April 16, 1942 – April 30, 2020,
at the age of 78 years
With saddened hearts, the family of Kay Hougen (Hein) announce her passing at the age of 78.
Kay was born to George and Anna Hein on the family farm near Osler, SK where she grew up with 11 siblings. She later moved to Kindersley, SK where she met Stan and they raised their family. In 1986 they retired from a successful business in the oil industry, relocating to Salmon Arm to enjoy their new hobby farm and all it had to offer.
Kay will be lovingly remembered by her husband Stan, children Greg (Hanna), Sherry (Jim), Dean, Ron (Kira), grandchildren Chris, Jay, Caylei, Kelsey, Cole, Carter, Kaelen, Aiden, and five great grandchildren.
Special thanks to all the wonderful staff at Shuswap Home and Community Care.
No service upon request.
August 27, 1932 – April 28, 2020
at the age of 87 years
Clifford James Bear was born August 27th, 1932 at the Bear family farm near Veregin, Saskatchewan. He was the sixth and youngest son of George and Emily Bear. He attended public school in Veregin.
Clifford farmed with his family in Veregin until 1955 when he moved north of Whitebeech to the Woody River area of Saskatchewan. There he helped found and establish Woody River Coop Farm with his brothers Roy, Ernie and Walter Bear as well as 6 other non-family members. Later the brothers bought out the other members and Coop Farm became Bear family owned.
In 1962 Clifford met his future wife, Josephine Brown, at a community dance in Kenville, Manitoba. They were married on August 6, 1966 in Kenville United Church after Josephine finished Teacher’s College in Winnipeg.
After their marriage, Clifford and Josephine lived in Swan River, Manitoba where their daughter and only child, Donna-Lee, was born in 1968. They moved back to the farm in Woody River in 1974. Clifford was an active community member in the Whitebeech area and built lifelong friendships with neighbours. especially with Arnold Bartok and family who were frequent skidooing, fishing, and camping companions.
Cliff was also politically active in the National Farmer’s Union and Co-op Implements for many years. He was also a member of the CCF and later the NDP. He went on many marches and rallies for issues like Medicare and the Crow Rate. He was especially interested in farming issues.
In 1989 Clifford and Josephine retired from farming and relocated to Salmon Arm, BC. They took up farming on a smaller scale and kept busy with a large yard and garden. Clifford had a spacious shop where he worked on various wood working projects in the winter. The Bears formed close friendships with other Manitoba/BC transplants and Salmon Arm residents. They went on several camping trips around BC and Alaska with family, old friends and new. They spent September and October 2001 touring Australia and New Zealand in an RV with Les and Bev Holmes. A trip that Clifford very much enjoyed and cherished.
Clifford became a grandfather 4 times over with the birth of his granddaughters. He enjoyed their visits to the acreage and spent much time teaching them to garden and ride bikes. They also spent hours riding the lawn mower with their Grandpa cutting grass.
In 2014 Clifford and Josephine decided to down-size and bought a house with a wonderful view of Shuswap Lake. Clifford lived there for the remainder of his life watching the boats and wildlife out on the lake – which he found entertaining.
Clifford passed away peacefully in the Salmon Arm hospital on April 28th, 2020. He is survived by his wife Josephine of 53 years, daughter Donna-Lee (Thomas Halbert) and his four grandchildren Brenna, Aeryn, Zoe and Rhylynn Halbert. He is also survived by his brother Bob (Betty) and sister in laws Pauline Bear and Betty Fedorak and numerous nephews and nieces. He is predeceased by his parents, George and Emily Bear, his brothers Ernie, Walter, Roy, and Herb and his sister in law Ruby Bear.
Clifford enjoyed life and lived it mostly with a grin on his face.
May 31, 1927 – April 28, 2020<
at the age of 92 years: Private family service
February 22, 1936 – April 27, 2020
at the age of 84 years
September 21, 1929 – April 27, 2020 –
at the age of 90 years
Catherine Ruth Jameson (nee Jackson) died peacefully on April 27. She lived her entire 90 years in Salmon Arm. Cathy was born in the Salmon Arm hospital in 1929, the youngest child of 7 of George and Hetty (Syme) Jackson and their only child born in Canada. The Jackson family homesteaded in the Mt. Ida valley. Cathy grew up in a large extended family and close-knit community. She attended Mt. Ida school from grade 1 – 8 then high school in Salmon Arm. Travel those days was by horse and buggy and for Cathy, a 14-mile round trip on bicycle to attend high school in Salmon Arm.
Cathy worked at the Salmon Arm Farmer’s Exchange after high school until the time of her marriage- married women had to leave their jobs in those days.
Cathy married Clancy Jameson in 1950 and together they raised their 5 children: George, Linda, Laura, Don and Cathy Ann. She was the quintessential wife and mother of those times; running a busy household, keeping a big garden, canning, baking, and supporting her children in their various activities. She and Clancy built and maintained a truly happy home where unconditional love, compassion, playfulness, kindness and service were part of family and community life. The family enjoyed camping, swim meets, sports, and many summer days at Shuswap Lake.
Cathy was suddenly widowed at 47 and had to carry on her life without Clancy. She enrolled in a Home Support course at the Kamloops college and then worked for Salmon Arm Home Support for 18 years. Cathy began her international travels in 1978; her first trip was to England, Scotland and Europe with her sister Tina Bartman. Other trips included Mexico, Egypt, South Africa, Kenya, China, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Cameroon, Ireland and Bali. Cathy took up downhill skiing in 1978 and enjoyed many days at Silver Star with her good friend Alice Broeder.
In 1985, Cathy met Ralph Davis and together they travelled, skied and went into business together. They operated a fruit delivery/sales business, travelling with Okanagan fruit to sell in northern BC. Next, they built a fruit stand in Sicamous and operated it until 1997. Ralph died in 2017.
Cathy was an enthusiast for life. She said ‘yes’ to new experiences and maintained an open mind and a kindness for others. She enjoyed many local trips with her extended family and hosted family dinners. She was an enthusiastic Canucks and Raptors fan. She joined the local lawn bowling group and the Mt. Ida Historical Group and helped compile the book, The Many Faces of Mt. Ida.
Shortly after Ralph’s death, Cathy moved to Andover Terrace and subsequently to Hillside Village in 2018. She enjoyed the activities and loving care at Hillside Village, Andover Terrace, and the professional care of Dr. Laura Hepburn.
Cathy maintained her kindness and sense of humor until the end. As life’s memories slipped away, Cathy always remembered her children, their partners, the grandchildren and great grandchildren. There was no doubt of her love. Family was at the core of Cathy’s being.
Cathy is survived by her sons and daughters: George (Jan), Linda Fraser (Ian), Laura (Murray), Don (Patti) and Cathy Ann (Dave); her grandchildren: Ricci, Glen (Jennifer), Angus (Emma), Katy (Curtis), Alison (Amos), Shana, Sam (Jami), Max, Andrew, Emma, and Laura; six great-grandchildren: Ana, Callum, Tobin, Eli, Luthor and Kylor. Cathy is also survived by her cousin Alan Syme and many nieces and nephews.
We feel the ache of loss but also love and gratitude for Mom’s life and all that she gave us.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
December 11, 1933 – April 26, 2020 –
at the age of 86 years
