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In Memoriams
Nov. 15, 1974 - Oct. 23-2020
A year has passed since you left us. As one of my old co-workers said “we are not supposed to outlive our kids.”
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I’m Glad I Touched Shoulders With You
From Bob White’s Scrapbook There’s a comforting thought at the close of the day When I’m weary and lonely and sad That sort of grips hold of this crusty old heart And bids it be merry and glad. It gets in my soul, and it drives out the blues, And finally thrills through and through. It’s just a sweet memory that chants the refrain, “I’m glad I touched shoulders with you.” Did you know you were brave, Did you know you were strong, Did you know there was one leaning hard, Did you know that I listened and waited and prayed And was cheered by your simplest word? Did you know that I longed for that smile on your face, For the sound of your voice ringing true, Did you know I grew stronger and better because I had merely touched shoulders with you? I am glad that I live; that I battle and strive For a place that I know I must fill; I’m thankful for sorrows I’ll meet with a grin What fortune may send good or ill; I may not have wealth, I may not be great but I know I shall always be true, For I have in my life that courage you gave, When once I touched shoulders with you.
In Memoriams
In Memory Dennis Prowal
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I want to thank everyone for the support and kindness during this difcult year. We hope to get tgether next year with family and friends Dennis lives in our hearts forever! Ginny, Nolan, Niah and Dave
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I am standing upon the seashore. A ship at my side spreads her white sails to the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean. She is on object of beauty & strength & I stand & watch her, until at length, she is only a speck of white cloud just wheret he seas & sky meet and mingle with each other. Then someone at my side exclaims, “There, she’s gone!” Gone where? Gone from my sight, that is all. She is just as large as she was when she left my side & just as able to bear her load of living freight to the place of her destination. Her diminished size is in me, not her. And just at the moment when someone at my side says she is gone, there are other eyes watching for her coming and other voices ready to take up the glad shout “There she comes!”. by Henry Van Dyke
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FRED HEDIN
March 13, 1930 - December 10, 2016 WOW 5 years! Your presence is so missed! Forever in our hearts you’ll stay! We will love and reemember you every singglee day!
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In Memoriams
Morva P Murray
∑ January 14, 1929 ~ November 19, 2021
∑ With heavy hearts full of Love and Gratitude for a life well lived, our Matriarch, Mom, Nanny and Friend; Morva Murray reunited with her soul mate, loving family and friends who have gone before, on Friday night November 19, 2021. Having lived almost 93 years she touched and was loved by many. Her gift was a big heart, an open door, supportive conversation, laughter and a deep desire to not miss a thing, all the while caring endlessly for and giving to those she loved. Those who knew her can still hear the joy in her voice, loved her wit and zest for life. Born a daughter of the Nicola Valley that she loved with every fiber of her being. When young and married, thoughts of moving prompted her husband Bob to say “why would we move you’d just spend every cent we make coming back here to visit.” She always told stories of days gone by and when challenged with “you’ve told us that before?” Her response was “I’m not telling you because I haven’t told you, I’m telling you so you will remember.” We know her mom Olive and dad Jim were holding her hands, guiding her into the light, she is soul soaring, sailing into infinity surrounded with love. Reunited for eternity. Mom, Nan, Aunty Morva will be missed deeply by those who live to see her again, her sons and partners; Kevin and Melanie Murray, Randy Murray and Nancy Giddings; Kevin and Melanie’s loving grandsons that never missed an opportunity to tell and show her they loved her and their families; Tanner, Sarah and son Nash Murray; Garret, Tammy and daughters Arlie and Nova Murray. The list of relatives and friends that knew and loved her is long and we know all will miss her as much as we do. We extend our thanks and gratitude to Dr. McLeod for always caring for our mom and to the caring and kind Staff at R.I.H. who did all they could for all of us. During these trying times there will be no family gathering until it’s safe and appropriate. Please post your favorite story or picture on Morva’s face book page “Morva Murray”. For those who want to contribute in Morva’s name, please donate to the “Nicola Valley Flood Recovery Agency of your choice”, or to the “Kamloops Hospice Association” and the truly wonderful people there. She would love that.
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