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In Memoriams May the Sunshine of Comfort Dispel the Clouds of despair
In Memoriams In Memoriams
In Loving Memory Charlie Baxter
6Years-January9,2016 •Lovingly Remembered
Love Teresa, Brian, Ramona, Kevin, Yvette,Jasmine, Justin,Jade, Victoria,James and great grandson Charles.
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FINNIGAN MarleneMargaret
January 14, 1952 ~December 19, 2021 It is with deep sorrowthat we announce the passing of Marlene Margaret Finnigan on December 19th, 2021 with her husband and sons by her side.
Marlene wasborn January 24th, 1952 in Vernon, BC, to Richard and Rilla Tully and wasthe youngest of four children. On October 12, 1968 at the young age of 16, with her parents blessing, Marlene married her best friend and life partner Ted. Soon after theymovedtoMerritt where they raised their family. Marlene openly welcomed family and friends. Her door wasalways opened to those who needed ahome and adelicious meal. Marlene leavestomourn her passing and cherish her memory; her husband of 53 years Ted. Her twosons Darrell (Tami), Dean (Kanena), five grandchildren, Mathew, Colton, Taylor,Eric, Gwen, one great grandchild Cooper,her sister Betty and manynieces and nephews. Marlene waspredeceasedbyher parents and twobrothers, Stan and Robert. “Wewereblessed to have suchawonderful and caring wife,mom, grandma and great grandma who loved her family. Weloveyou and will hold you in our hearts forever.” Therewill be aCelebration of Life for mom at a later date when family and friends can gather.
“Time passes Memories stay Our promise is Youwill be lovedand remembered everyday…”
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Frank Dale Trenholm
December 7, 1947. -November 30, 2021
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Edwin Larry Kirk. Ed passed away peacefully in Merritt BC on December 28th 2021. Known to manyasLarry,hewas born in NewWestminster BC on August 29th 1941. Ed wasknown as being ahard worker allofhis adult life who lovedevery job that he had. Ed followed manycareer pathsfrom long haul truck driving through the U.S and Canada, cattle ranching in the BC Interior,logging in MerrittBCtoowningand operating his ownSawmill that he did alongside his son Joe. He could always be foundtinkering in his shop and finding manydifferent tasks that kept himbusy.Hewas predeceased by his parents Charles and Gertrude and brother Lloyd. Ed is survivedbyhis loving wife Sheila of 53 years, his children Joe (Nicho), Matt (Donnel) and his granddaughters Bryleigh and Shae. Those that knewEdknewhewas aman of many wordsand in his ownwords:
“ED IS DEAD –Edwin Larry Kirk is gone. Iwould liketothank my best friends that stayed with me to the end: Les, Matt, Rick, and the ones Ilovethe most, my wife Sheila, Sons –Joe (Nicho), Matt (Donnel), and Granddaughters Bryleigh and Shae. To all my good friends that laughed and joked with me overthe years –thank you. To those that screwed me overand you knowwho you are, Icannotwaittosee yougood for nothings when it comes to your turn. Sincerely Ed Kirk aka Larry.”
It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of our father,Frank Dale Trenholm, age 73. Frank passed away unexpectedly following a cardiac arrest, at St. Paul’sHospital in Vancouver, BC, on November 30th, 2021. He is predeceased by his wife of 49 years, Martina Trenholm, and survived by his daughters Vanessa Trenholm, of Merritt, BC, and Danica Trenholm, of Kelowna, BC. Frank had also recently become engaged to Maureen McGee, of Prince George, BC.
Frank was fitand active,havingrecently rediscoveredhis love forlong hikes. He had just movedtoPrince George following his retirement in September and wasplanning his wedding. He retired after decades of serving the community of Merritt, first as aforest fire fighter and fire chief for the Ministry of Forests, then a fire management instructor at NVIT,and most recently as the Transportation Manager of the Merritt Transit Society.Manymightalso fondly remember Frank and his wife Martina’scatering business which operated in the Nicola Valleyfor over30years.
Frank had a philosopher’s soul and loved nothing more than a lively conversation with his friends or family.
Acelebration of Frank’slifewillbeannounced at alater date. In lieu of flowers please makeany donations in Frank’sname to the BC Heart &Stroke Foundation. Fond memories and expressions of sympathymay be shared below for the Trenholm family.Arrangements entrusted to the care of Glenhaven Memorial Chapel, 1835 East Hastings Street, Vancouver,British Columbia.
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/obituaries/vancouver-bc/franktrenholm-10485992
Edwin Larry Kirk
August 29, 1941 -December 28, 2021
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DO NOT STAND AT MY GRAVE &WEEP
BY MARY FRYE (1932)
Do notstand at my graveand weep, Iamnot there,Idonot sleep. Iamathousandwinds that blow. Iamthe diamond glint on snow. Iamthe sunlightonripened grain. Iamthe gentle autumn rain. When youwake in the morning hush, Iamthe swift,uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circling flight. Iamthe soft starlightatnight. Do notstand at my graveand weep. Iamnot there,Idonot sleep. Do notstand at my grave andcry. Iamnot there, Idid notdie!
Never Quit
When thingsgowrong as theysometimeswill, When the road you’re trudgingseems all uphill When fundsare low and debtsare high And you want to smile, but you have to sigh, When care is pressing downabit, Rest if you must,but don’tyou quit. Success is failure turned inside out –Thesilver tint of the cloudsofdoubt, And you never cantell how close youare, It maybenearwhen it seemssofar, So,stick to the fight when you’rehardest hit –It’s when things seem worst that Youmustnot quit!
Each Loss
Each lossisverydifferent, Thepainissosevere. Will Iever stopmissing This one Iloved so dear?
Good timeswehad together, Themomentsthatweshared We didn’t have to tell eachother How much we reallycared.
Inever dreamed you’dgoaway, Never thoughtofsorrow. So sureyou’d alwaysbehere Took forgranted eachtomorrow.
Now my lifeisall confused Sinceyou went away. Youtook apartofme And forhelp Idailypray.
But when God sent youtome He never said that youweremine, That Icould keep youalways–Onlyborrowed foratime.
Now,He’scalled youhome, I’m sadand Ishedtears. YetI’m glad He loaned youtome And we had thesemanyyears.
Bagadar Singh Mann
May 10, 1952 -Dec 25, 2021
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing Bagadar Singh Mann. Bagadar passed away peacefully in Kamloops, BC on December 25, 2021. Known to many as “Bags” he was born in the village of Khudi Kalan in Punjab, India. The second oldest child of Bhag Singh and Mohinder Kaur Mann he immigrated to Canada in 1959 at avery young age. He lived nearly his entire life in Merritt, B.C. where he met the mother of his children and wife of almost 40 years (Debbie Mann). Bags raised his family, proudly supporting them with a40year career with Tolko Industries. Bagadar was proud of and loved his work. He believed in the value of hard work and earning adollar.Bagadar would say "I loved earning apaycheck. It allows aperson to walk in dignity and made you feel alive".
Bags could always be found at the local pub and many will recall his outgoing nature and charismatic humor. Bags was aunique character who loved music especially Bob Dylan &Gordon Lightfoot. He loved sports and his beloved Montreal Canadiens and he always loved simply “shooting the shit.”
Predeceased by his parents and loving son Clayton Mann, Bagadar leaves behind his daughter Teela Boldt (Mike), brothers and sisters and many nieces and nephews.
You will be missed by many Bags! Love Ya!
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Employment Employment Employment
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN)
RELIEFCLERK TYPIST
School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) is accepting applications for the position of Relief Clerk Typist for all Merritt schools. Aminimum typing speed of 55 words per minute is preferred. Relief ClerkTypist positions areon-call positions. Salaryand benefits will be in accordance with the C.U.P.E. Local 847 CollectiveAgreement. Please apply online at www.sd58.bc.ca (Job Code #3064259) by providing adetailed resume with aminimum of threeprofessional references. Please forwardto:
Attention: LindseyHenderson Manager of Human Resources School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) P.O. Box 4100, 1550 Chapman Street Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 humanresources@sd58.bc.ca Only those applicants selected foraninterviewwillbecontacted.
JUDYDEMPSEY
September 12, 1953 -December 18, 2021
With great sorrow, we announce the passing of dear wife and best friend, Judy Dempsey.
Bornin Grande Prairie AB, she passed away on December 18th in Merritt BC.
Judy waspredeceased by both of her parents, Bill and Phyllis Johnson. Sheissurvived by herhusband of 33 years, John,aswell as her brothersAllan (Sue) and Arnold (Vicki), herniece Kyla (children: Taylor, Isabella and Lee) all of Grande Prairie, AB.
Raised on the family farminAlberta, Judy began her employment at the Grande Prairie RCMP office in Communications in 1972.
She then transferredtoTelecommunications in Peace River from 1976 –1978, deciding then to enter into the Academy for RCMP training.Over her 25+ yearsoflong service she wasstationed in Terrace, Kitimat (with relief work in Atlin Lake) Merritt, Dawson Creek and back to Merritt again, where she retiredin2004.
Judy also worked for the elementaryschool lunch program and at Planet Fitness and wasknown for her love of gardening,including planting flowers at Claybanks RV Park for Rose and Jack. She loved long drives around the province and to the old farm.
Judy lost her courageous battle after a2year illnessbut will always live on in our memories.
At her request, therewill be no formal service.
Charles Nicholas Ehl
January 06, 1926 -December 15, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our belovedfather,grandfather and dear friend.
Charlie was predeceased by his loving wife Christina and his cherished grandsons Codie & Eric. He will be lovedand missed dearly by his children Eleanor(Steve), Linda(Dave), Elsie(Jim), Keith(Irene) and Carl(Lorette). Charlie lovedand adored his manygrandchildren and great grandchildren and treasured every moment with them. Charlie wasalsopredeceased by all his siblings.
Charlie wasknown to always have ajokeorstory ready to entertain at a moments notice. He always found time for his family and friends-and alot of strangersalso. Charlie retired from Weyerhaeuser and wasalongtime resident of Merritt.
We are so sad that you had to leave us dad(grampa), butweknowthat you will be watching over us all. Rest in peace. We will miss you dearly.
There will be no service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and StrokeFoundation.
Employment Employment Employment
SCHOOLDISTRICTNO.58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN)
NOONHOURSUPERVISORS
SchoolDistrictNo.58isacceptingapplicationsforNoonHour Supervisorsat:
MerrittBenchElementary
ThispositionmaybeMondaytoFriday,five(5)daysperweekand one(1)hourperschoolday. Previousexperienceworkingwith studentswouldbeanasset.
Ifinterested,pleasesendyourresumealongwiththreereferencesto KevinMcGiffordatkmcgifford@365.sd58.bc.caor onlineatwww.sd58.bc.ca,clickonJobs,SupportPositions,and CurrentJobOpportunities(JobCode3163396).
