Obituaries

April 22, 1935 – May 6, 2020, at the age of 85 years It is with saddened hearts that our family announces the passing of our mother Barbara Thompson at the age of 85. She is preceded in death by her parents, Thelma and Ross May, also by her Sister Marilyn May Peacock. Also, by her first Husband Jim Drew and her second husband Clayton Thompson. Barb is survived by her 4 children, daughters Jami,

October 8, 1935 – May 6, 2020 at the age of 84 years

May 31, 1930 – May 5, 2020 –  at the age of 89 years Fred Anthony Kotowsky (89 years old), passed away May 5, 2020 at Bastion Place in Salmon Arm, BC. He was the husband/widower of Delia “Della” Kotowsky. They shared 59 years of marriage together. Fred was born in Minitonas, Manitoba and lived out his childhood on the family farm in Benito, Manitoba. He was the son of Anthony and Anna Kotowsky. He

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

December 11, 1933 – April 26, 2020 – at the age of 86 years  

July 1, 1940 – April 26, 2020 –  at the age of 79 years: Gary died at the age of 79 on Sunday, April 25 at Shuswap Lake General Hospital.  He is sorely missed already. Gary was born in Vancouver, BC and lived a large portion of his life there.  He moved to Salmon Arm in 1991.  He made quite a few friends here and had many occupations including and Electrician, Plumber, Mechanic and hobby

November 22, 1938 – April 26, 2020 – at the age of 81 years:      Heather was 81 years old when she passed away peacefully with her family by her side. Heather was born in Brighton Sussex England during the second world war. She emigrated to Canada with her family in 1947. Heather spent 53 years with the love of her life, Clayton.  She is survived by her children, her grandchildren,  great grandchildren, nieces

March 10, 1952 – April 25, 2020 – at the age of 68 years

June 30, 1951 – April 25, 2020 at the age of 68 years

August 11, 1942 – April 24, 2020,  at the age of 77 years Beth passed away peacefully in her home with her family on April 24th, 2020. She is survived by her husband George (Ian) MacKay, her sons Bruce and Craig, granddaughter Kaelyn and sister Gwen. Born on the farm in Rivers, Manitoba, to parents Bernice (White) and Thomas Clark. Beth and Ian married in Brandon in 1964, left Brandon and moved to Salmon Arm

April 14, 1933 – April 19, 2020, at the age of 87 years:    On April 19, 2020 Douglas (Scotty) Sangster passed away peacefully at the age of 87 with his daughters by his side. Doug was born on April 14, 1933 in Scotland. He immigrated to Canada in 1957, returning to Scotland for a visit in 1962, at which time he met his future wife Florence MacPherson. They were married on June 21, 1963

March 12, 1981 – April 16, 2020, at the age of 39 years: Phillip was born to Thelma Martha Williams, March 12, 1981 in Creston BC.  Phillip was premature born at 24 weeks weighing in at 2lbs 11oz.  who would of figured.  Phillip was later blessed with his sister Nadine and brother Peter Williams.  They did reside in Squilax for a couple of years and then went into the care of grandparents Pete and Vivian. 

January 8, 1949 – April 16, 2020,  at the age of 71 years

September 7, 1951 – April 16, 2020 at the age of 68 years:      We invite you to celebrate the life of Linda on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at 11:00am at Fischer’s Funeral home.  It is with a heavy heart that the family of Linda Gildersleve, daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother announce her passing on April 16, 2020 after a valiant fight with cancer.  Linda was born in Redvers, SK and

July 30, 1968 – April 15, 2020,  at the age of 51 years:   Teresa was born in Kamloops BC on July 30th, 1968. She Passed away in Salmon Arm BC on April 15th, at the age of 51. She was predeceased by her brothers Allan and Gordy and her sister Lisa. She is survived by her father Cecil, mother Dianne, husband Tom, sons Aaron and William, step-sons Darryl and Ian, grandchildren Shawn, Matt, Beth, and

April 9, 1922 – April 14, 2020 at the age of 98 years: Burial to take place at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Kelowna.  A Celebration of Life to be held at a later date – TBA  

October 6, 1944 – April 13, 2020 at the age of 75 years  

August 19, 1932 – April 13, 2020 at the age of 87 years

June 7, 1923 – April 12, 2020 at the age of 96 years:    It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our dear mom, grandmother, and great grandmother Charlotte Kutzer. She passed peacefully on April 12th with family by her side.   Born June 7, 1923 in Meekow Germany surviving WW2, getting married then immigrated to Canada. Memories that will be everlasting and missed are the things mom

October 8, 1960 – April 11, 2020 at the age of 59 years: “UPDATE- Due to an illness in the family, we will be postponing the celebration of life until further notice. We will still be moving forward with the internment and graveside service at the Kelowna Cemetary. Thank you for your patience and understanding and we will update you with a new date & time when we are able.” “After a long wait we

January 1, 1936 – April 9, 2020 at the age of 84 years Gert passed away peacefully at the age of 84 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.  She leaves behind many loving family members and friends, including husband Wayne, son Doug (Sharon), daughter Cheryl (Saara), and grandchildren Ryan (Mikayla), Victoria (Luke, and son Everett) and Zac (Brianna and son Oliver), as well as siblings Wally (Alice), David (Maryann), Arnold (Phyllis) and Val (Mike)

March 22, 1935 – April 8, 2020 at the age of 85 years  

January 20, 1929 – April 8, 2020 at the age of 91 years It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Cornelia Johanna Out. Nel was born in Wormerveer, Netherlands and came to Canada in August of 1966. She made a life for herself in the Cloverdale area where she owned and managed a seniors care facility. Nel enjoyed travelling,  cooking and had an innate love of animals and their well

March 20, 1969 – April 3, 2020 at the age of 51 years  

August 10, 1930 – April 3, 2020 at the age of 89 years  

October 27, 1948 – March 29, 2020 at the age of 71 years Harold [Harry] de Weyer passed away at Shuswap Lake General hospital after a brief but fierce battle with cancer. He was born in Amsterdam and at the age of 11 immigrated to Canada with his parents and sister Willy. They immediately settled and remained on the West Coast, where Donna the youngest was born. Harold will be lovingly remembered by his partner

November 14, 1934 – March 29, 2020 at the age of 85 years It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Michael Thomas Nelson on March 29 at the age of 85. He is survived by his loving wife Anne, of 63 years, his children, Debbie Pakka, Corinne Gray, Michael Nelson, five Grandchildren and four Great Grandchildren. He is also survived by four siblings, Mary, Anne, John and Helen and numerous beloved nieces

October 4, 1962 – March 27, 2020 at the age of 57 years With profound sadness we share the passing of our beloved Sherrie, early Friday morning at Bastion Care Centre.  Sherrie is survived by her adored mother, Lavalle; sister Penny; brother Tom (Cindy); step-daughter Chelsea; and the joy of her life, precious granddaughter Olivia “Squish”; as well as by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and a huge tribe of friends who were like family. Sherrie was predeceased by her father, Roy Favell in 2005.  Sherrie was born and raised in

January 18, 1959 – March 27, 2020 at the age of 61 years It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Glenn Poloway on March 27, 2020 in Salmon Arm, BC.  Glenn will be deeply missed by his family: his loving wife of 29 years, Valerie and their children, Joe, Laurel and Zareena; Glenn’s mother, Mary, and his siblings: Susan (Shahram, Shayda, Roya & Farhad); Dale (Pryscil), Allan, Diane (John & Aleah);

March 3, 1931 – March 24, 2020 at the age of 89 years It is with deep loving reverence that the family of David Ernest Shunter announces his peaceful passing on March 24th in Cariboo Memorial Hospital shortly after his 89th birthday. He was born in Vernon B.C. on March 3rd 1931 to the delight of his loving parents Ernest and Florence Shunter.       Dave is survived by his loving wife Kathereen (Katie) (nee Hook).

January 2, 1931 – March 22, 2020 at the age of 89 years:      There will be a memorial service followed by a reception for Maureen on July 16, 2022, at 11:00 am at Fischer’s Funeral Home in Salmon Arm, BC. Maureen Moan (nee Woodcock) passed away on March 22, 2020 at the beginning of the pandemic. Maureen is predeceased by her first husband, Herb Whitehead, and by Melvin Moan whom she married in

September 26, 1942 – March 21, 2020 at the age of 77 years Cyril Gosse, at the age of 77, passed away Saturday March 21, 2020 at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital after a battle with cancer. Born in Whitbourne Newfoundland September 26, 1942. He joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1960 and served 31 years before retiring in 1991. Cyril was preceded by his parents Cyril and Hattie, sister Florence and brothers David and

October 22, 1931 – March 17, 2020 at the age of 88 years It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Shirley Hall (nee Parker) born in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1931.  She was a long-time resident of Salmon Arm.  Shirley was well known by many in the community through the years, and will be greatly missed for her kindness, humor and bright smile.  She was the last surviving member of her family.  She

August 31, 1926 – March 17, 2020 at the age of 93 years It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our Mom.  She was born in New Westminster and lived there for 90 years and then moved to Salmon Arm for her last 4 years.  She was predeceased by her husband, John (Jack), her sisters Inez and Eleanor, and brother Bill. She is survived by her sons Bob (Sandra), Doug (Lynn),

December 19, 1934 – March 17, 2020 at the age of 85 years  

March 26, 1948 – March 17, 2020 at the age of 71 years If you knew Don, you knew that smile and that he was always quick to give you one.  We said good bye on March 17th as Don passed peacefully, ending a brief but valiant battle with cancer.  Don was the 3rd son & twin (Doug) born to Raymond & Leona Hemeyer, in Ponoka Alberta.  Survived by his brothers, Dennis(Maggie) , Robert “Bob”(Anita)

June 16, 1967 – March 16, 2020 at the age of 52 years  

April 8, 1937 – March 15, 2020 at the age of 82 years “And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” Hebrews 13:16 Gerarda (Gerda) Van Der Zweep (previously der Kinderen), born Gerarda Janssen in Venray, Netherlands on April 8, 1937, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020 in Salmon Arm, BC, at the age of 82.  She is survived by her two daughters,

September 14, 1921 – March 10, 2020 at the age of 98 years  

December 18, 1948 – March 9, 2020 at the age of 71 years  

April 2, 1959 – March 8, 2020 at the age of 60 years It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Larry Segboer at the age of 60.  Larry is survived by his loving wife of 35 years Becky, son Sean, daughter Stefani, mother Divina, brother Jim and niece Tammy.  Larry will be truly missed by trouble brother Doug, and many close friends.  Larry was predeceased by his father Clarence. Larry’s children

March 1, 1938 – March 3, 2020 at the age of 82 years  

February 18, 1931 – March 2, 2020 at the age of 89 years Graveside Service:  Friday, March 13, 2020, 1:00 p.m., Lakeview Memorial Gardens, 2850 Dry Valley Road, Kelowna, BC Celebration of Life:  Saturday, March 14, 2020, 1:00 p.m., Fischer’s Funeral Services, 4060 1st Ave. SW, Salmon Arm Shirley Tamboline (nee Francis) passed away peacefully with her family by her side on March 2, 2020 at Shuswap Lake General Hospital at the age of 89

June 20, 1937 – February 29, 2020 at the age of 82 years    

August 30, 1924 – February 28, 2020 at the age of 95 years    

October 8, 1922 – February 28, 2020 at the age of 97 years Born October 8, 1922 Waterloo Ontario, died February 28, 2020 Salmon Arm B.C. at the age of 97 years. She was the daughter of Lily and Eldon Miller and sister to Douglas.  Predeceased by her husband Reverend Wallace Minke, and daughter Faith (Faye) Gmeterick and survived by sons Douglas and David, daughter Carolynne (Lynne) Tate and Ron, grandson James Pickering, Katie, great

December 30, 1944 – February 26, 2020 at the age of 75 years **POSTPONED** A celebration of Rex’s life will be held on Sunday, June 7, 2020, 2:00 p.m. at the Cedar Heights Community Centre, 2316 Lakeview Drive, Sorrento, BC Rex passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 26 in Sorrento, BC at the age of 75 years.  He was born in Toronto, ON. Rex is survived by his loving wife Annie of 25 years, three

February 6, 1934 – February 13, 2020 at the age of 86 years Services will be held at the Salmon Arm Community Church on March 7th, 2020 at 2:00 PM as well as at South Delta Baptist Church on March 27th, 2020 at 1:00 PM.  It is with grief and great joy that we announce the passing of our wife and mother, Anne Wilbee (nee Rae) on February 13, 2020.  Anne is survived by her

March 20, 1935 – January 29, 2020 at the age of 84 years Celebration of Life will be held March 7, 2020 @ 1 PM at Fischer’s Funeral Services, 4060 1 Ave SW Salmon Arm BC  V1E 2Y9 Albin Glen Nelson (known as “Toby” since two weeks old), passed away with his family by his side on January 29, 2020 at Shuswap Lake General Hospital just short of his 85 birthday. Toby was born in

2May 24, 1946 – January 20, 2020 at the age of 73 years **POSTPONED TO A LATER DATE – TBA** There will be a Celebration of Life in Craig’s honour, date and location to be determined. It is with great sadness the family of Craig Watters announces his passing, peacefully at the Shuswap lake General Hospital on Monday, January 20, 2020, after a short battle with cancer, at the age of 73.  He is survived

June 18, 1923 – January 14, 2020 at the age of 96 years A graveside service will be held at the Solsqua Cemetery, Sicamous, April 4, 2020, 2:00 p.m.  Reverend Ann Meakes officiating With saddened hearts, we announce the passing of Henry Wanner on January 14, 2020, a long time resident of Sicamous, at the age of 96. Henry left larger than life tracks for us to follow on our way. Henry was born in