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.
December 7, 1939 – May 5, 2020
at the age of 80 years
July 6, 1937 – May 5, 2020,
at the age of 82 years:
Private family interment
Bob passed away May 5th, 2020 after suffering from cancer Missing him but carrying him in their hearts forever his wife Greta of 31 years, one daughter Catherine (Robin) three sons Steven (Louise), Ken, Tony (Chris) grandchildren, Brody, Keith, Felicia, Kevin, Tessa, Alyssa and Tyra, great grandchildren Emily and Max.
Bob and Greata moved from Vancouver to the Shuswap in 2000. Bob retired from Safeway as a meat cutter after 40 years.
Bob loved the outdoors; hunting, fishing, golf, tennis and challenging men at snooker/pool. He was very loved and made friends easily.
The family would like to thank Dr. Louw and the 4th floor nurses at Shuswap Lake General Hospital for their kindness.
December 20, 1944 – May 5, 2020
at the age of 75 years
December 13, 1936 – May 3, 2020,
at the age of 83 years:
First born son of John and Thelma December 13, 1936 in Kamloops BC, is now rejoicing with his Lord and Saviour.
E.T. went home May 3, 2020 while in Salmon Arm Hospital.
He is survived by his loving wife Mary (Jack & Martha Woolford), his three cherished daughters, Joanne (Matthew), Shelley and April (Brian). He is also survived by his amazing grandchildren Dillon, Adrian, Jacob, Kyah, Emma & Brianne.
Ernie was blessed with four younger brothers but predeceased by both Sydney and Ed. Left to mourn him are Ed’s wife Norma, Jerry (Ruby), Sandy (Ping), as well as his Woolford brothers Harry (Kathleen), Randy (Tracey) and his numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
His favourite pass times in recent years were creating beautiful wood carvings and cheering his beloved Chase Heat. He took strength in the fellowship of his church family.
A celebration of Ernie’s well lived adventurous life will take place at a later time. Please watch for the announcement.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Ernie’s name may be made to the Shuswap Lake Hospital Foundation, Box 265, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4N3, ShuswapHospitalFoundation.org
June 2, 1928 – May 2, 2020,
at the age of 91 years
Born on June 02 1928 in Vernon to Caroline Emily Wood (nee Wood) and Bernard “Barney” Percival Wood. June’s two brothers, Arthur and Andrew, both died at a young age. From 1910-1943 the family homesteaded in Ewing’s Landing on the Westside of Vernon BC. In 1944 they moved to Powell River and in 1949 June married William Robert (Bob) Harper. Bob and June eventually settled on the Sunshine Coast, Frances Peninsula in Pender Harbor, BC, with their two young children, Barb and Don, where they ran a marina and store.
June’s love of horses began when, as a child, she eagerly rode Flossy ten miles to her one room schoolhouse. June worked after high school at the Soda Fountain and years later in Buckerfield’s in Powell River. Living in White Rock, she ran the Pop Shoppe, taught Mixology at BCIT and loved working in local pubs.
Years later June began a new life with Fred Mueller, assisting with bookkeeping for Fred’s Tsawwassen Husky Station. They built their dream log home at Gardom Lake, BC, enjoying their retirement life fishing, gardening and entertaining neighbors, relatives and friends down at the fire pit. Many grandchildren have fond memories enjoying summers at the Lake.
After Fred’s passing June resided in Nanaimo, BC, but after 5 years returned to the Shuswap. Her involvement in TOPS carried her from White Rock to Nanaimo and Salmon Arm. She volunteered in the kitchen at the Seniors Centre and assisted seniors in downtown Askews with the Monday Morning Market. June lived her final years to the fullest, reading paperbacks, playing Bridge and continuing her compassion and love for her last mini-pin dog while residing at the Lakeside Manor Residential Care.
June leaves behind her daughter Barbara Harper, son in-law Brian, son Donald Harper, his partner Cheryl, brother-in-law Earl Logan and many nieces, nephews and grandchildren.
Thank you to the many friends and family, especially her niece Heidi Schelb Fackler and husband Reg, for their amazing care and support during June’s final journey.
It is necessary to postpone a Celebration of Life until a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation to a Horse Refuge or the Salmon Arm SPCA would be greatly appreciated.
June’s sense of humor, hospitality and that twinkle in her eyes will be missed but never forgotten.
