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Armstrong Obituaries "D"
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DABER David Daber service held Rev. Dave Penner officiated a Service of Remembrance for David Daber at Mountain View Funeral Chapel Sept. 7. Mr. Daber, 55, died at Vernon Hospice House Sept. 3. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Joy of Armstrong; children Hanna Daber of Vancouver, Kelly Steele of Surrey, Keven (Debbie) LeBlanc of Calgary; grandchildren Kayla and Justin; sisters Carol (Ron) of Toronto and Judy of Florida. Mr. Daber moved from Ontario to Ladysmith in 1968 and lived for a time at Burns Lake before moving to Armstrong three-and-half-years ago. His work career included trucker, fisherman, surveyor and Captain of the Phoebe Ann. Sympathy messages may be sent to the family at mvfh@canada.comCremation and arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home. Armstrong Advertiser 11 Sep 2002
DAVIS DAVIS Wray Davis service held A celebration of life was held April 7 for the late Frederick Boyd Wray Davis following his death at Vernon Jubilee Hospital on April 3. He was 67. Mr. Davis lived at Innisfail, Surrey, Squamish and for 18 years Bowden, Alta. Before moving to Armstrong seven years ago. He enjoyed music, playing the saxophone, doing stained glass work. In sports, he was hockey coach and goalie. Mr. Davis is survived by his wife, Hilda, at Armstrong, son Obe (Tammy) at Amarillo, Texas and Kevin at White Rock, daughter Cindy Davis at Saskatoon, sisters Aileen (Morley) Crosson at Rocanville, Sask., Diane 9Trevor) Park at Coquitlam and Sharon Davis at Regina. He was predeceased by his brother Mervin. The service was conducted at 1 p.m. at Mountain View Chapel with Pastor Wayne Loewen officiating. Inurnment was in Armstrong-Spallumcheen Cemetery. Following the service, a reception was held in the chapel tea room. Donations in memory of Wray Davis may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Mountain View Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements. Armstrong Advertiser, Wed., April 11, 2001
DAVIS Former Hullcar resident dies Helen Margaret Davis died peacefully after a brief illness on Dec 17 at Kelowna General Hospital. Born June 9, 1913 at Cana, Sask., she moved to Enderby with her family when she was 13 years old. She lived on the family homestead until she married Harley Lewis Davis in July 1938. They were longtime residents of the Hullcar area, living on their farm until they retired to Kelowna in 1971. Mr. and Mrs. Davis enjoyed 39 happy years of marriage until Harley died in 1977. Her second husband, Edward Wernick, then predeceased her in 1994. Mrs. Davis is survived by her daughter, Linda Dunkley (Douglas) at Vernon and her grandchildren Dianna, Lisa and Michael Dunkley, all at Vancouver. She also is survived by many family members and friends. Mrs. Davis touched many lives with her kindness and generosity and she will be remembered for her many wonderful qualities. She was an avid and accomplished seamstress, cook and gardener. Armstrong Advertiser 5 Jan 2000
DAVISON Robert Arthur (Bob) Davison passed away on Sept. 1, 2001 at the Hospice House in Vernon at the age of 86 years after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born Oct. 23, 1914 in Enderby, the fourth child of six children born to Anna Mary and Robert Edwin Davison of Deep Creek. Bob worked on the family farm and logged in his younger years. In later years he was a dairy farmer on the family farm in Deep Creek. In the 1980’s he semi-retired but remained active on the farm up to a year and a half ago when he developed a rare form of cancer. Bob was a life-time resident of Deep Creek. Predeceased by his wife Peggy, step-daughter Ann, his mother and father, brothers William, Charles and Bruce, sister Vinnie, sister-in-law Ruby. He is survived by his son Robbie and wife Sherry, his brother Henry, and his sister-in-law Lily, and numerous other relatives. Donations in memory of Bob may be made to the Vernon and District Hospice Society. Cremation and funeral arrangements were in the care of Bowers Funeral Home. Armstrong Advertiser, Wed., Sept. 12, 2001
DAVISON , Margaret Rachel (Peggy) passed away suddenly in VGH on Oct. 14, 1999. Born in the Village of Ardersier Invernesshire, Scotland Oct. 3, 1920, she was the youngest of six children born to John and Elizabeth Cameron. Her mother died when she was three years old, and she was brought up by her father and older sxisters. After she left school she worked as a maid servant for a short time. then worked in a laundry at the Canadian Army Forestry Corps Camp at Culloden where in 1942 she met and married Private Bruce Davison. A daughter, Ann, was born in 1943. Bruce was killed in action in Sicily in 1943. She came to Canada to the Davison farm in 1946 and has resided there ever since. In 1950 she married Bruce's older brother, Bob, and a son, Robbie, was born in 1951.Up until the last few years she was an active participant in all the daily chores on the farm. She loved to cook and work in her garden and was a member of the Women's Institute for many years. Predeceased by her mother and father, brothers John and David, sisters Elizabeth, Ella and Cathy, first husband Bruce and daughter Ann. She is survived by her husband Bob, son Rob (Sherry), two granddaughters, one great grandson, and numerous nephews and nieces. A Graveside Service was held Oct. 21 for family and friends at Mount Ida Cemetery, Reverend Will Sparks officiated. A short remembrance was given by Ben Johnston. After the service a tea was held at Bob and Peggy's home on the farm in Deep Creek. Bowers Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Armstrong Advertiser 3 Nov. 1999
DAVISON (BAIRD) Davison (Baird) service held A long time North Okanagan resident, Ruby Grace Davison (nee Baird) died peacefully at Juniper Court at Enderby on Aug. 13. She was 85. Born on Dec. 6, 1914, at the Baird homestead at Springbend, she married Henry Davison on Aug. 24, 1934. The couple went dairy farming in the Deep Creek area in 1936, remaining there until 1969 when they moved to their Fortune Rd. farm where they lived until a few years ago. Mrs. Davison enjoyed gardening, tending her flowers, knitting, embroidery work, playing cards, reading and talking with her friends. She is survived by her husband; daughters Christine Belcher at Gibsons, Holly (Clarence) File at 70 Mile House, Wanda (Alf) Fowler at Armstrong and Sandra Lindblom at Calgary. She also is survived by nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A service of remembrance was held on Aug. 17 at 2 p.m. at Mountain View Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mrs. Davison’s memory may be made to the Enderby & District Memorial Hospital. Mountain View Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements. Armstrong Advertiser 23 Aug. 2000
Armstrong Advertiser 23 Aug. 2000
A memorial service was held Nov. 4 for the late Henry Davison, a lifelong area resident. Mr. Davison died at Enderby on Oct. 30 at the age of 89 years. On Aug. 24, 1934, he married Ruby (nee Baird). Together they farmed in Deep Creek, starting in 1936 and remaining there until 1969 when they moved to their Fortune Rd. farm. They lived there until a few years ago. Mr. Davison enjoyed his farming, logging, hunting and fishing as well as gardening and travelling. He was involved in the Deep Creek Farmers' Institute and activities in that community for many years. The memorial service was held in the chapel of Mountain View Funeral Home with Rev. Lorraine Powell officiating. A reception followed the service in the tea room. Predeceased by his wife, son Robert, both parents and a sister and brothers, Mr. Davison is survived by daughters Christine Belcher at Gibsons, Holly (Clarnece) File at 70 Mile House, Wanda (Alf) Fowler at Armstrong, Sandra Lindblom at Calgary, as well as nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Mountian View Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements. Armstrong Advertiser 6 Nov 2002
DeHOOP Armstrong Advertiser 6 Nov 2002
DeHOOP Private service for DeHoop A private family service for a long time Armstrong resident Martin DeHoop was held following his sudden death Sept. 5. He was 67 Mr. DeHoop was at the scene of the fire on the Don Louttit property where he was transported to Vernon Jubilee Hospital by ambulance where he was pronounced dead. Mr. DeHoop is survived by his wife Nadhiroh at Vernon, Daughter Shelley (Tony) Brownlow at Ladysmith, sons John (Jodi) at Ladysmith, Robert at Ladysmith, Dennis at Duncan, five grandchildren, Stephanie, Jillian, Colby, Kailyn and James; sisters Martina (Jan) Visser at Didsbury, Alta. And Ann (Case) Vanderburg at Calgary. He was predeceased by his first wife, Margo. Mountain View Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements. Cremation. Armstrong Advertiser, Wed., Sept. 12, 2001
deRuiter, Sander Johannes "Sam" passed away suddenly at Monte Creek, BC on Thursday, March 28, 2002 at the age of 47 years. Sam was born July 9, 1954 in Tricht, Buurmalsen, a small town in the Netherlands. He was the third child of Huibert and Catherina deRuiter who made the decision to immigrate to Canada in 1956, when Sam was just 18 months old. They rented and owned dairy farms in Chilliwack, Rosedale, and Aggasiz for many years until moving to Enderby when Sam was 16 to purchase a farm so that he and his two brothers, Case and Herb, could farm. At the age of 19, Sam left home to work on his own, ending up in Chilliwack where he rented a farm to raise heifers while working in construction, building barns. In 1977, at a youth retreat Sam met his future bride , Corrine Vanderwiel, from Burnaby, BC. The following year he returned home and purchased what is now Springbend Farms from his father, forming a partnership with his brothers. Sam and Corrine married April 6, 1979 and were blessed with five children; Kathryn, Rachel, Sandy, Herb, and Desiree. In 1983, the family suffered the loss of Grandpa deRuiter, who died in a farming accident. In the following years, Sam bought his brothers’ shares in the farm and began farming on his own. Sam loved farming and his appreciation for quality purebred Holsteins inspired his drive to consistently better hi herd and operation. With his wife and children and a strong faith in God, Sam pursued his dreams in the footsteps of his father. He firmly believed that it was by the grace of God that he was able to fulfill his dreams and had a strong conviction that God is in control. His favorite verse was Proverbs 3:5,6 (NIV): "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight." Sam is survived by his wife and children, his mother Catherina deRuiter, brothers Case deRuiter and Herb deRuiter, sisters Arta Stoker, Corry Van Nes, Mary Bajema and Diane Vaandrager. A funeral service was held from the Gathering Place on Thursday, April 4 at 1 p.m. with Pastor Ron Vanden Brink officiating. Interment followed in Mount Ida Cemetery, Salmon Arm. If so desired, contributions may be made to the Sam deRuiter Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o King’s Christian School, 350B – 30th St. NE, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 1J2. Arrangements were in the care of Bowers Funeral Home, Salmon Arm. Condolences may be sent to sympathy@bowersfuneralservice.com Armstrong Advertiser 10 Apr 2002
DETERS Deters service held this week Services for the late Klematina (Klema) Wilhemina Deters was held this week following her death at Enderby on Oct. 26 at the age of 91 years. Prayers were recited at St. Joseph's Catholic Church at Armstrong at 7 p.m. Oct. 29 and Mass of the Christian Burial was held Oct. 30 at 10:30 a.m., also at St. Joseph's. Born in Czechoslovakia on Jan. 11, 1910, Klema came to Canada in 1929, working at Montreal, Regina and Vancouver. She retired to Armstrong where she was involved in the Catholic Women's League. She enjoyed needlework, watching football and hockey. Klema, is survived by her sister Blanche Luttmerding at Armstrong, two brothers Alfred Deters at Sedley, Sask., and Oscar Deters at Regina, Sask., and many nieces and nephews. Rev. Father Leo Boyd, O.M.I. was celebrant for the services. Interment followed at the Armstrong Spallumcheen Cemetery with Mountain View Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. Armstrong Advertiser 31 Oct 2001
DOLL Doll service held Dec. 21 A service of remembrance was held Dec. 21 for the late Stanley Allan Doll who died Dec 17 at Vernon Jubilee Hospital at the age of 75 years. Born at Vernon, Mr. Doll had lived at Calgary and Cranbrook before moving to Armstrong in 1990. He enjoyed woodwork, gardening, camping, fishing and his family. The service was held at Mountain View Chapel with Rev. Ken Jones officiating. Mr. Doll is survived by his wife, Renee, at Armstrong, five sons and three daughters, Gary (Bernie) at Cranbrook, Gayle (Gerry) Drysdale at Calgary, Marie Williams at Calgary, Les (Linda) at Prince George, Boyd (Cheryl) at Kelowna, Richard (Susan) at Calgary, Kelly (Gina) at Cochrane and Colleen (Bruce) Robins at Armstrong. He is also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren, brother Vern (Noreen) Doll, sister Louise (Bruce) Smith, all at Cranbrook, brother and sister-in-laws Bill and Bernice Walks at 100 Mile House, Carol Taylor at Vernon, Marilyn (Melton) Falat at Vernon, Judy and George Dickson at Yahk and Dick and Arlene Walks at Cranbrook, and many nieces and nephews. Mountain View Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements. Armstrong Advertiser 2 Jan 2002
DOUCETTE Edith Doucette service July 3 Memorial services for the late Edith Mary Doucette (nee Hunter) was held July 3 at Zion United Church following her death June 29 at Vernon Jubilee Hospital at the age of 51. A lifelong resident of Armstrong, except for a brief three year period, Mrs. Doucette enjoyed family and friends, crocheting and camping. She is survived by her husband, Lloyd at Armstrong, daughter Laurie (Glyn) Thomas at Vernon, son Lyle at Vernon, mother Celia Mills at Armstrong, brothers Art Hunter at Regina, Bruce Hunter at Chase, nieces and nephews and extended family. She was predeceased by stepsister Muriel in 1958. The service was held at 11 a.m. at the church with Rev. Jim Lochhead officiating. A tea was held at the church hall following inurnment at Armstrong - Spallumcheen Cemetery. Donations in memory of Edith may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Armstrong Advertiser 7 Juy 1999
DUMONT Robert DuMont service held A well-known lawyer since the eighties, Robert "Bob" Francis DuMont died Jan 7 at Kelowna General Hospital. A funeral service was held Jan 11 from St. Joseph's Catholic Church at 11 a.m. with Father Leo Boyd O.M.I. celebrant. Cremation. Born Dec. 16, 1919, Mr. DuMont was raised in the West Kootenays where his family owned and operated sawmills. In his formative years, he learned all the aspects of the milling and logging industries. Although he would spend much of his working life in or near urban centres, Mr. DuMont was always more comfortable with nature and life in small communities. After serving with the Royal Canadian Navy, Mr. DuMont returned to the University of Alberta to finish his law degree and set up a practice at Penticton. This was followed by 10 years at Terrace where he initially practiced law but later built and operated a sawmill with his brothers Paul and Alfred. In the early sixties, Mr. DuMont opened a law practice at Vancouver, but always a visionary, began work on building a large stud mill near Hudson Bay, Sask. The mill was a successful enterprise that was bought by Simpson Timber Company of Seattle. Mr. DuMont remained in Saskatchewan for a number of years, engaged in projects as diverse as trout farming and mining. He returned west in the early 1970's and established a paint and specialty coating manufacturing plant. In the 1980's, he returned to law and established a successful law practice in Armstrong, later known as DuMont & Reif. Mr. DuMont not only loved his work, he enjoyed his garden, and the camaraderie he found in small town life. His recent years were spent in Kelowna where he enjoyed trips to Las Vegas, Reno, gardening, gourmet cooking, poetry writing, trips to the Armstrong coffee and countless games of crib with his wife, Henrietta. Mr. DuMont is survived by his wife, Henrietta, step-daughter Joan (Bruce), children Mary-Lee, Janice, Robert (Viki), John (Ruth), Michael (Donna) and their mother, Freda; brothers Carl (Lee), Alfred (Marguerite), and Paul (Anne); sisters Rose, Isabel (Guido), Lillian (Ron) and Helen; grandchildren Lara, Karin, Robert, Clayton, Xenia, Joshua, Charlotte, Brandon, Mark and Scott. Mr. DuMont was predeceased by brother Mark. Mountain View Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements. Armstrong Advertiser 15 Jan 2003
DUNCAN DUNCAN: Mr. William Duncan, a life-long resident of Kamloops, passed away unexpectedly on May 10, 2003 at the age of 71 years. He is survived by daughter Esther (Dave) of Enderby, B.C. and two grandchildren Jason and Chris; one sister Alice Ward and one brother John (Linda) Duncan all of Ontario; also numerous nieces and nephews. No formal service by request. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Schoening Funeral Service, telephone 374-1454. Armstrong Advertiser 21 May 2003
DUTEAU Gregory Duteau service held Funeral service for the late Gregory Mitchell Duteau were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday Following his death at Armstrong on May 18. He was 25. The service will be conducted from St. Mary's Catholic Church at Enderby with Father John Dunn officiating. Interment followed in Salmon River Cemetery. Gregory attended school at Enderby and Armstrong. He was interested in the nature culture and languages. Active in the community, he worked with the Elders and received an award as a roll model. He constructed arbors for Tribal Gatherings. Gregory Duteau is survived by his mother Nancy Duteau, brother Brent Duteau, sister Karen Duteau, uncle Raymond (Lillie) Joe, adoptive parents George and Marie Thomas, grandfather Mac Alexander, extended family Terry Felix, Jamie Felix, Roberta August, Ken Thomas, and Mike Thomas. He was predeceased by grandparents Harrison and Faustine Thomas. Mountain View Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements. Armstrong Advertiser 24 May 2000
DWIGHT Ellen Mae Dwight death reported A private family gathering was held following the death of long time Armstrong resident, Ellen Mae Dwight who died at Vernon on April 21 at the age of 75 years. Mrs. Dwight is survived by daughters Linda (Dave) Barkmen, Debbie Horsley and Connie (Larry ) Whitford, grandchildren Chris, Cindy, Tammy, Shawna, Dawna, Don Stephonie and Trina and great grandchildren Morgan, Travis and Rylyn. Cremation and arrangements were in the care of Mountain View Funeral Home. Armstrong Advertiser 25 April 2001
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