FRIC, George Thursday, 11 Sep 2008
White Rock, BC
October 25, 1944 - September 11, 2008
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of George Fric on Thursday, September 11th, 2008 after a short and courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Flin Flon, Manitoba, George grew up in a tight knit family of 5 brothers and 3 sisters. At a young age, he developed a strong sense of family values and community spirit.
George graduated from the University of North Dakota and the University of Manitoba where he went on to work as an Educator in the Pas, Manitoba. In 1981, George moved to White Rock and was an active member of the business community where he operated the White Rock Gulf and North Bluff Auto Service Stations.
For the past 27 years, George has made countless social and spiritual contributions to the community as a member of the Star of the Sea Catholic Parish, The Knights of Columbus and the White Rock Rotary Club. In these endeavors he will be most remembered for his thoughtfulness, generosity, endless wit and ability to "make things happen". George was truly passionate about his family, golf, competition of all sorts, gardening, and tinkering with projects around the home.
George will be forever missed by his loving wife, Janet, daughters Jennifer (husband Chris), Sara (husband Steven, daughter Amelia), Anna (husband Jason), and Teresa, as well as many extended family members and friends.
Prayer services will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at 8 p.m. and Funeral Services on Friday, September 19, 2008 at 11 a.m. - both at Good Shepherd Catholic Church.
The family wishes to extend its thanks to Dr. Derrick Lowe, Dr. Gerry Roberts, the Fraser Valley Cancer Center, the Palliative Care Unit at Peace Arch Hospital and all who shared their kindness and best wishes.
BURKETT, Joyce Margaret Wednesday, 10 Sep 2008
White Rock, BC
July 27, 1924 – Sept 10, 2008
passed away Sept 10, 2008 in the Peace Arch Hospital.
Joyce leaves behind her children: Maureen (Herb) Clarke of Yellowknife, Geoffrey (Carmen) Burkett of Edmonton, Barbara Burkett, Aldergrove, Tom (Denise) Burkett of Nanaimo, Allison Sture (Rob Sellers) of Surrey, Scott (Carolyn) Burkett of Mission and Marilyn (Keith) Burkett of Edmonton,
She will be greatly missed by her 13 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Joyce was pre-deceased by her husband Tom and son Keith.
Memorial service and tea will be held Saturday Sept 20, 2008 at 2 pm at White Rock Baptist Church. 1657 140 Street, Surrey, in the Fireside Room.
Burkitt, Vernon Lee Sunday, 10 Aug 2008
Terrace, BC
March 20, 1942 - August 10, 2008
Lee Burkitt, avid outdoor photographer, died suddenly while photographing grizzly bears at Fish Creek Wildlife Site in Hyder, Alaska.
Lee leaves his Mother, Beth Burkitt of Medstead, Saskatchewan, his life partner Nancy Hogue of Terrace, his stepson Eric Hogue (Denise) and his grandchildren Laurel and Charley Hogue of Prince George.
Lee also leaves his brother, Leonard (Sandra) of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia a well as two nieces and two nephews.
Lee had many photography and computer buddies in Terrace whose friendship he valued immensely.
His family thanks all the kind people for their help and support during this sad time. Special thanks to the staff of Fish Creek Wildlife Site and all those who came to Lee’s aid in Hyder and Stewart.
Donations may be made in Lee’s name to Terrace Public Library, 4610 Park Ave., Terrace, B.C. V8G 1V6
“Take only Pictures, Leave only Footprints”
McNab, Margaret Biddy Friday, 01 Aug 2008
Terrace, BC
1931 - 2008.
Margaret passed away peacefully at the Stettler Hospital on August I, 2008 at the age of 77 after a courageous battle with cancer. Margaret was born in Terrace B.C, to Charlie and Jean Wilkinson. As a small child Margaret was given the nickname "Biddy" and that nickname remained with her all her life.
Biddy grew up in a variety of places in northern B.C. where her Dad worked as a section foreman along the CN line. The family eventually ended up in Prince Rupert where she finished her schooling. It was in Prince Rupert where she met her future husband Bill McNab. His work in construction took them to Prince George, Vanderhoof, Terrace and a host of other places in British Columbia, including a four year period of pioneering in a log cabin in Dorreen, B.C. After the marriage ended in 1974, Biddy started her career as a bookkeeper, working in Terrace, Prince George, Kelowna and Prince Rupert and eventually retiring back in Terrace in 2000.
She spent the last year of her life in Stettler, AB with her son Cam and his family. Biddy was a very social person, always taking great interest in those around her. She was an avid amateur historian of early days in British Columbia, particularly of the northwest. Biddy put together family history albums for numerous family members. These albums were a passion of hers that she continued right up until her passing. She was a great lady, although she would not thank you for saying so.
Pre-deceased by her parents Charlie and Jean, and a sister Della; Biddy will be sadly missed by her sons, Brian of Prince George, B.C., Alan (Sherry) of Comox, B.C., and Cam (Debbie) of Stettler, AB; grandchildren, Lindsay, Scott (Jennifer), Melissa and Dustin McNab and Travis (Katie)Martin; great-grandchildren, Katelyn McNab and Makaella, London, and Keaghan Martin; brothers, Warren (Jane) Wilkinson of Kelowna and Clifford (Eva) Wilkinson of Terrace; as well as numerous other family members and a host of good friends. In honouring Biddy's request there will be a private memorial service in Dorreen, B.C. at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society c/o Stettler Funeral Home, Box 1780, Stettler, AB TOC 2LO.
Stettler Funeral Home, 1-877-844-3422, entrusted with the care and arrangements.
Erb, Robert, Joseph (BJ) Saturday, 26 Jul 2008
Terrace, BC
ROBERT “B.J.” Joseph Erb
September 27, 1981 - July 26, 2008
Thank You Jill & Al Kent, Carrie Ashcroft & John, Robert Dick, John MacCormac & family, Booby & Marg, Lori Erb & husband Aengus, JoAnne Twan & Connie Hare, Ben Weston, Patty & Robert Ware, Robert & Liz Dowse, Dan Erb & family, the Pall Bearers and to the numerous others for their generous gifts of time and resources at this difficult time dealing with the loss of a dearly loved grandson, son, brother, uncle, nephew and dear friend:
Sinjur, Katherine Elizabeth Wednesday, 23 Jul 2008
Terrace, BC
Kathy was born April 16, 1967 in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. She passed away suddenly in Terrace, B.C. on July 23, 2008.
Kathy was pre-deceased by her son Mitchell Hubbard, her grandparents Dennis & Elsie Hubbard and Bernard Trask. She is survived by her mother Nancy Brown of Prince Rupert, father Victor Hubbard of Terrace, sisters Kimberley Hubbard of Nanaimo, Kelley Criggie of Winnipeg, brother Bernard Hubbard of Terrace, daughter Jessie Sinjur of Calgary, grandmother Elma Trask of Yarmouth, N.S., aunt Susan of Yarmouth, special uncle Basil Newell of Prince Rupert, and special niece, Nicole Criggie of Winnipeg, as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins in B.C., N.S. and the USA.
Kathy is also survived by her foster mother, Betty Ruksys (and family) as well as her special friend Jorge.
A funeral service was held at Sacred Heart Parish in Terrace. Many thanks to Fr. Chris Lynch of Prince Rupert, Gorette of Sacred Heart Parish, Edith at McKay’s Funeral Home, the Catholic Women’s League of Terrace, and all the many people who did so much in this time of tragedy.
However long our lives may last,
Whatever lands we view,
Whatever joy or grief be ours,
We will always think of you.
Lowes, Sonea Thorimsley nee Freda Anne Wednesday, 23 Jul 2008
Terrace, BC
1929 – 2008
On Wednesday July 23, 2008, Sonea Thorimsley Lowes (nee Freda Anne) of Oliver, B.C., passed away peacefully after a long illness at the age of 78 years.
A memorial celebration of life will be held on Friday August 15th at 2:00 p.m. from Park Drive Pentecostal Assembly in Oliver with Pastor Peter Neave officiating.
Sonea was pre-deceased by her brother Robert Henry Salter in 2006.
She will be lovingly remembered by her family including her children, Susan (Bill) Zens of Three Hills, AB., Angie Lowes of Port Moody, Jan (Tracy) Muth of Saskatoon, Nicky (Gary) Bruckshaw of Oliver, Kim (Ken) Stephen of Powell River, and Steve (Diane) Lowes of Oshawa, ON; eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and her ex-husband Robert Lowes of Oliver.
Sonea was a devoted and dedicated member of her church wherever she lived.
Over the years she was part of Navigators, the Church choir, and taught Sunday school. Sonea also wrote articles for the local newspaper and counseled women and couples as part of her faith and dedication.
Donations gratefully accepted to the Cancer Society.
Arrangements entrusted to Graham Funeral Home.
