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THE ANGEL ON YOUR SHOULDER
By Jackie Huston Lena, Wisconsin
There’s an angel on your shoulder
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Though you may not know she’s there, She watches over you day and night
And keeps you in her care.
There’s an angel on your shoulder
Watching you learn and grow
Keeping you safe from danger
And nurturing your soul.
She’ll be there through your triumphs
She’ll dance on clouds with pride, She’ll hold your hand through disappointments and fears, Standing faithfully by your side.
In her lifetime this angel was strong and true, And stood up for what was right.
In your life you’ll be faced with decisions and trials
And she’ll shine down her guiding light. Life holds so much in store for you, So remember as you grow older, There are no heights you cannot reach ‘Cause there’s an angel on your shoulder.
Elizabeth Constance Greene
Born November 3, 1941 - Died June 25, 2023
The family of Elizabeth Greene is sad to announce her passing in Kamloops on June 25, 2023, peacefully with family at her side. Predeceased by her life partner Bertram Plimer, her parents, Robert & Helen Greene of Rossland, her siblings, Ken Greene, of Rossland and Judy Rowsell (Robert) of Smithers, survived by brothers John Greene (Cate) and Rick Greene (Sue) of Rossland and sister Nancy Raine (Al) of Sun Peaks, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Elizabeth (Liz) grew up in a large skiing family in Rossland, British Columbia. Her childhood was full of outdoor adventures, and her school years were full of fun and scholastic achievements. Elizabeth won several Canadian junior ski championships and competed for Canada in the 1960 Squaw Valley Olympics at the age of 18. Having put University scholarships on hold to participate in the Olympics, Liz then chose a path of higher education, eventually leading to degrees in physical education, recreation, and public administration.
Liz worked on the political campaign for Canada's first indigenous Member of Parliament, Len Marchand of Kamloops. She then moved to Ottawa where she worked in Len's parliamentary office and became a friend to the Marchand family After getting her degree in Public Administration, Elizabeth began a very successful career with the public service, working on interesting assignments in various departments including Health, the Treasury Board and National Revenue.
Liz and Bert had an active social life in Ottawa, leaving many friends with fond memories. They travelled extensively, often on special bird watching trips while also collecting antiques and eventually working on an extensive collection built around the search for the Sir John Franklin expedition.
Following the passing of her husband in 2010, Elizabeth moved back to British Columbia and was a longtime resident in the Kamloops Seniors Village where she dealt with Alzheimer's with grace and courage. The family would like to thank the staff at the Kamloops Seniors Village who became Liz's extended family through the years, with special thanks to Brenda Thompson who gave her companionship when it was most needed
A private gathering is planned in July at the Greene family summer place on Kootenay Lake, where the family will celebrate a life well lived We will remember the happy times that Liz shared with her soulmate Bert and be grateful that they are together again. Rest in Peace.
A Gathering to Celebrate the Life of CONRAD VARNEY
In his memory we will gather and celebrate his life, tell a few stories and share some memories. We would love to see everyone there who knew Conrad.
A light lunch will be served at noon. Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 11:00am3:00pm at Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour Street, Kamloops, BC.
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FOR WILLIAM (BILL) MARTIN WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY, JULY 9, 2023 AT 2:00 PM
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Footprints
One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he noticed two set of footprints in the sand: one belonging to him, and the other to the Lord. When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life. This really bothered him and he questioned the Lord about it. “Lord, you said that once I decided to followed you, you’d walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times of life, there is only one set of footprints. I don’t understand why, when I needed you most, you would leave me.”
The Lord replied, “My precious, precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you saw only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you.”
Margaret Fishback Powers
George Fredrick Battistone
Fred was born on July 5, 1924, and passed away peacefully on June 25, 2023, just ten days before his 99th birthday
Fred was predeceased by his wife Edith, sister Grace MacEwan and brothers, Gordon, Harry and Ross.
When World War II broke out, Fred joined the navy, he was on the ship that patrolled the BC Coast after Pearl Harbour His career included: Bell Hop at the Plaza Hotel, Delivery Service for Fuoco Bakery, several years with Canadian Pacific Railway and many years employed by the BC Liquor Board which took him to many places in BC, ending his career in Barriere.
Fred enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, and hunting, he also took up skeet shooting, curling and darts. “Then he played pro hockey, but had to quit as he was tired of being the puck!”
Fred had a zest for life, always with a ready joke to tell and a song to sing, he even danced with his walker to make those around him smile. He was a true gentleman with the kindest soul, who touched the hearts of every person he met everywhere he lived. Fred will be missed by his family who loved and cherished him and all the friends he left behind. Fred is enjoying his steak and lobster he joked about so much in heaven now
Scotch was his drink of choice, so let us all give a toast to this remarkable man.
Thanks to the staff at The Hamlets who are very special people, especially the Care Aids on the Assisted Living side. To Dr Cribb, you made Fred’s life easier with your amazing care and compassion.
Donald Leslie Bogie
It is with great sadness we announce that Don Bogie passed away June 24, 2023 at the age of 79.
Don was born in Trail on March 15, 1944 to Leslie and Alice Bogie. He was a very good student and artist. After graduation, he attended U.B.C. in Vancouver
In the early 1970s, Don moved to Kamloops where he found work in the financial sector and found the love of his life, Sheila. He later moved onto real-estate, a career that he loved.
He became a director of the B.C. Wildlife Park and remained in that position, enjoying all that it entailed.
Don loved all sports but excelled in curling and golf. He had so many stories to tell. He loved entertaining and sharing the stories over a glass of red wine and a big bowl of pasta with his homemade sauce from the tomatoes he grew himself. He was a great cook and an avid gardener
He and Sheila loved to travel to Phoenix to watch spring training baseball games. Though is favourite team was the Blue Jays, he watched them all with Sheila.
Don will be sorely missed by his wife Sheila of 50 years, as well as his sister Vicki (Darryl), and sister-in-law Nola (Brian). He also leaves many nieces and nephews, as well as many good friends and great neighbours.
In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to B.C Wildlife Park or the charity of your choice.
By Helen Steiner Rice
Please
-in honour ofPhillip Malcolm Grant 13 July 1942 - 29 October 2022
Saturday, July 15th, 2023 At 2o'clock in the afternoon
KAMLOOPS YACHT CLUB 1140 River Street Kamloops, B C , V2C 1Y7
Light snacks and refreshments will be served.
Please bring your favourite stories and memories to share
Maureen Elizabeth (Bedford) Lipkewich
July 6, 1944 - June 15, 2023
It is with great sadness the family of Maureen Elizabeth (Bedford) Lipkewich announces her passing on June 15, 2023.
Maureen was born in Toronto, Ontario and at the age of nine with her parents and two brothers (Rod and Geoff) drove across Canada and settled in Merritt, BC. Her father (George) became a construction contractor building many housing facilities in both Merritt and Kamloops. Her mother (Lillian) was heavily involved with the Brownies and Girl Guides of BC.
In February 1966 she was married to Michael Lipkewich and raised two sons Geoff and James. While she lived in a few locations (Merritt, Vancouver, Kamloops, Tumbler Ridge) her home was always thought of as the interior where she retired with Mike on their ranch in Kamloops.
Maureen will be remembered for the numerous paintings she created, many of which are with family and friends but many also were donated to fundraisers. She was founder of the Western Chapter of the Canadian Federation of Artists and Cofounder of MineralsEd. She received the following awards :
• 1991 Mining Person of the Year
• 1994/95 CIM Distinguished Lecturer
• 1996 Mining Association of Canada New Face in Mining
• 1998 Order of Sancta Barbara
• 1998 Nominee Women of Distinction – Education and Training.
To this day, the MineralsEd program is in use in many schools throughout BC to raise awareness from Kindergarten to High School of the process and benefits of mining in our province. She will also be remembered for her numerous volunteering efforts in schools and various organizations. Her love for family was the of the utmost importance to her and was evident when she was with Mike, her boys, daughters-in-law and grandchildren. She will always be remembered for someone who always gave of herself and her love of painting and crafts has been passed on to her grandchildren.
Maureen is predeceased by her parents George and Lillian Bedford (Merritt). She is survived by her husband Mike, her two sons Geoff (Sue) and James (Terri), grandchildren Mike (Anna), Shayla (Thomas), Maya and Eva, her brothers Rod (Pat) and Geoff (Carolyn).
A celebration of life will be held on July 15, 2023 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm and the family ranch at 3585 Lac Le Jeune Road.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Alzheimer ’s Society of BC.
Further information or wishes for the family can be found and expressed online at Drake Cremation and Funeral Services (https://www.drakecremation.com/obituaries/).
Muriel Rose Miller
1927 - 2023
Muriel passed away on July 3, 2023 at Pine Grove in Kamloops.
She is survived by children: Sheila (Allan), Ordith, Diane (Ross), Robert (Tracey); 10 grandchildren, 18 greatgrandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren; daughter-inlaw Diane, son-in-law Tom and extended family and friends.
She was predeceased by husband Angus, son Gordon and daughter Merle.
Muriel was president of the White Cane Club for many years, she loved flowers, cats and playing bingo. She enjoyed her many trips to Australia.
A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to the White Cane Club.
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com
Joseph "Bud" McComb
The children of Joseph (Bud) McComb sadly announce his passing on June 18, 2023 at the age of 98. Dad was born in Unity, Saskatchewan on January 5, 1925, and grew up a smalltown prairie boy that survived the Great Depression despite losing his father at an early age. This left his mother Lilian in charge of raising 4 active boys with dad participating in numerous activities (such as gopher hunting), working at the local foundry and as a projectionist at the local theatre.
He met his future wife Jean, a nurse, in Rosetown, Saskatchewan after she “beaned” him with a badminton birdie at a singles night. They wed on June 16, 1951, and managed 72 years of wedded bliss. Dad worked in the automotive parts business for most of his life going from being a travelling salesman to eventually opening his own business in Estevan named McComb Automotive Supply which still stands today While on the prairies he enjoyed deer, antelope, and upland game hunting with his buddies along with a few whiskeys at the end of the day
Having a foot with an itch he continuously scratched, he loaded up his wife and 4 kids and headed west. The family settled in Kamloops in 1970 and dad managed the Acklands store for many years. Mom and dad retired to Vernon in 1990 where they enjoyed some lakeside living, junior hockey and cross-country skiing at Sovereign Lake. Dad also enjoyed returning to the prairies most years for a fall goose hunt with family and friends. They relocated to Armstrong in 2000 after finally building their retirement home. A decision was made in 2018 to return to Kamloops for their final chapter after mom’s health was starting to fail. Dad was a cancer survivor having had bladder cancer at the age of 50. He spent nearly half his life as a cancer survivor and spent many hours volunteering in support of others.
Left to mourn his loss are his wife Jean of 72 years, daughter Kevin (Mark) and sons Doug (XX), Bill (Tracey) and Dave (Donna), as well as 9 grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren. Dad loved nothing more than spending time with his family and always took great interest in all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s activities. He loved to entertain and the most important thing in his life was his sweet Jean.
The family would like to thank Gemstone Care Centre staff, most notably those on Quartz West, for their loving care and support during our dad’s brief stay
A private family gathering to take place at a later date.
Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.cypressfuneral.ca
Reo Roe Rocheleau
A well-known and well-loved member of the Kamloops and Nelson communities, Reo Roe Rocheleau passed away peacefully in Kamloops on May 17, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was 91 years young.
Reo is survived by his children, Rod (Heather) Rocheleau, and Lolina (Robert) Koopmans, and his four grandchildren, Alexandra, Carmina, Emma, and Sarah. Reo met Rod and Lolina's mother, Lolita, while vacationing and they fell in love. Reo brought Lolita and her two children to Canada where they settled in Nelson, BC.
From his early years in Medicine Hat, Reo showed an aptitude for business and undertook many entrepreneurial adventures throughout his working years. Reo owned and operated Reo’s Video store in Nelson for many years, and even after selling the business it continued to operate with the same name.
Reo was known for his loud laugh, zest for life, and love for his family He was always ready with words of advice and for a game of Chinese checkers. Reo will be missed, but will live on in the hearts of those he touched.
Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.cypressfuneral.ca
Florence Alberta Danshin (née Hall)
February 17, 1929 - Jume25, 2023
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Florence Alberta Danshin (née Hall) of Kamloops, BC, on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at 94 years of age. Flo is survived by her children
Kathleen (Gary) Danshin of Williams Lake, BC, and Maureen
“Moe” Danshin of Kamloops, BC, as well as grandchildren Paul (Teri) Denis, Kim (Dan) Ford, Kyle (Faren) Corbin, and Tyler (Amanda) Corbin, as well as great-grandchildren Nicholas, Leah, Harrison, Eric, Casey, Tyson, Cameron, Emma & Chloe. Also left to cherish Flo’s memory are many nieces, nephews, cousins, and numerous friends.
Flo was predeceased by her loving husband, Nick Danshin, in June 2018, brothers Jack and Allan Hall, and sons-in-law Jacques Leschamps and Wayne Corbin.
Flo Danshin, the Queen of Berwick, has exited the building. Flo was born in Vancouver, BC, on February 17, 1929. She was raised in Vancouver and Richmond. In November of 1948 she married Nick Danshin, who was the love of her life for 70 years. Nick moved his new bride to Ocean Falls, BC, for what was to be 2 years. While in Ocean Falls, Flo lived a very active social and working life. She worked as a telephone operator, then for Hudson’s Bay Co. and finally owned the Pool Hall and Flower Shoppe. “Mrs. Danshin” ran a firm, but fair, and disciplined operation, using a paddle on unruly teenagers. 40 years later, Flo and Nick moved to what was to be their retirement home in Bella Coola, BC. Flo’s time in Bella Coola was spent volunteering on the hospital board and enjoying a full social life again. After 7 years, Nick wanted change and they moved to Pritchard where they were active with gardening and Flo canning all the fruit on their property They were only there a short time, as living next to the Trans Canada Highway and dealing with heavy traffic, was not their idea of retirement. So, they moved to Rose Lake in the summer of 1996, and spent a wonderful 22 years there. Flo made many close friends in the small community and opened their home to everyone.
With heavy hearts, because of failing health, in 2018 they moved to assisted living at Berwick in Kamloops Although Flo had a bit of a difficult time adjusting to her new situation, she quickly embraced her new lifestyle with making new friends and participating in all the activities Berwick offered. She was so well loved because of her friendly, caring way, and her delight in showing off all her fashion flare accentuated by all her jewelry, that she was named Queen of Berwick.
The Lord took Flo peacefully in her sleep, as was her wish.
Special thanks to all the paramedics, first responders, home nurses and care-aids, hospital staff in ER and 5th floor, and all the wonderful staff, and her friends, at Berwick.
A celebration of Flo’s life will be held Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at 1:00pm at Desert Gardens – 540 Seymour Street, Kamloops, BC. In lieu of cards, gifts, or flowers, please consider a donation in Flo’s memory to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation.
Charlotte Dorothy Endean 1931 - 2023
With heartfelt sadness we announce the passing of Charlotte Dorothy Endean (née Doney) on Saturday, June 29, 2023.
Dorothy is predeceased by her loving husband Mal Endean in 2022. Also predeceased by her mother Margaret May Grant (1951), her Aunt Mercia (whom she always spoke fondly of), her infant son James Russell (1961), her nephew Bill Robinson and by her beloved sister Betty in 2021.
She leaves behind her son Ronald (Deborah), daughter Bonnie (Andrew), along with 3 granddaughters Kathleen, Melissa, and Kimberley (Vance) plus 3 great-grandchildren Elizabeth, Emery, and Mila. She also had 3 great step-grandchildren Danielle, Mya and Alia.
Born March 11, 1931, she began her life in a small cabin located in the northern bush of Alberta’s Peace River Country, near Larkspur Here her family farmed and her mother ran a trap line. Around 1938/39, the family moved to BC and arrived via train near Falkland where her grandparents had a farm. From there she moved to Kamloops where mom attended North Kamloops Fruitland Elementary school, then to Stuart Wood and finally graduated from Kamloops High School in 1951.
She married her sweetheart Mal on June 16, 1956 and began a family with the birth of their son Ronald William in 1957. 2 more children followed with a second son James Russell in 1961 (deceased) and finally a daughter Bonnie Mae in 1965.
Mom loved her gardens and always had the most beautiful flowers at hand. She planted large vegetable plots from which she cooked her delicious homemade meals. She and dad built together numerous cabins around the Kamloops area. Home was always an open door to her family and friends. She loved her cats and instilled in her children the love for animals, respect for nature and awareness of how we interact within it.
She lived the last 3 1/2 years at Overlander Residential Care where she was fondly called “Grandma” by staff.
We will dearly miss you Mom/Grandma.
Love, Your family
Celebration of life for Dorothy will take place on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 11:00 am in the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive. Dorothy will be laid to rest in Hillside Cemetery Kamloops, BC at 1:00 pm. Flowers gratefully declined, please donate to Alzheimer's Research in her memory
Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com 250-554-2577
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