October 27, 1928 – September 4, 2025
at the age of 96 years:
It is with loving, grateful memories of a life well lived and hearts heavy with the loss, we announce the passing of Elspeth Fern Lindsay (Nee Burris) at 96 years of age.
Elspeth was born in Kamloops, BC Oct 27, 1928. The youngest of 5 children (Stewart, Joan, Helen, John, and Elspeth) born to Dr. Howard L. and Robina Burris. She attended grade school in Kamloops where her father joined the Burris Clinic. She completed her schooling at Balmoral Hall all girls school in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
During her family cabin trips to Blind Bay for the summers she met and married Graham Lindsay in November 15 of 1951. They had 4 children and raised them, and later a granddaughter, on what is now known locally as ‘the farm’ in Blind Bay. Many years were spent enjoying the farm life; gardening, tending to animals and flowers, cooking all of the nutritious vegetables grown on the farm. Grandma enjoyed baking and famously kept us coming back for her cookies, cheese moons and Nanaimo bars. Above all, Grandma loved her family. She was always there with unwavering support, empathy and unconditional love with a side of humor. We are so lucky to have this fabric of love woven into our lives – and that is her legacy.
Elspeth moved off the farm in 2007, where she then enjoyed luxuries like a thermostat and insulation. She continued to enjoy family gatherings, especially with the great grandchildren, as well as playing cards and baking.
In 2022 Elspeth settled in to Piccadilly Terrace assisted living home where she was known as ‘Ellie’. A different name, yet she remained resilient, witty, graceful, generous and full of love.
Elspeth is survived by her loving children; Steve Lindsay (Blind Bay, BC), Ellen Lindsay (Salmon Arm, BC), Jamie (Kerri) Lindsay (Chase, BC), and Sandra Lindsay (Armstrong, BC) and Grandchildren; Christine Lindsay-Niemi, Nikki Lindsay, Lester Mackenzie, Beth Mackenzie, Elisha Lindsay, Ilona Davidson and many very special great grandchildren: Ava, Lexi, Cadence, Scotty, Ellis, Emma, Layla, and Oaklen.
Very special thank you to the staff at Piccadilly for the care and attention our dear Gram received over her 3 years there.
We would also like to express deep gratitude to her doctor (Dr Thompson) and the staff at Maple Tree Medical clinic for her invested care over the years and at the end. Special thank you to the wonderful nursing staff at Shuswap Lake General Hospital ER, and Level 4.
There will not be a funeral service by request. In lieu of flowers, please send flowers or kind words to your loved ones.
July 8, 1949 – August 28, 2025
at the age of 76 years:
Dale was born in Mission, BC on July 8, 1949 and grew up in BC and Manitoba. She met her husband Edward Loewen in Manitoba, and they would marry in September 1968. Dale and Edward then moved to Vavenby, BC where Edward worked in the sawmill. They then moved to Merritt where their only daughter Lynda was born in 1976. They moved again to Quesnel where they were involved in logging and farming. In their retirement, they moved to Enderby and operated a retail greenhouse. Their only granddaughter Addy Loewen was born in 2014 and they both adored and loved to spoil her. Dale lost the love of her life Edward, on January 2, 2023. Dale was diagnosed and battled liver disease for the last years of her life. She passed away at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital on August 28, 2025 surrounded by family and friends.
She will be greatly missed by her daughter Lynda, granddaughter Addy, brother Bill, sisters Phyllis and Sharon, brother in law Len (Sandy), close family friends Tasha, Blaine, Kyran, Kateri, Valerie and Glen as well as numerous other family and friends.
June 13, 1943 – August 28, 2025
at the age of 82 years:
Dave’s celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2025, 1 – 3pm, at the Creekside Senior’s Centre, 542 Shuswap Avenue, Chase, BC, lunch will be provided.
It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Dave Allan McDonald, who left us peacefully on August 28, 2025 at the age of 82.
Dave was born on June 13, 1943 in Prince Rupert, BC and grew up with a strong sense of family, community and hard work that shaped his entire life. In his hometown of Trail, BC was where he met and married Marg. They were married for 49 years and had 3 children, Karen (Jamie), Scott and Brad (Jeanette). While their time together was in different locations in BC, love, laughter and community was the cornerstone of the home. While Marg faced challenges in her later years, Dave was devoted to her care until she passed away in 2015.
Later, he was blessed to find the love, companionship and joy again with Marguerite, his life partner for the last 17 years. Together they shared a wonderful life, travelling, camping and creating new memories with family and friends. There were many unrealized dreams they both had planned.
Dave’s greatest pride was his family. He is survived by his children Karen, Scott and Brad, Marguerite and son Mike, sisters Janet, Cathy, Julie (Jean) and his beloved grandchildren Solomon, Brianna, Chris, Josh, Hannah and Emily.
Dave had a wide circle of friends, who also meant the world to him. He was a loving, generous and caring man and will be dearly missed.
Dave’s celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2025, 1 – 3pm, at the Creekside Senior’s Centre, 542 Shuswap Avenue, Chase, BC, lunch will be provided. If you are wishing to make a donation, please send it to the BC Cancer Society in memory of Dave McDonald.
May 7, 1947 – August 26, 2025
at the age of 78 years
May 8, 1951 – August 25, 2025
at the age of 74 years
November 23, 1936 – August 25, 2025
at the age of 88 years:
A celebration of life in honor of Nancy will be held on Friday, September 12, at 1:00 pm, at the Elks hall in Salmon Arm:
Passed away August 25 2025 in Salmon Arm BC, at the age of 88, surrounded by her loving family.
Nancy was born November 23, 1936, in Westlock Alberta, to parents Bernice and Ambrose Griffith. A sister to Thomas, Winnifred, and Georgianna. She grew up in Flatbush, moving to Salmon Arm in 1951, for her high school years, being valedictorian for her 1954 grad class. She married Len in Chilliwack in October 1956. After some moving around following Len’s work, they eventually settled in Salmon Arm in 1960 where they raised their four children. Nancy supported her family in all their endeavors and still made time to volunteer for many community groups. Her love and joys were her involvement in the community and giving of herself to others, most of all friends and family.
Nancy was predeceased by her husband Len in 2018 and by brother Tommy and sister Georgie. She will be deeply missed by her grateful children, Robert, Debbie, Carol (John), and Gail, 11 grandchildren, Jeremy, Dillan, Aubrey, Vance, Tyler, Sydney, Lynsey, Ryan, Tyson, Ericka, Kelly and 11 great grandchildren, Mia, Lewis, Ava, Theo, Annie, Cora, Owen, Lucus, Presley, Landon, and Haney.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Salmon Arm Royal Purple, or the charity of your choice.
