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Good, Margaret (Bette)
Margaret (Bette) Good (nee Peterman) passed away on October 10, 2009 after a short illness at the age of 88 years.
Margaret was born on May 19, 1921 in Creston, BC. At the time of her birth her family was living in Kitchener and moved to Aldridge, at the southern tip of Moyie Lake, when she was 2. Her dad worked as a section foreman for the CPR and they lived in the station house there. When Margaret was 9 the family moved to Cranbrook and in 1936 they returned to Creston at the opening of the new consolidated school.
Margaret graduated from high school in Creston and in 1947 she married Henry Good and moved to the family farm in Riverview where she lived until she moved to Swan Valley Lodge two and a half years ago.
Besides keeping a huge garden, sewing for her family, and feeding the haying crews in the summer she led the neighbourhood girls in a Happy Times Club taking them swimming in the Goat River and teaching them about wild birds, plants, insects and nature that she loved so much.
Margaret was a member of the Church of Christ and her faith was dear to her.
Margaret was predeceased by her parents, Henry and Minnie Peterman, and by her beloved husband, Henry Good, in 1989.
She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Nora (James) McDowell of Creston and grandson Larry (Lisa), and Eileen (John) Haskins of Kelowna and grandsons Ian, Neil, Stuart, and Kevin, as well as by her brother David Peterman and sisters-in-law Mathilde Phypers and Lorine Morton and brother-in-law Tom (Babs) Good and numerous nieces and nephews.
We wish to thank all those who cared for Margaret over the years: Dr. Troughten, the workers from Home Support, her caregivers from Swan Valley Lodge where she was so happy, and her extended family, especially her nephew David Phypers who faithfully saw to her spiritual needs.
In the spring when the flowers are blooming her family will hold a celebration of Margaret’s life: time, date and place to be announced.
Friends wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to the
Creston Valley Wildlife Management, Box 640, Creston, BC V0B 1G0.
Montgomery, Reetha
Reetha Montgomery (nee Phillips) passed away after a lengthy illness on October 9, 2009 at the age of 94 years.
Reetha was born on July 31, 1915 in Hazenmore, SK to parents Frances and Robert Phillips. She married Albert Montgomery on October 9, 1935 in Creston, BC where she lived her whole married life. Reetha was a life member of the Legion W.A., worked for the hospital auxiliary and her church. She was an avid bowler, winning many trophies.
Reetha was predeceased by her husband Albert, son Robert, brother Norman, three siblings and two grandchildren in infancy.
She will be lovingly remembered by her three children, Mervyn (Sylvia) of Qualicum Beach, BC, Glen (Wendy) of Creston and Belle Campbell of Spokane, WA, eleven grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren as well as brother Gerald (Evelyn), sister Eva Hine and numerous nieces and nephews.
The Funeral Service was held on Saturday October 17, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at the Redeemer Lutheran Church with Pastor Harry Haberstock officiating. Interment followed at the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Erickson, BC.
Friends wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to the Alzheimers Society of BC, 828 West 8th Ave. Vancouver, BC V5Z 1E2.
Matiko, Nick
Nick Matiko passed away after a lengthy illness on October 9, 2009 at the age of 92 years.
Nick was born on September 22, 1917 in Rabbit Lake, SK to parents Domna and Emil Matyko. Nick married Evelyn Dnistransky in New Westminister, BC on June 11, 1944. He farmed at Hudson Bay, SK for 25 years, upon retiring they moved to Creston in 1975. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Nick was predeceased by his wife Evelyn in 2001.
He will be dearly missed by his daughter Bev.
The Funeral Service was held on Thursday October 15, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church with Pastor Ian Cotton officiating. Interment followed at the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Erickson, BC.
Friends wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to ADRA Canada, 1148 King St. E., Oshawa, ON L1H 1H8.
Johnson, Joyce Fay
Joyce Fay Johnson passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer on September 21, 2009 in Creston, BC at the age of 69 years.
Joyce was born on September 3, 1940 in Creston, BC to parents Wesley and Freda Goddard. After graduation Joyce stayed in the Creston Valley and spent her working days for various farmers sorting strawberries, picking asparagus, potato production lines and operating her own catering business.
Joyce was married on April 14, 1960 in Coeur D’Alene to Reginald Bennett. Over the years, Joyce was a volunteer at the Wynndel Community Centre, Creston Food Bank and enjoyed helping at the United Church giving away food hampers at Christmas time. She also liked gardening, fishing, picking huckleberries, feeding her flocks of wild birds, and spending time with her family and friends. Her delicious meal time get togethers were the high light of anyone that stopped by at the dinner hour.
There was never a place in the world that she enjoyed more then her home in the Creston Valley.
Joyce was predeceased by her parents Wesley and Freda Goddard and brothers Leonard and Grant Goddard.
She will be lovingly remembered by her sons Melvin Bennett and Roger (Nora) Bennett, daughter Faye Vance (Troy Brookwell), and her ever loved grand children Reggie, Raymond, Amanda, Wesley, Laura, Kim, Jessica, Jamie and five great grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Wynndel Community Centre on October 3, 2009 at 2:00 p.m., potluck lunch.
Any friends wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to the Creston Valley Hospital - Palliative Room Equipment Fund, Bag 3000, Creston, BC V0B 1G0, or to Creston Valley Hospice Box 436, Creston, BC V0B 1G0.
Lacoursiere, Roger
Roger Lacoursiere suddenly passed away on September 9, 2009 at his residence in Kitchener, BC at the age of 64 years.
Roger was born on September 24, 1944 in Montreal, QC to parents Germaine and Armand Lacoursiere. He married Christine Gryba at Meskanaw, SK on September 24, 1966. Roger was a member of the Canadian Armed Forces for 22 years in which he travelled and was stationed at various military sites in Canada. He retired to Saskatchewan from the Canadian Armed Forces and became a business man, administrator and Municipal employee. He was a member of Jaycees and a Army cadet instructor, loved curling and more recently became a Reiki Master and Quatum Touch Instructor.
Roger was predeceased by his parents Armand Lacoursiere and Germaine Sevigny.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Christine, sons Dan and Stephan (Charmaine), granddaughters Madison and Mackenzie. His sisters Denise, Pierrette, Giselle, Danielle and Francine as well as his brother Micheal all of Quebec.
A Celebration of Life Service was held on Tuesday September 15, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the G.F. Oliver Funeral Chapel with Mary Underhill officiating and Eulogy was read by Eugene Gryba.
Friends wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to the Creston Valley Gleaners, Box 219, Creston, BC V0B 1G0.
Cranna, Doug
Alexander Douglas (Doug) Cranna passed away after a lengthy illness on August 16, 2009 in Nelson, BC at the age of 96 years.
Doug was born on June 26, 1913 in Winnipeg, MB to parents Margaret and Alexander Cranna.
He was married in 1941 to the love of his life Mona Tillson Moore in Kisbey, SK.
Doug served in the RCAF as an aero engine frame instructor during WW2.
He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion and the Masons.
Doug was an avid curler in his younger years and a great fan of the game.
Doug enjoyed watching wrestling and followed hockey.
After many years of government service in Yellowknife, NWT Doug and Mona retired to Riondel BC where he pursued his interests in woodworking, lapidary and golfing and of course there was always boating and fishing as his health allowed. In his later years his fish ponds became his passion.
Doug was predeceased by his brothers Don and Greig and sister Betty.
He will be dearly missed by his wife of 67 years Mona, sons Daren (Lynne), Drew (Iona), daughter Denise (Trevis), grandchildren Chase, Lee and Meghan, as well as many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
No Service by request of Doug. A Private Celebration of Life Service was held by the immediate family.
Friends wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to your local SPCA or to a charity of ones choice.
