Vanderhoof, BC; daughter and son-in-law Kat and Henry Derksen of Port Coquitlam, BC; grandchildren Mollie Demarchi (Dave) and Sam Sommer (Brooke), both of Kamloops, B.C.
Elspeth is survived by Joyce and Roy Bull of Windsor, ON, Bruce Sommer of Burnaby, B.C., Robin Sommer of Surrey, B.C., Judi Sommer of Vancouver, B.C., Warren and Bev Sommer of Ft. Langley, B.C., and nieces and nephews.
Elspeth will be missed by her new found family of Scottish cousins who brought her immense joy.
Private Family Cremation Service. Memorial donations gratefully accepted in Elspeth’s memory may be made to the B.C. Kidney Foundation or to Crossroads Inlet Hospice, 101 Noons Creek Drive, Port Moody, B.C. V3H 5J1.
“It’s time to go dancing Jimmy”
Sevigny, Leona Maria Sunday, 04 May 2008
Kitimat, BC
Born July 29, 1926 Died May 4, 2008
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dearly loved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, who passed away May 4, 2008 at Kitimat General Hospital.
Leona will be lovingly remembered and forever missed by her four children Richard (Eileen), Glen (Janice), Colleen (Gerry) and Gail (Michael); her grandchildren Jerod (Sherene), Lauren (John); Alisha (Aaron), Ashley, Angela and Aaron; Gaylene (Hayden), Rochelle and Melinda; Curtis and Elyse; sister Armella, brothers Clarence (Vivian), Raymond (Audrey) and Orland (Laurel); and numerous nieces and nephews and families.
Leona was pre-deceased by husband Larry; parents Charles and Rose; sisters Elizabeth and Ann; brothers Francis and Leonard; dearest friend Elsie Egan.
Born July 29, 1926 in Cudworth, SK, to Charles and Rose Kurtenbach, she grew up in the middle of her eight siblings on the family farm. Leona moved to Saskatoon to be a hairdresser and there she met Larry, her handsome fireman. Soon after they had three children, Rick, Glen and Colleen and in 1957, Larry (and half his firefighting crew) moved to Kitimat to join Alcan. Gail, their fourth child was born there. Leona loved her family immensely and was extremely proud of her children and grandchildren. She has two great-grandchildren on the way and we know she’ll watch over them from heaven.
Leona will also be missed by her card playing family, her church, the Catholic Women’s League and her many wonderful friends.
A special thank you to Father Pierre, Sherry, the CWL, family and friends who helped us celebrate Mom’s life. Many thanks to her doctors, nurses and staff of KGH, the staff at Shoppers Drugmart and Mackays funeral home. We truly appreciate the cards of sympathy, the meals, fruit baskets, flowers, support and love from all our special friends.
In Leona’s name, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
