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Liggat, Laura Betty
Laura Betty Liggat passed away on September 26, 2011 in Creston, B.C. at the age of 89 years.
Laura was predeceased by her husband Alex Liggat.
She will forever be remembered by her son Robert Liggat of Canmore, AB; daughter Debra Gimby of Creston, BC; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Pelletier, Doris
Doris was born on September 8, 1927 in Cranbrook, B.C. She also received her education in Cranbrook, as well as being a member of the award winning Cranbrook Girls Bugle Band.
Doris married Henry Pelletier in October of 1957 and shorty after being married the couple moved to Creston, B.C. Here Doris worked as a secretary/book keeper at the Provincial Department of Agriculture until her retirement.
After retirement, Doris became a member of the Lady’s Bowling League for many years. She also worked with the Anglican Church Auxiliary. Doris enjoyed being outside in her garden and loved to go walking for exercise and for her health.
Doris was predeceased by her husband Henry; sister Edna Dundass and brothers Doug and Les.
She will be lovingly remembered by her current partner of many years, Ernie Ivany; daughter Sharla; son Duane; grandchildren Janine, Steve and Jenny, and two great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Service was held on Saturday October 22, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the Christ Church Anglican with Rev. Robin Celiz officiating. Interment followed the service at the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Erickson, B.C.
Friends wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to the Charity of the Donor’s choice.
RODERICK ( ROD ) COUTTS
Passed away November 14th, 2011
Age 91 years - Residence Creston
MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICE
Saturday November 19th, 2011
At 2:00 pm
G.F. Oliver Funeral Chapel
Lorraine Doeleman celebrant
Royal Canadian Legion Veteran Tribute
Cremation
Friends wishing to make a memorial tribute in Rod’s name, may do so to the
Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC
4-1551 Southerland Ave
Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 9M9
DOUGLAS ( DOUG ) GOLLAN
Passed Away November 13, 2011
Age 54 years, Residence Creston
A Memorial Funeral Service
to be held at a later date
Cremation
Friends wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to the
BC Liver Foundation
828 West 8th Ave, Vancouver, B.C., V5Z 1E2
CHARLES WINDELS
Passed Away November 4th, 2011
Age 78 years, Residence Creston
Celebration of Life Service
November 26th, 2011
At 2:00 p.m.
Seventh-day Adventist Church
Pastor Ian Cotton officiating
Cremation
Friends wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to
ADRA – c/o 713 Cavell St,
Creston, B.C., V0B 1G4
BELLA DARYCHUK
Passed Away November 12, 2011
Age 81 years, Residence Creston
Funeral Services
G. F. Oliver Funeral Chapel
Rev. Randy Wood officiating
Visitation
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
At 7:30 p.m.
Funeral Service
Thursday November 17, 2011
At 11:00 a.m.
Interment
Forest Lawn Cemetery, Erickson, BC
Friends wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to the
BC Cancer Foundation
601 West 10th Ave, Van, B.C., V5Z 1L3
James Hugh ( Jim ) McDonald
James Hugh ( Jim ) McDonald, a resident of Wynndel, B.C. passed unexpectedly in the Cranbrook Hospital on November 9th, 2011 at the age of 67 years.
Jim was born to Oline and Bill McDonald on September 20th, 1944 in Creston, where Jim received his formal education. He continued his education at trades schools in Kelowna and Vancouver gaining his papers as a journeyman carpenter. Jim married Vicki Johnson in Reno, Nevada on October 10th, 1971 and the couple made Wynndel their home, where they celebrated their 40th anniversary. Jim changed his skills as a carpenter to truck driving, first owning a logging truck until buying a local lowbed trucking business, which he operated from 1976 until his retirement in September 2009.
Jim was an active member of Creston Paws. He enjoyed rebuilding cars, attending car shows, boating and water skiing, snowmobiling and atv riding. Jim loved the valley and especially Kootenay Lake and the surrounding mountains.
He was predeceased by this parents Oline ( Uri ) and Bill McDonald. Jim will be dearly missed by his loving wife Vicki, daughter Robbi McDonald ( Scott Langevin) and son Jamie McDonald, sisters Crystal of Penticton, Ronelle of Penticton and Norma of Nuevo, CA and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Private Family Memorial Service to be held in the spring. Cremation has taken place.
Friends wishing to make a memorial tribute in Jim’s name, may do so to the PAWS 2805 Lower Wynndel Rd., Creston, B.C. V0B 1G8
Darychuk, Bella
Bella Darychuck (nee Stinka) passed away on November 12, 2011 in Creston, B.C. at the age of 81 years. Bella was born on June 21, 1930 on the family farm in Saskatchewan to parents Helen and Harry Stinka.
Bella married Nick Darychuk in Canora, SK on the 15th of October, 1950. Shortly after, in 1952 they moved to Canex in Salmo, B.C. with their daughter Elaine. They lived in the Canex Mine Townsite until the spring of 1964 then they moved to the town of Salmo where they had a 4 acre hobby farm until 1990. They then moved to Creston for a few years before returning back to Yorkton, SK in 1998. After this, they moved to Cranbrook where Nick passed away in 2001 and ever since then Bella had been a resident of Creston, living in the lovely Birch Meadows.
Bella worked with the Ladies Auxiliary in Salmo, B.C. for many years. Recently she was a part of the Creston United Church where she helped out with many functions. She was also a part of TAPS in Creston and enjoyed the regular outings and making many new friends.
Bella was predeceased by her husband Nick on July 14th, 2001; her daughter Elaine on February 22, 1972; sisters Doris (in infantry) and Cathy and brothers Nick, Mike and Billie.
She will be lovingly remembered by her children Myles (Cheryl) Darychuk, Delores, Donna (Steve) Magaw, Sherry Jane (Ben) Chretien; grandchildren Nicole, Stephanie, Marissa, Matthew, Tyler and Boden; sisters Iris and Virginnia and numerous nieces and nephews.
The funeral services was held Thursday November 17, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the G. F. Oliver Funeral Chapel with Rev. Randy Wood officiating.
Interment followed at the Forest Lawn Cemetery, Erickson, B.C.
In lieu of flowers, friends wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to the B.C. Cancer Foundation – 601 West 10th Ave, Vancouver, B.C., V5Z 1L3.
Windels, Charles
CHARLES JOHN WINDELS was born December 16th, 1932 in Canwood, S.K. and passed away November 4th, 2011 in Creston, B.C.
Charles is survived by his wife, Katrina (nee Elias), sons Ronald (Lillian), Jerry (Jeannie) and Joseph; brothers Clarence (Emma); Clifford (May); sisters Janet and Lisa; eight grandchildren; also numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Charles was predeceased by his parents Herman and Anna Windels.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 26th at 2:00 p.m. at the Creston Seventh-day Adventist Church in Creston, B.C. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to ADRA Canada, 713 Cavell Street, Creston, B.C. VOB 1 G4
Dobos, Rose
Rose Dobos passed away on October 24, 2011 in Creston, B.C. at the age of 77 years.
Rose was born on March 27, 1934 in Jelka, Czechsolvakia.
Rose arrived in Quebec, Canada in 1957with her sister Agnes and brother-in-law Frank. Rose commenced working in the hotel industry. Opportunities were opening up in the west so she braved moving alone to Calgary, Alberta. She worked in the Holy Cross and General Hospital in Calgary. Rose met Steve, the love of her life, partner and friend and was married October 18, 1958. They had one daughter, Suzanne. In 1964 the family moved to the Columbia Valley, Windermere, B.C. where they owned and operated the White House Hotel. Rose worked in the bar for years and was respected by returning patrons and friends.
Rose and Steve were entrepreneurs, they built the bowling alley and gas station on the Windermere highway, which are still quite active today. Rose, Steve and Suzanne had a short time at the coast where they owned and operated the Westview Hotel in Powell River. However, they loved the kootenay’s and returned home.
Retirement in 1997 gave Rose and Steve some well deserved time together.
Rose will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by her husband Steve; daughter Suzanne; grandchildren Natalya, Lorena, Jordan; great-granddaughter Peyton; sister Agnes (Frank); nephew Frank; niece Susan (Regan); brother Karoy (Magdi) and numerous nieces and nephews in Hungary and Europe.
The Funeral Mass was held November 2, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Holy Cross Catholic Church with Father Gabriel celebrant. Interment followed at the Forest Lawn Cemetery, Erickson, B.C.
Gilmar, Lewis
Lewis Gilmar was born to parents Bertha & James Gilmar on February 7, 1928 and passed away peacefully on October 31, 2011 at the age of 83 years.
Lewis’ fondest times were with family, camping and fishing.
Lewis and Gilda moved to Creston, B.C. in 2002.
Lewis will be forever missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Gilda; his daughters Cathy (Bill), Donna (Wayne) and Karen (Laury); son Bruce (Rosa); nine grandchildren Todd, Jerad, Lee, Greg, Brandi, Tammy, Megan, Sarah and Jenni; six great-grandchildren Justin, Kaden, Brooklyn, Ryley, Alex and Kady and brothers Bob and Roy.
Cremation has taken place and a private family celebration of life service will be held at a later date.
Lewis, Dad, Grandpa and Papa, Until we meet again: