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Dobie, George Anderson
June 21, 1923 - October 24, 2009
We announce the sudden passing of George Anderson Dobie on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at Vernon Jubilee Hospital.
George was born in Vernon, B.C. on June 21, 1923; one of 5 children, Robert, Edgar, Mabel and Barbara.
After high school graduation, he started a long newspaper journalism career, first working for the Vernon News. He then joined a wire service, British United Press, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, where he met and married Winnipeg native Dorene Hastman.
They spent three years in Edmonton, before moving to Vancouver, B.C. where they spent the next 28 years raising their family.
Throughout this time George was employed by the Vancouver Sun, where his journalism career covered many assignments, highlighted by his coverage of the labor beat during a period of tumultuous labor relations. He was well-respected by all that he met while a journalist for his integrity and for his honest coverage of the issues of that day.
George and Dorene then spent 5 years in Victoria, B.C., where he worked for the Province of B.C., prior to his retirement, when they returned to Vernon in 1988.
Even after retirement, George continued to write a column for the Vernon paper, and most recently, he set up a blog site on the internet, where he continued to voice his opinions and concerns on the day's events.
George was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was an avid sportsman who loved curling, lawn bowling and 5 pin bowling. He also had a special love for baseball.
George is survived by his sister Barbara (Stu); sons Phillip (Barbara), Douglas (Lori), Russell (Connie), and daughter, Debra; grandchildren, Jarrod, Nathan, Matthew, Richard, Aaron, Reta, Hannah, and Kaitlyn; great-granddaughters, Paris and Lexi.
Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the B.C. Lung Association, 675 Oak Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6H 2K2.
A celebration of George's life will be held on Sunday, November 1st, at 1:00 p.m. at the Schubert Center in Vernon.
Evans, Richards Albert
Friday, 23 Oct 2009
Albert Evans passed away in Vernon, B.C., on October 23, 2009.
He was born in Leaman, Alberta, on January 30, 1923.
His is survived by loving family; wife, Christine of Coldstream, Merle (Ken) Ell of Edmonton, Pamela (David) Kohlenberg of Calgary, Parry of Vernon, and Cathleen (John) Walker of Nanaimo.
Also survived by grandchildren, David & Douglas Ell, Kathryn & Matthew Kohlenberg, Sarah Evans and Cheyenne Walker; also by brothers, Percy & Llywelyn.
Albert was an avid gardener, keeping the neatest hedges & trees, and loved to read & spend time with family and friends.
His wish was to be cremated.
The family and friends viewing took place October 26, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. at Pleasant Valley Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations to an organization of your choice would be appreciated.
"Celebration of Life" to take place at a later date.
Will, Elane
1924 - Oct 22, 2009
Elane was born in Calgary, Alberta, in 1924, the granddaughter of Alberta pioneer George Lane, one of the legendary founders of the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede.
She spent her youth on the Oxley Ranch west of Stavely, Alberta, in the heart of ranching country.
Her older sister, Betty, and younger brother, Jim, are both deceased.
Elane was raised on a ranch with cattle and horses in the Porcupine Hills on Willow Creek.
Her love and affinity for animals lasted her entire life.
Elane was schooled in a one-room school house and after completing business courses, she worked at the High River Air Force base.
Subsequently, she graduated as a teacher from the School for the Blind in Vancouver, where she had a rewarding career.
Returning to the ranch for a summer vacation, she rekindled her friendship with William (Red) McDougall whom she subsequently married.
Red and Elane raised a family of four: Peggy Barr (Brent), Alec McDougall (Gail), Pat McDougall (Bruce Nelson) and the youngest, Bill McDougall.
Raising her children as the wife of an Alberta Wheat Pool agent, she lived in many company houses in Southern Alberta communities including Purple Springs, Magrath, Mazeppa and Aldersyde.
As a young wife and mother with four young children, Elane was widowed in 1957.
Moving to High River, she purchased a small home and obtained employment as secretary/receptionist for the local Department of Agriculture, the Snodgrass Funeral Home and later, at the law offices of Colin Heseltine.
At this time, John Will came into her life.
A long-time friend of the family, John was a mixed farmer north of Mazeppa, who often lent the McDougall's work horses for their vegetable garden.
Marrying John in 1960, she moved to the farm, where she was very active in daily farm life, the High River Anglican Altar Guild, Women's Institute, and the Glady's Ridge community.
John and Elane retired to an acreage in Lumby, B.C. in 1979, where they continued to enjoy the rural life.
As John's health deteriorated, Elane and John moved to Vernon, where she continued to be very active in the Women's Institute and the Anglican Church.
Elane remained devoted to John and nursed him daily at the Noric Nursing Home, until his death in April of 2000.
After John's death, Elane lived alone in her Vernon home surrounded by her many close friends and neighbours.
A caring and active person, she continued to drive her friends to medical appointments and social events up until her death.
She always enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
Elane will be missed and remembered by her children, their spouses and her grandchildren: Karla Forster, Kathryne Johnstone (Jeff), Michael McDougall and Cheryl Molyneaux and her great-grandchildren: Spencer Forster, Nathan and Kaylee Johnstone.
She will also be missed by all the grandchildren that continued to enlarge her loving family: Angie, Ian, Meredith, Libby, John, Mike Marina, and Tanya.
Elane was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Elane gave the gift of unconditional love, honesty and humility her whole life.
She taught the meaning of sharing and physical and spiritual sustenance.
Her legacy of insight, humour, thoughtfulness and humanity lives on in her loving family.
Funeral Services will be held at All Saints Anglican Church at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2009.
Reception will follow at the church.
In lieu of flowers, any donations would be gratefully received by All Saints Anglican Church, Vernon B.C.
Sanesh, Mary Elizabeth
Thursday, 22 Oct 2009
We regret to announce the death at Vernon Jubilee Hospital on October 22, 2009, of Mary Elizabeth Sanesh, at the age of 92 years.
Mary was born in Hungary, and came to Saskatchewan with her parents as a child; moving to the Lumby area in 1955.
She was a loving mother to her large family, and a caring grandmother and friend. Mary loved playing cards, and in her retirement years was active in several groups in Lumby and in Vernon.
She was predeceased by her husband, Paul John Sanesh, and a son, Leonard. Mary will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children: Joe (Marie), Louis (Pat), Mernie (John), Glady (Norm), Randy (Irene), and Robert (Theresa) and daughter-in-law, Marlynn; seventeen grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and two great great-grandchildren. She is also survived by sister Ann (Charlie) Meszaros of Wakaw, SK, sister-in-law Alice Kaszas of Salmon Arm, and many extended family members and friends.
Prayers will be recited in the chapel of Vernon Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 28, at 7:00 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Lumby on Thursday, October 29, at 10:30 A.M., with the Reverend Father Richard Hanaczewski, celebrant. Interment will follow in the Lumby Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, friends may make donations in Mary's memory to B.C. Heart and Stroke Foundation, 4 - 1551 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 9M9.
Graham, Earl Douglas
September 21, 1921 - October 22, 2009
Earl left us for his heavenly home on October 22nd, 2009, at the age of 88 years.
He was born in Lashburn, SK, on September 21st, 1921, the oldest of seven children born to Doug and Zella Graham.
Earl was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Malcolm, Betty, Elmo and Gordon.
Earl is survived by his loving wife, Gertie, to whom he was married for 61 years; his children, Barb (Larry) Gustafson of Maple Ridge, B.C., Brenda (Ray) Schultz of Standard, AB and Doug (Marlene) Graham of Marsden, SK; his grandchildren, Darla (Bryan) Williams, Karolyn (Matt) Lock, Deah (Mark) Clark, Joy (Dan) Rayton, Jay (Sarah) Schultz, Laura (Craig) Nelson and DJ Graham; his great-grandchildren, Josh, Nathan, Daniel, Serena, Marchella, Danika and Luke; as well as numerous extended family members.
Earl spent most of his life in the Marsden, SK area.
He took over the family farm, until he retired in 1985, and moved to the Okanagan Lake, near Vernon, a place he loved.
He was an active member in his home church in SK, being the Secretary-Treasurer for 40 years.
He was a passionate supporter of Missions.
Cremation preceded a Celebration Of Earl's Life, which was held at Bethel Funeral Chapel, on Monday, October 26th, 2009, at 1:00 P.M., with a Reception following in the Bethel Tea Room. Another service will be held in Neilburg, SK at a later date.
As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to do so, may send donations in memory of Earl to the Manitou Lake Bible Camp, P.O. Box 226, Marsden, SK SOM 1P0
"Free from the turmoil and toil of life;
Free from earth's sorrows, its cares and strife.
Glorious deliverance; release from the fray;
Gone on to glory - O wonderful day!" (Used with permission from Vivian Bruck)
Nicol, Linda Mae
June 15, 1949 - October 21, 2009
Linda was born on June 15th, 1949 in Provost, AB.
She passed away on Wednesday, October 21st, 2009, in Kelowna Hospice House, at the age of 60 years.
She is survived by her loving family: one brother, Jim (Carol) of Kelowna; sister-in-law, Lois Blume of Camrose, AB; four nieces: Lane (Joe) Hudgins of Carbondale, Illinois, USA; Kami (Derek) Johnson of Kelowna, B.C.; Jody (Chris) Ball of Rimby, AB; and Tasha (Paul) Stremel of Camrose, AB; numorous great nieces, nephews and many dear friends.
Linda was predeceased by her husband, Bob Neil; parents, Gordon and Lillian Blume, and her brother, Daryl.
The Celebration of Linda's Life will be held at Trinity United Church on Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Sharon Ferguson-Hood officiating.
The reception will follow in the church hall.
Friends wishing to make memorial contributions in memory of Linda, may do so to the Canadian Cancer Society, #104, 3402-27th Avenue, Vernon, B.C. V1T 1S1 or to the Vernon & District SPCA, 4800 Haney Road, Vernon, B.C. V1T 6M2.
Bermis, Hazel Simla
Saturday, 26 Dec 2009
Hazel Ann Simla Bemis recently joined her father, Alex Simla, mother, Rose Sanford Simla and many other family members in peace.
She will continue to be a vital part of her family's life. Surviving her are two sisters, Gladys Bonneau, (Vernon, B.C.), Violet Bob (Penticton, B.C.) her daughters, Marsha Doyle (Ferndale), Deborah Zoutendyke (Bellingham), and Tammie Treese, (Lloyd), (St. Marie, MT).
She is also survived by 2 granddaughters, 7 grandsons, 16 great-grandchildren.
She also leaves many, many nieces and nephews that she loved, that live in Vernon, B.C.
Burial was on Wednesday, December 30th, at 11:00 AM, at the Head of the Lake Cemetery, Vernon, B.C.
There was a celebration of her life that followed in Vernon, B.C. at the New Horizon's Building, Westside Road, Vernon, B.C.
