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Posted By: CanadianObits.com Date: Saturday, 14 December 2024, at 1:22 a.m.
SWEITZER, Helen Edna
April 12, 1929 - Mar. 11, 2009
Our dearly loved Helen passed away, unexpectedly, on March 11th, 2009.
She leaves behind love, compassion and kindness to all, and will be missed very much by her husband, Elmer, her 4 sons, Steven, Rick, Gary (Patricia) and Rodney, as well as her sister, Dorothy and brother, George, 4 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews.
Helen joins her pre-deceased brothers, Herman and Norman, and sisters, Anne, Lydia, Isabel, Lavina and Loraine.
We express our sincere gratitude for your thoughts during this time.
Contributions made in Helen's memory to a charity of your choice will be greatly appreciated.
Michael (Mike) Varabioff
March 24, 1935 - August 30, 2008
A Gentle Man
A caring man, so good and kind
Few folks on earth like him we find
For all of us, he did his best
May God grant him eternal rest.
His life was full of thoughtful deeds
And helping hands in times of need
A pleasant smile, a patient heart
A gentle man who did his part. Michael (Mike) Varabioff was born March 24, 1935, in Verigin, Saskatchewan, to Nick and Laura (Kazakoff) Varabioff.
They returned to Grand Forks, B.C., shortly afterwards.
Michael's mother passed away when he was four years old.
He continued to live with his loving Kazakoff grandparents and extended family.
He attended public school in Grand Forks and, as a teenager, had many jobs to help him stay in school.
He obtained employment at the Grand Forks Co-op, thus launching his career in retail.
He moved to Nelson to join the Simpson-Sears staff there; then, settled in Castlegar, where he managed the Castlegar Sears store.
Eventually, after managing the Trail Sears store, he took an early retirement at age 56.
While still in Grand Forks, he met Kate Tomilin, whom he married in 1959.
Together they raised a family of three children; sons, Michael and Jon and daughter, Eva.
Seven grandchildren blessed their lives.
Kate's parents, Jack and Helen were a loving influence on the Varabioff family.
Michael enjoyed singing in choirs and fellowship with members.
He loved to sing and play his guitar.
His musical talents inspired his children to sing, play, and pursue musical studies.
He especially loved woodworking and Deda could fix anything!
He also spent time outdoors. Helping and spending time with family and friends brought him great happiness.
Mike became ill in August 2007 and, with family close by, passed away August 30, 2008 at the age of 73.
Services were held at the Castlegar Funeral Chapel, and burial was at Park Memorial Cemetery.
Left with broken hearts are his wife, Kate Varabioff; son, Michael (and wife, Maura) Varabioff; son, Jon Varabioff; daughter, Eva (and husband, Tony) Cortens; grandchildren, Sophie, Nicholas and Natasha Varabioff; grandchildren, Olivia, Daniel, Timothy and Christopher Cortens; brothers, Norman, Edward and Peter, sister, Vera and mother, Mary Varabioff; nieces, cousins and friends.
Dear Meesha, you will always be loved and missed.
We are grateful for your devotion, love and care, and for making all our lives better.
May God bless and keep you and grant you Eternal Peace in His Heavenly Kingdom.
THANK YOU, family and friends, for your presence, prayers, hymns and condolences during this sad and painful time.
THANK YOU for the food, flowers, cards, e-mails, phone calls, visits, child care, hospital visits, donations and shoulders on which to shed our tears.
THANK YOU, Fred Makortoff, for officiating and guiding us through the service; speakers, Peter Varabioff, Jon Varabioff, Elmer Verigin and Koozma Gorkoff; pall bearers; Tri-Choir for their powerful tribute to Mike.
THANK YOU to our children for the thoughtful slide presentation and moving renditions of "His Eye is on the Sparrow" and "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry".
We love you all.
Monetary donations to Iskra and Cancer Society gratefully accepted.
Clarkson, Helen Elizabeth (Betty)
November 19, 1925 - August 4, 2009
Passed away peacefully with her family by her side, August 4, 2009, at Kootenay Lake District Hospital.
Betty was born on November 19, 1925, in Holland, Manitoba.
Betty married Walter Clarkson on April 2, 1958, in Manitoba, and then moved to Nelson, where Walter operated Clarkson motors.
Betty was predeceased by him in 1973, and raised four wonderful children on her own, from the ages of 13, 12, 10, & 4, as well as keeping all the house & yard maintenance.
She was a strong women who loved to spend time with her family and most of all her grandchildren.
Betty also really enjoyed a good game of hockey whether on TV or on the radio. She enjoyed knitting, sewing, needlepoint, crocheting and liquid embroidery in her spare time.
Betty was a member of the Fairview United Church & Nelson United Church and often played the organ at the church for funerals, weddings and at music fests.
Betty is survived by her 4 children and their families, Beth & Husband Mac (Vanderhoof) and their children Kailey and Maraya, Jim & his wife, Alba (Montrose) and their children Stefanie & Melissa, Neill & Brenda (Nelson), Dianne, husband John (Nelson) and sons Brad, Sean & Scott.
Betty was also predeceased by her mother Elizabeth, father James, sister Jane and brother James.
She also leaves behind her niece, Francine and family, nephews, John, Garrie, Donald and families as well as Bill, Russell, Barbara & Sheila and their families and sister-in-law, Marion Glover and numerous Clarkson relatives.
A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2009, at 11:30 AM from Nelson Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. David Boyd officiating.
A Tea will be held at the Nelson United Church following the Graveside Service.
As an expression of sympathy, family and friends may make donations to KidSport Nelson, 225 Hall St., Nelson, B.C. V1L 5X4 or to the C.T. Scanner C/O Kootenay Lake Hospital
Foundation, 3 View St., Nelson, B.C. V1L 2V1.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service, Ltd.
We love you mom.
Lisanti, Pietro
Monday, 03 Aug 200
On Monday, August 3, 2009, Pietro "Peter" Lisanti of Nelson, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, after a short courageous battle with cancer.
Peter will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Assunta, 2 daughters, Lucia and Rosetta (Kevin) McConachie, 2 grandchildren, Madison and Kevin, Jr., 2 brothers, Luigi (Antonietta), Gerardo (Romilda), 2 sisters, Teresa (Antonio) Russo and Brigida (Vito) Tummillo, sister-in-law, Marisa Iacullo, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
As an expression of sympathy, family and friends may make donations to the C.T. Scanner C/O Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation, 3 View St., Nelson, B.C. V1L 2V1.
Stainton, Mary Cecilia
Sept 8, 1913 - January 15, 2009
Mary died peacefully in her sleep at The Hamlets on January 15, 2009.
Mary was born Sept 8th, 1913 in an original sod house on the homestead near Landis, Sask.
Mary's parent's had emigrated from Ireland in 1906.
Mary and her sister, moved to Vancouver, in the late 20's.
She was attracted to the music and young people of the Salvation Army.
After spending a year in the officer's training college in Toronto, she was commissioned to Kamloops, during which time she met her husband, Jack Stainton.
They were married on Dec 1, 1936, at St. Paul's Cathedral.
Her loving family will miss her warm love and strong spirit.
She is mother to Maureen Brady (Barry), Brian (Sharon) and Colleen.
"Gram" to Brent Brady (Glenda), Jonathan Brady (Deanna) and Jennifer Shura (Shawn), D'Arcy (Teresa), Drew (Rhonda), Denny (Jo) and Dean (Michelle) Stainton and "great-gram" to Brendan, Avery, Ashley, Justine, Morgan, Teeghan, Oliver, Alex, Russell, Daulton, Emma, Jacob, Scott, and most recently twins, Kelty & Jackson.
She was awaiting news of another great-grandchild due in early February.
The following was found in her notes:
I rejoice in life for it's own sake.
Life is no brief candle to me. It is
a sort of splendid torch, which, I've
got to hold up for the moment,
and I want to make it burn as brightly
as possible before handing it on to
future generations. - George Bernard Shaw
She is survived by her older sister, Norah Innes, of New Westminster, and brother-in-law, Scottie Stevenson.
She was predeceased by her husband, Jack, her brother, Bob and her grandson, Daren.
Mary will be missed by her many friends in the city, The Oak's and Jensen Place and all those who knew her as the lady in her green hat and coat out on her daily walk.
Widowed at age 46, Mary took the business course at St. Ann's Academy and worked as a bookkeeper in Law offices for the next 18 years.
In her words, "retirement was no problem as grandchildren enriched life at that time and family has always come first."
Great-Grandchildren enriched her later years and days.
Mary was an active volunteer in the community - the P.T.A., Guide Association (receiving recognition from Lady Baden Powell), the Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic, Musical Festival, and St. Paul's Cathedral.
She was a long-term member of many organizations including the Excelsior Rebekah Lodge No 23 (since 1948), Kamloops Garden Club, RIH Ladies Auxiliary and a founding member of the Happy Choristers.
She served as treasurer or bookkeeper of many of these organizations and was described as part of the "guaranteed audience" at events in the city.
Over her lifetime, Mary experienced many losses but was always able to grieve and then find joy in living and in adding joy to the lives of her family and friends.
She accepted the changes that life requires as transitions to be mastered.
She was a model of graciousness.
Special thanks to Dr. A. Burris & Barb and Dr. Proctor who provided care over many years.
Thanks also to Drs. Rishiraj and Mehta, and to the loving staff of The Hamlets at Westsyde.
Donations in her memory, can be made to St. Paul's Cathedral or charities of choice.
A celebration of Mary's life, will be held at St. Paul's Cathedral, 4th and Nicola on Saturday, January 24th, 11:00 am followed by a reception in the church hall.
Pellizzon, Narcisso Augusto
March 26, 1923 - January 14, 2009
On Wednesday, January 14, 2009, Mr. Narciso Augusto Pellizzon of Kamloops, passed away at the age of 85 years.
Predeceased by his loving wife, Pierina in 2001, Nick is survived by his three children, Graham (Ramona) of Victoria, Gabriella Pellizzon of Vancouverz, and Ron (Juanita) of Kelowna, his grandchildren, Ariana and Teresa, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Born in Maser, Treviso, Italy, on March 26, 1923, Nick came to Canada, to Kamloops, in 1950.
He worked as a Section Man for CP Rail for some 32 years, retiring in 1986.
Nick loved his garden, growing things, making wine and spending time with his family.
Prayers will be recited on Monday, January 19, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.
The Reverend Father Peter Nguyen will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial at the church on Tuesday, January 20, 2009, at 11:00 a.m.
Interment will follow in the family plot, Hillside Cemetery.
Should friends desire, donations to the Alzheimer Society of B.C., Box 277, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 5K6 in memory of Mr. Pellizzon, would be appreciated.
Service arrangements entrusted to Schoening Funeral Service, telephone 250-374-1454.
Bell, Thom Marshall
March 29, 1955 - January 13, 2009
Born March 29th, 1955 in Ottawa. Ended his long battle with cancer, January 13th, 2009.
Survived by his wife of 30 years, Louise, his special daughter, Kim (Kevin) and the joy of his life, grandson, Vaughan, of Kamloops, BC; and in Ottawa, his mother, Georgina, sister, Margaret, brother, George (Nancy); niece, Jennifer; stepson, Bob (Sue) and grandchildren, Brandon, Dalton and Shaelynn.
Thom was predeceased by his father, Charlie.
The family would like to thank Dr. Mike Wilson, the staff at Home and Community Care Services, and nurses and staff at Royal Inland Hospital.
We also give a special thank you to Dr. Barbara Molosky and staff at the B.C. Cancer Agency in Vancouver, for ten years of extraordinary effort and care dedicated to keeping Thom with us.
A Celebration of Thom's life will be held at the Calvary Community Church, 1205 Rogers Way on Saturday, January 31st at 1:00 p.m.
Should friends desire, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, Unit 111, 450 Lansdowne Street, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 1Y3 in Thom's name, would be appreciated.
Arrangements entrusted to Schoening Funeral Service, telephone 250-374-1454.
