Lynds, Lynne Monday, 19 May 2008
Williams Lake, BC
Lynne Lynds of Williams Lake, B.C. passed away May 19, 2008 in Williams Lake, B.C. at the age of 57. Graveside service at 11:00am at the Williams Lake cemetery, Saturday, May 24, 2008. Gathering of friends and family to follow at the Blue Spoon Restaurant, located in the old Bilnor at 11:30am. Donations can be made the Central Cariboo Hospice Society.
LaPrairie’s Funeral Services entrusted with arrangements.
Wheatley, Terence Fredrick Thursday, 15 May 2008
Williams Lake, BC
Aug 19, 1927 - May 15, 2008
Beloved husband to Gladys passed away May 15, 2008 at Cariboo Memorial Hospital after suffering a stroke, he leaves behind to grieve his passing, his 3 loving step children Angels, Shayne, Christiana his beloved Grandson Devon and Granddaughter Cassandra, his brother Tony Wheatley and his wife Regis and his many, many friends. He will be sadly missed.
My dearest husband you were the most beautiful man I ever knew. Not just outside but inside too. You had a wonderful sense of humor and a great loyalty to those who were privileged to be called your friend. You were a man of your word. Always fair and just. You meant the world to me. We found each other late in life and 22 years just wasn’t long enough to show you how much you were loved. I will love you forever. - Gladys
A gathering of friends and family to be held at a later date.
Chapman, Corrinne Wilhelmina Thursday, 08 May 2008
Williams Lake, BC
Corrinne Wilhelmina Chapman of Williams Lake passed away May 8, 2008 at 57 years of age after losing the battle with cancer. Corrinne is survived by her husband of 37 years, Gerry, daughters Christine (Brent) Raven and Andrea (Chip) Schick, father Bruce Black of Campbell River, B.C., sister Dianna (Bob) Goffin of Courtenay, B.C., grandsons Brandon and Tyler Schick and numerous nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by her mother Johanna Christina Black who passed away in 1991. A memorial service will be held May 14, 2008 at 2pm at the Seniors Activity Centre, Williams Lake, B.C. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society 176 N. 4th Ave. Williams Lake, B.C. V2G 2C7 would be welcomed.
LaPrairie’s Funeral Services entrusted with arrangements
Young, Gladys Wednesday, 07 May 2008
Williams Lake, BC
Gladys Young passed away on May 7, 2008. A Celebration Tea to honor Gladys’s life will be held May 16, 2008 from 3-5pm at the Williams Lake Seniors Activity Center. Friends wishing to honor her memory by way of donation may do so to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Compassionate Care Funerals in care of arrangements.
BENSON, Violet Tuesday, 21 Aug 2007
Burns Lake, BC
Violet Benson passed away on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 in Abbotsford at age 94 years. She is survived by her five sons, Harold (Marilyn) of Kamloops, Pat (Anne) of Kamloops, Dave (Rita) of Burns Lake, Howard (Louise) of Abbotsford, and Bruce (Genevieve) of Quebec; one daughter Marilyn (Jack) Oliarny of Smithers; 18 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Violet was pre-deceased by her husband Oliver Frederick Benson in 1967.
A Graveside Memorial Service will be held on Friday, September 21, 2007 at 2:00 pm in Hatzic Cemetery, Mission, B.C. Special note of thanks to the management and staff of MSA Manor.
Woodlawn Funeral Home
ERICKSON, Carl Wednesday, died 08 Aug 2007
Burns Lake, BC
Son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend.
One among a family,
a neighbourhood,
a community.
And with us you have shared
the story of your life.
This is your legacy. In lieu of service, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society in Carl’s memory would be appreciated.
KEMPPAINEN, Dorothy Thursday, 02 Aug 2007
Burns Lake, BC
Signe Dorothy Hjelt was born in a farm house at Steeldale, Saskatchewan on February 28, 1921; the third of seven children. Dorothy grew up preferring to help with the outside chores rather than be in the kitchen, which is ironic given she eventually spent the majority of her life in the kitchen. As a young adult, Dorothy worked as a camp cook in a small Finnish mining town in Northern Ontario before hitchhiking with a friend to Toronto where she lived on Young Street and worked at the General Hospital.
Dorothy returned to the prairies and soon after she met and married Neil Kemppainen on October 31, 1942. The children soon arrived; Gladys in August 1943, Caroline in July 1944, and Ethel in March 1946.
In 1947, the decision was made to leave farming behind and head for B.C. The family arrived in Decker Lake and soon settled into the little house in Decker Lake, which was Dorothy's home for the next 59 years.
The family grew with birth of Ronald in July 1953 and Shirley in January 1956.
The centre of Dorothy's life proved to be the kitchen where a hot pot of coffee, and homemade cookies, pies, bran muffins, and pot of soup were always readily available. She loved people by feeding them and it was common to see her kitchen filled with people visiting and eating. Dorothy would be perched on her stool, happy to sit back and listen to the chatter and, occasionally pushing more food on the crowd or to a dog hovering below.
Dorothy's Sunday morning breakfasts were legendary. She was up early and always worried there wouldn't be enough food. Family members who had moved out of town, but were home visiting, only had to spend time at Dorothy's in order to see everyone as before long various aunts, uncles, cousins and friends would filter in. After visiting for many hours, as you left you'd hear Dorothy ask why you were leaving so soon as you'd just got here.
When anyone popped in for a "quick visit", Dorothy would pull out the crib board and challenge them. They could never play one or two games as Dorothy would insist on playing the rubber to decide who the true champion was, this proved to be Dorothy the majority of the time. Although the coveted 29 hand eluded her, one of her homecare workers recently received one during a game with her.
Dorothy passed away peacefully after a short illness in the early morning of August 2, 2007, surrounded by family and friends, just as she would have wanted.
Dorothy is survived by sisters: Hilma Klassen and Gladys Hamilton (Lucky Lake, Sask), Edith Demerse (Saskatoon, Sask); children: Gladys (Bob) Saul, Caroline Kemppainen (Bogota, Colombia), Ethel (Eric) Lindaas, Ron (Liz) Kemppainen, Shirley (Wayne) Giles; many nieces and nephew, 13 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Dorothy was pre-deceased by husband Neil; parents Alex and Linda Hjelt; sister Ivy Hjelt; and brothers Rudolph and Oscar Hjelt.
SOMMERFELD, William George Wednesday, 18 Jul 2007
Burns Lake, BC
William George Sommerfeld, passed away July 18, 2007 at the age of 91. He was born near Vanguard, Saskatchewan on August 14, 1915.
His family, recent arrivals to Canada from Russia had taken up a homestead where he would spend the early years of life. During the depression years he found himself “riding the rods” in search of work, returning to Saskatchewan in 1938 to marry Helena Lieding, his partner for nearly 50 years.
Later in 1955 he moved his family to B.C., a place he discovered during his travels and hoped to someday return to.
He moved to Burns Lake - Houston area in 1961 where he lived almost 30 years. Working in sawmills, spending good times with family and friends, endless fishing trips and outdoor activities were his life.
Bill, was pre-deceased by his wife Helena Sommerfeld in 1997 and grandson William Polzin in 1998.
He is survived by his son Gerald (Darlene) Sommerfeld, daughter Marion (James) Polzin, son Ronald Sommerfeld, five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
His faith in God, family and friends kept him through the hard times. He will be remembered for his good spirit, humour, and caring ways. He will be fondly missed.
In Loving Memory
GIESBRECHT, Tina Wednesday, 20 Jun 2007
Burns Lake, BC
Tina (Wiebe) Giesbrecht was born to Jacob and Helen Wiebe on August 22, 1925. She was the eighth child in a family of 14. Six siblings died in infancy. She grew up with four sisters & three brothers near Warmen Sask. She was baptized upon confession of her faith in June 24, 1946. In July 13, 1947 she married the love of her life - Peter Wiebe. They lived in Newhorst, Sask. until November of the following year when they moved to the Takysie Lake area in B.C.
They moved from one logging camp to another before finally settling in Burns Lake area where they raised their family. In 1988 Tina was widowed and was very lonely. She married John Giesbrecht in 1993.
Tina was a kind and loving person who loved the Lord and would always look for the good in other people. She loved her children, her grandchildren and all her great-grandchildren. In her later years she made many crocheted afghans that were donated to missions.
Tina was pre-deceased by her mother, father, four sisters and one brother and her loving husband in 1988.
Tina will be lovingly remember by:
Husband - John Giesbrecht
Daughter - Verna (Dave)
Hopper - Burns Lake, B.C
Son - Ed (Jane) Wiebe - Terrace, B.C.
Son - Ervin (MaryAnn) Wiebe - Burns Lake, B.C.
Daughter - Linda (Wayne) Klassen - Kamloops, B.C.
Son - Jake (Patty) Wiebe - Kitimat, B.C.
Nineteen grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, two brothers and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers cash donations to The Pines would be appreciated.
