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King, Maria
Maria King went home to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on December 17, 2009 at the age of 84 years.
Maria was born on July 1, 1925 in Indonesia and lived in the Netherlands during WWII. In 1952 she immigrated to Canada with her husband and two children. They settled in Vancouver, where they had three more children. She spent 20 years in Fort St. John, moving to Creston in 2001. Maria enjoyed working in the garden, reading and many handicrafts. She loved her family, both near and far, her friends and church. She was passionate about God and His Word, wanting everyone to know the joy of eternal security with Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Saviour, just as she did.
Maria was predeceased by her parents, sisters Yoke, Atie, Dieneke and brother Arie. She will be missed by children Ina, Bill (Marion), John (Geraldine), Mike (Joanne), Lisa (Brett), grandchildren and great grandchildren, brothers Harm (Francis), Henk (Els), Albert (Janny), Jan (Els), brother-in-law Michiel, nieces, nephews and many dear friends.
She will be remembered for her entertaining stories, always speaking her mind and her love for Jesus.
A Memorial Service will be held on January 30, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the G.F. Oliver Funeral Chapel Ltd with Pastor Jeff Friesen officiating.
Olive Lucy Niven (nee Sheasby)
1918-2017
Olive was born in Isham, Saskatchewan. She grew up happy to live on a productive prairie farm with her siblings; Alan, Winnie, Eileen, Mabel and Tom, all of whom she outlived.
Olive started her long teaching career in a small teacherage in Saskatchewan at the young age of 20. She later moved to B.C. where she married Norman (Red) Niven and taught until her retirement in 1973. Olive spoke fondly of Hjorth Road School and especially her many years teaching at Bridgeview Elementary in Surrey where she held the principal, Mr. Moberg, in high regard.
Olive and Red lived on a small farm in Surrey where family and friends were always welcome. Red’s son, Bob, and Olive’s brother Tom both lived with them as well. They had milk cows, chickens, 2 Highland bulls, 2 shetland ponies, their precious pekingese dogs, and cats.
After Red died, Olive and Tom lived in Coquitlam. They enjoyed family and their little canine friends, and their good neighbours, Margaret and Janey. Olive did not have children but she loved and cared about Red’s family. She also loved and encouraged all her nieces and nephews, who were supported kindly and generously in one way or another over the years.
Olive’s favourite pastimes were reading, writing, creating pressed flower arrangements, and especially gardening. Many people have plants started in her garden, or given to them when she moved. She and Tom spent many hours out in the yard together, thoroughly enjoying every minute of it.
Olive was a true survivor. She lived in her own home well into her 90’s, with Margaret’s assistance, and then moved to Belvedere Care Centre. She liked to think about making it to 100 and was 3 months short of her 99th birthday when she died. She was a true inspiration to her family and friends.
Olive requested a small, private gathering of family and friends. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to your favourite charity.
Bernard Andrew Kully
July 30, 1976 - Sept. 30, 2017
It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Bernie Kully after a courageous battle with cancer.
He is predeceased by his father, Alex.
He will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his mother Anne, his brother Michael (Michelle), his nephews Dominic and Wyatt, his friend Cara, extended family and friends.
Bernie's passion was football.
He started playing in grade 8 at STMC and continued on at SFU.
After Bernie graduated, he joined the STMC staff where he was a teacher, academic councilor and football coach for the past 17 years.
Bernie cared about all his students and brought a dedication, commitment, determination and humor to all aspects of his life.
He was known to be watching countless hours of game film preparing for the next game, even at midnight the night before!
He left us much too young and will be remembered forever in our hearts as a loving son, brother, uncle, coach, teacher and friend.
There will be a prayer service on Wednesday, Oct. 4th at All Saints Parish at 7 pm.
The funeral mass will be held on Thursday, Oct. 5th at 11 am.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to STMC.
Sullivan, Muriel Frances
Muriel Frances Sullivan (nee Kyle) passed away after a lengthy illness in the Creston Valley Hospital on March 15, 2009 at the age of 83 years.
Muriel was born on December 31, 1925 in Weyburn, SK to parents William and Frances Kyle. She married Nelson Sullivan in 1954 and they shared over 53 years of life together. Muriel never hesitated to put her own needs aside for others. As well as being a wife and mother to seven children, she returned to college and earned an honour degree in Business Administration; and worked in the accounting field until her retirement. In early years, Muriel enjoyed curling, playing the piano, trombone, French horn, and was actively involved in her Church. Later, activities grew around her family including ceramics, gardening, fishing and board games.
Muriel was predeceased by her father William Kyle, mother Frances Kyle, brother Irvin Kyle, sister Caroline Kyle, and granddaughter Haley Sullivan. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Nelson Sullivan of Creston, BC, her daughter Doreen Visser of Raymond, AB, son Dan (Valerie) Sullivan of Lethbridge, AB, daughter Linda Daw of Clairmont, AB, son David (Colleen) Sullivan of Hardisty, AB, daughter Peggy Stanley of Chemainus, BC, son Lorne (Shauna) Sullivan of Lethbridge, AB and Colleen (Mark) Thompson of Calgary, AB, as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A Funeral Service was held on Saturday March 21, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at the Erickson Evangelical Covenant Church with Pastor Doug Stapleton officiating.
Nelson and the family would like to thank all of the staff of the Creston Valley Hospital for the kindness and care given to Muriel over the last few weeks.
In lieu of flowers, Friends wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to the Canadian Diabetes Association.
Androshak, Dora
Dora Androshak (nee Olynyk) passed away after a lengthy illness at the Creston Valley Hospital on March 13, 2009 at the age of 81 years.
Dora was born on February 27, 1928 in Kaleland, AB to parents William and Alexandria Olynyk. She married Peter Androshak in 1950 in Creston, BC. Dora was a member of the Lutheran Church and the Kootenay Aerie Eagles #3027. She enjoyed playing baseball as a young girl and in later years enjoyed playing bingo, gardening, canning and cooking. She loved spending time with family and going for coffee with her friends.
Dora was predeceased by her father William Olynyk, mother Alexandria Olynyk, brother Pete Olynyk, husband Peter Androshak, and son Gerald Androshak. She will be lovingly remembered by her son Lawrence (Maxine) Androshak of Canyon, BC, daughter Judy (Cliff) Bjarnason of Elkford, BC, grandchildren Shawn Androshak of Creston, Tyler Bjarnason of Lethbridge, AB, Cory Bjarnason of Lethbridge, AB, great grandchildren Gage Androshak, Declan Androshak, Victoria Androshak all of Creston, BC, sister Mary (John) Gared of Vagerville, AB, sister Vera (Ernie) Carlson of Marysville, BC, brother Nick Olynyk of Coleman, AB, brother Alex Olynyk of Calgary, AB, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service was held on Tuesday March 17, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at the Redeemer Lutheran Church with Pastor Harry Haberstock officiating. Interment followed at the Forest Lawn Cemetery, Erickson, BC.
Friends wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to the BC Cancer Center for Southern Interior, 399 Royal Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 5L3.
Shean, Bertha
Bertha Shean passed away peacefully on March 4, 2009 at her residence in the Crestview Care Village at the age of 93 years.
Bertha was born in Radisson Saskatchewan on the family farm, on May 11, 1915. She came to Creston in the late 1930’s to stay with her step sister Mary and brother-in-law Bill Hurack and began working at the Hotel Creston owned by John Shean. In 1940 her and John were married and made the hotel their home. Together they operated the business until John Sr. started looking at retirement in the late 60’s and John Jr. began to manage the business with his mother Bertha. She maintained an active interest in the business until it was sold in 1996 to the present owner Jimmy Karountzos.
Bertha always had an interest in playing cards, particularly cribbage, and enjoyed tending to her flowers at the hotel and in later years at her house.
In 2004 her health began to deteriorate. In February 2005, due to strokes, she was moved to Hillcrest Extended Care Unit and in May 2008 she moved to the Crestview Care Village, where she passed away.
Bertha was predeceased by her husband John, her parents Nykola and Marcia Petriew, brothers Bill, John, George and baby Michael, step sisters Mary Hurack, Annie Braithwaite and Nellie Goodrich.
Bertha will be dearly missed by her loving son John, sister Dorothy Roberts of Burnaby, brother Norman Petriew of Sparwood and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service was held on Tuesday March 10, 2009 at 11:00 a.m., at the G. F. Oliver Funeral Chapel with Father Francis de le Cruz officiating. Interment followed at the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Erickson, BC
The family would like to thank all of the staff of Crestview and Hillcrest for the kindness and care given to Bertha these last few years.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in mom’s memory to the Heart and Stoke Foundation of BC, 4 - 1551 Sutherland Ave, Kelowna BC, V1Y 9M9, or to the charity of your choice.
