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Todd William Mikkelsen
September 30, 1963 - December 10, 2008
Todd William Mikkelsen ended his earthly adventure at home in the arms of his family, on Wednesday, December 10, 2008.
Todd was diagnosed with Stage IV Glioblastoma Multiforme in August of this year and fought it as only Todd could; with everything he had. We were blessed to have him for as long as we did.
Todd was born September 30, 1963 in Williams Lake, B.C. He is survived by his soulmate Lisa, daughters, Brittany (20), Courtney (18) and Gracie (11). His father, Delbert, Terrace, mother, Carol Mikkelsen and step-father. Ray Carlaw, Salmon Arm, B.C.; brother Raymond (Sandra) Whitehorse YK; half-sister, Brenda (Chris) Jensen, Whitehorse, YK; mother-in-law, Mary Harrison; Edmonton, AB; Uncle Mike (Maureen) Green; Fort McMurray, AB; Uncle Gordon (Allana) Green Prince George; Aunt Delores Spelchan, Armstrong B.C.; Aunt Helen Hayes, Toronto ON; Aunt Cathy Hayes, Willims Lake; sisters-in-law, Rosetta (Darrell) Jensen, Armstrong B.C.; Rosanna Taylor and brother-in-law, David Rorison, Edmonton AB. Many cousins, nieces and nephews. Todd was predeceased by his youngest brother Peter (14) in 1979.
Todd was raised in Williams Lake and graduated from grade 12 then lived in Salmon Arm and graduated from grade 12 (for the second time) on the University program. He moved to the Yukon and shortly after was involved in a serious industrial accident. He took a year off and attended SFU. The call of the Yukon took him back and this is when he met his wonderful soul mate Lisa. He continued the log home building trade for another couple of years. In 1990 he moved his family back to Salmon Arm and worked for several log home building companies. Their third daughter Gracie was born in Salmon Arm to complete his family.
Once again the Yukon beckoned and the family moved back to Whitehorse where he worked for his brother Raymond's Yukon Alaska Log Homes.
In 2002, an opportunity came to teach a log home building course in Terrace. Todd and Lisa soon realized the chance to start on his dream of operating and having his own company. Through contacts he made over the years he was able to expand into exporting to many places around the world. Great North Pacific Log Homes built and shipped homes and lodges to Alaska, Germany, Japan, California and Russia. Todd was able to travel and set the buildings up. Several homes and lodges were built for Kitimat and Terrace. He took great pride in the carvings he created that adorn the ridge poles.
His greatest pride was always his family and the love he had for them. He was a quiet man, a big man with a big heart who had a love for the people in his life. He is now on a big adventure with his brother and Jesus and took his family's love with him into eternity. His motto is monument to his skills 'I take Pride in my Workmanship"
Funeral - December 17, 2008, 1:30 at the Elks Hall in Terrace with Mark Jones officiating.
Cremains to be scattered in the spring with a private family gathering. Flowers are acceptable or donations to the B.C. Cancer Agency.
Leif Sorensen
April 20, 1932 - December 9, 2008
Leif was born in Koltsogn, Denmark and immigrated to Canada in 1959.
He passed away in the early hour of December 9 in his home with family at his side.
He is predeceased by his son, Mark and parents Anders and Agnethe Sorensen. He leaves his sister Betty Knudson and brother Jimmy Sorensen of Denmark.
He is survived by his daughter Susan (Ray) Haynes; son Pete (Eva) Sorensen & Lorraine Johnson. His legacy lives on through his grandchildren Jenny, Nick and Mat Haynes of Kamloops and Blake Johnson (Little Goop) of Port Edward, B.C.
At his request his ashes are to be thrown up in a big wind. No service or memorial.
The family would like to thank his dear friends Ed & Babs Gordon, Lillian Johnson and Glen Doan for being with him, and other acquaintances along his journey in life.
EDITH LEASON
Sunday, 07 Dec 2008
Mrs. Edith Leason was 79 years old when she passed on Dec. 7, 2008, after a brief illness. \
In 1965, Edith, George and their daughter Linda moved from Endeavor, Sask. to Terrace.
She worked for many years at ET Kenney School.
She was definitely one of a kind and will be missed by her friends and her nieces and nephews.
Gustave Max COLLINS
July 31, 1924 - December 6, 2008
We would like to thank all the people who so generously donated food and money to our family.
We thank the Kitimat General Hospital Seniors Care for your kindness as well.
We loved our Dad with all our hearts.
He will be missed.
Irene, Art, Reynold, Trudy, Terry and all grandchildren, nieces & nephews.
Jefferis, Laura, Jean
April 14, 1929 - December 2, 2008
It is with great sadness we announce that Jean passed away suddenly, but peacefully at Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, B.C.
Sadly she leaves her devoted husband, Jim, just six months before they were to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. As well as her husband, she is survived and will be sorely missed by her children Rick (Lorna) in Duncan, Kathi (Derek) in Quito, Ecuador and Janis (Terry) in Sidney, B.C.
Jean was a proud grandmother to Joel, Elisa, James, Andrea, Stefan, Carissa and Brett as well as a great-grandmother to Damien.
Jean had a warm, giving heart and loved to cook for her family and friends. She was a strong woman who you could always depend on; she would do anything for people she loved. Jean was also an active member of the Eastern Star. She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends.
A memorial service will take place in Terrace in January, date to be announced.
Linda Marie Thodt
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Linda departed this life on November 29, 2008 at the age of 54.
Linda had a big heart and will be greatly missed by loving daughters Lisa Phelan, Natasha (Dan) Kucherka; son, Kevin (Esther) Phelan; grandchildren, Cameron, Skyler, Hailey and soon-to-be grandchild; mother Germaine Mazerolle; seven siblings and many other family and friends.
Predeceased by her father, Arthur Mazerolle and sister, Raymonde Hubbard.
A celebration of life was held on December 3, 2008.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Schizophrenia society of Canada: www.schizophrenia.ca
William Frank Cowburn
December 7, 1930 - November 28, 2008
Born to Albert and Gladys on December 7th, 1930, in Medicine Hat, Alberta.
Bill was born into a railroading family as his father finished his career as Superintendent, Canyon Division of the Canadian Pacific Railroad.
As a young man, Bill worked as a fireman on the steam locomotives leaving to join the Navy in 1953.
He served 3 and returned to the railroad, eventually settling in Cranbrook, B.C.
He moved to Kitimat, with his young family in the spring of 1972, where he worked for Eurocan Pulp & Paper.
He spent many years involved with the union.
Bill retired to Surrey, B.C., in 1995.
Always the champion of the working man, in 2004, he waged a mighty battle against the Worker's Compensation Board of B.C.
His case went all the way to the Supreme Court of Canada, where he won compensation for his asbestos-related illness.
Bill lost his battle with asbestosis on Friday, November 28th, at Surrey Memorial Hospital.
He is survived by his son, Bert, daughter, Kim (John) and his grandson, Landon.
He also leaves behind his faithful dachshunds, Snoopy and Simba.
No service by request, his ashes will be sprinkled in the Pacific Ocean sometime next spring.
Donations may be made to the Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation or the B.C. Lung Association.
Bert and Kim wish to extend their sincerest appreciation to the staff on 3 West and 41North.
Special thanks to Cheryl, Karen and Carol for their outstanding compassion and care.
