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Brooks, Agnes
Agnes Brooks passed on to glory October 24, 2012.
Agnes was born July 3,1919 on the homestead near Moose Jaw, Sask., where she lived until her marriage to Donald Brooks in 1941. They travelled to Creston and bought property in Arrow Creek in 1946. In November 1948 their first child, a son, James Dennis was born; but passed away with pneumonia on March 3, 1950. Later that year in October, Donna was born.
In 1951 Aggie and Don took Donna and moved to Vancouver to live and work. While there, two more girls were born, Hannah in 1954 and Brenda in 1956.
In 1959 Aggie and Don returned with the girls to the acreage in Arrow Creek. Aggie worked at the C.V.H. in the kitchen, and later in the laundry. In her more senior years, she participated in the TAPS program, and also volunteered at New Life Church serving Friday hot lunch to the PCSS students. Aggie moved into Crest View Village in January of 2006, where she resided until being hospitalized (because of pneumonia) for the last week of her life.
Agnes was predeceased by her son Jimmy, her husband Donald in 1992, and her only sibling, Buster Hans in 2007.
Agnes will be lovingly remembered and missed by her three daughters: Donna (Gary) Frostad, Hannah, Brenda (Gordon) Lawrence; four grandchildren: Derek Zarchukoff, Serena Zarchukoff, Jennifer Roth and Tamara Roth; four great-grandchildren: Liam, Alexis, Eli and Levi; as well as nephews and nieces from Donald's family.
At this time the family would like to thank all those who were a part of Aggie's life, for their friendship, kindness, and care: her extended family at New Life Church, friends and staff at Crest View Village as well as all the hospital staff.
Also we would like to express our gratitude for your kindness expressed through cards, flowers, and care packages. God Bless you all.
VanDusen, Ron
Ronald James ( Ron ) VanDusen, age 67 years, passed away on November 6th, 2012 at the Creston Valley Hospital, with family by his side. Ron was born on August 29th, 1945 to Mary and James VanDusen at Winkler, MB. He received his education at Pentiction, BC.
Ron married Alice Trussler at Prince Rupert, BC on September 5th, 1987, and the couple moved to the Creston Valley in June of 1993, where they owned and operated Wynndel Foods Store.
Ron was an active member of the Trinity United Church and enjoyed gardening, traveling and fishing.
He was predeceased by his parents Mary and James, brother Stuart and grandson Andrew. Ron will be dearly missed by his loving wife Alice, sons Dave of Elkford, Eric ( Rita ) of Bahrain, Tim ( Tamera ) of Calgary, Colin of Brooks, daughter Cheryl of Trail, grandchildren Darci of Edmonton, Andre of Brooks, Justin and Catherine of Trail, Hailey and Jorja of Penticton, Alanna and Adam of Bahrain, brother Les ( Cleo ) of Penticton, sister Jean ( Peter ) Toogood of London, ON and faithful companion Archie.
The Memorial service was held on Saturday November 10th, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the Trinity United Church with Rev. Shelley Stickel-Miles officiating.
Friends wishing to make a memorial tribute, may do so to the Kidney Foundation of BC - # 200 – 4940 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC, V5G 4K6
Anne Quathamer (nee Anna Hafichuk)
10 March 1926 to 13 January 2013
Anne did not awaken from her afternoon nap. Son Jay was with her as he so often was since she became a resident of Crest View Care Village in May 2008.
The second daughter of Mary and William Hafichuk she was born in Ethelbert, MB where Mary had gone for her confinement at her parents’, Ostap and Dokia Kotyk, homestead. Anne grew up on a farm in the Coteau Hills south of Moose Jaw, SK. She attended the Ranch School finishing Grade 8. Out of school she worked on the family farm, at the family corner store with her sister Olga and in a Chinese restaurant in Moose Jaw. Anne eventually decided to travel and would spend her summers in BC picking fruit, canning fruit, canning fish and working in a biscuit factory. In winter she would return home.
In 1949 she met a nice young fellow at a Vancouver dance hall. Eventually she moved to MacTier, ON and on 13 June 1950 married Turk Quathamer in Sudbury, ON. They settled in MacTier until an unfortunate railway event caused Turk to be laid off for two years. They moved to Sudbury, ON where their daughter, Judy, was born in August 1952. By October 1953 they were back living in MacTier and Jay was born in Parry Sound, ON.
Tired of renting, Turk and Anne built their own home under the Veterans’ Land Act in Humphrey, ON in virgin bush but on the lot next to Humphrey Central School. They moved into their partially finished home a week before Christmas 1958. Following more tree removal Mom had her garden which eventually expanded to about an acre on Sandy Plains Road. Seeds for next year’s planting were purchased with money she earned selling corn and other vegetables to the tourists. The family expanded with the arrival of Jami in 1961 and Jeffrey in 1963. She was awarded an Ontario Volunteer Medal for her volunteer roles in Humphrey Township.
There were biennial visits back to Saskatchewan, always by train since Dad had a CPR pass. After Dad’s retirement in 1983 they travelled all over North America with their truck and 5th wheel. One winter in Florida was enough for Mom. They settled on winters in Yuma, Arizona. In April 1991 on their way back to Ontario they stopped in Creston and bought a log cabin on 16th Ave S. Mom served as Treasurer of the Swan Valley Good Sam Club for many years. She was an active member of Christ Church Creston. When the days were sunny Anne could be found out in the courtyard with her hat and sunglasses in her wheelchair. She also participated in the CVCV After Dinner Mints band.
Anne is survived by her four children, six grandchildren and one great-grandson: Judy, Alexandra (nee Moore) Lepine (Patrick) and Samuel of Edmonton, AB; Jay (Marsha Plant), Creston, BC; Jami (Barb) Arnprior, ON, Raili at Western University, London, ON; Hanna at Royal Military College, Kingston, ON, and Natalie, at home; and Jeff (Sandra) Parry Sound, ON, Lauren at Georgian College, Barrie, ON and Mitchell at Western University, London, ON. She is also survived by sister Olga Hnylycia, Moose Jaw, SK; brothers: Peter, Ottawa, ON; and Dan (Patricia) Regina, SK; aunt Mable Kotyk, Toronto, ON; and two cousins: Paul Kotyk, Toronto, ON; and Marianna Kotyk (Don Richardson) Toronto, ON plus numerous nieces and nephews and their offspring on the Quathamer side of the family in Saskatchewan. Anne was predeceased by her husband Thurston Oliver Alerd (Turk) Quathamer; her parents; brother-in-law Joe Hnylycia; uncle Nicholas Kotyk; sisters-in-law Wanda (nee Wert) Hafichuk, Evonne Talbourdet and Nina W. Thomas (Turk’s sisters); and son-in-law Samuel Moore.
To each of us she passed on some of her loves and talents. We have super pie bakers, pyrohy makers, sewers, baby bathers, gardeners, fishers, hockey watchers and players, travellers and sun worshippers in the family, albeit no one got everything or we’d all be awesome just like Annie.
The family would like to extend their appreciation to the staff at CVCV for their care and attention. Nail polish, hairdos, a friendly voice and the odd hand holding are very important when you have limited mobility.
In lieu of flowers a memorial donation to the Osteoporosis Society of British Columbia would be appreciated.
A Memorial Service will be held at Christ Church Anglican, Creston BC at 1100 hrs, 25 January 2013, Reverend Robin Ruder Celiz officiating. A private family internment of ashes will take place later.
Edward Henry (Ed) Richter
On January 13th 2013, Ed Richter passed away at home with family by his side at the age of 78 years. He was born to parents Marie and Christian Richter in Rosthern, Saskatchewan on September 13, 1934. Ed was educated in Creston, BC and on October 3rd, 1953 he married Betty, the love of his life, in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho.
Ed worked for 47 years as an auto body repairman. He enjoyed his time at his Kootenay Lake home fishing, repairing and building and most of all, having friends and family around. He was predeceased by his father Christian; mother Mary; father in law Benjamin; mother in law Hazel and numerous brothers-in-law.
He will be dearly missed by his loving wife Betty; daughters Peggy (Gene) and Penny; son Bruce (Nina); his special angels – the grandchildren Kristie, Cory, Lindsay, Dalan, Kayla, Jayme and great grandchildren Kaelyn, Dylan, Rae-Lee, Ryland, Kadis and Javen.
A private family memorial will take place at a later date.
Friends wishing to make a memorial contribution in memory of Ed may do so to:
Creston Valley Hospital, Equipment Fund
Bag 3000, Creston, BC V0B 1G0
or
East Kootenay Regional Hospital, Oncology Unit
13 – 24th Ave N., Cranbrook, BC V1C 3H9
Stevenson, Judy
September 3, 1941 ~ December 30, 2012
Judith Margaret (Judy) Stevenson (nee Sirianni) passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on December 30, 2012 in the Creston Valley at the age of 71 years.
Judy was born to parents Edna and Dan Sirianni on September 3, 1941 in Vancouver, BC.
Judy was an avid and very talented quilter. She was a part of the Quilts 4 Kids, Quilting Guild and Beehive Unlimited Group. She was also on the Ducks Unlimited Committee.
Judy was predeceased by her parents Edna and Dan Sirianni; sister Joan Trocz and brother Gerry Sirianni.
She will be dearly missed by her loving husband of forty-nine years, Les; sons Kevin (Judy) and their daughter Keely; Darren (Josie) and their children Lucas, Melissa and step-son Stephen; along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Celebration of Life Service was held Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Canyon Community Hall with Canon Randy Wood officiating.
Any friends wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to
Quilts 4 Kids – c/o Gail Mason
625 Wynndel Rd, Wynndel, BC, V0B 2N1.
