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Robert "Bob" Birch
July 28, 1927 - May 26, 2009
Robert (Bob) Birch passed away unexpectedly and at peace at the Penticton Regional Hospital at the age of 81 years, on Tuesday, May 26th.
Bob will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Lyla of 59 years, six children and their families, seventeen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Over the years, Bob was a partner in Birch & Froese Contracting in Terrace, and owned his own businesses in the logging industry.
Later, he worked for the Department of Transport at the Smithers and Victoria airports.
When he retired, Bob and Lyla built their home in Osoyoos, and spent many years caring for their orchard with Carlos and Ana Pereira.
Bob enjoyed spending time with his family and loved working on projects with his friend, Harry Mueller.
Interment and committal were held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, May 30th, at the Osoyoos Lakeview Cemetery with Pastor Phil Johnson officiating.
A celebration of his life was held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, May 30th, at the Birch residence in Osoyoos, with our thanks to the ladies of the Osoyoos Baptist Church for the refreshments.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Samaritan's Purse, 20 Hopewell Way NE, Calgary, AB T3J 5H5.
The family of the late Robert Birch would like to thank the caring staff at ICU in the Penticton Regional Hospital, especially Andrew.
Arrangements entrusted to Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium, Oliver & Osoyoos.
Jackson, Victor
(1922 - 2009)
Victor Jackson died peacefully at his home in Smithers, on May 18th.
Victor is survived by his wife, Lesley; sons, Mark (Chrystal) and Paul (Jennifer) and grandson, Milo.
Born and educated in Aberdeen, Scotland, Victor had a long and distinguished career as an architect and planner.
He and his wife moved to the Smithers area in 2007, where he gladly offered his considerable experience to local organizations.
Victor touched everyone with his warmth, kindness, sparkling intelligence and compassionate energy and will be remembered for his love of history and wonderful story telling.
Victor's family would like to offer a sincere and heartfelt "thank you" to the Bulkley Valley Hospice Society, in particular, Dr. Biz Bastian, Lynn Shervill and the palliative care nurses for their help and compassion during Victor's final illness.
Friends, wishing to celebrate Victor's life, may arrange a donation to the Bulkey Valley Hospice Society.
Evelyn Deloris Glass
October 26, 1912 to May 14, 2009
Evelyn was born in Prince Rupert, B.C., to Charles and Ida Thomas, in the upstairs living quarters of the grocery store her father built, which is the present day Pa's Food Market.
The family left Prince Rupert in 1921, moving first to Usk, then to Terrace, where they settled on a small farm and, at that time, her father planted many fruit and maple trees, of which some are still growing in the vicinity of Thomas Street today.
In 1934, Evelyn married Vernon Glass, her husband of 56 years.
The Glass family arrived in Smithers in 1942, where they purchased the family home in which Evelyn lived until her last days.
She lived a long and rich life.
She was predeceased by her husband, Vernon, in 1990, and her son-in-law, Frederick Coles, in 2003.
She is survived by sons, Vernon (Brigitte), Dale (Justina); and daughters, Merrilyn Coles and Barbara Glass; 11 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild, as well as many other relatives.
She had a caring nature, so touched many people's lives, which resulted in a very large, extended family.
Family was always the most important part of her life and she was loved dearly by all of them.
Evelyn spent countless hours volunteering for various organizations such as the Hospital Auxiliary and the Rebecca Lodge and was a dedicated member of the United Church.
She gave generously to many causes.
She will be laid to rest beside her husband in the Pioneer Cemetery in Terrace, B.C.
A Service of Remembrance will be held at the Smithers United Church on Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson's Society, British Columbia, or the charity of your choice.
Michael Wolf
August 16, 1958 to May 2, 2009
Mike passed away after a long courageous battle with cancer.
He was predeceased by his brother, Klaus in 1980, his father, Helmut in 1983, his daughter, Nicole in 2001, his son, Austin in 2002 and his mother, Edmunde in 2007.
Mike is survived by his wife, Barb, daughter, Meghan, sons, Thomas, Eric and Dallas, also sisters, Eveline/Steve Kolida and Melanie/Rod Worth and brothers-in-law, Ken/Vicki Armstrong and Tim/Cecilia Armstrong and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mike and Barb were married in Prince George, in 1982. After starting a family there, they moved to Smithers, in 1993 and started Starlight Transport Freight Company and one in Houston.
Funeral services were held at the First United Church on 8th Ave in Smithers, on Friday, May 8, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.; interment at the Smithers cemetery and a brunch followed at 3:00 p.m., at the First United Hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations to help funeral expenses would be appreciated and can be dropped off at Starlight Transport on Victoria Drive.
Lauren Gail Maillot (nee Hunter)
May 29, 1949 to April 30, 2009
With great sadness we announce Lauren's passing after a short but courageous battle with cancer at the age of 59.
Predeceased by daughter, Deanna, parents, Glen and Betty Hunter and brother, Ron Hunter. Lauren is survived by husband, Roger, daughters, Dawn Maillot, and Darlene Masch, and son, Matt Maillot (Sheri), grandchildren, Christina and Danny Barendregt, Samantha (Jed) Gainer, Tamara and Lauren Dika, Joey, Tommy, Sarah, Theo and Jacob Maillot, great-grandchildren Kiera and Mattias Barendregt, Hayden Pattie, and Eden Gainer.
Born in Vancouver, B.C., Lauren moved to Quesnel, with her family.
Then in 1961, the family moved on to Smithers, where Lauren met and married Roger Maillot on August 7, 1964.
They spent many happy years on Tatlow Road in Smithers, raising their children.
Lauren was a loving grandma and great-grandma, spending much time entertaining and doting on the little people in her life.
Lauren's other passions included gardening, reading, knitting, and craftwork.
In 1998, Lauren realized a lifelong dream of travelling to Africa, where she went on safari in Zimbabwe.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Bulkley Valley Hospice Center.
A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at the family home (130 Stanga Road, off TatlowRoad) on Saturday, May 23, 2009, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Please come and join us in sharing the joy, laughter and many memories that Lauren filled our lives with.
Moraes, "Charlie" Charles Clarence
Wednesday, 29 Apr 2009
Moraes - "Charlie" Charles Clarence passed away on April 29, 2009 in the Smithers Hospital with family beside him at the age of 78 years.
Born in Port Simpson, to Charles and Minnie Moraes.
Charlie is survived by his loving wife, Elennor, 2 brothers, Robert and Donald, children, Charlene (Dave), Charles, Jr. (Charlotte), Rodney (Gloria), grandchildren, Natasha, Tamara, Cody, Collin, Dale, Shantelle and Brandon and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Minnie Moraes, brother, Jerry and sister, Judy.
A funeral service for Charles Moraes was held on Monday, May 4 at 2:00 p.m. in the Smithers Angilcan Church with Jim Davidson officiating; cremation followed the service.
Memorium tributes to the B.C. Lung association were requested, in lieu of flowers, and can be made at P.O. Box 34009, STN D, Vancouver, B.C. V6J 9Z9.
Dennis John Mould
October 8, 1946 - April 12, 2009
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the sudden death of our dear husband, dad, grandpa, brother and friend, Denny.
Denny leaves behind his best friend and wife of 42 years, Sandy, and their two children, Kerry and Darlene, son-in-law, Franco, and beloved grandchildren, Rebbecca and Sarah. They were the light of his life.
He also leaves behind three surviving siblings, Jean, Cathy and Jamie, and many nieces and nephews.
He goes to join his mom and dad, Edna and Jack, and his sister Avis.
Denny was born in Burns Lake, B.C.
He spent his early years in Smithers.
It was there, at just 15 years old, that he met the love of his life and future wife, Sandy.
They fell in love and were married in 1967.
After their marriage, he attended electrical training at BCIT in Vancouver.
He was a volunteer firefighter and ambulance attendant in Smithers, where their two children were born in 1967 and 1970.
In 1972, they moved south.
He worked as an electrician at the Weyerhaeuser pulp mill in Kamloops, then at jobs in Revelstoke and Adam's Lake, before starting at the Kamloops Weyerhaeuser sawmill, where he worked until he retired in 2007.
He was an avid golfer and enjoyed fishing, but more than anything, he loved being a grandpa best of all.
Denny and Sandy had the travel bug, taking many trips abroad, including several extended vacations with their fifth-wheel trailer across Canada and the USA.
They enjoyed the company of their many wonderful friends and family and made many new ones in their trips south.
He and Sandy were inseparable and did everything together.
A Celebration of Denny's life was held at 11:00 am on Friday, April 17, 2009, in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel, 285 Fortune Drive, with Canon Jack Phelps officiating.
Denny suffered from Pulmonary Fibrosis and Colitis.
He asked that, in lieu of flowers, his friends and family make a donation to the Canadian Lung Association or the Crohn's Colitis Foundation of Canada in his honour.
Always thinking of others, in a final act of pure selflessness, he donated his eyes to the Eye Bank.
We will miss him terribly, but feel blessed to have had him with us for an all too short 62 years.
May he rest in peace.
