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Amy Grace Brown
Born – July 26, 1921 at Saskalta, AB
Passed Away – August 12, 2012 at Creston, BC
Amy Grace was born at Saskalta, AB on July 26, 1921. The youngest of seven children born to Frank and Amy Coates who had a homestead in the district in 1909, coming from Peterborough, ON.
Amy is predeceased by her husband David Henderson Brown; sisters Enilda, Audrey and Thelma; brothers Cecil, Earl and Orville. Amy Grace Brown is the last of a wonderful pioneer family.
She will be lovingly remembered by her son Eldon and spouse Diane, grandson David Nathan Johnson, granddaughter Jennifer, spouse Walter Felytsyn and great grandsons Evan and Olexa Felytsyn. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews of the Coates Clan that have always visited and kept in touch over the years, Mervin and Jeanette, Lloyd and Jo, Ray and Adele, Audrey and Ross Jamieson, Laverne and Marta, Claire and Carroll, Guy and Amber, Lorraine and Denise and Marlin Pezderic.
A Private Family Graveside Service was held at the Forest Lawn Cemetery, Erickson, BC.
Ahlefeld, Mary
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Mary Ahlefeld, on August 17, 2012. She was born in Saskatchewan where she received her education and married her husband Hugo. They later moved to Alberta and then to Wynndel, BC.
Mary was predeceased by her husband Huge; parents John and Barbara Decker; sister Felica (Bill) Manz; brother Ed (Lilly) Decker; daughter-in-law Sheila Ahlefeld; grandson Keith Ahlefeld and son Gary Ahlefeld.
She is survived by her two sons Ben (Donna) and Fred (Betty); daughter-in-law Joan; six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, friends wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to the Swan Valley Lodge Equipment Fund – Box 1880, Creston, BC, V0B 1G0.
A Funeral Service was held Wednesday August 22, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the Holy Cross Catholic Church with Father Tom Kakkaniyil officiating.
Mabbott, Elizabeth Marie (Marie)
Elizabeth Marie (Marie) Mabbott passed away peacefully on August 2, 2012 at the Creston Valley Hospital at the age of 92 years.
Marie was born to parents Elizabeth and Jesse Hoskins on October 10, 1919 in Castor, AB. She received her education in Castor, AB.
Marie married Herbert Mabbott on November 27, 1940 in Stettler, AB.
She was a member of Rotacrest, Creston Valley Seniors and a longtime member of the Creston Hospital Auxiliary.
Marie was predeceased by her husband Herbert Mabbott and her daughter Thelma Willox.
She will be lovingly remembered by her son Dale (Gloria) Mabbott, of Devon, AB; daughter Lila Kobi of St. George, ON; daughter June (Marvin) Walker of Creston, BC; son Mervyn (Ruth) Mabbott of Burlington, ON and son-in-law Jim Willox of Kelowna, BC
A Private Family Celebration of Life Service was held at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Erickson, BC
Any friends wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to the Creston Valley Hospital Auxiliary – Bag 3000, Creston, BC, V0B 1G0.
Dickie, Gavin Iain
Gavin Iain Dickie passed away peacefully on September 8, 2012 in the Creston Valley at the age of 64 years.
Gavin never married, he had family and friends who cared about him. He came with his mother and father to Canada from England in 1953.
They settled in Saskatoon, returning to England in 1966 where Gavin remained for a number of years before joining his parents who moved to Nanaimo. Creston was their new home in 1964 but Gavin spent a few years in Riverview Hospital on the coast before moving to Cranbrook where he lived for 19 years. Creston has been his home since 2004.
Diagnosed with schizophrenia at a young age, Gavin’s life by any standard had its ups and downs and challenges. He was a survivor however and made life work for himself, remaining as independent as possible. He took life as it presented itself . Many people enjoyed him. He was generous, intelligent, honest, had a memory for just about everything he’d learned or experienced, he loved to discuss issues and philosophy. He knew his own mind and was honest in what he could and could not handle.
He has longtime friends especially Dave Uchida who will miss him and Gavin remembered everyone he met . Since moving to Creston he was known from Chatka Restaurant to Tim Horton’s, to Renee’s Diner and the Hebrew Café, riding or pushing his bike, walking or accepting offered rides. Church visitors were welcomed by him, and he was grateful for the kindnesses of the Lutheran Church ladies and the folks at New Life Church. He offered his house for people in need, he gave money and cigarettes to others, he loved coffee, music, walking, biking, newspapers and drives in the car. For those in the downtown area he was a familiar sight at almost anytime of the night or day, sitting, walking, smoking or drinking coffee. For his caregivers, he was alternately frustrating, funny, surprising, kind, compassionate, fascinating and a friend.
His cousin Mary says of him, ' His indomitable spirit overcame his significant difficulties, he triumphed over great adversity with gentleness, strength, courage and much kindness and care for others'
He is predeceased by his mother, Irene Dickie and his father Ian Dickie. He is survived by his cousins in England, Mary Flather and her siblings Vicky and Stephen and cousins Helen and Ruth.
A Celebration of Life Gathering will take place at Break In Time Café on Canyon St in Creston on Saturday September 22, 2012 from 2 - 6 pm.
Memorial Contributions may be made to :
Creston and District Community Resource Centre Society Building Fund on behalf of Gavin Dickie
Box 187 Creston BC V0B 1G0
250-428-5547
Charitable Receipts can be issued.
Lambert, Helen
Helena ( Helen ) Lambert passed away unexpectedly from premature organ failure in the Cranbrook Regional Hospital on September 3, 2012 at the age of 76 years.
Helen was the first of twelve children born to parents Aganetha and Peter Wiebe on December 5, 1935 near Swift Current, SK. She received her education in Wymark, SK.
Helen married Leo T. Lambert on November 11, 1967 in Westlock, AB. Shortly after they were married the couple moved and made Creston, BC their home.
Helen enjoyed numerous crafts such as quilting, crocheting and tending to her flowers.
Helen was predeceased by her parents Aganetha and Peter Wiebe; husband Leo Lambert; grandson Marc Lambert; brother Cornie and sisters Betty and Anne.
She will be lovingly remembered by her son Ernie ( Halina ); granddaughter Robyn; great granddaughters Kayla and Scout; sisters Mary, Agnes, Agatha and Tina; brothers Peter, Abe, Henry and Willie, many nieces, nephews and others from this large extended family as well as many good friends and neighbours.
A Memorial Service was held Wednesday September 12, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the G. F. Oliver Funeral Chapel with Canon Randy Wood officiating.
Friends wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to the
BC Children’s Hospital – 4480 Oak St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3V4.
Penner, Shirley
Shirley Avis Penner (nee Meyer) passed away on September 12, 2012 in Creston, BC, at the age of 86 years.
Shirley was born to parents Pearl and Lawrence Meyer on August 27, 1926 in Didsbury, AB. She received her elementary education in Didsbury, AB and then continued on to obtain her teaching certificate in 1947; she taught in Alberta for a number of years.
Shirley married Henry Penner in 1949 in Didsbury, AB and in 1968 they moved to Grimshaw, AB and then finally settled in Creston, BC in 1974.
Shirley was predeceased by her parents Pearl (1945) and Lawrence Meyer (1957); sisters Helen (infant) (1916), Elsie Fay Anderson (2002) and brother Gordon Meyer (2010).
She will be dearly missed by her loving husband Henry Penner; brothers Glen and Neville Meyer, children Denise (Jerry) Pennock of Calgary, AB, Lisa Sharp of Camrose, AB, Laurel (Gordon) Leversage of Delta, BC, Murray (Beth) Penner of Delta, BC, Randel (Elizabeth) Penner of Creston, BC, Treena (Mike) Chappell of Creston, BC; seventeen grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
The Funeral Service was held Friday September 14, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the G. F. Oliver Funeral Chapel with Joshua Tschetter and Monty Wood officiating. Interment followed in the Forest Lawn Cemetry, Erickson, BC.
