Haughian, Richard Alan

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May 21, 1957 – February 10, 2020
at the age of 62 years

Celebration of Life:  Saturday, April 4, 2020, 1 – 4 p.m., Orchard House, 157 Orchard Avenue, Penticton, BC

 

 

Proud, Keary

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April 8, 1943 – February 8, 2020
at the age of 76 years

The family of Keary Proud would like to announce his passing on February 8, 2020 at Shuswap Lake General Hospital.
Keary was born in Vancouver, BC on April 8, 1943.  As a young boy he spent several summer vacations at Blind Bay.  There he met Shel Herrick starting a friendship that lasted both of their lifetimes.
After getting married in 1965, Keary moved to Blind Bay from West Vancouver.  Other than a brief year in OK Falls where he was posted with the RCMP, Keary lived and raised his family in Blind Bay.  Keary worked as a carpenter, RCMP constable and small business owner.  He will be remembered for his sense of humour, great laugh and kind nature.
Keary was predeceased by his parents John and Fernie and his beloved wife Mildred.  He is survived by his children Patricia (Kirk), Michael (Courtenay), grandchildren Jordan (Charlene), Kristen, Emmett, Autumn and Brenna.  Also last but not least, his childhood wingman and brother from another mother, Sgt. William Dudley Cruske of Deloraine, MB.
Keary had a difficult last year of life.  He suffered significant financial hardships.  A truly terrible individual took advantage of Dad’s kind nature and generous personality.
In lieu of flowers a donation in Dad’s name may be made to a senior support of your choice.
A graveside service will be held in the spring.  Dad will be laid to rest beside Mom, the love of his life.  He never really left her side.

Kliewer, Laura

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April 14, 1932 – February 8, 2020
at the age of 87 years

A Celebration of Mom’s life will take place February 17, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Fischer’s Funeral Services, 4060 1st Ave. SW, Salmon Arm

Born in Waldheim, Saskatchewan to Elizabeth and John Wiens, Laura was the 6th of 9 children.  Laura was a devoted wife to Len Kliewer for 62 years, loving mother to her daughters Barb (Laura), Lynda (Tim Nickoli) and her son Marvin (Amy).  Mom greatly enjoyed spending time with her 9 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.  It was a highlight for her to visit her son and grandchildren as she didn’t see them often and looked forward to it until her health prevented her from travelling. Mom is also survived by her two sisters, Esther Schmidt of Vernon and Tina McMillan of Langley and her brother Ray Wiens of Langley.
Mom had a rough start in life, being born into a poor prairie family making it only to grade 4 due mainly to health issues.  Mom was determined to make the best of everything and entered into life as a challenge.  Her love for Jesus gave her courage to strive to get the most out of the life she was given.  She had back surgery at 20 spending 6 months in a body cast and learning to walk again then went to Bible School at age 22. Her 3 children were so precious to her that she was depressed in September when they went off to school, leaving her at home without them.  She became a business owner in her late 30’s, learned how to read better when she was in her 40’s, learned sign language in her 50’s, became the president of the Silver Creek Senior Group in her 60’s, how to swim in her 70’s, taught herself to play the organ when 75, wrote 4 books including her memoirs specifically for her children and grandchildren, and loved to go on adventures like a hot air balloon ride for her 80th birthday.  Mom loved playing games, laughing, teasing, adventures and learning new things.  She desired to live to age 100.  Mom always believed that strangers were friends she just didn’t know yet and that everyone needed a friend and could be a friend.  Mom volunteered at a seniors home even when she herself was a senior, making picture books for others to enjoy.  She loved her family and would do anything for them.  It bothered her greatly if she thought she hurt someone and she always desired to make things right and to believe the best in everyone.  Mom did not believe in favouritism but rather that everyone deserved to be treated as special, to have a 2nd chance.  In her last 10 years she struggled with many health issues, spending too much time in the hospital yet being an inspiration on how to live and not die.  She hated giving up her independence because it meant not being able to visit and help her friends.
Mom, you will be greatly missed, you have been such an inspiration to us.  You have taught us to sing in the face of fear, to love the unlovable, to believe in God that saves and loves, and to give second chances as God does.  You are in Heaven now where you have longed to be and we know beyond a shadow of a doubt that we will see you again.
Thank you for loving us and being such an incredible mother and inspiring person.

Mannes, Auke

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November 27, 1935 – February 5, 2020
at the age of 84 years

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of a gentle soul, Auke (Gus) Mannes, Sr.  He was a talented, gifted man who loved to work with his hands.   His early years in Holland honed his love of all things mechanical, and launched his love of science, motorcycles and cars.  When he moved to Canada he was employed at both the University of Alberta and the University of British Columbia as an engineer, working on the cyclotrons there.  He could make anything, and build an antique car from the ground up, and in his later years he spent many happy hours in his shop doing just that.   He had an inquisitive mind; “Science” was the last book he read.
He is predeceased by the love of his life, Helena (Lenie) Mannes.  They shared an adventuresome life together, starting a hobby farm in Fort Langley before moving to their acreage on Grandview Bench in Salmon Arm, and going on two cross-Canada months-long trips in their motorhome.
Auke  leaves behind his son, Gus, Jr., his daughter, Diana Mannes, grandchildren Christopher Mannes and Audrey  Crouser, and great-grandchildren Auke, Owain and Sarah Keller, as well as his loving sisters, Henja Mannes and Alie Mannes (predeceased by sister Gre’ Mannes), and step-daughters Lori Pickering, Cindy Rudolph and Leslie Bowling. 
The family would like to especially thank the Shuswap palliative care team, and Auke’s doctors, nurses and care aides.  No service will be held, at his request.  If you are so inclined, please consider a donation to the BC SPCA in lieu of flowers.  May he rest in peace.

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