Lott, Reginald Steven Thursday, 08 May 2008
Merritt, BC
Born in Kamloops, Steve lived a good life for 74 years. His work in the forest industry took him to locations around the Southern Interior and Cariboo, but Merritt was the place he called home.
He built many roads with his CAT & there was nothing he could not fix. He was a man of many talents, he was gifted with the ability to engineer & build. He was also musically inclined and often got the good times started with a tune on his harmonica followed by a vocal rendition of his favourite Bluegrass songs.
Left to cherish his memory 3 children; Laurie McDonald (Norm), Lila Zelinski (Darel), Lloyd (Linda) Lott; 5 grandchildren; Amy Stamp (Mike), Stacy Galbraith (Jon), Clancy Newton, Lana Newton, Lucas Lott; and 4 great-grandchildren; Liam & James Stamp and Eva & Noah Galbraith. Also left to cherish his memory his life long friend Tom and best friend Barb. Predeceased by his mother in December, 2000 and father May, 2001, and in childhood by his younger brother and sister.
His family would like to extend thanks to Dr. McLeod and the nurses at NVGH for their kindness and loving care; and to the many friends who stopped by to share time and stories with Steve.
Join us for a Celebration of Steve’s Life on May 21, 1 – 4 PM at the Lower Nicola Community Hall, 382 Aberdeen Road, Lower Nicola.
In lieu of flowers donations in Steve’s name may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Lecompte, Beatrice Lavina Saturday, 03 May 2008
Merritt, BC
Dec. 27, 1923 - May 3, 2008
Beatrice Lecompte of Kamloops/Merritt, B.C. passed away in her sleep at Pine Grove Seniors Centre. She is survived by her children; Julie Guinn (Dennis), David Lecompte (Margaret) and Brian Lecompte (Donna). Beatrice was cherished by her 7 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. She will be sadly missed by her sisters, May Lawson (Bill), Grace Faulk, Gloria Marx (Gordon), and her brother Roy Willett (Kathleen).
Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Pine Grove and to Dr. Sommerville for their wonderful care of Mom.
A Celebration of Beatrice’s life will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, May 12, 2008 in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mary Widmer officiating.
If friends wish, donations in Bea’s memory may be made to the C.N.I.B. 635 Victoria Street, Kamloops B.C. V2C 2B3.
Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive
Hutton, Barbara Doreen Saturday, 03 May 2008
Merritt, BC
Oct. 22, 1930 to May 3, 2008
Barbara passed away peacefully Saturday morning with her husband Christopher by her side. Chris and Barbara had been married for more than 50 years. They met in Singapore, while working for the British Army, fell in love and remained at each other’s side for the past 50 years. Barbara and Chris travelled extensively, and lived in many countries; their daughters Pauline and Wendy were born in England, while daughter Patty and son David were both born in Africa. In 1967, the family came to Canada and started a new life together. Barbara and Chris lived in Ontario for more than 20 years, then retired and moved to Merritt in 1994.
Barbara loved many things; reading, flowers, chocolate, story-telling, playing cribbage, but mostly she loved her children and nine grandchildren: Timothy, Erin, Barbara, Robin, Robert, Christine, Ndola, Katrina, and Jenna.
A short celebration of Barbara’s life will be held Wed, May 7 at 3pm at her home in Nicola Meadows. Her family will take her ashes and say a final good-bye to Barbara at Candy Mountain, in Lower Nicola—a place she loved dearly. We will miss you mom and you will always be in our thoughts.
Smith (nee Burns), Mary Evelyn Friday, 02 May 2008
Merritt, BC
Born July 9, 1920 in Richibucto, N.B. passed away peacefully at home in 100 Mile House, B.C. on May 2, 2008. Predeceased by her husband Albert Victor Smith in 1993, daughter Margery Grace and grandson Rodney. She grew up at Magna Bay, B.C. as the eldest of seven sisters and is survived by her brother Dan (Gillian) Burns, in Salmon Arm.
Mom is lovingly remembered by her children Lorraine, Frank (Karen), Marion (Jim), George (Emelene), LaVerne (Roger) and many foster children. Grandma Mary was dearly loved by her 7 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and was eagerly awaiting the arrival of her next two great-grandbabies. Mary was also a beloved Auntie Mary to many nieces and nephews.
We have lost a true pioneer, a woman of immense courage, optimism and industry. Mary and Bert homesteaded on Fox Mountain in Williams Lake in 1938, were active in the dairy industry in Armstrong 1953 to 1969 and then raised prize winning sheep at Merritt. In 1982 they retired back to the Cariboo, where they continued to be active in 4-H and community organizations.
Mom loved to cook, garden, spin, knit and crochet and was thrilled to be able to pass these skills on to others. She was a generous and helpful friend to many as well as the heart of our family. We would like to thank her wonderful friends, neighbours, support workers and medical staff who all helped Mom maintain her cherished independent lifestyle.
Service will be held at 1:00 pm May 24 at St. Jude’s Catholic Church, 5691 Horse Lake Rd., 100 Mile House, B.C.
DUMORE, DALE DENNIS Tuesday, 29 Apr 2008
Merritt, BC
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our brother Dale. Our family, relatives and his friends will miss him dearly, as will his extended family and friends of Merritt, B.C., where he lived. Dale will be remembered for his kindness, his sense of humour and of course .. his cowboy hat.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
SLOAN, Allan Stewart Monday, 28 Apr 2008
Merritt, BC
SLOAN, Allan Stewart passed away Monday, April 28, 2008 at his home in Merritt, B.C. at the age of 84. Born May 16, 1923 in Kinuso, AB,
Allan is survived by his loving wife Milly, his children Connie (Patrick) Hunt, Victor (Mairlen), Kathie (Chet) Green; Leonard (Linda); step-children and many grandchildren.
Allan moved to Quesnel, B.C. from Alberta with his first wife, Jeannie in 1960 where they lived for many years before.
Allan (Dad) will be remembered for being a very gentle and caring person who loved sports, history and books.
A service will be held in Merritt, B.C. at the Seniors Centre, 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 8, 2008.
Internment of ashes will be in Kinuso, AB. in July as Allan always wanted to go home where he grew up, to be with his family.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your local hockey team or charity of choice.
Martens, Abe Sunday, 23 Mar 2008
Merritt, BC
In Loving Memory of Abraham John Martens (Abe) March 18, 1925 - March 23, 2008
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dear, Husband, Dad, Papa, Brother & Uncle; Abe.
Born in Swift Current, Sask., one of seven boys, to Jacob and Katherine Martens. He grew up on the farm and left home at 18. In 1945 he met and married Madeline. They lived in North Battleford, Sask. Where he worked as a carpenter and a milkman. In 1956 they moved to Vancouver, B.C. Abe worked briefly in a sawmill and then went to work at a Shell service station before buying his own Shell station on Hastings St. downtown Vancouver. He sold the service station to buy a corner market in Surrey, B.C. In 1968 they adopted their only child Brenda. In 1970 they left the coast for Merritt where Abe bought the Shell service station. He employed many people who still live in Merritt today. After selling the service station he did lots of carpentry, built houses, and was even a car salesman for 1 month. He then went into business again in a store called Merritt Interior Decorating. He retired working at Merritt Building Supplies but carried on with his carpentry work until he could no longer do it anymore.
Abe liked to keep busy. He curled, sat on the board of directors at the Merritt Credit Union, and he was a member of the Elks Lodge for thirty some years. He volunteered at the church and helped remodel the bathroom and kitchen there and he was a great Hot Dog Salesman!
He loved watching every kind of sport on T.V. (except basketball) especially hockey and the Vancouver Canucks. Nothing could keep him from coffee at Tim Hortons every day.
Abe was very proud of his family and he cherished his grandchildren Kaytlynn, Tanner and Jayden. He loved to watch them play hockey and baseball.
Abe will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him!
A memorial service will be held at The Trinity United Church in Merritt on Saturday March 29, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Tea to follow at the Elks Hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Abe’s name to the Canadian Diabetes Association.
Bedwell, Barbara Filby Thursday, 13 Mar 2008
Merritt, BC
Barbara Filby Bedwell passed into the Presence of her Lord on March l3, 2008 age 95.
Born April 9, l9l2, she was raised in Saskatchewan where she met and married Albert Bedwell in l934. They moved to B.C. in l946, living in Harrop, Kaslo, Oliver, then Merritt for 25 years and on to Langley for their final years.
Filby followed the Lord with all her heart; her greatest love and accomplishment was her family as she and Albert raised their 8 children.
Filby’s love for music was passed on to her children, each one given the opportunity to learn more than one instrument, filling the house with “sounds of music”, bringing her lasting enjoyment, a musical enrichment for the family. She was an unsung hero with many callings, a capable woman with a quiet dignity and grace.
Filby is preceded in death by her husband Albert, 2 infants, 2 brothers, l grandson. She is survived by her children Don, Ken and David Bedwell, Florence Archibald, Vicki Brown, Kathleen Sloan, Barbara Gow, Sylvia Jager, 4 sisters and numerous grand, great-grand, and great-great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held at Living Waters Church in Langley at 2 pm Monday, March 3l.
