JOHNSON, Arlen Saturday, 27 Oct 2007
Richmond, BC
JOHNSON, Arlen born April 29, 1946 in Fargo, North Dakota died October 27, 2007 in Richmond Hospital surrounded by love. Arlen lived with great courage, dignity and integrity volunteering in many capacities to help create a better future for those with disabilities.
He is survived by his wife Sharon, stepdaughters Cheryl and Corie, grandchildren Brandon, Daniel, Reid, Stephanie and Amy, sister Neila, niece, Anne and great niece Makena of Lansing, Michigan and niece Melissa of San Mateo, California.
Memorial services will be held Sat. Nov. 3, 11:00 a.m. at Gilmore Park United Church located at 8060 No.1 Road, Richmond.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in his name to: Lung Association, MS Society, Chimo, The Richmond Committee on Disabilities or Amnesty International.
DRAYTON, Esther Florence Thursday, 25 Oct 2007
Richmond, BC
DRAYTON, Esther Florence passed away October 25th, 2007.
She is survived by her husband, Richard Drayton and daughters, Debra Drayton, Cindy Huska and Susan MacInnes, and grandchildren, Mathew and Samantha MacInnes.
Esther was a thoughtful, generous, and a beautiful Lady, who always had time for the many friends in her life.
She had a wonderful sense of humour and a great capacity for living life to its fullest.
She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. Esther wanted all of us to know, she has just gone shopping and will catch up with us later.
A memorial service to be held on Sun. Nov. 25, 2007, 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. at the Richmond Funeral Home, 8420 Cambie Rd.
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GILMORE, Ralph Andrew Sunday, 14 Oct 2007
Richmond, BC
October 13, 1929 - October 14, 2007
It is with great love and sorrow we announce the passing of Ralph. Ralph was pre-deceased by his parents Cap and Ethel and brother Bob. Ralph will be deeply missed by his loving wife Barb, sons Andrew (Dee and her son Jan), Wes (Donna), Scott, Jason (Colleen) and his 5 grandchildren Travis, Katie, Hayden, Mitchell and Hayley. Ralph is also survived by his brother Don, his sister Shirley and sister-in-law Ila as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. Family members and close friends will miss him dearly. Born and raised in Richmond Ralph worked on the family farm. Ralph was well known in the farming community for his dedication to dairy and potato farming. Ralph was involved in the 4-H club where he won many awards and later became a leader. In his earlier years Ralph enjoyed playing lacrosse, waterskiing and a good day of hunting. He always enjoyed watching hockey and football games. Ralph and Barb married in 1961 and moved to Barnston Island in 1966 to continue farming and raise their family. Ralph is known for his sense of humor and practical jokes and will be missed by all that knew him.
Ralph and his family would like to thank the BC Ambulance Service attendants and the staff at Surrey Memorial Hospital.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation. A celebration of life will be held Sunday, October 21, 2007 at the Northview Golf and Country Club, 6857-168 St., Surrey, BC from 1-4pm.
EIZO, Sameshima Sunday, 14 Oct 2007
Richmond, BC
Sameshima, Eizo passed away Oct. 14, 2007 in Richmond, B.C. at the age of 83 years.
He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Noriko; son, Raymond (Famey); daughter Elaine (Brian) Morishita; grandchildren, Lisa, Brianne, Brandon and Derek. There will be a private family memorial. In lieu of flowers and koden, donations to the Steveston Buddhist Temple would be appreciated.
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TILLER, Roy Wilson Tuesday, 09 Oct 2007
Richmond, BC
Born March 13, 1918 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at High River Hospital Long Term Care facility. Born in Wolseley, Saskatchewan, the loving husband of Laverna (nee: Lovo) for 65 years, the son of Tom Tiller born in England and Edith Wilson of Sintaluta. Brother of Fred in Saskatoon and Faye Weiss of Grand Prairie. Father of Don in High River and proud Grandfather of Tara Tiller in Richmond and Kelly Petryk and Jennifer Tiller in Edmonton. Roy joined the RCAF in 1938 and served for 27 years including wartime service in England. Retiring from the RCAF in 1966, Roy moved to Richmond, British Columbia and joined the Department of Veteran Affairs where he served for 25 years. Roy was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion for 41 years. In 2001 Roy and Laverna moved to High River, Alberta to be closer to their son. Roy will be remembered as a golfer, curler and gardener and will be missed by his family and friends. There will be no formal funeral at Roy's request. A Celebration of his life will be held at The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 71, 25 - 8th Avenue, High River, AB, at 7 PM on November 3. Email address is rcl71@shaw.ca The family wish to thank Doctor Krush and the dedicated staff on the 3rd and 2nd floor of the High River Hospital for their loving care. If you wish, a donation in Roy's name may be made to The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 71, High River Building Fund.
Brown, Lorraine (Lori) Sunday, 23 Apr 2006
Williams Lake, BC
Lorraine (Lori) Brown, former Cariboo Memorial Hospital X-ray department manager from 1970 to 2004 passed away suddenly on April 23, 2006 in Williams Lake, B.C.
Lori, an only child, was born Lorraine Mary Bishop in Campbellton, New Brunswick on September 9, 1943. She grew up in the town of Chipman, where she met her future husband, Len (Leonard) Brown in 1959. She trained as a radiographer in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
Lori and Len married in 1967 then moved to Williams Lake in June 1970, after she answered an ad for a post as chief technologist in the X-ray department at CMH.
The department was staffed by four techs at that time.
CMH in the early 1970s had many more beds than now, and the staff consisted of many young people from elsewhere, who loved to party and play together in their free time.
Lori had many hilarious stories about the hospital "family, " from those times.
Two sons arrived to complete the Browns' family, Ryan, born in 1975, and Tyler in 1977.
"Gran, " Anita Bishop, cared lovingly for the boys so that Lori could continue work. Tales of the two busy little fellows' antics often lightened the day at work.
During Lori's tenure, the X-ray department moved twice -- in 1973, and again in 1994, both times to bigger and better quarters to accommodate more patients and more services such as mammography and ultrasound.
The hospital received regular radiologist visits from the late Dr. Peter DeVito of Quesnel, then Dr. Mary Trott was hired as full-time radiologist in 1975.
The current X-ray department was largely the result of Lori's input, and, to her credit, in terms of layout and design it is one of the best in its peer group in B.C.
Lori's last technological adventure at CMH was the changeover from film to digital imaging for X-rays. This required a lot of work from everyone, to ensure that the transition to computerized radiography happened smoothly.
Once all the old files were no longer needed, a space opened up to accommodate the new CT scanner, which was installed this year.
Lori's expertise and her prodigious memory for techniques won respect from every tech who worked with her, as well as from the radiologists who relied on her films.
The film processors were another challenge she met head-on.
Each time a new one was installed she shadowed the service representative until she could practically take the machine apart, and put it together herself.
This proved handy at night and on weekends for the tech on call, as Lori would often be asked to come in, sometimes even from holidays, to sort out a problem, so that films could continue to be developed in emergencies.
Lori was a person of strong principles and high standards. She was always ready to learn something new, and to sharpen her already considerable skills, and she encouraged the other technologists to take a similar attitude to their work. She did not shrink from telling them if they did not live up to her expectations.
The cutbacks at CMH which started in the early 1990s prompted Lori to join the now defunct Community Health Council as a hospital staff representative, to find out how changes in health care delivery would impact the X-ray department.
With what she learned, she did her best to encourage staff to try to be part of the solution.
But as cutbacks continued and budgets shrank, it became increasingly difficult to keep control of costs as well as provide adequate staffing and services.
The struggle placed great strain on all the staff, including Lori, and she stopped work for health reasons in 2004.
Lori's standards and principles extended to her private life as well, and her little world of family and home was jealously guarded and kept separate from work.
She was a gracious hostess, however, and guests were always welcome in the Brown home on White Road.
Though not given to displays of public affection, she was often surprisingly generous and compassionate, and enjoyed socializing with her friends.
Under her tough, strong, dignified public persona and delightful sense of humour, she was a private, sensitive person.
She was an expert seamstress, and when her career ended she took up gardening with a passion, treasuring plants that she had been given by friends.
She took a lively interest in local happenings, and was an enthusiastic, shrewd yard-sale and antique-store shopper.
She and Len were devoted to each other and raised two fine sons, of whom she was justifiably proud.
Her family and many friends mourn their sudden and tragic loss; she will long be remembered by her fellow workers and all those who knew her.
By Lori's own request there will be no funeral. However, on Thursday, May 11, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the CMH cafeteria her co-workers and friends will host a farewell to celebrate Lori's life.
Rhindress, Charles Alvin (Al) Wednesday, 19 Apr 2006
Williams Lake, BC
Charles Alvin Rhindress (Al) passed away peacefully at Cariboo Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, April 19, 2006 at the age of 83.
Al was born in Upper Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia on March 1, 1923.
At age 17 he lost his right arm in a train accident and had to learn to use his left arm to do everything.
This was only a temporary setback for Al as he learned to hunt, fish, operate a chain saw and countless other things with one arm.
He married Eleanor in 1955 and moved out to the Cariboo in 1957 to find work.
Once out here, Eleanor and Al lived in Horsefly, Likely, Lac la Hache, McAllister and 100 Mile House before finally settling down in Williams Lake in 1971.
He worked as a log scaler for various companies around the Cariboo, finally retiring in 1990 after a stint up north working in the Stewart area.
Al enjoyed hunting, fishing and working on his placer claim in Likely for many years.
He was often seen on the lakes and rivers of the area, looking for the "big one."
He enjoyed telling fishing stories and exploring new country.
He was pre-deceased by his mother, Susan, father Charles, two brothers, John and Arthur, and two sisters, Marguerite and Marjorie.
Al is survived by his wife of 51 years, Eleanor, son, Ken, and countless relatives.
Al is sorely missed by his friends and family.
No service will be held by request.
Patton, Marvin Sunday, 02 Apr 2006
Williams Lake, BC
Longtime Cariboo resident Marvin Clarence Patton passed away at Cariboo Memorial Hospital in Williams Lake April 2, 2006.
Marvin was born in Dog Creek in 1920.
Marvin drove what was called the Likely Stage, where he met many interesting people, and had some very humorous stories to tell.
He also drove school bus for many years, and later worked as a custodian for School District 27 up until he retired in the early 1980s.
Marvin enjoyed camping, fishing, doing wood work, and spending time with family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth, of 57 years; his daughters, Judy (Grant) Wilson, grandsons Kallin and Courtland; Joan (Ervin) Kuttnick, grandson, Randy, granddaughter Cherie; granddaughter Tracy (Jim) Levirs, great-granddaughter, Sydney; sister, Lorraine Fraser, and many nieces and nephews.
Marvin is pre-deceased by his parents, Tom and Elsie, brothers Tommy, and Henry, by his son, Alvin, in 1996, and daughter in-law Diann in 2004.
Marvin will be sadly missed by family and friends.
No service will be held by request.
