Dave was born in London, Ontario. He and his family then moved to Huntsville, Ontario where they lived in a lumber camp until Dave was of school age. They then moved to Bracebridge, Ontario where Dave attended school.
Upon completing high school. Dave joined the air force at Base Bordon, Ontario and worked in demolitions. During this period, Dave married his first wife Wendolyn (Wendy) Waters and in 1967 their son Roger was born. After leaving the airforce Dave became employed as an occupational counsellor at a facility in Edgar, Ontario and also as fire captain in Oro township Station #3 in Edgar.
In 1981, Dave and his son moved to Kenora to begin a new life. Dave was employed in Kenora as the Director of a home for developmentally challenged adults. He worked for 11 years. he also worked at a facility for young offenders and held the position of Director of that facility.
In 1989, he met and subsequently married his present wife Gloria. Together they enjoyed travelling to warm places in winter, working on their home, travelling on their motorcycle, spending time at their trailer at Dog Tooth Lake and being with family.
On May 3, 1995, dave became a very proud grandfather. Roger's wife Rina gave birth to a son they named Colton.
Dave was a very genuine person with a very giving spirit-always willing to give of himself in any way, always "there" to give a hand. he will be sadly missed by his loving wife Gloria, son Roger (Rina) Cumberland and grandson Colton, Rina's mother Ida Pugliese of Kenora.
Also left to cherish his memory are his parents Melvin and Patricia Cumberland of Formosa, Ontario, sister Marie Cutting of Palmerston, Ontario sister Sheila Caillier of Kenora, ON and other family and friends: Emile and lenora Raymond (father and mother-in-law) of Kenora, Debbie Bailey (fiance Ray Nisula) of Thunder Bay, Marc Raymond and family of Kenora, Gary Raymond of Kenora and many nieces and nephews. Special friends, Allan Sinclair, Lorrie Moojen, Roy Marquart, Collin Raril all of the DogTooth Lake Gang and the A&W Coffee Club Boys.
A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, March 19, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Centre with Rev. Cathy Giroux officiating. Internment to follow in Lake of the Woods cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, c/o Mrs. Dave Edmunds, 10 Gunne Crescent, Kenora, Ontario P9N 3N5 or to the Lake of the Woods CT Scanner Fund, 21 Wolsley Street, Kenora, Ontario P9N 3W7.
BROWN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE ENTRUSTED WITH ARRANGEMENTS.
Memorial Service
10:00 a.m., Wed., March 19, 2003
Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Centre
Elizabeth Ruth Penner
June 1, 1907 - March 22, 2003
With her daughter at her side, Elizabeth (Beth) Penner died peacefully early Saturday evening. Born in 1907 in Winkler, Manitoba, Beth was 95 years young at the time of her death.
In her ninety five years, Beth had many careers: a teacher in a one room school, a business woman, a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. To each of these roles she brought her own special blend of love, dignity and honesty. Beth embodied the very essence of Christianity. She always looked for and brought out the best in everyone she met. Those of us fortunate enough to know and love her will forever treasure the gift of her presence.
Beth met and married her life's partner Jack in Winkler, Manitoba. They moved to Kenora where they raised three children together. They established Penner's Jewellers and many of her customers and employees became life long friends. She was a member of the Donna Club at Knox United Church and the Business and Professional Women's Association. Beth enjoyed her years in the Gardner House and was an avid and competitive 500 and cribbage player. She enjoyed sharing meals and socializing with her many friends - old and new.
Predeceased by her husband Jack and three sisters, Beth leaves to cherish her memory: her brother John Elias, her three children, Joyce (Harold) Primmer of Thunder Bay, Fergus (Barbara) Penner and David (Joan) Penner of Kenora; her grandchildren: Paul Primmer, Janet (Dan Ek) Primmer, MaryBeth (Dan) Sherwood, Christopher (Shelley) Penner, Hilary (Henry) Floreal, Bradley (Jennifer) Penner, Aynsley Penner, and great-grandchildren, David, Nicholas, Kirsten, Kiefer, Amaia, Jackson, Wesley, Brooke and Kahia. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews in Saskatchewan and southern Manitoba.
A service to celebrate Beth's life will be held Friday, March 28th, at 11:00 a.m. at Knox United Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that donations be made in her memory to the Lake of the Woods District Hospital CT Scan Fund or to Knox United Church.
Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Centre entrusted with arrangements.
Celebration of Life
11:00 a.m., Fri., March 28, 2003
Knox United Church
Katherine (Kay) Olson
OLSON Katherine (Kay) born August 18, 1913 - passed away peacefully at Sherwood Manor, Abbotsford, BC on March 23, 2003. remembered with deep love by her children, Alma (Walter), John (Anne), Edward (Gayle); grandchildren and two great grandchildren, Robert (Crystal), Tina, Tia and Holly; loving sister, Nellie, and brothers, Victor (Helga) and Edwin (Colleen). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Our heartfelt thanks to Dr. M. Ormston, Mom's caring physician, and the equally caring staff at Sherwood Manor who tended Mom during the past few months. Upon retirement in 1978, Mom moved to the west coast to reside with her daughter and son-in-law but her heart remained with her beloved former home in Kenora/LacLu, Ontario. A private remembrance will be held by the family at a later date. Mom loved flowers but, should friends desire, donations in her memory to the Alzheimer Society or the Heart & Stroke foundation would be appreciated.
When I come to the end of the road
and the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom filled room
why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little - but not too long
and not with your head bowed low
Remember the love that we once shared
Miss me - but let me go.
for this is a journey that we all must take
and each must go alone
It's all a part of the Master's Plan
a step on the road to home
When you are lonely and sick of heart
go to the friends we know
and bury your sorrows in doing good deeds
Miss me - but let me go.
(Author unknown)
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Harley Sanford Nichols Epp
IN LOVING MEMORY OF HARLEY NICHOLS EPP
November 29, 1953 - February 27, 2003
Harley Sanford Nichols Epp, a resident of Kenora, Ontario died tragically on Thursday, February 27, 2003 at Playa de Akumal, Mexico.
He is predeceased by his parents Arthur and Pearl and three uncles Raymond, Harold and Milton Robinson and aunt Flo Graves.
He is survived by his loving wife Cathy, son Dustin and daughter Tamara, stepsons Cameron and Ryan Leduc, as well as siblings Pamela (Steven) Xanthopoulos, Derek Nichols Epp, David (Roseanne) Nichols, Val (Paul) Konig, Cory Epp, Keri Martens and Reynold Epp, special nieces and nephews Greg and Nick Xanthopolous, Devin and Lindsay Nichols and numerous other nieces, nephews and cousins.
Also left to cherish his memory are his parents Reuben and Irmgard Epp, aunt and uncle Ernie and Amanda Epp, grandmother Durksen and special friends Marg Ralph and Erika Anderson.
Harley was a very kind, loving, articulate and witty person who had very high ethical and moral standards and stood by them.
He enjoyed spending numerous hours outdoors --hunting, ice fishing, snow machining, boating on Lake of the Woods, snorkelling and bicycling.
He found a great passion and interest in electronics, photography, stained glass work and travels with his family.
A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, March 5, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Centre with Father Al Campeau officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Amnesty International or Big Brothers & Sisters Foundation may be made in Harley's memory.
Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Centre entrusted with arrangements.
Memorial Service
1:00 p.m., Wed, March 5, 2003
Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Centre
Prouden Cree Crow
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our great grandson; grandson; son; nephew, and cousin Prouden Cree Crow. Prouden was born February 28, 2003 and passed into the arms of God March 1, 2003. Many family members surrounded our little boy, Prouden, in the time he was with us. His grandparents, Helen and Leslie Copenace; Bernice and Melvin Henry, were there playing with him. He was with us two more hours from the time the life support systems were taken off. We all played with him, taking our turn to hold him; with our tears streaming, he made us laugh with his little smile.
His parents, Wayne Crow-Moose clan, and Denise Johnson-Muskrat clan, cried, but they were brave as their baby left to be with the Creator, Wayne sang a traditional song to his son as he held him.
Prouden Cree is predeceased by great grandparents-on the mother's side, Robert Geyshick and Mary (nee) Labott and Francis Johnson; on the father's side, Albert Crow and Sam Wesley. his uncles and aunties on the father's side; David Crow, Joe Crow, Bobby Namaypoke, Alberta Elders, mary Elders; Stanley Wesley, Dorothy Towegishig; and on the mother's side; Ron Geyshick and Evangeline Johnson.
Along with his parents Wayne and Denise; brothers Jarrod, Desmond, and Shayton, and sisters Brianna, Shayneen, Julie and Aleah, Prouden Cree will be missed by his great grandmothers Catherine Crow and Emilda Wesley; great grandfather Robert Kabatay; grandparents Bernice and Ken Johnson Sr., and Helen Wesley and Roy Crow. His great uncles and aunties on the father's side; Johnny Namaypoke, Pete Crow, George Crow, Allan Crow, Judge Joe Morrison, ada Morrison, Josephine Prince, Lulubelle Kabestra, Teresa Crow, and Betty Ann Crow; Bob Wesley, David Wesley, Steve Wesley, Joe Wesley, Mary Onabigon, Ann Wesley, Louisa Sanderson, Helen Wesley, Theresa Towedo, Francis Saggashie, Lucia Taylor, Alice Longboat, Yvonne Pangowish and Stella Wesley. The uncles, aunts, and cousins on the father's side: Roberta Crow (John), Maxine Ranville (Dean), Ian Crow (Marietta), Scot; the cousins; Beau, Sarah, Sunshine, and Colt; Andrew, Eli, Garret, Xavier, Paige, Royce, and Skylene; Evan and Draco. On the mother's side, great uncle Art Geyshick , and auntie Alice Geyshick (Ron), Dwayne Johnson, Myron Johnson, and Ricky Johnson. Aunts Theresa Perreault and ladean Johnson; direct uncles and aunts from the mother's side, Terry Boshkaykin (Jennifer Friday), Faron Johnson, Ken Johnson Jr., Jennifer Johnson, and Mary Johnson; cousin Jennessa Friday.
There are many family members that we did not mention, but we know their love is with us, and we love them too. Wayne and Denise would like to give a special thanks to Verna (Mona) White and Rodney Crow for their help and kindness in their time of need. They provided the transportation to bring family to be near them. As well they would like to give acknowledgement and appreciation to the staff at the Health Sciences Center, particularly to the doctors and nurses at the Children's Hospital and Women's Hospital, they were always truthful and caring to us.
The wake will be held at the Whitefish Bay Youth and Elders center, and the internment will be in the Whitefish Bay cemetery.
Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Centre entrusted with arrangements.
Wake
Whitefish Bay Youth and Elder Center
Susan Cathryn Murphy
April 28, 1953-March 3, 2003
On Monday, March 3, 2003 Susan passed away, at the lake of the Woods District Hospital,
following a tragic fire at her home in Keewatin.
Susan spent most of her life in keewatin, attending Keewatin Public School and then Beaver Brae High School, graduating from there. Susan worked at Robinson's Store after school and then the Bank of Nova Scotia. She worked a year in Winnipeg at the bank.
When the Maples Sr. Apartment opened in Keewatin, Susan and Tim were the caretakers and lived on-site. In recent years Susan was employed at Birchwood Terrace Nursing Home.
Susan married Tim Murphy, the love of her life on March 2, 1979 and they had celebrated 24 years together.
Surviving are her loving husband Tim and two children; son Willy (Danielle) and daughter Sherry, her children she loved dearly, her parents Winnifred and Elof Lund and three brothers, Doug (Donna) of Thunder Bay, Ken (Heddy) of Kenora, and Mark of Barrie, ON. Also surviving are Tim's four sisters Margaret (Barry Pawluk), Diane (Butch Webb), colleen (Jay Ford) and Shaun (Rob) and Tim's three brothers Lorne (Betty), Allan (Sandy) and Neil. Also many nieces and nephews.
susan was known for her party organizing and making birthday cakes for everyone-not one but two or three- what kind would you like? She was always there with a helping hand for family and friends. Susan will be sadly missed by all.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, March 7, 2003 at 2:00 p.m., at Bethesda Lutheran Church with Rev. Cathy Giroux officiating.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Lake of the Woods District Hospital CT Scanner in Susan's memory.
