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O'Neill, Margaret
Margaret Bertha O’Neill (nee Buettner) passed away on July 5, 2009 in Swan Valley Lodge at the age of 85 years.
Margaret was born on May 13, 1924 in Fox Valley, SK to parents Margaret and Joseph Buettner. She was married on August 11, 1948 to Arthur Young in St. John’s R.C. Church in Johnsborough, SK and became a widow on December 5, 1972. She was again married on December 10, 1976 in St. James R.C. Church in Southey, SK to Patrick O’Neill. Margaret was a member of the Catholic Women’s League since 1940. She also enjoyed gardening, sewing, baking, fishing and traveling.
Margaret was predeceased by her first husband Arthur E. Young on December 5, 1972. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Patrick O’Neill, daughter Patricia (Rick) Derzaph, sons Patrick Young and Rodger Young, three grandchildren, great grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews and three sisters Theresa Gertner of Medicine Hat, AB, Kay Fredrickson of Ontario, and Betty-Lee from Neena, Wisconsin, USA.
Funeral Services will be held at the Holy Cross Catholic Church with Father Francis de la Cruz officiating and Father George Thattuparumpil. Prayers will be held on Wednesday July 8, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. and Funeral Mass on Thursday July 9, 2009 at 11:00 a.m.
Friends wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to the Swan Valley Lodge - Equipment Fund, Box 1880, Creston, BC V0B 1G0.
Teasley, Roger
Roger Teasley passed away after a lengthy illness on May 30, 2009 at the age of 46 years.
Roger was born on March 26, 1963 in Spokane, WA to parents Susan and Adam Corrales. He was a ESS Volunteer, Bingo Caller Volunteer and loved his Casino and Bingo activities as well as watching sports.
Roger was predeceased by his father Adam Corrales and mother Susan Birdstone. He will be dearly missed by his wife Arlene Basil, common-law spouse Delores Basil, stepchildren Josh Basil, James Basil, John Basil and Rena Blackbear-Basil, brothers Richard Teasley, Warren Teasley, Gordon Teasley, and Mike Teasley, sisters Susan Teasley, Patricia Teasley, and Sonny Birdstone.
A Funeral Service was held on Wednesday June 3, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Lower Kootenay Band Complex with Mary Richardson officiating. Interment followed in the St. Peter’s Cemetery.
Van Rietschoten, Hein
Hein Koos Van Rietschoten July 31, 1923 - May 18, 2009
It is with heartfelt sadness we inform you that Hein Koos Van Rietschoten went home to be with his Lord, after a brief battle with pneumonia, on May18, 2009 at the age of 85.
Hein was born July 31, 1923 to Cornelis Juurfaas and Maaike (de Jonghe) in Zuilen, a small village in the province of Utrecht, the Netherlands.
As a young boy, Hein, apprenticed to an electrician. When the Second World War broke out, Hein, still a young man, went into hiding among country relatives and friends, from the German authorities,. After the war, he was granted the opportunity to successfully set up a telecommunications station in the south of the Netherlands. In December 23, 1949, Hein married Anna. In July 1957, Hein and Anna with five children immigrated to Canada, settling in the Vancouver area. He was hired on as an overseas operator with BC Tel, and eventually worked his way up to Special Equipment Engineer. In 1969, Hein and Anna opened their hearts and home to a little girl, and adopted Lynne Joy at the age of 3.
In the early years in Canada, Hein and Anna were members of the Richmond Christian Reformed Church. At the age of 48 years, Hein accepted Jesus as his personal Saviour and served Him faithfully to the end. After Hein's retirement in 1982, they moved to the Peace River District, where his wife, Anna became ill and in 1999 went home with her Lord. After the death of his wife, Hein moved to Creston in 2001, and became a faithful member of the Valley View Baptist Church. In 2003, Hein diagnosed with Alzheimer's, eventually went into care in 2005, where he was lovingly cared for, until the day of his departure, by the wonderful staff of Swan Valley Lodge. He will be missed by family, relatives and friends.
Hein was predeceased by his parents, Cornelis and Maaike, his loving wife Anna, granddaughter Sarah Ruth, and all eight of his siblings. His memory will be cherished by his sons, Walter, Hans, Bill, and his daughters, Anne, Joanne, Lynne, and his grandchildren, great grandchildren, relatives and friends.
A Memorial Service was held on Friday, June 12 at 11:00 am at the G. F. Oliver Funeral Chapel with Pastor Jeff Friesen officiating.
Friends wishing to make a memorial contribution in memory of Hein may do so to the Swan Valley Lodge Equipment Fund, Box 1880 Creston, BC V0B 1G0.
Mountford, Gordon
Gordon Ernest Mountford passed away on May 8, 2009 at the age of 89 years.
Gordon was born in West Summerland, BC on June 6, 1919. He was raised on the family farm and attended school in Summerland. Gordon enlisted "C" Squadron B.C. Dragoons in 1938. He was called to active service with the Canadian Scottish in November 1939. He served in Canada, United Kingdom, North Atlantic area and Central Mediterranean. While serving with the Seaforth Highlanders Sgt. Mountford was wounded twice in 1943, in Sicily in April, and in Italy in December.
Following the war, Gordon investigated the high country by horse back around the Pennask Lake area, and in 1948 purchased 10 acres of land on Paradise Lake and pursued a dream to develop the Paradise Lake Fishing Camp, which was opened for business in 1949. It was there that he raised his young family, enjoyed his lust for the outdoors, hunting, fishing and meeting many of the people who would become lifelong friends. Gordon had many interests, and donated much of his time to volunteer work in Merritt Minor Hockey, and Legion activities.
In later years following retirement from the Forestry Industry as a lumber grader in many area’s of British Columbia, Gordon lived in Sicamous and later Creston where he remained until his passing. He was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion. He was also a member of the Creston Legion and volunteered many hours at Bingo’s, catering activities and the Sponsoring Committee for Cadets.
Gordon was a gentleman, had a one of a kind sense of humour, and will be forever remembered for his honest, simple, caring disposition, and his culinary abilities.
Gordon will be deeply missed and forever loved by his partner Anna Kellow of Creston, son Jim (Pearl) Mountford of Merritt, daughters Anne (Paul) McVey of Peachland, Mary (Gilles) Sibilleau of Kelowna as well as many grandsons, granddaughters, great grandchildren, nephews and lifelong friends.
In lieu of flowers, friends wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to his favourite charities, the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, 4480 Oak St. Vancouver, BC V6H 3V4 or to the Creston Army Cadets, Box 269, Creston, BC V0B 1G0.
Wells, Franklin
Frank Wells passed away on May 22, 2009 at age of 80 in Creston, BC.
Frank was born on July 4, 1928 in Leslie, Idaho, USA to parents Lillie and James Wells. Formerly of Grande Prairie, AB, he moved with his wife to Creston in 2005.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Mary, eight children, fifteen grandchildren, six great grandchildren and one sister.
A funeral service was held on Thursday May 28th, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Interment followed at Evergreen Cemetery in Priest River, Idaho, USA.
In lieu of flowers, friends wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 1589 Sutherland Ave., Kelowna, BC V1Y 5Y7.
Fair, Jack
John (Jack) Edward Fair passed away suddenly on May 31, 2009 at the age of 76 years.
Jack was born on February 19, 1933 in Toronto, ON to parents Marie and Charles Fair. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion.
Jack was predeceased by his mother Marie, father Charles, brother Robert, daughter Cheryl, infant son Robert John. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Beth, five children and spouses and five grandchildren.
A Private Family Services will be held at a later date.
Friends wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC 4 - 1551 Sutherland Ave. Kelowna, BC V1Y 9M9.
Mantle, Nina
Nina Dorothy Mantle (nee Akehurst) passed away on May 29, 2009 in Cranbrook Regional Hospital from pneumonia and complications of Alzheimers disease.
Nina was born in LeRoss, SK on May 22, 1918 to parents Dorothy and John Akehurst. She attended high school in Saskatoon and later studied briefly at the U of S before obtaining work as a secretary. She met John in a 15-cent store in 1939 when he was a young Engineering student.
John and Nina were married on June 9, 1942. Both worked as part of air support in Moncton, NB, during World War II. John eventually retired as a Wing Commander in the RCAF reserve.
Nina spent most of her life as a homemaker and support for her husband as he built a career as a teacher and administrator in his chosen field at the U of S and U of R. She and John were for many years active gardeners, tennis players, ice skaters, skiers, curlers, square dancers, campers and world travelers. They spent extended periods of time on two working holidays in Australia, where Nina’s habit of speaking to anyone was very helpful in keeping them ‘on course’.
When she was about 50 Nina decided to become a painter. Her age did not deter her from taking classes to learn this new skill. She eventually became quite good, working in both water colors and oils, winning several awards for works she entered in regional competitions. Nina was on the Artists Guild in Creston for nearly 20 years. She was also on the altar guild of the local Anglican church and served for several years on the hospital auxiliary.
Eight years ago she and John moved to Cranbrook, where they, until recently, were known as ‘the dancing couple’ at Joseph Creek Village. They kept fit by taking daily walks, where Nina’s good eyesight was helpful to John’s, which was failing.
Nina will be sorely missed by her husband John, brother Herb, sons Brian and Greg, five grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Nina will be remembered by many for her warmth and good humor.
Friends wishing to make a memorial contribution in memory of Nina, may do so to the Alzheimer Society of BC, 828 West 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1E2.
