April 19, 1937 – May 14, 2020
at the age of 83 years
It is with a heavy heart that we are announcing the passing of a beloved husband, father and grandfather on May 14, 2020, at the age of 83.
Ken was born on April 19, 1937 on a farm in a rural area of Shaunavon, Saskatchewan, later, he moved into the town of Shaunavon where he grew up. He met and married Eileen (Morris) Tiedeman on March 23, 1963.
Predeceased by his mother Myrtle (Tiedeman) Kohl, brother Bruce Kohl, and sister Carole Audette. He is survived by his wife Eileen (Morris) Tiedeman, and sons Kevin and Rod (Kim). He is also survived by his sisters Donna Cornelius and Beatrice Gould, and brother Richard (Chuck) Kohl (Kim). Also leaving behind Granddaughters Alicia (Ryan) Westermeier, and Jenna Tiedeman, Grandson Kiernan Tiedeman, Great Granddaughter Avery Westermeier, and the daughter he never had Ziggy and her wonderful husband Charlie Hebert. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Ken lived in many different places and tried many different things during his lifetime. He worked in the oil and gas industry and was a heavy equipment operator, he was a hotel owner in Fairview and Lougheed AB, and later in life was an owner/operator of a truck and bobcat business in the Alberta Beach area. He also wintered in Creston, BC, and Mesa, AZ for eight years.
Ken’s passions involved being a devoted hockey coach for his son’s hockey team, being the number 1 Oiler’s fan, as well as being the President of the Alberta Beach Seniors’ Club.
He loved to go camping, graduating from tent trailers to several RV trailers, and finally to a fifth wheel trailer which was his pride and joy, and now serves as the “Tiedeman Motel” where friends and family stay when visiting Salmon Arm, BC.
He was an avid “Chicago Blackhawks” and “Edmonton Oilers” fan, never giving up on them. Even on his wedding day he and Eileen’s Uncle Roy had to watch a Blackhawks game (under the table) right after the ceremony.
He was diagnosed with congestive heart failure in Mesa, AZ in 2013, which ended his ability to winter down south. Eileen was his caregiver from then on.
The last eight months of his life were spent in the Good Samaritan Hillside Village Care Home in Salmon Arm, BC. A special thanks to the caregivers who gave him special care and attention, passing in a care home during this Covid-19 outbreak made it especially tough on friends and family. Therefore, a celebration of life will be held at a later date.
I Wish I Could See You One More Time
I wish I could see you one more time,
Come walking through the door.
But I know that is impossible,
I will hear your voice no more.
I know you can feel my tears,
And you don’t want me to cry.
Yet my heart is broken,
Because you had to die.
I pray that God will give me strength,
And somehow get me through.
As I struggle with this heartache,
That came when I lost you.
June 23, 1953 – May 6, 2020
at the age of 66
April 22, 1935 – May 6, 2020,
at the age of 85 years
It is with saddened hearts that our family announces the passing of our mother Barbara Thompson at the age of 85. She is preceded in death by her parents, Thelma and Ross May, also by her Sister Marilyn May Peacock. Also, by her first Husband Jim Drew and her second husband Clayton Thompson. Barb is survived by her 4 children, daughters Jami, Jode and Janice and son Terry. When she wasn’t being Grandma to her 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, she was honorary Grandma to everyone who was fortunate enough to meet her. Family meant everything to Barb and one thing she was passionate about, second only to her love of her church family at Shuswap Community Church. Barb was born in Calgary Alberta and passed away in hospital in her beloved Salmon Arm, British Columbia. After missing Clayton so dearly since he passed in 2014, Barb is now reunited with him for the last time. She will be remembered fondly by all who knew her and is sorely missed.
October 8, 1935 – May 6, 2020
at the age of 84 years
May 31, 1930 – May 5, 2020 –
at the age of 89 years
Fred Anthony Kotowsky (89 years old), passed away May 5, 2020 at Bastion Place in Salmon Arm, BC. He was the husband/widower of Delia “Della” Kotowsky. They shared 59 years of marriage together.
Fred was born in Minitonas, Manitoba and lived out his childhood on the family farm in Benito, Manitoba. He was the son of Anthony and Anna Kotowsky. He was employed at Swan River Le Pas Transfer as a truck driver for many years. Fred also worked in the logging industry in Swan River, Manitoba area. Fred moved his family to Kitwanga, BC and worked as a planerman until his retirement.
In 1987 Fred and Della retired in Salmon Arm, BC where he was an active volunteer for the Salvation Army and Salmon Arm Food Bank. Fred was an active member of Crossroads church where he met many friends and enjoyed volunteering.
He is survived by children Debbie Ranahan (Pat), Delmer Kotowsky, Brenda St. Martin (Guy), Cindy Kotowsky-Potter, Gaylene Morancy (Mark), numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, his brother Jack Kotowsky ( Betty), sisters Jean Rausch ( August) and Freda Wright. He was predeceased by his wife Delia “Della” Kotowsky, parents Anthony and Anna Kotowsky and Siblings Nellie, Orville, Peter, Bruce and Allen.
Due to the Covid 19 Crisis Fred Kotowsky’s celebration of life will be held at a later date.
April 17, 1929 – May 5, 2020 –
at the age of 91 years:
George Stanley Pollard, 91 passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 5 2020.
Stan was born in Vank Leek Hill Ontario as the youngest of 8 children. He travelled west to Southern Alberta by railcar as a teenager to work as a farmhand. Moving to Slave Lake, Alberta Stan worked in forestry before starting his career in the mechanical field. He was the first Fire Chief of Slave Lake and served as a Counsellor. Moving further west to Keremeous, BC Stan operated his Esso Station and became a Deputy Mayor. Setting final roots, Stan opened an Esso Station and built a log house in Salmon Arm, he was again involved in Public service as an Ambulance Attendant. Stan was an avid antique restorer and collector. His retirement found him to be part of many clubs; Antique Car Club, Antique Tractor Club, Lions Club, and the Salmon Arm Fall Fair Board.
Stan was predeceased second wife (Jeanne), Sibling (James, Asenath,Betty, Mary, Ruth) He is survived by son, Randy (Mona), daughter Shelley Hrynyk (Eric), 6 Grandchildren, 6 Great-Grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
At this time, there is no Funeral Service Scheduled. The family would like to thank the Medical and Care Staff that has been part of Stan’s care since 2018.
