TOM, Evelyn Monday, 18 Jun 2007
Burns Lake, BC
Survived by:
Son - Charlie Tom
Daughter - Julie Jack
Sister - Celena Jack
Brother - Pat Edmund & family
Brother-in-law - Joseph Tom
Grandchildren - Trevor Tom, Geraldine Alec, Corey Jack, John Jack, Lisa Jack.
Great Grandchildren - Chelsea, Peter, Geronimo, Kayla, Jocelyn, Tyler, Jobena, Marcus, Helena, Jenera, Chadlee, Catlin, Megan, Kyle, Logan and Dillion and many more nephews and nieces.
Evelyn Tom passed away quietly at the Burns Lake Hospital Monday, June 18, 2007 with all her family at her bedside.
Funeral Services were at the Grassy Plains Hall on Saturday, June 23. She will sadly be missed by all who know her. Evelyn was a wonderful Mother, Grandmother, Auntie, Sister and friend. She lived a long good life to the end Evelyn was 81 years old.
When Tomorrow Starts Without Me
When tomorrow starts without me and I'm not there to see your eyes all filled with tears again. Please see it differently.
I wish so much you wouldn't cry the way you did today while thinking of the many things you didn't get to say.
I know how much you loved me as much as I love you and each time you think of me I know I'll miss you too.
But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand that an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand and said my place was ready in heaven far above and I'd have to leave behind all those I dearly love and so I walked through heaven's gate. I left so much at home for God looked down and smiled from his great golden throne.
So when tomorrow starts with out me don’t think we’re far apart. Know that every time you think of me I am right there in your heart. Remember the joy a friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, a hug. Lift up your heart and share with me and know your always loved. This is what Mom would have said. Thank you from all the family.
HIGGINSON, Samuel Robert Friday, 15 Jun 2007
Burns Lake, BC
Samuel Robert passed away peacefully at approximately 7 pm on Friday, June 15th, 2007 at the Port McNeill hospital at the age of 79. Sam is survived by and will be lovingly missed by Louise, his wife of more than 55 years, his sons Larry, Jerry, Ray, and Glen and 16 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters Annabel, Diana, and brother Jim. In 1958 when their mother perished in a car accident, Sam and Louise took in Jim and Diana and raised them with their own family. Sam graduated from UBC in 1952 as a Forestry Engineer, and pursued a very successful career in the logging industry retiring from Doman Industries as Vice President of Woodlands in 1991. He and his wife Louise were always entertaining many friends and relatives with his button accordion playing, singing and yodeling, accompanied by Louise on her guitar. He instilled in his sons and others his very competitive style and his strong sense of fair play. He will always be known and missed for his love of life and great sense of humour. Sam’s life will be celebrated on Saturday, June 23 at the Lions Hall in Port McNeill, at 1:30 pm. Refreshments will be served following the memorial, in which friends and family will be encouraged to share their many happy memories of this remarkable family man.
ANDERSON, Evelyn Rose Tuesday, 05 Jun 2007
Burns Lake, BC
Evelyn Rose Anderson was born May 28, 1936 in Burns Lake and passed away June 5, 2007 at the age of 71.
She is survived by her loving husband Bob, her children and their families: Linda (Jo’nn) Andrew, Brianna and Cale of Kamloops; Joan, Sydney and Carter of Kelowna, and by Bob’s children and families: Aaron, Geoffry and Mandi, Valerie, Morgan and Karl, and Adrienne (Brian), Melissa and Megan, all of Burns Lake.
She is also survived by her brother Helge, sisters Thora (Keith) Arnold-Smith, Sheila Parker, Lilian (George) Yendrys, Lorna Larsen, Lynn (Andrew) Kiss, and many nieces and nephews.
Evelyn was pre-deceased by her infant son Ian Mackay in 1966.
Evelyn lived in the Lakes District her entire life. She entered the workforce at 15 and worked at a variety of jobs until 1985. When she retired Evelyn took up quilting and made many hand appliqued quilts for family and friends.
An enthusiastic fisherman, Evelyn spent many hours on “the lake” with Bob in search of the best fishing hole. She rarely spoke of the one that got away because she always caught the biggest fish.
Geoffry, Mandi, Andrew, Brianna, Cale, Sydney and Carter enjoyed many camping and fishing trips with Grandma, and she always made their birthdays, Easter and Christmas special.
There will be no service by request. Donations can be made to Ootsa Lake Bible Camp, (Box 1119, Burns Lake, B.C., V0J 1E0), to assist in sending children to camp who otherwise wouldn’t be able to attend.
“Toodle Pippins Grawmaw.”
McCRACKEN, Anne Wednesday, 16 May 2007
Burns Lake, BC
Anne McCracken passed away peacefully at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver in the early morning of May 16, 2007 at the age of 73. She was surrounded by her loving children during her four week stay in the hospital.
Anne was born in Wainwright,
Alberta on April 24, 1934 and was the only child of Clarence and Marjorie Alexander.
After graduation, she began nursing studies in Edmonton. She travelled to Whitehorse in 1952 to work as a summer student for the Air Force where she met her future husband Al. Al and Anne fell in love dancing to the music of the fifties, they were married in 1954. The couple moved to Winnipeg where Anne continued her studies as a nurse. She was forced to leave her studies without her RN status as married women were not permitted to study at the nursing school she attended. Al and Anne started a family in the late 50’s and soon moved to Vancouver where Anne devoted her time to raising her children.
Anne began her career of healing the folks of the Lakes District, Granisle and Bulkley Valley, in the early 60s’s when she and her family moved to the area. She left nursing in the 70s to become the secretary/librarian of the Granisle School. Anne and her family moved to Topley in the early 80’s. She decided to resume her nursing career and returned to school. At the age of 62, she was still taking courses to keep up to date with her practice. Anne retired from nursing at the age of 64. Anne was an avid gardener, craftswoman, and quilter.
Anne’s beautiful spirit will live on within the hearts of all who encountered her. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children Pat, Cathy (Rob), Joan (Frank), Glenn and Shelagh (Jill), her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Anne was pre-deceased by her husband Al who passed away August 29th, 2006, her mother Marjorie Gammer, step-father Abe Gammer, and father Clarence Alexander. A celebration of Anne’s life will take place on Friday, June 29th, 2007 at the Topley Community Hall at 3 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Burns Lake Hospice Care Society, The Pines, Bulkley Valley Hospice Society.
Legacy of Love
A wife, a mother, a grandma too,
This is the legacy we have from you.
You taught us love and how to fight,
You gave us strength, you gave us might.
A stronger person would be hard to find,
And in your heart, you were always kind.
You fought for us all in one way or another,
Not just as a wife not just as a mother.
For all of us you gave your best,
Now the time has come for you to rest.
So go in peace, you’ve earned your sleep,
Your love in our hearts,
we’ll eternally keep.
HERRICK, Louis N. (Lee) Sunday, 06 May 2007
Burns Lake, BC
Born August 10, 1916 at Berlin, New Hampshire.
Died May 6, 2007, at Burns Lake, B.C.
Lee lived in Ellensburg, Washington from 1937 to 1980, then moved to Francois Lake, B.C. after he retired. While living in Ellensburg he was a logger and a musician. While at Francois Lake he continued his music. He participated in the Blue Grass Festivals in British Columbia, where he made many friends who shared his love of Country music.
Lee is survived by his beloved wife, June of 50 years; son Del Herrick (Debbie) of Cle Elum, Washington; daughter, Donna Anderson (Gene) of White sboro, Texas; Step children, Sharron Allemand (Ron) of Thorp, Washington; Larry Curtiss of Spokane, Washington and Charlene Crider (Jerry) of Ellensburg, Washington. He had many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The services were held May 9th at 10:00 a.m. at Burns Lake, B.C.
JOHNSTON, Anna Sebella Friday, 01 Feb 2008
Burns Lake, BC
Anna was born in Rotterdam Holland. She was survived by her sister JA Boer, nieces, nephews, and cousins in Holland.
Anna is lovingly remembered by her husband, Micky-Emil. Children: Betty Juny and Jimmy Johnston. Grandchildren: Jackie, Sue, Martin, Olivia, Jennifer, Justin, Lowie, Candy Johnston, Tammy, Jason, Debbie, Julie, Ricky. Many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Anna and Micky came to Burns Lake in the late 70’s. They had 40 great years together. Many of those years were spent at Pendleton Bay.
Anna had many hobbies that she loved, gardening, growing beautiful flowers, knitting, and sewing. She will be remembered for her kindness and loving ways. She will be sadly missed by those close to her.
Each time they say your name a tear forms in my eye. How can I be happy if all I seem to do is cry. We will never forget you, though we are far apart. We miss you so much Anna, and we love you with all our heart.
MACKIE, Beatrice Wednesday, 30 Jan 2008
Burns Lake, BC
passed away in Surrey Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. Survived by her loving husband, Glen Oliver Mackie of Palling, B.C.
Survived by her children, Susan (Will) Stadey of Burns Lake, Glenda (Buzz) Montour of Surrey, Tracy (Bill) Crumley of Langley, Peggy (Steve) Latham of Salmo, Jim (Chime) Mackie of Burns Lake, Steve (Brenda) Mackie of Burns Lake, Rob (Rose) Mackie of Surrey. All her grandchildren, Sean (Nicole) Stadey, James (Christy) Stadey, Danielle (Chris) Munro, Aaron (Ambre) Latham, Candice (William) Mackie, Katrina (Justin) Montour, Jennifer Latham, Michael Mackie, Corey (Jessica) Mackie, Kristy (Duane) Mackie, Lori Mackie, Rachel Mackie, Lydia Mackie, Breanne Mackie, Shelby Mackie. Two great-grandchildren in the “oven”. Her sisters, Edna (John) Vietch, Linda (Lawrence) Smith, her brothers, Bob (Marilyn) Wilde, Bill (Irene) Wilde, Mel (Marilyn) Wilde, and way too many nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members to even mention.
And to all her bingo buddies, play a card for her....
We miss you mom, we love you, but you are in our hearts forever, you were always there for all of us, unconditionally...
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society.
