May 28, 1927 – October 7, 2024
at the age of 97:
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Great Grandmother, Great-Great Grandmother, Aunt, Cousin and friend. Helen passed away peacefully in the care of Bastion Place on Monday, October 7, 2024, at the age of 97 years.
Helen was born in Cherry Point, Alberta on May 28, 1927. She was the oldest of three children born to William (Barney) and Anne (Nan) Streeper. The family moved to Fort Nelson, BC where her father and uncle operated a River Boat Transport Company, and her mother was a school teacher. After having her son Daniel in 1947, Helen lived in California for a time before returning home to Fort Nelson. In 1965 she relocated to Calgary, Alberta where she worked for the RBC and then later became a Real Estate Agent. She married Robert Gowans in 1988 and moved to his farm in Evart, Alberta. Robert passed in 2004 and Helen moved back to Calgary for a time until she relocated to Salmon Arm, BC to be closer to family in 2011. Helen had been a resident of the Shuswap Lodge since 2012.
Helen was an avid reader and surrounded herself with thousands of books. She read most of them several times and felt like they were old friends. She also loved playing Scrabble, in person and online and spent many hours playing with her friend and Stepdaughter Ann.
Helen loved to travel, and although her trips took her to places like Australia, her favourite times were when she would pack up her car and drive out to visit family and friends. She lived life to the fullest, loved her family and friends, and had a great sense of humour. Going out to dinner and having a good Caesar were at the top of her list of things to do!
Helen was predeceased by her husband Robert Gowans in 2004, her father William (Barney) and mother Anne (Nan) Streeper, her infant brother William, her sister Mary Josephine (Jody) Frasson, her Brother-in-law Angelo Joseph (Joe) Frasson and Robert’s son Robert William (Bill) Gowans.
Helen will be greatly missed by her son Daniel Radick, Granddaughter Danielle (Rick) Dubois, Grandson Kyle (Kamala) Radick, Great-Granddaughter Erica (Andrew) Gosling, Great-Grandsons Rory Dubois and Gage and Dax Radick, and Great-Great Grandchildren Emma, Gwendolyn and Finley Gosling. Also left to cherish her memory are her husband Robert’s family Bonnie (Darel) Hunting, Brian Gowans, Ann (Jim) Szpajcher, Coleen (Doug) Walkey, Gordon Gowans, Alice (John) Gowans, Nephew Bernard (Ena) Frasson, Niece Nan (Ray) Wlasichuk and their extended family as well as many beloved relatives from the Streeper, Bumstead and Cornish families and dear friends Ron and Marilyn Kobe.
We would like to thank the Staff at Bastion Place and the Shuswap Lodge, Dr. Lorenz, and Melanie French and the wonderful Care-Aides with Community Care for their compassionate care of Helen.
A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.
April 25, 1952 – October 6, 2024
at the age of 72 years:
Ken passed away joining his grandson and other lost family and friends on October 6th, 2024. He passed away peacefully at the North Okanagan Hospice House with his wife, daughter and son in law by his side.
He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Gloria; his daughter Shawna and his son in law Trevor. His light and stories will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
A celebration of life will take place May 17, 2025
April 30, 1928 – October 6, 2024
at the age of 96 years
June 29, 1954 – October 4, 2024
at the age of 70 years
In Loving Memory of Robert James Klepacz
January 27, 1956 – October 4, 2024
at the age of 68 years:
Robert “Bob” Klepacz, 68, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2024, at Shuswap Lake General Hospital after a brave battle with cancer.
Born on January 27, 1956, to James and Joyce Klepacz in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Bob was raised in Ontario and spent several years in Edmonton, Alberta, before settling in Salmon Arm, B.C. in the mid 1990s. He was known for his free spirit, generosity, magnetic personality, and the many friendships he cherished throughout his life. He was deeply loved by his family and friends.
Bob is survived by his two devoted sisters, Catherine Joyce (Raymond) and Mary Lisa (Patrick), as well as his cherished nephews, Joseph Patrick and Aiden Kelwyn, and his beautiful niece, Ada Anne. He was preceded in death by his parents, several friends and relatives, and many beloved pets.
Bob will be remembered for his kind heart, adventurous spirit, charisma, and propensity for deep conversations. He brought joy to everyone around him and had a positive impact on all who knew him. He will be deeply missed.
Special thanks to his good friends, David and Peter, and to the nurses and doctors who cared for Bob in his final days. We take comfort in knowing that his passing was relatively quick and that he is now free of pain.
“Goin’ up to that spirit in the sky.”
February 22, 1947 – October 2, 2024
at the age of 77 years:
Her Celebration of Life will be held at their home in Lee Creek on Saturday, the 12th of October 2024 at 1:00 PM.
With great sadness the family of Marilyn Joy Munson announces her passing on the morning of October 2, 2024 after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband Grant, her sons Jerry, Richard and James, thirteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Jacquie and brother Brad.
Marilyn was born on the 22nd of February 1947 in Ottawa, the first child of Richard and Elmina North. She married her high school sweetheart on the 5th of February 1965 and she and Grant were together for 59 years. They moved from Terrace, BC with their young family to Adams Lake in 1976 and have made the beautiful South Thompson their home ever since.
Faithful wife, mother, grandmother and friend, she was a reassuring constant and encouragement to all of her circle. Wherever she lived, there you would find beautiful gardens and the coffee pot always on.
Her Celebration of Life will be held at their home in Lee Creek on Saturday, the 12th of October 2024 at 1:00 PM.
