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Jessie Craigen

February

Dr. Daniel Craigen

January 21, 2023

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With deep sadness we wish to announce the recent passing of Daniel (Dan) Craigen of Kelowna, British Columbia Dan was predeceased by his parents Harry and Helen (Blake) and his first true love and wife Jessie (Hollis), with whom he was married for 50-years He is survived by his sister Mary, son Dan (Elizabeth pr deceased) of Ottawa, Ontario, and daughters Gillian R (Steve) of Merritt, B.C., and Fiona Marren of Vancouver, B.C.; seven grandchildren, Ailsa (Greg), Cailin, Derek, Jennifer (Wayne), Dominique, Keegan and Kyna; and two great-grandchildren Colbie and Zoe Furthermore, he is survived by his second loving wife, of 17-years, Sheila (Summerfield)

Dan was born in Glasgow, Scotland on September 2, 1927, and was known for his hard work ethic He entered Glasgow University and, in 1952, received a medical and surgery degree; and in 1956 a Diploma in Psychological Medicine In 1963 he became a member of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan. In 1973 he was elected to the British Royal College of Psychiatrists During his tenure at Glasgow University, he met Jessie in 1948 and they were married in 1952. Dan (junior) was born in 1953 (Leamington Spa, England) and subsequently Dan embarked on a 10-year career with the British Army Initial deployments were within the U.K and Germany (where both daughters were born - British bases in Hanover and Mönchengladbach) For the last two years of his army career, Dan (and family) was posted to Singapore, Malaysia, where he played a leading role in the British Army’s far east medical posture

Vicki Perog

January 20, 2023

Mrs. Vicki Perog passed away peacefully at the Nicola Valley Hospital on January 30, 2023.

Vicki was born in Penticton, spent her childhood in Quesnel and moved to Prince George to start her family

In the mid-70s, Vicki moved to Kelowna, where she had many friends. She enjoyed swimming, curling, golf and just sitting in the sunshine, enjoying a beverage with her friends,

In 1989 she moved to Merritt to be closer to her family and there she met her husband Jerry Perog,

Vicki never met an animal she didn’t love and delight in spoiling rotten.

Vicki loved to laugh and enjoyed nothing better than sharing amusing anecdotes from her past.

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Vicki had a huge heart and her kitchen table was always open to anyone who needed to talk about their day, vent about an injustice, shed a tear, celebrate a milestone or just laugh until your sides hurt Vicki finished her working career in Merritt and was loved and respected by her co-workers.

She spent her final years doting on her dog Sassy and visiting with friends and family and sitting on her deck enjoying the beauty of the world around her,

Vicki was predeceased by her parents Frank and Velma Burns and her sisters Fran Holtz and Lynne Clark.

She is survived by her husband Jerry Perog and her daughter Allison McIndoe (Dayna Acker) her brother and sister in law Jim and Jean Perog, brother and sister law Vaughn and Diane McIndoe, sister in law Doreen Chamberlin, step daughter Charene Perog, step grandson Brendon Chow and her nephews and nieces Tim (Kristina) Holtz, Heide (Ray Prince) Holtz, Kim (Lloyd) Agar, Donalda Holtz, Justin (Mika) Biller and Charmaine (Raymond) McCommick

Vicki will be deeply missed by her special friends Cindy Letendre, Delilah (Steven) Dick, Cindy Kruse, Cheryl Seaman, Raquel Ballard, Lynne Ray, Bonnie Cowan and Sheri Smith.

She will also be missed by the many people whose lives she touched over the years.

A celebration of Vicki’s life will be taking place at a later date.

On returning to the U.K in 1963, Dan and Jessie, both who loved to travel, moved to Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, where he started a new career with Correctional Services Canada (CSC) at the Prince Albert Penitentiary After a couple of winters, it was time to take on a new role in British Columbia with the Matsqui facility of the CSC Using the Fraser Valley as a base, the family went camping extensively and had their first introductions to the Okanagan Valley - to which Dan and Jessie would return so many years later

In late 1969 it was time to move again, this time to Ottawa, as Dan became the Director General of Medical Services for the CSC Dan was a transformative agent that led to significant and internationally renowned health services within a correctional context Quoting from a document extolling his professionalism: “Dr Daniel Craigen humanized health care services for offenders, an achievement which has had a profound effect on the entire service.” Underlying this view was Dan’s recognition that appropriate and timely health care was an essential component in the inmate’s efforts to rehabilitate themselves To summarize Dan’s career, he was unpretentious, highly professional, and demanded excellence from all that worked with him A gentleman with an exceptionally gifted mind.

In 1988, Dan retired from the CSC and he and Jessie moved to Kelowna, where many camping trips ensued and ongoing visits from children and grandchildren commenced. Visits were always joyous affairs within a loving family environment and resulted in many fond memories - from swimming, to learning chess, to solely having fun through many aspects of family interactions One of his highlights during this time (1995), Dan was awarded a diploma from the International Chito-Ryu Karate-Do federation for “diligent study, superior attitude and steady progress, in Chito-Ryu Karate-Do.”

In 2003 Jessie passed away Within two years, Dan met Sheila at their retirement home With many similar experiences, Dan and Sheila quickly hit it off and were married in 2005. Following was a time of cruises, getting to know each other, interacting with the extended families, and, otherwise, through their mutual interests, becoming closer together and almost certainly extending each other ’s lives They were together for 17-years

For 95-years, Dan had a well lived life with many accomplishments, much fun, and an extended successful family His passing will be missed by all his family and his many friends and colleagues

The family recognizes the exemplary efforts by Dr Daniel Obedkoff, the Kelowna Hospice House and Grace Integrity for their professionalism and, more importantly, the care that they showered upon Dan. The family will be forever grateful A private Celebration of Life will be held during 2023.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kelowna Hospice House

Dianna Paulene Weber

August 1, 1944 January 30, 2023

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of a beloved mother, wife, sister, and Ukrainian baba, Dianna Paulene Weber, on Monday January 30, 2023. She passed peacefully with her doting husband David at her side and in the attentive and sympathetic care of the amazing staff at Gillis House in Merritt The family wishes to commend and thank all of the health care personnel for their dedication and support over the last few years. Dianna’s death ends a long life journey rich in experiences from her early days helping on the Spelchan family farm in Armstrong, to her extensive career as a lab technician at the Nicola Valley Hospital and Health Centre, to her unquestionable dedication to the Sacred Heart Parish Church and of course, her loving devotion to her husband David and three children Lynn, Michael and Susan.

A celebration of her life and church service will take place at 1:00pm on Saturday February 11 at the Sacred Heart Parish Catholic Church with coffee snacks and a brief commemorative slide show in the church hall thereafter

In lieu of cards or flowers, please consider spending a little extra time in prayer or with your own loved ones in care.

Beatrice Irene Proc

October 7, 1935 January 20, 2023

It is with heavy hearts our family shares the sudden passing of Beatrice Irene Proc. Our beloved mother and wife will be dearly missed by her husband Ed, married 65 years, daughters Kathy (Dan), Diane (Cliff), Susan (Harry) and son, Eddie (Mirta), 6 grand children, and 2 great grand children and Bailey her dog.

Bea lived her earlier years in McBride BC. where she met Ed, and started their family In 1970 they moved to Merritt Mom was always out and about socializing with her friends, enjoyed golfing, curling, bowling and the pool. Bea also supported all community events and attended church. Mom also enjoyed travelling with her children and friends.

Mom had an incredibly loving, kind and generous heart that touched everyone she knew

The Proc family would like to express their gratitude to the paramedics and the medical staff at the Merritt hospital for their compassionate care that our mother received.

Bea’s celebration of life will be held at a later date. Condolences can be sent online to the Merritt Funeral Chapel.

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Scw’exmx Community Health Services Society (SCHSS) is seek ng a Registered Nurse to fill a full time Nursing Department Manager/ Community Health Nurse pos tion

Within the CHN role, the nurse will provide health promotion and communicable disease services such as: prenatal education, newbor n and infant assessments, immunization program, etc Management duties will include supervis ng healthcare staff, departmental reports, case conferences, conflict resolution, staff scheduling, etc

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• Training/Experience in community health nursing an asset

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• Valid CPR C ticket (or equivalent)

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• Knowledge of First Nations history and traditions an asset

• Satisfactory Criminal records check

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Applicants to provide: cover letter with salary expectation, resume copies of credent als and two professional references

Deadline for Applications: February 14, 2023

Submit resumes to: Barclay Smith, Execut ve Director Scw’exmx Community Health Services Society PO Box 3090, Merritt, B C V1K 1B8 Phone (250) 378-9745

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