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Wolfe, Dennis
Dennis Ernest Wolfe, age 60, passed away April 11, 2013 after a courageous 16 month battle with cancer.
Dennis was born in Cranbrook, BC on January 9, 1953 to parents Jacob and Margot Wolfe. The family moved to Erickson, BC by the time he was one year old. Dennis’ school years were spent in Erickson Elementary and P.C.S.S. Upon completion of high school in 1971 Dennis worked cutting Christmas trees and also worked for the sawmill in Elko BC. Dennis married Judith Ann Phelps May 1, 1972. He then entered trade school to become a heavy duty mechanic, later becoming an auto mechanic. Dennis worked as a heavy duty mechanic for Greyhound Bus Lines in Calgary, AB. When returning to Creston in 1979 Dennis worked for a couple of different garages as an automotive mechanic holding an Inter-provincial ticket as well as becoming a licenced automotive mechanical inspector. Dennis operated his own automotive repair business, D & J Auto, from 1985 to 1998. He then worked for Walt's Auto in Creston, BC.
He participated in sports all his life, enjoying basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball and track and field in high school. Dennis and his wife Judy sponsored D & J Auto’s softball team in the late 1980's through the early 1990's. Dennis enjoyed camping, fishing and anything to do with the outdoors. A lover of animals, he had many pet cats and larger breed dogs throughout his life.
Dennis was predeceased by his wife Judy in March 2012; parents Jacob Wolfe in 1970 and Margot Wolfe in 1989; father-in-law Chester Phelps in 1987; sister-in-law Brenda Mikado in 2006; and nieces Elizabeth Wolfe in 1978 and Krystal Foxall in 2006.
Dennis is survived by his sister Wendy Sommerfeld of Erickson, BC; brother Greg "Buddy" Wolfe of Calgary, AB; mother-in-law Hazel Phelps (Bob) of Erickson, BC; brothers-in-law Wayne Phelps of Salmo, BC and Russell Phelps (Cathy) of Edmonton, AB; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and a few very good friends.
Dennis was known for being a gentle man with a compassionate nature. He was well liked and respected in the community and will be greatly missed.
Ashes will be interred in the Bella Columbarium at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Erickson, BC at a private family service at a later date.
Those wishing to make a memorial donation in Dennis' name may do so to Creston Valley Hospital - Bag 3000, Creston, BC, V0B 1G0, P.a.w.s - 2805 Lower Wynndel Rd, Creston, BC, V0B 1G8, or S.n.a.p. - 1134 Simmons Rd, Creston, BC, V0B 1G7.
Widzyk, Anna
Anna Widzyk ( nee Borgosz )
With much love and great sadness we announce the passing of our mother on April 14th, 2013 at her Swan Valley Lodge residence with children by her side. She will be missed by all who knew her indomitable spirit, her warm, loving friendship and her passion for life. Anna’s life was not easy, but she accepted its challenges with hard work and determination. Anna was born in Andrychow, Poland to Catherine and John Borgosz on July 5th, 1923. She had to leave schoool at age 11 and went to work. When war came to Poland, she was 16 years of age. She married her sweetheart Maks Widzyk so they could stay together when they were taken to Germany in to forced labour. Three children were born in a German labour camp. After the war, the family immigrated to Canada, Maks first in 1948, to work in a gold mining camp in Northern Ontario. Anna and the three children followed in January 1949. Anna came to love Canada because as she said “in Canada, you could become whatever you wanted. In 1950, the family moved to Coleman, AB, where two more daughters were born. In 1957, they moved to the two acre farm in Creston, that has been Anna’s home ever since. She loved the place and put down deep roots. She was employed in the housekeeping dept. of the Creston Valley Hospital for 25 years, where she was well liked and respected.
She was predeceased by her husband Makes in 1974. Anna will be dearly missed by her five children Erwin, Kas ( Camille), Erika ( Greg), Sophia and Florence(Doug), and three grandchildren Stephanie, Jeffrey and Guy Michel, and three great grandchildren.
Deepest thanks from all the family to Dr. LeRoux, the caring staff of the Swan Valley Lodge Harris Unit, Swan Valley Adult Day Care, Creston Hospital and also to the volunteers of the lunch program at the United Church.
Also a huge thank you to Frankie and Benny for their help over the years.
Friends wishing to make a memorial contribute in Anna’s name may do so to the Swan Valley Lodge – Equipment Program PO Box 1880, Creston, BC V0B 1G0
A private family interment of ashes to take place at the Forest Lawn Cemetery, Erickson, BC at a later date.
Duryea, Peter
Peter Duryea, beloved long-time resident of the Eastshore community, on Kootenay Lake, died peacefully at his Gray Creek home in the early hours of Sunday, March 24. His partner and wife, Jan Bryan, as well as his daughter Star, were with him continuing in the support, companionship and love that they offered through Peter’s health challenges of the last five years.
Born in New York, July 14, 1939, grew up in Los Angeles; Peter came to Canada in 1974 and made his home with Jan and Star, in Gray Creek since 1980. Peter was predeceased by his parents Dan and Helen Duryea. In addition to his immediate family of Jan and Star, Peter has a brother, Richard (Lorraine) and nephew and godson Derrian, mother inlaw Millie Bryan, sisters and brothers’ inlaw, Bill, Pat and Bill, Nancy and Doug, and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by the large community who will miss the light of his face and voice when he spoke of the wonder of this world and who will be forever touched by his profound gratitude for the gift of life. Those who were fortunate to know Peter met someone dedicated to finding ways to contribute to the well-being of the natural world and all the life that belongs to it.
During his professional life in California, Peter appeared in 22 Television shows, several movies and many plays. Touring with a theatre group in the 70’s Peter guided presentations that inspired audiences throughout southern BC to awaken to the earth’s need for love and care in the face of environmental degradation. He gathered allies to form the Eastshore Environmental Council, committed to education and action on environmental issues in our area, as well as the Forest Council. He organized and led community forums and sessions to guide residents to visioning the kind of community they wanted and to finding ways to manifest their ideals. Guiding Hands Recreation Society and the Tipi Camp gave hundreds of people an opportunity to be immersed in the wonder and teachings of the natural world and be forever changed for the better because of it.
An accomplished movie maker, Peter directed many video projects. He especially valued one that documented the creation of and elders living facility in Salmon Arm, showing the importance and value of keeping elders in their community near friends and family when they are no longer able to live independently. He brought this vision to the Eastshore and worked for many years as chair and board member of Kootenay Lake Eastshore Eldercare Cooperative Association. The powerhouse of that group, Peter exhausted every possibility through years of effort to try to manifest this vision.
When his lungs were damaged with an infection and Peter had to be on oxygen support, he began writing a support manual to help others who face the same challenge to navigate the needs and requirements of the situation more easily. He never stopped looking for ways to be of use and to contribute positively. He also never stopped finding joy in the beauty of the world.
According to Peter’s wishes, a private small burial was held in Gray Creek. A Celebration of Life may follow at a date to yet be determined.
Douglas, Dorothy
Dorothy Phyllis Douglas ( nee White ) passed away suddenly at her Lister, BC residence on March 8, 2013 at the age of 78 years. She was born May 29th, 1934 to Florence and George White at Lake Alma, SK and received her education at Lundbreck and Pincher Creek, AB.
Dorothy married Stewart Douglas on December 7th, 1951 at Lundbreck, AB.
She was an active member of the Livingstone Ladies Club, 4H and the Creston Riding Club.
She was predeceased by her parents Florence and George White, brothers Don White, Ralph White, Russel White, Bill White and sister Shirley Farnholz. Dorothy will be dearly missed by her husband of 61 years, Stewart Douglas, sons Glenn ( Leona ) Douglas of Victoria, BC , Lyle Douglas of Leduc, AB, Alan ( Tanya ) Douglas of Lundbreck, AB, daughters Linda ( Wayne ) Danser of Rimby, AB, Lorraine Nickel of Lethbridge, AB and Cheryl ( Todd ) Wigemyr of Barrier, BC; 16 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
The Memorial Funeral Service was held on Saturday March 16, 2013 at 10:00 PST at the Christ Church Anglican, Creston, BC with Rev. Robin Celiz officiating. Cremation preceded the service.
Stella Bedry (nee Zackodnik)
January 7, 1915 ~ March 21, 2013
It is with great sadness that the family of Stella Bedry (nee Zackodnik) announces her passing on March 21, 2013.
Stella was born to parents John and Barbara Zackodnik on January 7, 1915 in Canora, Saskatchewan. Her zest for life kept her with us for 98 years!
The family moved to Canyon, British Columbia, when Stella was a child, where she was educated. She spent her teen years helping Dr. Henderson as a midwife and aide.
Stella loved her garden and grew her own until her 95th year. She was a great cook and shared many wonderful meals with family and friends. She also enjoyed knitting, crocheting and especially playing cards and Bingo.
Stella was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles for over 40 years. She was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion.
Stella married Ingvard Wilson on October 22, 1937, she was widowed in 1952 when Ingvard was killed in a logging accident. She married Steve Bedry in 1959 and was widowed again in 1962.
Stella worked in numerous spots in the valley including Creston’s packing shed in the 50s, Webster’s Store and then the Co-op until her retirement at the age of 65 years.
Stella was predeceased by Ingvard Wilson in 1952; Steve Bedry in 1962; ten brothers and sisters and her son-in-law.
She will be lovingly remembered by her son Jim (Shiela) Wilson; daughter Karen Roulston; step-children Bud Bedry, Janet Grainger and Ron Bedry; 17 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren. (Five generations!)
A Funeral Service was held at New Life Christian Church on March 27, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Gordon Lawrence officiating.
Interment followed the service at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Erickson, BC.
Any friends wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Walter Pohl
April 19, 1930 ~ March 19, 2013
Walter Pohl was called to be with the Lord on March 19, 2013 surrounded by his loving family at the Kootenay-Boundary Regional Hospital, at the age of 82 years, after a short illness.
Walter was born near Leduc, Alberta on April 19, 1930 to Olga and Adolph Pohl, the eighth of seventeen siblings. Walter received his education in a country school near Leduc, AB.
He moved to Creston in 1955 and married Helga Bleise in 1958 and together they had four children. Walter married MaryAnn Robinson in 1980 and spent 32 years together until her passing in 2012. Walter was an active member of the Erickson Evangelical Covenant Church, which he assisted in the construction of and many woodworking projects, as he was a master carpenter. Walter was employed at Wynndel Box and Lumber for 33 years. In his retirement he enjoyed woodworking, fishing, hunting and all outdoor recreational activities.
He was predeceased by his parents, Olga and Adolf Pohl, Helga Bleise-Pohl, Maryanne Pohl; brothers Edward, Wilhelm, Herman, Heinrich and Paul; sisters Freida Vogel, Doreen Pohl and Florence Pohl.
Walter will be dearly missed by son Gordon (Vicki) Pohl; daughters Barbara (Roy) Palmer, Bonalin (Ed) Ksiezopolski and Karen (Robert) Katzenberger; 20 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters Elsie Wissman, Robert (Jean) Pohl, Ida (Paul) Shellert, Selma Kalis, Daniel (Anne) Pohl, Dennis (Carolyn) Pohl, David (Kathy) Pohl and John (Ruth) Pohl.
We have lost and Heaven has gained the most wonderful dad, grandfather and great-grandfather this world contained. There’s just one thing makes us glad, God chose you to be our dad, grandfather and great-grandfather.
The Celebration of Life Funeral Service was held on Saturday March 23, 2013 at 2:00 pm at Erickson Evangelical Covenant Church, with Pastor Tom Greentree officiating.
Interment followed in the Forest Lawn Cemetery, Erickson, BC
Friends wishing to make a memorial tribute in Walter’s name may do so to the charity of the donor’s choice.
