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Babic, Ann
Ann Minnie Babic (nee Kuttnick) passed away on November 24, 2010 after a lengthy illness at the age of 80 years at Swan Valley Lodge.
Ann was born on December 17, 1929 in Calder, Sask. to parents Mary and Eric Kuttnick; she was also educated there.
In 1947 Ann moved to Calgary, AB where she worked hard at several jobs, including working at the Banff Springs Hotel, driving a taxi for Yellow Cab Calgary and selling Stanley Dinnerware Products. Her husband was a barber.
When Ann first moved to Creston in 1980, she enjoyed taking care of the farm, raising horses and other various animals. She loved all animals. She also enjoyed gardening, canning, photography and fishing.
Ann was a full time minister of Jehovah’s Witnesses and spent many happy hours discussing the bible with folks around Creston and down the lake.
Ann was predeceased by John Babic, Ervin Kuttnick, Violet Wharton, Eddie Ford, Charlie Kuttnick and Mary Kuttnick.
She will be lovingly remembered by her children, John, Sandra and Marc Babic and Alice Van Vy Feyken; grandchildren, Ellie Moore and Lindsay Powell; great grandchild Elizabeth Moore and siblings Julia Schultz, Eleanor Goertzen, Alma Bischler, Eric Kuttnick and Helen Aeichele and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Friends wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to the S. P. C. A. – Box 2, Cranbrook, BC, V1C 4H6.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday December 4, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Walker, Cliff
The family of Clifford Walker would like to announce the passing of their father on August 27, 2010.
Cliff was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario on March 12, 1923. Very early on he became involved in hard and humble work and sports.
At the outbreak of the war he joined Ontario’s Algonquin Regiment in the Canadian Army and he was sent to Europe where he saw real action. He was taken prisoner and after a forced march, in which he had to carry an injured comrade in a wheelbarrow, he spent two years as a P.O.W. He was so proud and fond of the Algonquin’s.
After the war, Cliff married June Hutton in Toronto and had three children. Cliff went to work for Carling – O Keefe Brewery, a career of good beer that took them to Vancouver, Regina, Calgary, Creston and New Westminster. He was always a sports fan and enjoyed coaching hockey and baseball.
When Cliff retired from brewing, he continued his volunteer charitable works, which at one time included being president of B.C. Long Term Care Services. Cliff and June enjoyed a holiday home in Harrison Hot Springs and eventually retired to Creston. Here Cliff enjoyed fellowship at Rotary, Brewery Functions, Gardening and the Craft Intarsia.
Cliff was predeceased by his wife June in 2009.
He will be lovingly remembered by his three children Maureen (Adrian) Gidluck, Stan (Marina) and Ken (Sandi), four grandchildren and six great granddaughters.
A Funeral Service was held on Thursday September 2, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Trinity United Church with Pastor Harry Haberstock officiating. A Royal Canadian Legion Tribute and Creston Valley Rotary Honour Guard. Interment of Ashes to follow at the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Erickson, BC.
Friends wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to the Royal Canadian Legion – Poppy Fund - Branch # 29, P.O. Box 135, Creston BC V0B 1G0.
Kropinak, Alice
Alice Kropinak passed away peacefully with her five children around her at her home in Swan Valley Lodge.
Alice was born on July 8th, 1922 in Radziechowy, Poland to parents Regina and Jacob Simla. She arrived in Canada at one year of age along with her parents and brother. The family settled in Coleman, AB where Alice grew up, met and married Matt Kropinak. They moved to Creston in 1949 to a fruit farm. In 1969 the family moved to Trail, BC where Alice worked as a cook in the Terra Nova and the Union Hotel until she retired. She returned to Creston for the last four years of her life.
Alice enjoyed her family and was always happy to welcome friends and family with chocolate chip cookies, cabbage rolls, and a little bit of a "witness" (the old one-two) because throughout her life she was a devoted Jehovah's Witness.
She was known for her wit and great sense of humour, she loved to play cards and was always ready for a good game of Pinochle.
Alice was predeceased by her husband of 63 years Matthew Kropinak. She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Carolyn, Sandra, Dan, Frances, and Jeff, their spouses, eighteen grandchildren, and twenty-nine great grandchildren.
A family gathering will be held on Saturday September 18, 2010 in Trail, BC.
Dupras, Madeleine
On Sunday, September 12, 2010, Madeleine Dupras passed away at the age of 91 years, at the Swan Valley Lodge in Creston, BC.
Madeleine was born on October 5, 1918 in Sperling, Manitoba.
She married Andre Dupras in Somerset, Manitoba on April 23, 1940.
Madeleine was predeceased by her dear husband of 67 years, Andre, a daughter (Yvette), a granddaughter (Kim), her parents (Rosa & Wilfrid Potvin), three brothers, five sisters, parents in-law and her brother’s and sister’s in-law.
She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Janet (Bob), Albert (Neomee), Alice (Fred), Terry (Peter), Charles (Shirley), Ronald (Pat/Raymond (Julia) and Brenda (Hassan), two sisters, Gemma and Yvonne (Jean-Marc), four sisters in-law and one brother in-law, and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
She will be dearly missed by all her family and friends. The family would sincerely like to thank all of the staff at Swan Valley Lodge and Pioneer Villa for all the wonderful care they gave to Madeleine. Also, a special thank you to all of the doctors whose care she was in. Your kindness will be remembered.
In lieu of flowers, friends wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to the Alzheimer Society – 828 West 8th Ave, Vancouver BC, V5Z 1E2, or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
A Private Family Celebration of Life Service to be held at a later date.
Kevin Dale Lovestrom
May 22, 1963 – September 17, 2010
With sad hearts we announce the sudden passing of our son, brother and uncle, Kevin Dale Lovestrom.
Kevin passed away quietly at home on September 17th, 2010.
Kevin loved life and his family dearly and will be sadly missed by his mother and father, Jean and Bob, his sister Laurie Dawn, brother (in-law) Pat Trippell, his three nieces Leah, Holly and Alexandra and his Granny Laurine Lindsay of Creston, BC.
Kevin will also be missed by Renee, uncles and aunts, Dave and Robbie Lindsay of Creston, BC and their family, Fred and May Masuch and family, Alice and Bill MacDonald and family, Lorraine Lovestrom and family, Albert and Margaret Lovestrom and family, the Everitt family and many cousins and close friends.
Kevin followed in his father’s footsteps working in construction in BC and Alberta, initially as a construction surveyor and later as a senior construction manager with a firm in Calgary, AB.
Kevin loved to snow ski, kayak, para-glide and spend time with his friends and family.
Kevin also enjoyed cooking and whenever there was a family get-together we looked forward to his gourmet dishes.
Kevin was a kind and gentle soul with attitude.
He had a special love for his grandma and grandfather Lovestrom, Gran and Granddad Lindsay and the old Lindsay farm on Hurry Road in Creston, where as a small child, he learned to ride a horse and love animals.
Kevin lived the past year in Vancouver with his cat, Orange Kitty, who were companions for 17 years prior to Kitty’s passing on August 19.
Kevin always had more questions than answers about life but we know he now has an answer to all he was seeking.
Kevin, we know you are watching over us, we love and miss you very much…your family and friends.
A celebration of Kevin’s life and time for sharing will be held on Saturday October 9, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall in Creston, BC.
We kindly request that in lieu of flowers a memorial contribution may be made in Kevin’s name to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada 4 – 1551 Sutherland Ave, Kelowna BC, V1Y 9M9 or to Canadian Cancer Society – c/o Kathi Nelson # 10 - 915 Vancouver St. Creston, BC, V0B 1G0
