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Mr. Raymond Joseph Willy
April 11, 1913 - August 26, 2007
Willy, Raymond Joseph
Former Parksville and Swift Current resident Raymond Joseph Willy, 94, passed away Aug. 26, 2007, at his home in Douglas Care Community in Victoria, BC.
A family celebration of life was held Thursday Sept 13th in Victoria, BC.
Ray was born April 11th, 1913, in St. Walburg Sask., to Andrew and Margaret (Heisler) Willy.
He married Isabel Armstrong on June 6, 1942, in Medicine Hat, Alberta.
He came to Swift Current as a young man and served in the Canadian Forces in Europe during the 2nd WW.
He was employed by Coca Cola (Swift Current Bottlers Ltd.) as an area sales manager for 30 years, retiring in 1978.
In 1980 on September 4th Ray married Rita (Ewert) Caswell in Camrose, AB and left the Prairies for Parksville, BC.
In retirement, he enjoyed travel, building on their dream property in Parksville and became well known for his stories and for the quality wines made from carefully selected wild berries.
Ray was a member of Elks Lodge in Swift Current and was the area “rep” for the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
He was also a member of “The Whooping Crane Conservation Association” for many years.
His family wrote: “He loved carpentry - he was an excellent craftsman making numerous boats, furniture and refinishing all of his homes. He loved his time at Lac Pelletier and Lake Sayese in Northern SK.
He will be dearly missed by his family and many friends…you could always count on Ray for a “Willy” story and a game of “Kings in the Corner”
He is survived by his wife Rita (Ewert – Caswell) Willy; daughters, Rae Busse of Okotoks, AB; and, Joan Dempsey of Mount Brydges, ON; Grandchildren, David, Cindy (Dominick), Gordon (Robyn), Jennifer (Shawn), Michael (Jessica), Jo-Ann (Jason); Great grandchildren; Samantha, Sarah and Anderson.
He was pre-deceased by his first wife Isabel; brothers; Guy, Andrew, and two brothers in their youth, sisters: Alma Willy, Rose Shaner, Irene Marlow and son-in-law Dave Busse.
Many thanks for the loving concern of up Island neighbours and friends.
Deep appreciation to the caring people at Douglas Care Community and Richmond Pavilion at the Royal Jubilee Hospital.
Memorials may be made to “The Whooping Crane Conservation Association” 1475 Regal Court, Kissimmee, FL 34744 or the charity of your choice.
Mr. George Clark Stevenson
October 24, 1916 - September 17, 2007
Born October 24, 1916 in Vancouver, BC; passed away September 17, 2007 at the age of 90 years, at Delta Hospital.
He worked as a Printer at VGH for 48 years.
Predeceased by his loving wife, Betty, in 1987. Also predeceased by his mother, father, brother and two sisters. Left to mourn are brother-in-law Fred and sister-in-law Camille; nieces and nephews.
We will forever miss this kind and gentle man.
No service by request.
Mrs. Sylvia Ruth Canning
September 23, 1954 - September 19, 2007
Canning, Sylvia Ruth (nee Olsen) passed away with family at her side on Wednesday, September 19, 2007.
She is survived by her husband Bryan Canning and her two sons, Aaron and Kevin all of Victoria, British Columbia, her mother Ragnhild (Rae) Olsen, two sisters, Peggy Chabot and Katherine Kerr and two brothers, Stanley and Eric Olsen and their families and relatives in Vancouver, BC, Alberta, USA and London, England.
Memorial Service will be held at Sands Funeral Chapel, 1803 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC, on Saturday, September 22nd at 2:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to Canadian Cancer Society, 750 Hillside Ave., Victoria, BC V8T 1Z4.
Mrs. Dorothy Bertha McCaig
May 18, 1915 - September 26, 2007
McCAIG, Dorothy Bertha (Dot) peacefully passed away in Victoria on September 26, 2007.
Predeceased by her beloved Neil, brother Chuck Fulton, sister Irene Constable, brother-in-law Maurice and sister-in-law Norah.
Dot will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Sharon and son-in-law Barry; son Tom and daughter-in-law Janet; granddaughters Lorrine (Darren), Leah (Darin), Lisa and Lennie (Howie); great-grandchildren Tyler, Dylan, Alisha, Ryan, Brandon and Kali; sister Phyllis and brother-in-law Sid; nieces and nephews and her beloved pigs.
Mom and Dad lived in their family home for 61 years and enjoyed many wonderful neighbours in that time.
Special thanks to Kerry for his kindness to Mom and Dad.
The family would like to thank the Juan de Fuca Home Support for their many caring years as well as Krista and her wonderful team of caregivers on West 2 at the RJH.
Funeral service will be held in Sands Chapel of Chimes, 1803 Quadra Street on Saturday, September 29, 2007 at 1:00 P.M.
Mrs. Sakiye (nee Hamade) Tanaka
April 13, 1917 - September 26, 2007
Sakiye passed away peacefully in the early morning of September 26th at Holy Family Hospital, Vancouver.
She was predeceased by her husband, Hitoshi and brother, Hiroshi Hamade.
Sakiye will be missed by her brother, Itsuji Hamade (Kiyoko), her sister, Tsuruko Tamaki and children Yoshimi (Lynn), Hitomi (George), Annie (Fred) and Eddy.
Bachun will be missed by grandchildren Kashi, Nikko, Charlene (Lee), Eric (Michelle), Shelly and Steven.
She will also be missed by sisters-in-law Kiyoko Tananka, Toyoko Maede, Yoshiko Koyanagi and many other relatives and friends.
The family would like to thank the staff at Holy Family, especially in Neighbourhood 1, for their compassionate care.
Service will be held at Steveston Buddhist Temple, 4360 Garry Street, Richmond, BC on Tuesday, October 2, at 11:00 AM. Reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers or koden, memorial donations may be made to the Steveston Buddhist Temple or Holy Family Hospital, 7801 Argyle Street, Vancouver, BC.
Ms. Florence "Muriel" Patterson
January 20, 1919 - September 26, 2007
Florence "Muriel" Patterson was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, true child of the plains, although she later came to love the enchantment of the trees, mountains, and ocean of Vancouver Island.
Muriel spent her youth in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, where her father, Edward Patterson, a 32nd degree Mason, served as engineer of the Canadian Pacific Railway.
Her mother, Edna, was a homemaker, played music by ear, even the saw, was a member of the Rebecca's, and Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star.
At age 18, Muriel attended Normal School and subsequently taught in one-room rural school houses where all grades were present.
With the arrival of World War II, she settled in Sorrel, Quebec, where she assembled torpedoes for the Canadian Forces.
In 1950, after spending some time in Ontario, Muriel moved west to Vancouver, where, in 1951, her daughter, Barbara Lee was born. Following the birth of her daughter, Muriel spent six years teaching among the First Nations people.
Initially, she served in Anhousat, then Kitimat and Hazelton.
Muriel was deeply touched by the warm welcome of the Anhousat people and formed many friendships.
In 1956 Muriel returned to Vancouver, attending the University of British Columbia where she completed two years of university in one year in order to obtain her high school teaching certificate, graduating with distinction.
Moving to the Cowichan valley, she bought a house in Maple Bay.
She initially taught at Cowichan High School, moving to Quamichan Middle School when it first opened.
She spent the remainder of her career there, first as a teacher of French and English, and finally as a librarian among her beloved books.
Muriel retired from teaching in 1982.
During her teaching career she served as a member of many charitable organizations.
Following her retirement, Muriel filled her life with volunteer work, such as Meals-on-Wheels and helping to run the card shop at the Cowichan Lodge.
She was also involved with her beloved United Church and was a part of the Seekers until her debilitating stroke at the age of 87. Family then became the cornerstone of her life, centering on her beloved daughter and grandson.
Thanks, Mom, for all the support and for allowing me to be you little girl when I needed it most. Muriel died peacefully and beautifully on September 26, 2007.
Predeceased by her parents (Edward and Edna), her brother (George), and her baby brother (Douglas), she leaves to mourn her daughter, Lee Patterson; grandson Jesse Patterson, and his fiancé, Diana; niece, Lee Gibson; best friend, Marge Worthy; dear, caring friend, Duncan Scott; longtime friend and former student, Brian Wallace, and his wife, Joan.
Also to be mentioned are her United Church family, including Marian and Laurel; Sharon and Arlene, the world's most wonderful hairdresser's.
Not forgotten are the many other lives she touched.
Godspeed Mom and Grandma… be assured you still live in memory, poetry and song. We love you very much.
A memorial service will be held at the Duncan United Church, 246 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC, on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at 2:30 PM.
All who wish to join us to celebrate Muriel's life, please share with us as we say 'Good bye" to a most valiant soul.
