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DOUGLAS HARVEY
August 28, 2004
DOUGLAS HARVEY On August 25, 2004 at the Concordia Hospital, Douglas Harvey, husband of the late Marjorie Harvey passed away at the age of 87 years. Cremation has taken place. Longer obituary to follow in Saturday, September 4, 2004 paper for time and place of service. WERESCHUK FUNERAL CHAPEL 447 Selkirk Ave.Phone 582-0929
HOWARD HOUGH
August 28, 2004
HOWARD ASA HOUGH June 9, 1927 - July 21, 2004 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father and friend. Asa was predeceased by his former wife Theresa in 2003. He leaves his mother Kay; brother Earle (Lilian); son Howard (Carol); daughters, Diane and Helene (John). He will be missed by his grandchildren Daniel, Sasha and Shauna and three great-grandchildren. Asa was a kind, generous man. Although a private person, he had many friends and was well liked by everyone. Asa lived life to the fullest, loved a party and always had an eye for a beautiful woman. He was an avid golfer, some of the best times of his life were spent with friends on the golf course. He was always extremely happy when he played well enough to take their money! He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. At Asa's request there will be no memorial service. He will be laid to rest beside his father. His family would like to thank all the doctors and nurses of the Palliative Care Unit at the Vancouver General Hospital for all their loving care. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 30 at Brookside Cemetery. Friends are asked to gather at the office before proceeding to the graveside. A reception will follow. A charitable donation may be made in his name to the B.C. Cancer Foundation - Cancer Research at Suite 200-601 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4C2.
WILLIAM HUNCHAK
August 28, 2004
WILLIAM ROGER HUNCHAK It is with much sorrow that Bill's family announces his untimely passing, after a brief battle with cancer, on Sunday, August 22, 2004 at the Peach Arch Hospital, Extended Care Unit, White Rock, BC. Bill is survived by his sister Olga Potiewski; brother Arthur (Lillian); brother Peter (Donna); sister Florence Zayac (Julian); sister Gwen Campbell (Colin); sister Virginia Mathews (Sandy); brother-in-law Paul Harasymchuk and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Rose and Steve Hunchak; sister Patricia Harasymchuk; brother and sister-in-law George and Phyllis; sister and brother-in-law, Josephine Muha and Elmer; brother-in-law Fred Potiewski; and an infant sister, brother and niece. Bill was born June 14, 1946 at the Pine Falls Hospital. He grew up on the family farm in Springwell, MB. He attended Red Deer School and Lac du Bonnet Collegiate. Bill got a summer job in 1962 with Manitoba Hydro and after graduating from High School in 1963, he returned to work for Manitoba Hydro. His career was working in transmission and distribution of hydropower. In 1973 Bill moved to B.C. and at the time of his death he was employed by B.C. Hydro. Bill truly lived life to the fullest. Over the years he enjoyed travelling, sky diving, skiing, fishing, golfing and most of all spending time with his many friends. Bill will be sadly missed by his family and his friends in Manitoba, British Columbia and California. In compliance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Interment will be in the family plot in Lac du Bonnet, MB at a later date. The family thanks the Doctors and Staff that cared for Bill at the MSA Hospital in Abbotsford, The Fraser Valley Cancer Centre in Surrey, The Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster and The Peace Arch Hospital in White Rock. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
JOAN HUNT
August 28, 2004
JOAN EDITH HUNT (nee ADAMSON) On August 24, 2004 Joan Edith Hunt, beloved wife of the late Mr. Justice John MacLean Hunt, passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Health Sciences Centre after a brief illness. Joan was born on December 30, 1924 in Winnipeg, to Chief Justice John E. and Mary (Turriff) Adamson. She lived her life in Winnipeg attending Rupertsland School for Girls, followed by working at Toronto General Trust. In 1945 she married John MacLean Hunt and had two daughters. She was a member of First Presbyterian Womens Auxiliary, St. Agnes Guild, The Board of Middlechurch Home, The Crafts Guild of Manitoba and the Bonsai Club of Winnipeg. She enjoyed many enduring friendships from her association with the Decadames, Bridge and Tuesday Stitchery groups. Joan had many and varied interests among which were hunting, weaving and needlework, and travelling. Most summers were spent at the family cottage at Winnipeg Beach surrounded by lifelong friends and their children. She greatly enjoyed travelling with her husband, and after his death, with her friends to Chicago, Fiji, Turkey, The British Isles, Greece, Baja and Mexico. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband John; sisters, Eva Mary Pugh, Julia Dickson, and Clementina Bidwell. She is survived by her daughters and their families; Alexandra Harbottle, son-in-law John and grandson Christopher; Catherine Johnson, son-in-law Douglas and grandson Jeffrey and granddaughter Dawn; and numerous nieces and nephews who will all miss her greatly. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, August 30 at Thomson "in the Park" 1291 McGillivray Blvd. The family wishes to thank the caring people of the Sherbrook and HSC Central Dialysis and Renal Units as well as those from Home Care Services. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations in Joan's memory may be made to The Kidney Foundation of Manitoba. THOMSON Funeral Home 669 Broadway - 925-1120
IVAN JACOBS
August 28, 2004
IVAN JOHN JACOBS After a brief illness, Ivan Jacobs, our beloved husband and father, aged 85 passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2004 at the Grace Hospice. Ivan will be lovingly remembered by his wife Gladys; his children, Ken (Julie), Don (Gerry) and Bev (Tom) Paulley; grandchildren, Krista (Ricky) Zimmermann, Joanne (Sean) Darams, Steve (Kim), Brent (Linda), Paul (Teresa), Jody (Clint) Hooper and Melissa Milbrandt; great-grandchildren, Jesse, Shandi, Alyssa, Kurt, Joshua, Alexander, Anna, Megan, Kayla and Matthew; sister Dorothy Misurko; and brothers, Roy, Ellwood and Bruce (Bev). Ivan was born on September 18, 1918 and grew up on the family farm in Darlingford, MB. He joined the Air Force in April 1941 and served until 1945 as an Aero Engine Mechanic. He and Gladys met during this period and were married on Christmas Eve 61 years ago. After serving in the Air Force, Ivan worked as a machinist at various companies, retiring from the Whiteshell Nuclear Research Establishment in 1983. Ivan enjoyed and was very fond of his many friends and the staff at Lindenwood Manor, where he and Gladys spent their last years together. The family wishes to thank the palliative care staff at the Grace Hospital and the Grace Hospice for their caring and compassion during Ivan's brief illness. Memorial service for Ivan will be held on Tuesday, August 31 at 12:30 p.m. at the Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage. Interment and reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ivan's memory to the Grace Hospice, 260 Booth Dr., Winnipeg, MB R3J 3R5. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CREMATION AND RECEPTION CENTRE 885-9715 Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolence at www.chapellawn.mb.ca.
DONALDA KIPPEN
August 28, 2004
DONALDA KIPPEN On Friday, August 27, 2004, at the Victoria General Hospital, Donalda Pearl Kippen (nee Richardson) peacefully passed away at the age of 79 years. Announcement of services will follow. Doyle's Funeral Chapel of Carman. www.doyleschapels.com
GEORGE KIPPEN
August 28, 2004
GEORGE KIPPEN Peacefully on Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at the Carman Memorial Hospital, George Alexander Kippen, aged 90 years old, our husband, Dad, Grandfather, Great-grandfather died after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Dad was predeceased by two sons, Kenny and Barry; his parents, Duncan and Jessie Kippen; three sisters, Vera Kippen, Mrs. Jessie Carroll, Mrs. Jean Neiles; two brothers, Gordon and Duncan Kippen and Harry Amison. Dad is survived by his wife of 62 years, Eileen; one daughter, Wendy; three sons, Glen (Delilah), Michael (Sandra) and Darryl Kippen. He is also survived by two daughter-in-laws, Betty and Bev Kippen; ten grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; Victor and Vivian Amison; sister-in-law, Mrs. Donna Kippen; one sister Mrs. Elizabeth Heaman; numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Dad was born in the Boyne District on September 24, 1913. After marrying in 1942, he farmed in the Carman area until 1975. After retirement he was involved in community activities. He enjoyed camping, curling, lawn bowling, travelling, and fishing. Dad was a regular at the Carman Community Active Living Center. He will be missed by his family and friends. Funeral service will be held from the Carman United Church on Monday, August 30, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Catherine Waldie officiating. Interment will take place in the Greenwood Cemetery, Carman, MB. Memorial donations may be made to the Carman Active Living Center, Box 2224, Carman, MB. R0G 0J0, if friends so desire. Doyle's Funeral Chapel of Carman. www.doyleschapels.com
