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Acton, Raymond Alexander
Ray passed away peacefully at the age of 89 years on April 21, 2012. He will be greated missed by his loving wife Margaret and her family, son Reg (Fern), grandsons, Damon, Nathan & Travis, son, Lyle (Marie), grandsons, Derek & Todd (Laura) as well as his daughter-in-law Linda, grandson Raymond (Cindy), grand daughters Erin (Jason), Laurel (Dan) & Robin (Brian). At the time of his passing he had eight great grandchildren with the ninth born on April 24rd.
Ray was pre-deceased by his wife Alethea and son Ron. He is survived by his sisters Lois Sword of Unity, Saskatchewan & Shirley Howie of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and brother Jack (Maureen) of Coquitlam and their families.
Ray was born May 15, 1922 on a homestead near Lancer, Saskatchewan. He graduated from high school in Unity, Saskatchewan and like many young men during the war years he enlisted in the navy in 1942. Ray spent his time at sea on the H.M.C.S. Restigouche as a telegrapher until his discharge in 1945. After the war he returned home and took a machinist course in Saskatoon and it was there he met his future bride Alethea Mann. In 1947 Ray went west to Vancouver and started his career as a sheet metal worker. For a number of years he was a foreman with Nelson Blowers working on the blower systems for the many sawmills on the lower mainland and the interior of BC.
Ray and Alethea were married in 1948 and raised their three sons in Vancouver and then Cloverdale. In 1966 they decided to leave their home at the coast and moved to Sirdar where they purchased and then operated the Tourist Hotel until 1977. During the hotel years Ray also had Acton's Septic Tank Pumping and was a regular with his 'honey wagon' up and down the lake road as well as all over the valley.
After Ray and Al sold the hotel another business venture was the Creston Valley Laundramat. After Alethea passed away he sold this business and then truly retired.
Ray, Alethea and the boys were always very close to Al's sister Florence and husband Norm Beddoes and their children, Beverly, Eileen, Diane and Ross. The two families spent many happy times together, camping and fishing and of course followed up with family dinners! An enduring friendship cherished through the years.
Ray met Margaret Dodman and they were married in July 1998. After meeting Margaret, Ray sold his home at Sirdar on Duck Lake and moved to Creston to begin his town life. Ray always improved every house he lived in with many renovations and additions over the years and his home in Creston was no exception. A trait he passed on to his three boys.
Margaret was the Greyhound Agent in Creston and soon put Ray to work delivering freight all over town. Anyone he didn't know before he sure knew then!
Ray and Margaret spent many enjoyable years with his family and her eight children, grand children and great grandchildren dropping in at anytime to keep their days 'interesting'.
Ray was a lifelong Legion member and spent many a Friday night playing darts and drinking a beer or two with his Legion pals. If at all possible Ray and Margaret were sure not to miss any breakfast or dinner at the Legion!
He had a life well lived and we have many fond memories of him we will cherish in our own way and hope those that know him will do the same.
The family would like to thank the staff from the Swan Valley Lodge for the wonderful care he received during the last part of his life.
As an expression of sympathy donations can be made to a charity of one's choice.
A celebration of his life was held at the Creston Royal Canadian Legion Br# 29 on Saturday April 28th, 2012 at 2:00 pm with Canon Randy Wood officiating. Cremation has taken place and the interment of ashes will take place at a later date in the Forest Lawn Cemetery, Erickson, BC
Kaetler, Donna
Donna Kaetler was born August 19, 1956 in New Westminster, BC. She moved with her parents to Quesnel, BC where she received her education. After high school she stayed in Quesnel, worked and raised a family. She later moved to Campbell River, BC to work and then to Radium Hot Springs, BC. In 1990 she moved to Creston, BC where she met Robert Hoegi. They were never married but they shared their lives together until her death on February 22, 2012.
Donna had her own business doing books and income taxes. She also did books at the Creston Branch – Royal Canadian Legion, where she was a member.
Donna loved the outdoors and spending weekends at the lake. She was an avid gardener and spent hours in the yard. She also had many other hobbies, a couple being crocheting and quilting. Donna loved cats and looked after many strays over the years during the winters.
Donna was predeceased by her father Arthur Kaetler.
She will be deeply missed by her common-law husband Robert Hoegi; mother Charlotte Kaetler; son Michael (Carrie) Jones; daughter Jennifer (Chris) Holm; grandchildren Robin and Geonieva Jones and William and Robert Holm; brothers James (Tracy) Kaetler with children Chris and Shawna and Tim Kaetler with son Kyle, along with numerous cousins.
There was no funeral service held at the request of Donna.
Any friends wishing to make a memorial contribution in Donna’s name may do so to the Shriner’s Children’s Transportation Fund at 3550 Wayborne Dr., Burnaby, BC, V5G 3K9.
A special Thank-you to the staff at the Creston Valley Hospital for their care and compassion for Donna and the family during her two months spent in their care.
James Richard Hendrickson
James passed away on April 16, 2012 after losing a battle with cancer.
He was born in Walla Walla, Washington to Richard D. and Hilda Hendrickson (Olsen) on December 4, 1946.After his mother’s death in 1953 his father re-married to Anna Marie Eisinger (Christenson) and they moved to Creston, BC in 1954. Anna lovingly cared for and raised James as her own.
James graduated from Creston High School in 1966. He farmed with his father and then worked as a bookkeeper for Paula and Bruce Avery at 4A Sheet Metal for 15 years. He attended the Jehovah Witness church and was selflessly helped by the members and also his many friends and neighbours during his illness.
At his request, no service will be held.
In loving memory of James donations can be made to
Creston Valley Hospital
Bag 3000
Creston, BC V0B 1G0
Michalsky, Albert
Albert Micheal Michalsky passed away suddenly on April 5th, 2012 in the Creston Valley at the age of 73 years.
Albert was born on November 20th 1938 to parents Jenny and Albert Michalsky in Coleman, AB.
The Michalsky family moved to Calgary, AB in the 1950’s where the three brothers worked together at the Mount Baker Memorial Sanatorium. Albert then worked in mechanics for a little while and then began his thirty-five year career with the Calgary General Hospital. He retired at fifty, at which time he moved to Lister, BC to hobby farm for numerous years, and then eventually down sized again and moved into Creston, BC.
Albert was an avid gardener, collector and a member of the Creston Valley Prospector Lapidary Club. He loved being a rockhound, gold panning, metal detecting, hunting and fishing. His collections of donkeys, tricycles, spoons and rocks made everyone smile.
Albert was predeceased by his parents Genafeva (Jenny) and Albert Michalsky and his older brothers Rudy and Emil Michalsky.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Marion; daughter Linda-Lee; and grandchildren Kendallyn and Austin; step-children Carla, Amy and Troy Beck and Brad Smith; cousins Vi (Jurgen) DuBruycker and Liz (Ian) Stokie and families.
There will be a Memorial Funeral Service held on Friday April 13th, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. at the Holy Cross Catholic Church with Father Tom Kakkaniyil officiating. There will also be a Memorial Service and Interment of Ashes held in Calgary, AB at a later date.
Friends wishing to make a memorial contribution in Albert’s name may do so to the Heart & Stroke Foundation - # 4 - 1551 Sutherland Ave, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 9M9
Greyell, Helen
Helen Greyell, daughter of Duncan and Jessie Kippan, passed away peacefully at Crestview Care Facility on April 4, 2012 in her 97th year. Born in Govan, Saskatchewan, she lived in Agassiz, B.C. prior to moving to Creston in 1951. Helen and her husband, Theo, owned Greyell's Fashion Centre and were active in the community for many years.
Helen is survived by her son Bob and his wife Sandra; daughter Donna; granddaughter Lori and her husband Joseph Ritter; great-grandson Bodhi; and sister Margaret Ommundsen.
Helen was predeceased by her husband Theo; her sisters Jessie Landon and Pat Whitehead; and her brothers Lloyd and Clare Kippan both fallen pilots in the RCAF.
A memorial service was held on Saturday, April 7, 2012 in Crestview Village with Canon Randy Wood officiating.
In memory of Helen, any contributions to the charity of your choice would be most appreciated.
Sincere thanks to the nurses and staff at Crestview, Dr. Troughton and the staff at CVH, and all of her friends whose visitation and companionship she cherished.
