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Anna Amealia (Stadeus) Haggstrom
March 22, 1925 - April 4, 2009
Anne was born in Mayerthorpe, Alberta, to Alfonse and Marie (Gerregat) Stadeus.
During the lengthy illness and early passing of her mother in 1938, Anne raised her three younger siblings.
This family stayed united by the strength of Anne and throughout their childhood, called her mother, sister and friend.
A couple wanted to adopt the youngest, Bertha, however, Anne stood between all adults concerned and young Bertha stayed with the family.
She married Ernest Haggstrom in 1944, and lived the early years of their marriage in Vancouver.
In 1957, they began building a split level home in Richmond.
The kids all refer to it as the home that "Mom" built.
Ernie and Anne were divorced in 1966.
Anne moved to Hope, B.C., and met her partner of 21 years, Alexander Curby.
Together, they moved to Vanderhoof, where Anne owned and operated the Alpine Bakery and began farming.
With Alex helping with the framing and structuring, Anne farmed sheep and built up a herd.
They moved to a larger property and with Alex helping again with the structuring and Anne looking after the sheep, her herd grew to about 300 ewes, 450 lambs at lambing time.
It came time to rest and in 1986, together they began the move to the countryside near Smithers.
In 1987, Anne was widowed. For the last 21 years, she enjoyed frequent visits with her families in Canada, United States and Belgium and her family and friends in the Bulkley Valley.
Anne is predeceased by her infant brother, Roger Stadeus; sister, Clara Villiard; husband, Alex Curby; brother, Albert Stadeus; grandchild, Nathan Hanasyk and son-in-law Richard Lester.
She is survived by her sister: Bertha Flueck; her four children Germaine Taylor; Sonja Lester; Vern (Lori) Haggstrom and Gail (Gordon) Hanasyk; grandchildren, Larry (Kate Aurebach) Lester, Richard (Gabrielle Lester-Sarafini) Lester and Jenny (Mark Thibeault) Lester; Jennifer (John) Martin, Tracy (Eric) Cox, Mike (Sharon) Haggstrom and Lexi Haggstrom; Aaron (Amanda) Hanasyk, Brandon and Amy Hanasyk and 13 great-grandchildren.
Thank you to the staff and friends at The Meadows for the enjoyment you brought to Anne at her apartment and a special thank you to Dr. Flynn for the great care and concern.
The angels in heaven are rejoicing at your coming!
Victor Alexander Mackay
August 8, 1922 - July 13, 2009
Victor Alexander Mackay passed away peacefully at the Bulkley Valley District Hospital.
Vic was born in Carbon, Alberta, to Alexander and Olive Mackay.
Vic led a full life, living in Alberta, the Kootenay region of B.C., and then later, in Merritt and Princeton.
The last 12 years were spent in Smithers.
His passion in life was fly fishing, and he liked nothing more than being out on a lake in pursuit of a beautiful trout.
He is predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth, and his brothers, Fred and Don.
Vic is survived by his children Alan (Dale) of Merritt, B.C., Jean McCrory (George) of Blackie, AB, Mickey (Shannon) of Salmon Arm, B.C., James (Sarah) of Edson, AB, Bruce (Diane) of Smithers B.C., Bob (Melanie) of Lloydminster, SK, Mary Mackay of Vancouver, Hugh (Sheila) of Alix AB, and Doreen Cyr (Burke) of Drayton Valley, AB, and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Vic is also survived by his sisters, Ruth (Albert) Hamilton, Annie (Bud) Jack, and his brother John (Diane) Mackay.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Bulkley Valley Community Foundation and would be greatly appreciated.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Bulkley Lodge for caring for Vic and allowing him to live with dignity.
A Memorial Service was held on Saturday, July 18th, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Royal Canadian Legion with Padre George Richmond officiating.
Cremation has taken place.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the R.A. Schrader Funeral Home in Smithers, B.C.
Bernd Spiegel
June 9, 1979 to July 12, 2009
A service of remembrance was held on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Burns Lake United Church with Rev. Ray Fletcher officiating.
Bernd was born in Germany, and is survived by his parents, Thomas and Line; brother, Gunner and his family; and sister, Inga and her family.
He also leaves to mourn good friends, Mike and Marika Ramosch and their family and also many other friends.
Cremation was requested.
His cremains were shipped to Germany for burial.
"We will remember him with love always"
Valentin, Rosalie Doris
Born Dec. 28, 1911, in Prince Rupert
Died peacefully July 8, 2009, in Smithers
She is survived by her Sons, Larry (Stella), Prince Rupert, Cliff (Lorraine), Oyama, and Daughter, Claire (Louis) deJong, Smithers, grandchildren, Karen, Alison, and Peter, and great-grandchild, Kaitlin, and by nieces and a nephew.
Moved into The Meadows in Smithers, April 2007.
Memorial to be held in Prince Rupert, at a later date.
We would like to acknowledge the loving care given to her by the staff & friends and Home Support Careworkers at The Meadows.
Also Doctor Kotze, nurses and staff at BVD Hospital, who helped so much in her last days.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
Janna van der Meulen
July 4, 1920 - July 7, 2009
Janna was born in St. Johannesga, Friesland in the Netherlands, and immigrated to Canada in 1955 with her family.
She was a strong and determined woman who overcame many roadblocks.
Her diminishing eyesight did not prevent her from enjoying life and she was thankful to God for her family and friends who were always willing to lend a helping hand.
For 65 years, she was married to Piet van der Meulen, who died in 2004.
Janna was a long-time resident of Round Lake, where she and Piet and her "boys" established a dairy farm.
Janna died at home with family at her bedside.
She is survived by: Gary (Dianne) van der Meulen; Derwin (Walewska) van der Meulen, Maya, Duran; Devon (Monica) van der Meulen, Dara, Rylan, Thea, Grace; Yvette (Brent) Huntington, Tori, James, Janna, Jacob, Monique (Eric) Buss; Cor (Judy) van der Meulen, Jesse (Desiree) van der Meulen; Aaron (Vanessa) van der Meulen; Cory van der Meulen.
A service honoring the life of Janna van der Meulen will be held at Mountain View Assembly on Saturday, July 18, 2009, at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Murray Wittke officiating.
Psalm 9:10 - Those who know Your name will trust in You.
George Arthur Schlitt
August 4, 1966 - July 6, 2009
After having fought a valiant fight with cancer, George passed away in the arms of his loving wife and soul mate, Sandy, to be with his heavenly Father.
Survived by his son, Mason; parents, Herb and Katherine; brothers, Wilf (Dorrie), Peter; sisters, Marie Easley (Scott) of Vancouver, Dorothy Ruhwald (Kurt) of Calgary; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The manner in which George lived his life was also a tremendous example to all who admired and treasured their relationship with him.
A memorial service celebrating George's life will be held in Prince George, at the First Baptist Church, 483 Gillett St, Tuesday, July 14, 2009, at 2:00 pm.
James (Jim) Eric Anton Lovestrom
September 30, 1929 ~ July 4, 2009
Jim (Snooks) of Creston, passed away peacefully at home, July 4, 2009, at the age of 79.
Jim was born in Creston, on September 30, 1929.
He was the fifth child of six, born to Andy and Leona.
As a teenager, Jim worked in logging camps.
Jim married Lorraine Hollowink in 1951.
He lived in Riondel, for 19 years and worked for Cominco.
From there, he worked in mines at Benson Lake and Salmo.
In 1974, he moved to Smithers, to work for the Ministry of Mines.
1988 brought them back to the Creston Valley to retire.
Jim was a member of the Kaslo Masonic Lodge for 50 years.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman.
His sense of humour was unique.
He never told a lie, just stretched the truth "a little."
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Lorraine of 57 years, two sons, Eric (Suzanne) of Elkford, Micky of Elkford and two daughters, Jeannie (Victor) Cramer of Smithers, Karen Perreault of Smithers.
He leaves behind 12 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren to carry on his unique sense of humour.
Jim is also survived by sisters, May (Fred) Masuch of Cranbrook, Alice (Bill) MacDonald of Creston, and brothers, Bud (Margaret) Lovestrom of Penticton, and Bob (Jean) Lovestrom of White Rock.
Jim was predeceased by his father, Andy, mother, Leona and sister, Agnes Everitt.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
There will be no funeral by request
