Smith, Dorothy “Ruth”
May 13, 1928 – April 26, 2024
at the age of 95 years
Innis, Milton “Bliss”
February 20, 1932 – April 26, 2024
at the age of 92 years:
Service to honour Bliss will be held June 7, 2024, 2:00-4:00 pm, at Fischer’s Funeral Services, 4060 1st Ave SW, Salmon Arm, BC.
life well lived and all projects completed, Bliss left this world quietly with his wife Marie at his bedside. Bliss was living at Bastion Place in Salmon Arm, and we thank them for their care and for making his life there the best it could be.
Bliss was born in Prince Albert, Sask, and lived out his teenage years on a farm in Kinistino, Sask. In 1952 following the sale of the family farm the entire family left Saskatchewan, in a Ford sedan and traveled to Salmon Arm and their new home on Piccadilly Road in Salmon Arm, BC.
In 1957 Bliss met and married his first wife Anita Kilberg. Together they raised two sons Darryl and Gary. They lived in Sicamous and Malakwa before moving to Castlegar. Bliss worked various jobs logging, sawmilling, and construction. Life wasn’t easy but with great perseverance Bliss made his way into Celgar Pulp Mill and eventually to Prince George and PG Pulp and Paper, where he attained his Millwright designation. Bliss worked for the pulp industry for many years finishing his career at Armstrong Plywood, retiring at age 60. Bliss loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and the family cabin on Ness Lake. He was an avid gardener and his tomatoes were his pride and joy. Bliss was a skilled woodworker and has many projects large and small to be proud of.
After his retirement in 1992 Bliss set out and achieved one of his lifelong dreams and cycled from Victoria, BC. to St John’s, Newfoundland. He then returned home traveling across the country by train. He enjoyed many adventures on his bike in the years that followed. In 1999 Bliss was reacquainted with Marie Bruce and they were married in Kona, Hawaii in 2013. Bliss and Marie enjoyed many winters in Kona and their life in Vernon and Salmon Arm.
Bliss leaves behind his loving wife, Marie, his son, Gary Innis (Teri Allen), grandson, Michael Innis (Stephanie Sprout) granddaughter Ashleigh Schreiner (Graham Schreiner) great grandchildren Linden, Mila and Wren, stepson Michael Bruce (Cecania), sister Arlene Wood, brother Bob Innis (Miriam). Anita Kilberg, mother of their two sons. He was predeceased by his son Darryl Innis, brother Hilliard Innis, sisters Karen Irwin and Patricia Ganzert (Ed), and stepbrother Brian Whiting (Bertha).
Service to honour Bliss will be held June 7, 2024, 2:00-4:00 pm, at Fischer’s Funeral Services, 4060 1st Ave SW, Salmon Arm, BC.
Clark, Ronald
November 8, 1931 – April 25, 2024
at the age of 92 years:
We are sad to say the “Big One” got away.
Ronald Clark, long-time resident of Salmon Arm, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2024, at the age of 92.
Left with cherished memories as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend are his wife Norma Jean, children Judy McKay (Ken) and Murray Clark (Marie), grandchildren Jessa Clark (Kyle), Scott McKay (Jade), and Michelle McKay, and great-grandchildren, Bastion, Mara, Braxton and Romee.
“You will be missed and forever in our hearts”
As per the wishes of the family, there will be no formal service.
Parker, Kenneth Neal Hewlett
May 4, 1955 – April 24, 2024
at the age of 68 years
Elliott, Arthur Ernest
April 7, 1933 – April 23, 2024
at the age of 91 years:
Funeral Service: Friday, May 3, 2024, 1:00 p.m., Fischer’s Funeral Services, Salmon Arm, Interment to follow at Shuswap Memorial Cemetery. A reception will follow at the family home.
With humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce the passing of Arthur Ernest Elliott on April 23, 2024. Beloved husband of 66 years to Jean, father to their six children, Colin, Robin (Tracey, Jeremy, Jessica), Dennis (Katelynn, Dustin, Brandon), David (Christine, Nikita, Travis, Celia), Malcolm (Joshua, Austin, Kaden), Nola (Tim, Brian, Makayla) and their many great grandchildren. The funeral service will be held at Fischer’s Funeral Services 4060 – 1st Avenue SW Salmon Arm BC, on Friday May 3,2024 at 1:00 pm, graveside service immediately following at Shuswap Memorial Cemetery. Immediately following there will be a celebration of life will be at the family home 850 30th Street NE, Salmon Arm BC. In lieu of flowers the family has asked for donations to be made to the Heart Foundation www.heart and stroke.ca
Burke, Robert Russel
February 20, 1931 – April 22, 2024
at the age of 93 years
Maria Otting
22:14 01 Dec 19
When the shocking and sad time arrives,Vince will guide you seamlessly through the process. I highly recommend the caring, professional service of Fischer’s, they could not have done a better job. Thank you so much❤️
Denise Ramsay
22:00 06 Dec 18
Recently, my mom passed away suddenly in Palm Springs, California. My dad was devastated with grief, but he had some amazing friends nearby who helped him thru the process.In order to start that process, they needed the name of a funeral service in Salmon Arm that the people in the states could be in contact with about the handling of the remains. One of the friends recommended Fischer's Funeral Services, so they were called and They were amazing..they handled all the paperwork and kept in close contact with both the funeral homes and the people dealing with certificates and such. They will also help the spouse with some paperwork regarding taxes if necessary.When my father and I went to see them regarding my mother's wishes, they were so accommodating and did not hesitate to do everything they could to make this as pleasant as they possibly could. We even changed our minds a few times about things at the last minute, and they made it all happen just the way we wanted.My mother didn't have the usual service and it was the best choice we could have made for her and Fischer's did everything to make the day absolutely beautiful from the room setup to the layout of the flowers and urn. They also supplied all the little stuff that you don't even think about in a time like that( paper plates, cutlery, coffee, tea, etc...) and it took a giant load off of my mind so I could concentrate on making this the best send off I could for my mom and for that, I will be forever grateful.I am quite bad to judge how much food and such to get for events , we had way, way too much leftover, but I felt happy about it because I knew it wouldn't go to waste. It gets donated to the local Women's shelter and so I feel that even though my mom is gone, she is still giving to others, and that is the best feeling.I was amazed at the cost of the service. I have heard horror stories about the thousands and thousands of dollars it can cost and I was concerned because of the situation in dealing with the US that the cost would be one of those stories, but that was the most reasonable cost I have ever seen, and a house will not have to be mortgaged to pay for it ... 😊A BIG shout out to Fischer's for all you did for me and my father and may the Heavens bless you both!
