Fisher, Mrs. Alice Alberta Monday, 12 Nov 2007
Smithers, BC
Fisher, Mrs. Alice Alberta passed away Nov. 12, 2007 in the Bulkley Valley District Hospital at the age of 98 years.
No service by request, cremation.
The family of Alice, Norma and Michael Lester would like to express their heartfelt thanks to everyone in the Bulkley Valley District Hospital for the wonderful care given to her. God bless you all.
Arrangements were entrusted to the R.A. Schrader Funeral Home, Smithers, B.C. 847-2441
Hards, Jack Thursday, 08 Nov 2007
Smithers, BC
passed away Nov. 8, 2007, in the Bulkley Valley District Hospital at the age of 82 years.
Jack was born Nov. 30, 1924, in Burnaby, B.C. In 1966 he moved to Telkwa along with his lifelong companion, Bernice, to open Telkwa Meats.
A veteran of World War II, Jack stayed in the valley until his passing.
Jack is survived by his step-daughter Vera (Bruce) Paget; granddaughter Debbie and many other grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and one sister and many, many friends.
A service of remembrance will be held Wed. Nov. 14, at 1 p.m. in the Smithers Legion.
If friends so desire, memorial donations in Jack's name to the Smithers Legion will be greatly appreciated.
Cremation was requested. Arrangements were entrusted to the R.A. Schrader Funeral Home, Smithers, B.C., 847-2441.
Service with Dignity
Van Arem, William Nicholas Monday, 29 Oct 2007
Smithers, BC
Nick passed away October 29, 2007, at Children's Hospital in Vancouver, B.C., at the age of 14 years.
Nick was born in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, in 1993. At four days of age he was diagnosed with hydrocephalus and a shunt was installed in his body for the next day. As a result, Nick incurred a right-sided weakness that was to become his battle for normalcy for the rest of his life. Nick's life was one of constant therapy, splints, physio, tests and extra effort to achieve was the rest of us considered normal. Yet throughout it all, he maintained a spirit of determination and tenacity that forever astounded those who knew him.
Nick grew up on the family farm in Telkwa, B.C. He loved to work around the farm building tree forts, riding his bike, and most of all just helping out with everything from the farm chores to renovations. He had plans for the world and how he was going to grow up in it. He loved working at the theatre, playing trumpet in the band, his shop classes in high school and designing just about anything. His curiosity was endless.
We were fortunate to have had the guidance of Nick these last fourteen years, and will sadly miss him. His love for all others was unconditional and boundless. He was truly a free spirit in his life, as he is now.
A funeral liturgy was held Nov. 5 at St. Joseph's Church in Smithers.
Nick is survived by his sisters Tynka and Meghan, parents Mike and Krystyna.
Smith, Mrs. Dorothy Beatrice Sunday, 28 Oct 2007
Smithers, BC
Mrs. Dorothy Beatrice Smith passed away Oct. 28, 2007 in the Bulkley Lodge at the age of 91 years.
Born in Manitoba to Daniel and Isabell Irvine, she met and married Victor Smith. She then had her children, Vernon, Harvey, Eleanor and Doreen before moving to North Pacific Cannery in B.C. in 1949, where she raised her other children, Danny, Arlene, Larry, Leonard, Carol and Gordon.
While living there she worked in the North Pacific Canneries as her husband Victor worked as a Fisherman after working years there they decided to relocate to Telkwa B.C. in 1965 living there raising there children.
Dorothy and Victor traveled back to North Pacific during the salmon season to continue their work at the cannery and Victor back gillnetting not only salmon, but halibut fishing too.
In the past few months she started to become ill not being able to overcome her sickness she sadly passed away at the age of 91.
Dorothy was loved dearly by her family and friends and all who knew her as (Gram). She will be sadly missed by all.
The mother we all loved and knew would like for us to stay together and keep strong.
Peaceful be your rest, dear mother,
How sweet to breathe your name;
In life we loved you close and dear,
In death we do the same. A funeral service was held on Friday, Nov. 2, 2007 in the St. James Anglican Church with Rev. D. Moser officiating. Internment was in the Telkwa Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial tributes to the Canadian Liver foundation, #109-828 West 8th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., V5Z 1E2 are much appreciated. Arrangements were entrusted to the R.A. Schrader Funeral Home, Smithers, B.C. 847-2441.
Crozier, Archie Robert Sunday, 14 Oct 2007
Smithers, BC
Archie Robert Crozier was born August 26, 1919 in Des Moines, Iowa.
During World War 2 he served in the navy in the South Pacific.
He married Rose Ethyl Syverson in 1942. Their first 4 children were born in Des Moines and 2 more in Bend. Oregon where they lived for 10 years.
Archie worked as an electrician. In 1968 while on a trip to Alaska, he and a friend dropped in to Cedarville to visit a relative. He was so impressed with the area that he moved his family to South Hazelton in 1969. On route they stayed with the Ed. Fowler family in Vanderhoof for a few months.
They became involved with church and community throughout the 30 years they spent in the Hazeltons. Archie assisted the scouting work Rose became Hazelton's librarian and later was postmistress at South Hazelton.
They have been described as friends to the friendless. Numerous folks enjoyed their hospitality and many young people found shelter in their home for as long as needed. They lived a non-materialistic life and were generous in time and resources. They made many friends and have left so many memories.
They often commented how grateful they were for a wonderful life together. Archie and Rose were always ready for a visit, a song fest or game evening, cottage life at Babine with friends and for Archie - fishing.
He loved to tell stories of his flying adventures. Rose was quietly relieved when his Cessna was overturned and ruined during a windstorm at the Smithers Airport -she had had her share of having lived those adventures! Archie was self-employed as an electrician and then worked for Rim Forest Products. He and Rose lived as snowbirds for 15 years, returning to Canada for the summer months. They settled in Portland in 1999, near their children.
Their son Dan died August 24, 1967 and Rose on January 9, 2005. Archie died on October 14, 2007 after a brief illness.
His survivors include his daughters Sandra Archey, Brenda Converse and Crystal Barros; sons, Archie R. Jr. and Robert; 24 grandchildren; 28 great-great grandchildren; 1 great-great-great grandchild and many friends in the U.S. and Canada.
Remembrances may be made to the Salvation Army.
A memorial service was held in Portland on Oct. 19 with burial at Willamette National Cemetery.
Archie and Rose, you will be missed.
Lundquist, Ruth Irene (nee Brendt) Friday, 11 Apr 2008
Smithers, BC
Lundquist, Ruth Irene (nee Brendt) passed away April 11, 2008, in the Bulkley Lodge in Smithers, B.C., at the age of 89 years.
Ruth was born on May 5, 1918, in Alsask, Sask., to Sara and Henry Berndt. She attended Highland Park School until the age of 11 when the family moved to a farm at Round Lake. It was there in 1937 that she met and married the neighbours son, Ross Gowanlock.
Ruth was widowed in 1953 and moved to Telkwa and then in 1956 went on to live in Smithers with her three children. She worked for the Post Office for 17 years. In 1960 Ruth married Gunner Lundquist and gave birth to another son.
Ruth is survived by her loving family: son Walter Gowanlock of Smithers, daughters Irene Pigeon of Edmonton, Pat Oulton of Smithers, and son Gustav Lundquist of Kelowna. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, along with numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
A Service of Remembrance will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2008, at the R.A. Schrader Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Karen Millard officiating. Memorial tributes to the Heart and Stroke Foundation are requested in lieu of flowers.
Cremation was requested. Arrangements entrusted to the R.A. Schrader Funeral Home, Smithers, B.C.
Grieder, John (Hans) Monday, 07 Apr 2008
Smithers, BC
Grieder, John (Hans) passed away April 7, 2008 in the Bulkley Lodge in Smithers, B.C. at the age of 91 years.
John was born on Nov. 24, 1916 in Basel, Switzerland to Karl and Maria. He was raised and educated there along with his brother Karl. He met and married Margarit in February 1948.
They traveled to Canada in April of 1948 and arrived in Smithers on May 8, 1948. In August of that year they bought the farm that he lived on until his passing. He worked for J.J. Herman and at Fritz Gyger’s sawmill and also at the Experimental Farm to raise money until he was able to farm full time. After dairy farming, he tried cattle until his retirement. Margarit passed away suddenly in January 1994.
“It was tough sometimes, but I’m happy about it. We always made it, somehow, with God’s help.”
John is survived by his loving family, Vreni, who still lives on the farm along with Jan. Mary lives in Switzerland and son Dan lives in Nova Scotia. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, along with nieces, nephews and a host of best friends.
There was a services of remembrance for John on April 14 at 1 p.m. in the Mountain View Assembly Church with Pastor M. Wittke officiating. If friends so desire, memorial tributes to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Cremation was requested. Arrangements were entrusted to the R.A. Schrader Funeral Home, Smithers, B.C.
