NICOL, Douglas James - Thursday, 20 Nov 2003
March 17, 1941 - November 20, 2003
It is with deep sadness we announce the sudden passing of Douglas James Nicol.
Doug will be sadly missed by dear friend Helan Mueller; his children, Tad Nicol, Susan Goldie, Janice Nicol, and their mother Jan Nicol; his seven grandchildren, Christie, Brandon, Kareline, Lauren, Cameron, Zoe, and Aidan. He also leaves behind Nancy DenBoesterd.
He will be remembered warmly by his many friends and colleagues at University College of the Fraser Valley where he was head of the Geography Department. He was a member of the Chilliwack Museum and Archives’ History Circle, an event he hosted for 15 years. He was also an honourary life member of the Museum and Historical Society, past board member, and chair of the Cemetery Committee.
Doug began dragon boating in the spring this year and had an enormous enthusiasm for the sport. The club will miss seeing him steering to the finish line next year.
A memorial service will be held at Chilliwack United Church, November 26, 2003 at 2:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Chilliwack Museum in Doug’s memory would be appreciated.
NICOL, Douglas James - Thursday, 20 Nov 2003
Douglas James Nicol passed away at home in Chilliwack on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2003. “Doug” was born in Vancouver, B.C. on March 17, 1941. He was the only child of Phyllis and Jim Nicol.
Doug grew up and went to school in Victoria. He earned his BA (first-class) from Simon Fraser University (SFU) in 1971, and his MA (first-class) from the University of British Columbia (UBC) in 1973. He completed coursework towards his PhD at UBC from 1973-1975, and at SFU from 1992-1994.
Doug possessed an insatiable thirst for knowledge, and was a life-long scholar and teacher. He taught at Douglas College in New Westminster from 1973-1977, was a tutor at the Open University since 1984, and taught geography at Fraser Valley College, later the University College of the Fraser Valley (UCFV), since 1977. He authored and co-authored many publications, his most recent being a paper entitled Borderlands: An Experiment in International Geographical Education, which was presented at the Western Division, Canadian Association of Geographers, in 2000 in Abbotsford.
His academic and community awards included SFU Undergraduate scholarship from 1968-1971, UBC Graduate Studies Fellowships in 1971 and 1972, Canada Council Doctoral Fellowships in 1972 and 1973, and a Government of Canada, Parks Canada, Community Heritage Award in 1982. In 2000,he was nominated for the Teach Excellence award at UCFV.
He was particularly passionate about various aspects of local history and geography, especially of Chilliwack cemeteries. He conducted many tours of Little Mountain Cemetery. He was an honorary life member of the Chilliwack Museum and Historical Society, and loved chairing the History Circle at the museum, which he did for many years.
He was most concerned about the preservation of local heritage sites, and to this end, recently addressed Chilliwack city council on the need to establish a Heritage Advisory committee. He conducted many heritage tours around the Fraser Valley.
Doug is survived by his wife, Nancy; daughters: Janice of Penticton, and Susan (Colin) of Vancouver; and son, Tad of Victoria; grandchildren: Lauren, Zoe, Aidan, Cameron, Christy, Brandon, and Kareline; his sister- and brother-in-law Francine and John Neels, and their children, Stephanie (Ronald), Amy (Darren), Michael, Daniel, Carolyn, and Lara; his great-nieces Lisa and Caitlin, and his name-sake great-nephew, Douglas.
We all loved him and will miss him terribly. He was predeceased by his parents, Phyllis Holmes Nicol, and James Alexander Webster Nicol, and his father-in-law, Jan M. den Boesterd.
A Memorial Service was held on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2003 at 2:30 p.m. mat Chilliwack United Church on Spadina Ave., in Chilliwack. Rev. Doug Ireland officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C.
Funeral arrangements by Henderson’s Funeral Home, Chilliwack.
HARMS, Dennis George - Wednesday, 19 Nov 2003
Dennis Harms passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2003 at age 50 years. Funeral Service will be held Monday, November 24, 2003 at 1:00 pm from First Ave. Church of God, 9210 Williams Street, Chilliwack B.C. Burial to follow at Chilliwack Cemeteries.
MILLER, Lewis Charles - Wednesday, 27 Aug 2003
Lewis Charles Miller peacefully passed away on Aug. 27, 2003 at the age of 63 years at his residence.
He is lovingly remembered by his family, dear wife Mary; three daughters, Louise (Matt), Carol (Kevin), Charmaine (Tony) and son Billy. He will also be missed by 13 grandchildren, one great-grandson; four brothers; and two sisters.
Lewis worked at Tolkco Industries for 26 years. He retired in 2000, spending his time woodworking, making doll houses, birdhouses, and many other unique items.
A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Henderson’s Fraser Valley Funeral Home, 34537 Marshall Rd., Abbotsford with Rev. James Wagner officiating.
Memorial Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society in memory of Lewis.
JOYNT, Alan William - Wednesday, 27 Aug 2003
Alan Joynt passed away Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2003 at Chilliwack General Hospital at the age of 79 years. He was born Feb. 26, 1924 in Renfrew, ON.
Alan is survived by his daughter: Jeanette (Rick); granddaughter: Christia; brother: David (Jeanne); and sister, Edith (Robert) Pascoe.
He was predeceased by Dorothy, the mother of Jeanette; his brothers: Hugh and Jim Joynt; sisters: Kate Wood and Margaret Checkly; sister-in-law: Verna Joynt; brothers-in-law: JJ Wood and J. Checkly.
A memorial service was held - Monday, Sept. 1, 2003 at Christ Lutheran Church with Pam Pederson officiating.
Alan was a Flight Lieutenant during World War II. After the war, he returned to Canada and became a mechanic for CN Rail. He worked around Sudbury, ON, before coming to B.C. where he worked in the pulp mill at Port Alice on Vancouver Island. He also worked in logging camps in Prince George and Harrison Lake.
Alan moved to Boston Bar in 1971 and started working for Hampton Sawmill as a heavy duty mechanic. The sawmill was taken over by BCFP then Fletcher Challenge before his retirement in 1989.
Al finally settled in Chilliwack and made his home at McIntosh Lodge. He went for his last drink at the pub on Aug. 27, 2003.
Alan will be sadly missed by his daughter Jen; granddaughter, Christia; family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Royal Canadian Legion.
OLIVER, Christopher RicksTuesday, 26 Aug 2003
Christopher Rickson Oliver late of Chilliwack, passed away August 26, 2003 at the age of 58 years, after a lengthy battle with Cancer. He was born October 29, 1944 in Rigate, England.
Christopher was a past member of the Independent Order of the Forresters. He played for the Fraser Valley Dart League.
A visitation of family and friends was held at Henderson’s Funeral Home from 2-4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003. Cremation to follow at Valley Crematorium, Chilliwack.
Christopher is survived by his loving companion of 15 years, Sharon Kaplan; son Richard of Ottawa, Ont.; step-son Mike Meyers of Surrey; parents, Frank and Ada Oliver of Chilliwack; and numerous cousins.
He was predeceased by his brother Greg in 1999; and his first wife Judy in 1982.
Should family and friends so desire, donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
OLIVER, Christopher RicksTuesday, 26 Aug 2003
Christopher Rickson Oliver late of Chilliwack, passed away August 26, 2003 at the age of 58 years, after a lengthy battle with Cancer. He was born October 29, 1944 in Rigate, England. Christopher was a past member of the Independent Order of the Forresters. He played for the Fraser Valley Dart League.
A visitation of family and friends was held at Henderson’s Funeral Home from 2-4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003. Cremation to follow at Valley Crematorium, Chilliwack.
Christopher is survived by his loving companion of 15 years, Sharon Kaplan; son Richard of Ottawa, Ont.; step-son Mike Meyers of Surrey; parents, Frank and Ada Oliver of Chilliwack; and numerous cousins.
He was predeceased by his brother Greg in 1999; and his first wife Judy in 1982. Should family and friends so desire, donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
ISAAC, Katherina (Kay) - Monday, 25 Aug 2003
Katherina (Kay) Isaac passed away - Monday, Aug. 25, 2003 at 1:24 p.m. at age 79 years. Kay was born March 28, 1924 in Russia.
She is survived by her loving husband, Menno; sons, Daryl (Kris) and Rod (Carol); and four grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held - Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2003 at 1 p.m. at Greendale Mennonite Brethren Church with Pastor Art Isaac officiating.
A viewing for family and friends will be held - Monday, Sept. 1, 2003 from 6-8 p.m. at the chapel of Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home, 45865 Hocking Ave., Chilliwack.
Burial will take place - Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2003 at 11 a.m. at Greendale Cemetery, 44651 Watson Rd.
Pallbearers are Abe Isaac, Walter Isaac, Daryl Isaac, Rod Isaac, Jeremy Isaac and Rob Issac.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
ISAAC, Katherina (Kay) - Monday, 25 Aug 2003
Katherina (Kay) Isaac passed away - Monday, Aug. 25, 2003 at 1:24 p.m. at age 79 years. Kay was born March 28, 1924 in Russia. She is survived by her loving husband, Menno; sons, Daryl (Kris) and Rod (Carol); and four grandchildren. A memorial service will be held - Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2003 at 1 p.m. at Greendale Mennonite Brethren Church with Pastor Art Isaac officiating. A viewing for family and friends will be held - Monday, Sept. 1, 2003 from 6-8 p.m. at the chapel of Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home, 45865 Hocking Ave., Chilliwack. Burial will take place - Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2003 at 11 a.m. at Greendale Cemetery, 44651 Watson Rd.
Pallbearers are Abe Isaac, Walter Isaac, Daryl Isaac, Rod Isaac, Jeremy Isaac and Rob Issac.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
CORBEIL, GILLES - Sunday, 24 Aug 2003
Gilles Corbeil late of Chilliwack, passed away peacefully at the age of 58 after a courageous battle with cancer Sunday, Aug. 24, 2003 at the Vancouver General Hospital with his wife at his side. Gilles was born in Montreal, Quebec, February 15, 1945.
Funeral services for Gilles were held at 1 p.m. on Friday Aug. 29, from the chapel of Henderson’s Funeral Home in Chilliwack with Major Angus Haggarty officiating. Burial followed at the Chilliwack Cemeteries.
Gilles will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 35 years Janice; and two daughters, Lisa (Barry) Kouwenhoven of Chilliwack, and Michelle (Steve) Prouse of Kamloops; grandchildren, Aren, Connor, Julia and Kyle; as well as his brothers, Michel (Johanne) Corbeil of Montreal, and Richard (France) Corbeil of Montreal; and sister Francine Corbeil of Montreal; his nieces and nephews; many relatives and friends; and his faithful pal Annabelle.
He was predeceased by his parents, Philippe and Berthe Corbeil.
Gilles served with the Canadian Armed Forces for 26 years, mainly as a Field Engineer and a Structural Technician. Most recently he was a custodian at University College of the Fraser Valley. He was a member of Sons of Scotland, Fraser Glen Camp #220.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
HATSON, Geraldine - Sunday, 24 Aug 2003
With great sadness, we announce the sudden passing of Gerry Hatson, wife and mother, on August 24, 2003 at the age of 75 years. She was born March 22, 1928 in Hodgeville, Sask.
She was predeceased by her parents, Edward Wright Grainger and Verna Lydia Grainger; as well as brothers, Eugene and Walter.
Gerry spent her youth and early adult years between Hodgeville, Regina, and Vancouver. As the wife of an RCAF member she had the opportunity to live in France, Ottawa, Calgary, Cold Lake, and Chilliwack. She has resided in Chilliwack since 1976.
Over the years Gerry enjoyed doing many different hobbies including painting, embroidery, crocheting, knitting (by hand and machine), and most recently was involved in tracing her family tree with the aid of her computer. She was a voracious reader.
She will be sadly missed by her family, husband Jim; daughters, Laurie (Charlie) Snow, and Brenda (Brad) Rendall; son Bud; six grandchildren, Chris Snow, Jeremy, Mathew and Michael Hatson, and Andrea and James Rendall.
Private family cremation followed by a memorial tea.
CORBEIL, GILLES - Sunday, 24 Aug 2003
Gilles Corbeil late of Chilliwack, passed away peacefully at the age of 58 after a courageous battle with cancer Sunday, Aug. 24, 2003 at the Vancouver General Hospital with his wife at his side. Gilles was born in Montreal, Quebec, February 15, 1945. Funeral services for Gilles were held at 1 p.m. on Friday Aug. 29, from the chapel of Henderson’s Funeral Home in Chilliwack with Major Angus Haggarty officiating. Burial followed at the Chilliwack Cemeteries. Gilles will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 35 years Janice; and two daughters, Lisa (Barry) Kouwenhoven of Chilliwack, and Michelle (Steve) Prouse of Kamloops; grandchildren, Aren, Connor, Julia and Kyle; as well as his brothers, Michel (Johanne) Corbeil of Montreal, and Richard (France) Corbeil of Montreal; and sister Francine Corbeil of Montreal; his nieces and nephews; many relatives and friends; and his faithful pal Annabelle. He was predeceased by his parents, Philippe and Berthe Corbeil. Gilles served with the Canadian Armed Forces for 26 years, mainly as a Field Engineer and a Structural Technician. Most recently he was a custodian at University College of the Fraser Valley. He was a member of Sons of Scotland, Fraser Glen Camp #220. Donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
KETLER, Helen - Sunday, 16 Nov 2003
Helen Ketler passed away peacefully Nov. 16, 2003 at the Extended Care Unit of Chilliwack General Hospital, where she had resided for the past 3 years. Her family is extremely grateful for the kind and loving care she received there during her final years.
Helen is survived by her three sons, Ron (Janis), Marv (Debbie) and Stephen (Susan); grandchildren; Willie, Michael and Matthew; Angela, Lisa and Jeff; Ryan and Eric; brothers, Pete (Iris), Walt (Meg), Vic and Verne; sisters-in-law, Cathie and Pat. She was also Aunty Helen to numerous nieces and nephews. She is also fondly remembered by brothers-in-law Henry (Doris), Jac (Connie) and sisters-in-law, Agnes and Melinda. She was predeceased by her loving husband Bill, her brothers Henry and Alvin and her sister-in-law Marilyn.
Helen was born in Orlowa, Russia, March 17, 1923 to Henry and Katharina Penner. She was the only daughter and second oldest child which would include six boys. In 1925 she, along with her older brother Pete and younger brother Henry, accompanied her parents on the long voyage to Canada. They eventually settled in Gem, Alberta where the family grew to include brothers, Alvin, Walter, Vic and Verne. It was here in 1938 that she met the man she would spend 55 years with; but would have to wait until he returned from overseas to marry in 1946. Bill and Helen were pleased when their son, Ron, was born in 1948; followed by Marvin in 1951 and Stephen in 1966. Helen loved her family very much and enjoyed family vacations every year, working in the garden, cooking, baking, sewing and doing crossword puzzles.
She attended Chilliwack United Church, and in younger years, volunteered teaching Sunday School. In their retirement years, Bill and Helen traveled to the Far East, Europe, Eastern Canada and Hawaii.
Helen was a wonderful wife, mother, daughter, grandmother and sister. You could always count on her for a wonderful home cooked meal, and on Saturdays this would include her delicious homemade buns.
A Funeral Service will be held at the Chapel of Henderson’s Funeral Home on Friday, November 21, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Doug Ireland officiating. Interment in Chilliwack Cemeteries.
She will be sadly missed by all you knew and loved her.
