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Cornelson, Margaret Rosalyn (Lyn)
Margaret Rosalyn ( Lyn ) Cornelson passed away March 14th, 2012 in Creston, BC at the age of 76 years. Lyn was born December 21st, 1935 at Nelson, BC to Muriel and Martin Dyck. She spent her early years in Saskatchewan and then moved to the lower mainland of BC. Herb and Lyn spent the last 20 years residing in the Creston area.
She is predeceased by her parents, Martin and Muriel Dyck. Lyn will be dearly missed by her loving husband Herb, children Yvonne Douglas, Carolyne Burnstad, Shereen Powers and Rob Gogel; her sister Bernadine Welk, brothers Harold Dyck and Rest Dyck, five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
The funeral service was held on Tuesday March 20th, 2012 at 11:00 am at the Creston Baptist Church with Pastor Brian Atmore officiating. Interment followed at the Forest Lawn Cemetery, Erickson, BC
Yeoman, Percy
It is with sadness that the family of Percy Yeoman announces his passing on March 7th, 2012, age 96, at the Creston Valley Hospital.
Percy was born on September 5, 1915 in England and married Elsie Allan in 1938. They immigrated to Canada in 1948. Percy was a life time member of the Eagles Club (3027). He was predeceased by his wife, Elsie, his sons Derek and Richard, 9 sisters and 1 brother, all in England.
He is survived by his daughters Maureen Ward of Vernon, BC, Barbara (Stuart) Krisher of Creston, BC and son Robert (Patti) Yeoman from Ontario. As well, he left 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandson; sister-in-law Cora (Harold) Anderson and good friend Allen Nathorst along with numerous nieces and nephews.
By request, there will be no service. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to the
Hemophiliac Society
PO Box 21161
Maple Ridge Sq. RPO
Maple Ridge, BC
V2X 1P7
Cook, William John
William John Cook passed away on April 6th, 2012 in Creston, BC at the age of 82 years.
William was born on October 19, 1929 to parents Violet and Hugh Cook in Manitou, MB. He received his high school education in Manitou, MB, then attended Tuxedo Normal school in Winnipeg, MB., before attending the Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC.
William will be lovingly remembered by his wife Elaine; two sisters Donelda (Jake) and Zelly (George) both of Edmonton, AB and many other extended family members.
A small gathering of family and friends was held at the Homestyle Café in Kitchener, BC on Thursday April 12, 2012 at 1:00 p.m.
Any friends wishing to make a memorial contribution in William’s name may do so to the Swan Valley Lodge – Equipment fund, Box 1880, Creston, BC, V0B 1G0.
Pohl, Mary
Mary Ann Pohl (Robinson) passed away with her family by her side on April 4th, 2012 at the Swan Valley Lodge in Creston, BC at the age of 88 years.
Mary was born to parents Karolina and John Peron on January 19, 1924 in Winnipeg, MB. She received her education in Komarno, MB.
She married Jim Robinson on June 21st, 1944 in Creston, BC, sadly Jim passed away in 1961. On May 24th, 1980 Mary and Walter Pohl were married in Creston, BC.
Mary was a member of the Erickson Evangelical Covenant Church Ladies Group, she was also an honourary lifetime member of the Erickson Golden Agers Association. She enjoyed helping and visiting with seniors, sewing for her children and grandchildren and loved playing in her garden.
She was also a seamstress advisor for Joan’s Sewing Basket.
Mary was predeceased by her first husband James Anthony Robinson; her son Danny Robinson; Grandson Chad Hewitt and Son-in-law Rod Booth
She will be dearly missed by her husband Walter Pohl, daughters Linda (Allan) Tompkins of Creston, BC, Brenda Booth of Ladysmith, BC, Kathy (Brian) Bullock of Vancouver, BC, and Janet (Jerry) Robinson of Creston, BC; daughter-in-law Karin Robinson of Cranbrook, BC; brothers Bill (Helen) Peron and Walter Peron and sisters Verna (Dave) Gregarchuk and Olga (Willie) Paulson, all of Manitoba; and eleven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
A Funeral Service was held on Tuesday April 10th, 2012 at the Erickson Evangelical Covenant Church with Tom Greentree officiating.
Friends wishing to make a memorial contribution in Mary’s name may do so to the Swan Valley Lodge – Day Program, Box 1880, Creston, BC, V0B 1G1.
John Murray Ryckman
July 26, 1957 – March 24, 2012
John was born and raised in Creston, BC, the fifth child of Jack and Phyllis Ryckman. His siblings are Cathy, Val, Doug, Gloria, Cindy and Art. Growing up he enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family, and inherited his father’s love of gardening. Through his teen years, John struggled with fear and depression and at 24 when he hit bottom, he asked God to take his life. God did take it– He took John as His own child, making him new in Christ. Instead of death, John found life.
John and Diane met in May 1983, and the following year were married. Through John’s job with highway construction they moved throughout BC. Rachel was born in Chilliwack, Jennifer in Prince George, John Daniel in Ladysmith, and Timothy in Campbell River. In 1993 John quit his job and moved his family back to Creston, where Sarah, Andrew, Benjamin and Kaitlin joined their family.
In the fall of 1997, John had an accident that would forever change his life. He referred to this accident as his “wake-up call” and the LORD used it to bring into sharper focus His relationship with John and John’s need to depend on Him. From this time forward, in John’s words, pain became his constant companion.
Throughout his life, John’s love for the outdoors, his love for his neighbour, his love for his family, and his love for his LORD and Saviour Jesus Christ was evident to all who knew him. His life was characterized by an ever growing dependency on God and a deep desire to live as God would have him live.
On March 24, 2012, while working in the outdoors that he loved, while taking care of the family that he loved, John was suddenly swept from this life into the presence of the Saviour whom he loved. He is now free from pain, and though we, his family, miss him so much, we know it is only for a time.
We will see him again.
In lieu of flowers a monetary tribute can be made to the John Ryckman Memorial Fund established by the family through Creston Baptist Church with the aim of helping support those with a heart to "go into all the world and make disciples of all nations..."
Carston, Lorne
Lorne Carston passed away peacefully on April 4, 2012 after a short illness in Creston, BC at the age of 78 years.
Lorne was born on January 10, 1934 to parents Edna and Fred Carston in Druid, SK.
Lorne spent three years in the air force at Cold Lake, AB and then he fired on steam engines in Cranbrook, BC. He came to Creston, BC in 1956 to work for BC Tel and retired after 37 years. Here Lorne met and married the love of his life, Helen Boffey on July 21, 1962.
Lorne was a member of the Creston Curling Club, the Rod and Gun Club and President of the Golf Club. He loved almost anything outdoors including: fishing, hunting, skiing, camping, cutting wood, biking, hiking and long walks with his wife. Some of his favourite pastimes were wood working, intarsia, making toys for his grandchildren and bread making.
Lorne was predeceased by his parents Edna and Fred Carston along with his brothers Carl and Bill.
He will be dearly missed by his wife of nearly 50 years, Helen; son Kirk (Lori); daughter Heather (Luis); grandchildren Ally, Danelle, Dallas, Ben and Sanni; sister Dot Creighton of Penticton, BC; brother Pat of Vancouver, BC and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Funeral Service was held on Wednesday April 11, 2012 at 11:00 am in the G. F. Oliver Funeral Chapel with Pastor Harry Haberstock officiating.
Friends wishing to make a memorial contribution in Lorne’s name may do so to the Swan Valley Lodge – Equipment Fund – Box 1880, Creston, BC, V0B 1G0.
We would like to thank Dr. LeRoux, the Creston Valley Hospital and Swan Valley Lodge for their care and compassion. Also, a big thank you to staff of G. F. Oliver Funeral Chapel and Pastor Harry Haberstock for the kindness during this difficult time.
Stefania Wojtkow
1921 – 2012
Steffie was born on November 6, 1921 in Luslawice, Krakof, Poland. She was the 7th of 10 children. Steffie was trained in First Aid and worked in a casualty clinic, assisting wounded soldiers, for three weeks when the Russians took over the clinic on September 2, 1939. She was 17 years old. Steffie was deported and interned by the Russians. She was sent to Siberia with over 1.5 million other Poles. These were camps with no shelter or supplies and many died there.
After 1941, when Russia became an ally of Britain, Steffie joined the Polish Forces (Women’s Services) in USSR on September 12, 1941. She came under British command from April 1, 1942, when she crossed the Russo/Iranian border with her unit. Steffie served in the Middle East in 1942 and in the United Kingdom from 1942 until October 9, 1946. She served with the Polish Resettlement Corps from October 10, 1946 until July 16, 1948. She had traveled to the Red Sea, Palestine, Africa and the British Isles.
In Edinburgh, Steffie was employed with the Signal Corps. She answered the telephone, sent and received morse code and handled secret messages. She earned the rank of Staff Sergeant at this time. Steffie remembers continuous 6:00 am – 10:00 pm workdays. Besides her Sergeant Stripes she also earned the World War II and the King George VI Defense medals. She received her Honourable Discharge on July 16, 1948. She was very proud of her military career and officer status. She assisted Polish soldiers to choose new countries to move to after the war and followed their lives.
Steffie left Edinburgh in February 1952 on the ship ESCANA for Halifax. She then went by train to Creston to meet her long-time pen pal Stanley Wojkow. On March 6, 1952 Stanley met her train and there was so much snow Steffie thought that she was in Siberia!. Stanley was employed at the Crestbrook Mill and owned five acres of land (this was the land between 20th and 25th avenues)
After their marriage, Steffie worked at the mill for 4 winters and spent her summers working in the orchard. She was a very hard worker and she and Stanley prospered from their hard work.
In 1967 part of the orchard was sold for a new subdivision. That year Steffie and Stanley also built their house that Steffie lived in on 22 avenue. Stanley passed away in 1984.
On June 12, 2011, Stefanie Wojtkow received the Siberian Cross at a ceremony at the Creston Legion. She was very proud of the medal she received from the Polish Consul General.
Steffie was a long time member of the TAPS program. She was wise and kind and many asked her for her opinion. She was honest, straight forward and supportive. Staff and members sought her opinion and valued her contributions. Steffie often called TAPS her family.
She will be missed by many.
A Funeral Mass was held for Steffie on Wednesday April 18th, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Holy Cross Catholic Church with Father Tom Kakkaniyil officiating.
