Gilbert (ne Schultz), Gisela Sunday, 16 Mar 2008
Smithers, BC
1925-2008
Gisela Gilbert died on Sunday morning, March 16, at the age of 82. She was born in Jabel, Germany in 1925, married Richard (Dick) Gilbert (1917-1995) in 1955 and came to Smithers the same year. They operated a number of small sawmill camps where she did the cooking and built their home in the Driftwood Area below the old Gilbert farm. Their sons Frank and Axel grew up and went to school there.
She was always known for her good cheer and generous hospitality. Friends and family were always welcome to drop in and all special occasions were duly celebrated.
She is survived and will be sadly missed by her sons Frank and Axel, her sisters Rosemarie Kossman, Christine (and Janos) Toth and her brother Dietrich Schultz, her in-laws Ronnie and Florence Gilbert and her nephews and nieces.
The family wants to express their thanks to the staff at BV District Hospital and Dr. Scholtz for their unfailing and generous care and kindness. Cremation will be conducted by Schrader’s Funeral Home.
Gisela was always happiest sharing good times with family and friends. To celebrate her love of life we had a joyful gathering on Friday, March 21 at The Old Church.
No flowers please, but donations can be made to a charity of your choice.
Clarke, Marjorie, Joan Tuesday, 04 Mar 2008
Smithers, BC
Clarke, Marjorie, Joan passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 surrounded by those who loved her.
Joan was pre-deceased by beloved husband Clifford, her much loved sister Mavis and brother Harold. She will be lovingly remembered by children Dianna (Rick) Lenihan, Russell (Karen) Clarke, grandsons Brent (Kim) Martin and Kevin Martin. Joan enjoyed the pleasure of her great grandchild Halle Martin.
Together with her husband, Clifford, Joan came to Canada from Manchester, England in 1952. She made many life long friends and kept in touch with family overseas throughout her time in Canada. She will be deeply missed by all.
Joan will be remembered for her quick wit, sense of humour, commitment to family and friends and love of conversation. Joan had a sense of adventure and at the age of 83 moved to Smithers, British Columbia (Silver King senior’s residence) from Edmonton, Alberta (Churchill senior’s residence) to be with her family.
Joan will be sadly missed by family and friends. The family gives their sincere thanks to Dr. Haskins, Dr. Wood an nursing staff at the Bulkley Valley District Hospital.
As per Joan’s wishes a private family memorial celebrating her life was held Friday, March 7, 2008 at RA Schrader Funeral Chapel, Smithers, British Columbia.
Widmark, Gertrude Elizabeth Saturday, 01 Mar 2008
Smithers, BC
Apr. 29, 1917 - Mar. 01, 2008
Gertrude Elizabeth Widmark, better known as Gertie, passed away peacefully on March 1st 2008 in Wrinch Memorial Hospital, Hazelton with family at her side. Gertie was born at Munson, Alberta, April 29th, 1917 to John and Francis Miller. At the age of 2, the family moved to a farm at Tappen, B.C. where Gertie grew up and attended the Carlin School.
On June 15th 1939, she married her lifetime partner, Stan Widmark. From 1939 to 1958, Gertie & Stan lived at various locations in the north Okanagan. In the springs of 1958, they moved to South Hazelton where in a very short time she became Aunty Gertie to the neighbourhood children. In 2006, Gertie was no longer able to live in her South Hazelton home, so moved to the new Skeena Place facility where she enjoyed many happy times with her new family.
Among her many interests, Gertie loved gardening, knitting and hooking rugs. She was a life member of the Women’s Institute and enjoy many active years fund raising for their various charities. After Stan retired, they traveled extensively and she especially enjoyed Vera Heggie’s tours where she met many lasting friends.
Gertie is pre-deceased by her three brothers and her loving husband of 60 years. She is survived by sons, John (Tanya), Lawrence, aka “Bud” (Vickie) and foster daughter Nancy (Len), five grandchildren and ten great grandchildren who will all miss her.
Gertie will be laid to rest beside her loving husband in the Two Mile cemetery where the beautiful Rocher de Boule mountain overlooks the valley.
To celebrated her life an open house and tea is planned for May 17th, 2008, at 1 p.m. to be held at her former home of 45 years in South Hazelton, where each of her family and friends can remember her in their own special and unique ways. In lieu of flowers, Gertie would have appreciated that you make a donation to the Skeena Place Transportation Fund, Upper Skeena Hospice Society or to a charity of your choice.
Tonnesen, Carol Ann Monday, 25 Feb 2008
Smithers, BC
March 11, 1945 to Feb. 25, 2008
Carol Ann Tonnesen passed away at her home in South Hazelton on the morning of February 25. Carol was born in Vancouver the second child of Helen and Windsor Miller. After a short time in Vancouver they moved to Grand Forks where Windsor Miller passed away when Carol was five years old. Helen then moved with her young family to Smithers where her family lived. In 1966 Carol married Edward Tonnesen and moved to South Hazelton where she resided until her passing.
Carol is survived by her brother Larry (Marion) Miller and her two sisters Joan (Gary) Rysavy and Cathy Burgess. She is also survived by her husband, Edward, three children Robert, Steven (Sue), and Charissa, and two grandsons Oliver and Aodhan.
Carol was cremated and a funeral service was held for her at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in New Hazelton on February 29, 2008.
Tonnesen, Carol Ann Monday, 25 Feb 2008
Smithers, BC
March 11, 1945 to Feb. 25, 2008
Carol was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Carol will also be fondly remembered and always missed by her extended family: Brother Larry (Marion) Miller, Jennifer Conlon (Dennis, Dylan, Brenna, Owen and Cara), Ryan Miller and Joanne Miller, Sisters Joan (Gary) Rysavy, Shauna Bennett (Jason, Bronwen & Calvin), Keeley Young (Michael, Jordan, Nolan, Jacob and Dane), Kieran Rysavy (Jessica, Jasper and Cedar) and Cathy Burgess, Shelly O’Brien (Ken, Joscelyne and Shalagh), Jason Dunsmore (Lance and Kailey).
Sister, Aunt & Friend
They say memories are golden,
Well, maybe that is true;
I never wanted memories,
I only wanted you.
A million times I needed you,
A million times I cried;
If love alone could have saved you,
You never would have died.
In life I loved you dearly,
In death I love you still;
In my heart you hold a piece
No one could ever fill.
But now I know you want me
To mourn for you no more,
To remember the happy times
Life still has much in store.
Since you’ll never be forgotten
I pledge to you today;
A hallowed place within my heart
Is where you’ll always stay.
If tears could build a stairway
And heartache make a lane;
I’d walk the path to heaven
And bring you back again.
Our family chain is broken,
And nothing seems the same;
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again.
DeGrasse, Marjorie Monday, 25 Feb 2008
Smithers, BC
Our friend, Marjorie DeGrasse, passed away peacefully on the morning of February 25, 2008. Marj was born in Garsen, Manitoba. At the age of two, she moved with her family to a homestead just west of Moricetown. After leaving there to attend art school in Vancouver, B.C., she returned here to the Northwest where she worked and raised three children.
As a young woman she worked with horses in the fields and skidded ties, which were hewn be her brothers and husband Cliff DeGrasse. These experiences are represented in her paintings and drawings, which are well known locally.
She was a founding member of the Northern Saddle Club. Her contributions to the horse world will be remembered by many.
As chief operator with B.C. Tel for years, and supervisor at the Northern Training Centre, she touched and enriched the lives of many, because of the way she recognized and nurtured the good in others and brightened the day for each person she met.
She will be deeply missed by her family, her extended family, and friends. We know she’s surrounded by her beloved horses, wherever she is.
Marj wished to be cremated and have her ashes scattered on the property she loved. There will be no immediate services for Marj. Saturday, June 28, 2008 would have been her 83rd birthday. Her daughters, Judy Lee and Lindley Frank will be organizing a “Remembrance Of Her Life” for that date. We will post an advertisement with the details. Thank you all for your kind words of remembrance for Marj.
Olsen, Ron Sunday, 24 Feb 2008
Smithers, BC
A “Celebration of Life” Service for Ron Olsen will take place on Saturday March 8, 2008 at 2pm.
Ron Olsen
Feb. 15, 1957 - Feb. 24, 2008
Ron leaves behind his wife Carole, children Bobbi Lynn, Aaron, Tyler & Tanner; parents Ida & Art Olsen, mother & father-in-law Marvin & Arlene Osmar; sister Sherry & husband Carl VanHeyst; sister Tammy & husband Rod Snelgrove; sister-in-law & husband Katie & Don Koldyk; brother-in-law James Osmar; grand-daughters Victoria Dawn Turnbull, Ashlyn Boan & Stephanie Boan; nieces Noelle & husband Joel Strain, Cassandra Snelgrove, Micheala & Kristen Piazzini, Sydney & Eden Osmar, nephews Bradley Beninger, Micheal Snelgrove & Collin Osmar, & great-nephew Cohen Strain.
