A service of remembrance will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday for the late Charles Donald Salter who died peacefully at home at Armstrong on May 31. He was 93.

Born at Wolverhampton, England, he emigrated to Canada in 1928. He settled at Montreal and lived there until moving to Armstrong in 1989. Mr. Salter enjoyed his family, his garden and his 4 o’clock scotch. He would have turned 94 in a month’s time.

To all who had the privilege of loving him and respecting him, he died too young.

Mr. Salter is survived by his wife of 66 years, Amy; daughters Gail (Glen) at Armstrong, Donna-Lee (Brian) at Tiell, Amy-Jo (Michael) at Armstrong, grandchildren Tracy-Lee (Ray), Kim (Terry), Tara-Jo (Mike), and Ross (Yana) and great grandchildren Ali, Luke, Issy, Asher, Abigail, Emma and Hunter.

The service will be held at Mountain View Funeral Home with Rick Bouthillier officiating.

Friends wishing to may make memorial contributions to the Salvation Army.

Armstrong Advertiser. Wed., June 6, 2001.

Funeral service for the late Lorali Jane Sanjenko will bew held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Seventh Day Church. Mrs. Sanjenko, 46, died in a two-vehicle collision on Jan. 2 near Armstrong just before 9 a.m. The service will be officiated by Pastor George Rands. Following the service, a private interment will be held at the Cliffside Cemetery at Enderby. The family has invited everyone to a reception at Grandview Flats Seventh Day Adventist Hall following the service. Mrs. Sanjenko was a nurse at the Vernon Cancer Centre. In lieu of flowers, the family felt she would be greatly honored to have donations made to the Comfort Fund of the Vernon Cancer Centre. Mrs. Sanjenko is survived by her husband Brian, son Jeremy, daughters Hanna and Bethany, father Alvin Raboch (Peggy), mother Elsie Raboch, sister, Cindy Ferguson (Tom) and daughter Jocelyn, sister, Shelley Sanjenko (Lyle) and children Audrey and Micah, and many relatives and friends. Friends say Mrs. Sanjenko was a quiet, compassionate, tender person. Mountain View Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. (Woman dies in a.m. crash. An Armstrong woman died at the scene of a two-vehicle accident on Highway 97A near the Spallumcheen Industrial Park shortly before 9 a.m. on Jan. 2. Lorali Jane Sanjenko was driving south on the highway in a Honda Civic. RCMP said she lost control and went across the highway and collided with a northbound transport truck driven by a 30 year-old Kelowna man. He was not injured. Police said speed and road conditions at the time contributed to the accident. There was a lot of slushy snow on the highway at the time.)

A celebration of life will be held this spring for the late Irene Elizabeth (Bette) Sarell who died peacefully on Feb. 14 at the Vernon Hospice House. Bette was born Dec. 26, 1931. Raised in Armstrong, she was very involved with Armstrong Teen Town and crowned May Queen in her youth. After moving away for many years, she returned to Armstrong to be close to her children. The celebration of her life will be held at the home of Doug and Lorayne Bigsby and the date will be announced at a later time. Bette is survived by daughter Penny (Dennis) Heagy at Maple Ridge, sons Doug (Lorayne) Bigsby and Tom (Shelagh) Bigsby, all of Armstrong, grandchildren Scot, Jordy, Kevan, Holly, Aaron, Roni and Patrick. She was predeceased by her parents Reginald and Dorothy Sarell and her only brother, Terry. Those wishing to remember Bette Sarell may make memorial donations to the Vernon Hospice House or a charity of your choice. Mountain View Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.

A private family cremation with inurnment in the family plot at Armstrong Spallumcheen Cemetery will be held for the late Con Sawatzky who died Jan. 26 at the age of 87 years. Born on July 19, 1913 at Herbert, Sask., Mr. Sawatzky came to British Columbia and lived at the Coast until moving to Armstrong for health care. He had been a resident at Pleasant valley Manor at the time of his death. Mr. Sawatzky is survived by his wife, Margaret, daughter Marilyn (Al) Ohlausen at Yankee Flats, granddaughter Kelly Rogers and grandchildren Justin and Vance at Vernon, Irene Enns (Len) at Abbotsford, sister, Freda Rauh at Regina, nephew Dan (Kathy) Brown and extended family members in Saskatchewan. He was predeceased by his granddaughter, Kathy in 1995.

Mountain View Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.

Funeral service for a former well-known Armstrong resident, Ruth Scarrow, will be held this Friday (Jan. 5) at Zion United Church at 11 a.m. Mrs. Scarrow died at Comox on Dec. 27 at the age of 90. She had been a resident of Glacier View Lodge for the past few years. She and her husband, Gar, owned and operated Scarrow’s Variety Store on Okanagan St. in Armstrong, for many years, before retiring *the Coast. Both enjoyed fishing and spent many hours out on the region’s lakes catching Rainbow trout. They enjoyed camping and traveling in their motor home together. While living at Armstrong on Wright St., Mrs. Scarrow was a longtime member of Zion United Church. Mr. Scarrow died in 1982.

The service will be conducted by Rev. Brian Jackson with interment following in Armstrong Spallumcheen Cemetery beside her husband, Gar. A tea will be held in the Zion United Church Hall following the service. Should friend desire, donations in Ruth’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Mrs. Scarrow is survived by daughter Marie (Ron) Weber at Comox, son Bob (Jackie) Scarrow at Burlington, Ont., Grandchildren Dan and Gary Scarrow at Burlington and Brenda Reid at Victoria, eight great grandchildren, brother Orville, sisters Peg, Doris and Rhea, as well as her nieces and nephews.

Arrangements were entrusted to Comox Valley Funeral Home and Crematorium Services at Courtenay and Mountain View Funeral Chapel at Armstrong.

A celebration of life was held Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. for the late Katherine Bernice "Kay" Schimelfenig who died peacefully at her Armstrong home on Jan. 29. She was 65. The service was held at Mountain View Funeral Chapel with son-in-law Brian Heitman officiant. Mrs. Schimelfenig was predeceased by her husband Dan; four brothers Kenny, Murt, Agnes* and Mac. She is survived by five daughters, Heather (Brain) Heitman at Armstrong, Carol Shannon at Armstrong, Ann (Dan) Bertok at Calgary, Pam Schimelfenig at Armstrong, Lynn McLean at Vernon; grandchildren Brett, Dustin, Danny, Rachel, Eric, and Kayla. She is also survived by her sister-in-law* Len Miller, Gert Miller at Lily Bay, Man., and Muriel Miller at Kamloops as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Kay was born in Manitoba on Dec. 18, 1935. She moved to Kamloops area in 1958 where she met her husband, Daniel. They lived at Armstrong where Kay worked as a teacher and raised their family. She enjoyed fishing, camping and was an active member with the RCMP Victim’s Assistance Program.

Friends wishing to do so may make donations in Kay’s memory to the RCMP Victim’s Assistance Program. 3402 – 30^th St., Vernon, B.C. V1T 5E5. Mountain View Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.

Elmer Alexander Schultz died peacefully at Royal Inland Hospital at Kamloops on April 4 at the age of 74.

Born on Oct. 3, 1926, Mr. Schultz moved to Armstrong in 1943.

He spent many years in the sawmill business, first at the Hoover Sawmill, then Armstrong Sawmill and finally with Fletcher Challenge.

Mr. Schultz was predeceased y his parents; brothers Peter, Edward and sister Maria, followed by the untimely death of his sister, Christine Colter.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Margaret, son Neil (Erin), grandson Michael and daughter Kathy (Martin), and many nieces and nephews.

At his request, no service was held. If friends desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the RIH research center. The family thanks Drs. Donaldson, Frizzel, nurses and staff on 6^th South of Royal Inland Hospital.

Schoenig’s Funeral Service was entrusted with cremation.

Armstrong Advertiser , Wed., April 18, 2001.

Funeral service for a well-known and popular Armstrong woman, Sheila St. Barbe Schultz, was held Feb. 23 at St. James Anglican Church following her peaceful death Feb. 18 at Polson Extended Care at Vernon . She was 76. Born , raised and educated at Armstrong, Sheila Rees joined the army, during the Second World War ending up with the rank of corporal. Returning to Armstrong after the war, she and Ben Schultz were married in 1953. Sheila worked for the credit union, the former egg pool/egg co-op and later at the Armstrong post office from 1976 until her retirement there in 1996. Throughout her life, Mrs. Schultz was active in a variety of community organizations, from 4-H, to Women’s Institute. She was a lay minister in the Anglican Church where she also sang in the choir and belonged to the ACW. For years, Mrs. Schultz took an active part in fund-raising for the Kinsmen Mothers’ March, the Heart and Stroke Foundationand particularly Kindale Development Centre. In 1994, the community honored Mrs. Schultz by naming her citizen of the year for Armstrong and Spallumcheen. She is survived by her husband Ben at Armstrong, children and grandchildren Karen (Robert) Cummings, Krystal and Amber; Bryan (Donna) – Brent (Carrie), Dawn and Randi; Kevin (Suzanne) – Christina, Blair and Keoni; Debbie (Rob) Brown – Kris, Matt, Courtney; Judy (Al) Schuh – Kirsten and Kylee; Wayne. Also surviving her is brother Nigel (Reta) Rees, sister Eve (Tracy) Cross, extended family and friends. She was predeceased by brothers John, Harry, Bruce and grandson Stefan.

Rev. David Robinson officiated at the 11 a.m. service which was followed by a tea. Donations in memory iof Mrs. Schultz may be made to the Kindale Walk-A-Thon. Mountain View Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.

SCOTT, George of Armstrong passed away at Pleasant Valley Manor on Feb. 12, 2001 at the age of 96 years. George moved with his family to this community just after the turn of the century. He was married for 60 years to Dorothy. George was predeceased by his wife Dorothy in 1991 and son Bert in 1989. He is survived by his five children – Betty, Jim, Ellen, Ron and Peggy; and also twenty-one grandchildren and thirty-eight great grandchildren, and five great great grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, April 8^th, 2001 at 12:00 noon from the Grandview Flats Seventh Day Adventist Church in Armstrong. Arrangements in care of First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna, 250-762-2299.

Dick Seeley, who was awarded the Humane Society medal some years ago for rescuing Wilmer Aslin and Jim Jamieson from a submerged car at Westbank ferry slip, died in Shaughnessy Hospital as a result of overseas war services.

Word was received last week of the death of a former Armstrong resident, Roy Selwig, at Lethbridge, Alta. On March 7. He was 86.

Born at Shaunavon, Sask., Mr. Selvig had been a trucker most of his life, spending some time farming. They retired to Armstrong.

He and his wife, Loretta, came to Armstrong from Hinton, Alta. In 1981, to be closer to their daughter and son-in-law and family, Dick and Jan Connaroe.

During their more than eight years here, Mr. Selwig was actively involved in seniors activities including curling and lawn bowling.

Funeral services were held March 10 at Lethbridge where Mrs. Selwig continues to reside.

A long-time well-known area resident, Nancy (Clemson) Serra died peacefully at Pleasant Valley Manor on March 15. Born Jan. 16, 1906 at Warwick, England, she came with her parents to this area in 1937. She spent the first few years working on the family farm on Schubert Rd. Except for the war years, which she spent at Trail, nan Clemson returned to Armstrong and started work as the Armstrong librarian in 1951, a position she held until retiring in 1975. It was at the library where she met Johnny Serra and they were married in 1953. They shared a love of nature and a passion for geology. Together they toured the countryside taking photographs and collecting rocks and minerals. Their impressive rock collection was such* admired. Recently, Mrs. Serra donated the collection to the University College of the Cariboo, where some of it remains on permanent display and some is used in their geology teaching program. In the earlier days before the Armstrong Library became part of the Okanagan Regional Library, many remember Mrs. Serra going to people’s homes to get books that were overdue "and collected the fines." She loved to walk and is well remembered fir her energetic stride during her walks throughout the countryside. She also supported Mr. Serra as he researched and later wrote the book, "The History of Armstrong," which was published and is nw out of date. When Mr. Serra died in 1974, nan continued on their small farm holding, spending most days in her beloved garden. Together they had posted signs, indicating the area was a preserve for birds "and absolutely no hunting was allowed." Mrs. Serra is survived by her brother Max (Veronica) Clemson at Armstrong, sister Marie Ably at Burnaby, sister-in-law Doris Clemson at Salmon Arm, nine nieces and nephews, 10 great nieces and nephews and four great, great nieces and nephews. No service will be held by request.

Funeral services for Robert Burrows Shadlock, a long-time Armstrong resident, will be held at Zion United Church at 11 a.m. July 13.

Mr. Shadlock died at age 76 at Vernon Jubilee Hospital July 8.

Born and raised in Ontario, Bob came west in 1951 after serving four years in the army and worked for International Harvester in Vancouver, where he met and married Pat that year. They moved to the Okanagan in 1956 and then to Armstrong in 1958 where he hobby farmed and worked for Galbraith International Ltd., until retiring. He was involved in the community as alderman, mayor in 1976, past Master of the Masonic Lodge AF & AM Spallumcheen #13, founder of the North Okanagan Ploughing Association and active in the church.

Bob will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by two sons, Glen and Gary (Yvonne), both of Vernon; two daughters Sandi (Dave) Simmons of Oyama and Gail(Glen) Freeman of Vernon; six grandchildren, Robert, Rachael, Shawna, Mandy, Adam and Corey; three great grandchildren, Travis, Colton and Taylor; brother Jack of Toronto. Predeceased by wife, Pat in 1986, sister Winnifred and granddaughter Corrine Whitfield.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. at Zion United Church July 13. Rev. Don Lindsay and Rev. Jim Lochhead will officiate. Interment is in the family plot at Armstrong Spallumcheen Cemetery.

Arrangements in the care of Mountain View Funeral Home.

Donations in memory of Bob may be made to the North Okanagan Ploughing Association.

Alton John passed away on Wed., Jan. 5, 2000 at the age of 79. Survived by his loving wife, Bernice; two daughters, Frances Windsor (Mark) of Grand Forks, B.C., Kelly Stent; three sons, Steele (Della), Patrick (Mae) and Michael (Cheryl), all of Kelowna; and ten grandchildren. No service by request. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior, 399 Royal Ave., Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 5L3 or Kelowna General Hospital Foundation, 2268 Pandosy Street, Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 1T2. Funeral arrangements by Springfield Funeral Home.

Armstrong Advertiser 12 Jan 2000.

A memorial service for the late Sybil Margaret Sharman will be held this Friday (april 11) at St. Mary’s Anglican Church at Sorrento, following her death April 7. She died peacefully at her home after a brave fight with cancer. Mrs. Sharman was the wife of Jim Sharman of Sorrento, mother of Chris (Donna) Newel at Princeton, Ken (Cathy) Newel at Calgary, Gord Newel at Calgary, and Laura (Randy) Kowalchuk at Penticton. She also is survived by 10 grandchildren, brother Roy (Wilma) Wright at Edmonton, nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Born at Calgary on March 21, 1937, Sybil had lived at White Rock, Enderby, Armstrong and Sorrento. She was very active in her church all her life, lastly at St. Mary’s Anglican Church at Sorrento.

The memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. with Rev. Art Turnbull officiating. A tea will be held at the church following the service. Cremation. Mountain View Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.

Double funeral services for the late Humbolt Sharp and his wife Mary Elizabeth Sharp, of Salmon River Valley district, were held from Zion United Church on Wednesday, December 24^th, the Rev. L.B. Campbell officiating. Interment took place in the Armstrong Cemetery.

The passing of Mr. and Mrs. Sharp within one day of one another, removed two of Salmon River Valley's most highly respected old-timers, and was met with widespread regret throughout the community.

Mrs. Sharp passed away Sunday, December 21, at the home of Mrs. J.R. Freeze where for the past three months she had been receiving care. She was in her 84^th year.

Mr. Sharp passed away on Monday, December 22, at the Vernon "Home for the Aged" where he entered as a patient about four weeks ago. He was in his 94^th year.

The deceased were both natives of New Brunswick. Mr. Sharp was born in Woodstock, while his wife, the former Mary Elizabeth MacKenzie, was born at Glasgow, in that Maritime province.

They made their home in Woodstock after their marriage until 1907, moving westward that year with their family to Red Deer, Alberta. Being a nurseryman, Mr. Sharp brought with him a carload of young apple trees to start an orchard in the foothills province, but found it a poor fruit growing climate.

In 1910, the Sharp family came to settle in the Pleasant Valley area of Armstrong until Word War I, when they took up residence in the Salmon River Valley.

Both Mr. and Mrs. Sharp were actively interested in all community events until about two years ago when their health began to fail.

Mr. Sharp took keen interest in gardening, fruit growing and general farming. An apple variety, the Crimson Beauty, hybridized from the Red Astrakan and the Duchess by Mr. Sharp many years ago, is still found in the area. The apple never gained commercial popularity but is a fine variety for the home garden.

Surviving are two daughter, Mrs. Jim Haines of Silver Creek and Mrs, F. Erickson (Barbara) of Victoria; one son, Norris Sharp at Heywood's Corner; also eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Acting as pallbearers for Mrs. Sharp were Messrs. A.D. Heywood, Gordon Gray, D. Needoba, E. Needoba, M.C. Tucker and R. C. Freeze.

Mr. Sharp's pallbearers were members of Armstrong Canadian Legion, W.E. Wilson, Milton Mellish, Geo. A. Smith, John Fowler, Willis Hunter and G.A.File.

A service of remembrance was held Monday for long time resident of Armstrong, John Francis Shepherd, who died peacefully at Pleasant Valley Manor on Nov. 12. He was 86.

Born at Deloraine, Man. On March 10, 1913, Mr. Shepherd moved to Armstrong when he was just 11 years old. That was in 1925.

Mr. Shepherd attended Olds Agricultural School where he met Grace. They were married at Dalemead, Alta. On Dec. 27, 1939. The couple returned to Armstrong to farm on Highland Park Rd.

Mr. Shepherd is remembered by daughter Lois (Dave) Crown at Kamloops, grandchildren Teri (Ray) Short at Vancouver, David at Vancouver, sister-in-law Sarah Shepherd at Calgary, nieces and nephews including Jessie Ann (Len) Gamble at Armstrong, Jeannie Shepherd at North Vancouver, cousin Tom (Janet) Hill at Abbotsford, and friend Terry Fowler of Armstrong. He was predeceased by wife, Grace, in 1993.

The service was conducted at Zion United Church at 1 p.m. with Rev. Jim Lochhead officiating. Inurnment followed in Armstrong Spallumcheen Cemetery.

Mountain View Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.

Donations in memory of John Shepherd may be made to Zion United Church, Pleasant Velley Manor or a charity of choice.

Funeral service for the late William Seibt was held this past Monday following his death July 26 at Polson Extended Care at Vernon. He was 91.

The service was conducted at First Baptist Church at 11 a.m. with Pastor Elmer Fehr officiating. Interment followed in the family plot of Armstrong and Spallumcheen Cemetery.

Mr. Seibt is survived by three sisters, Margarete Leskow in Germany, Maria Ziegler in Switzerland and Gertrude Lay in Ontario; sister-in-law Claria Strobel at Waldheim, Sask., nieces, nephews and extended family.

He was predeceased by a sister, Elizabeth, both parents and his wife, Nettie, in 1976.

Mr. Seibt was born in Germany and immigrated to Canada in 1929. He moved to Trinity in 1934 where he owned a dairy farm. In 1976, he moved to Armstrong and had resided here since, enjoying gardening, playing cribbage and scrabble.

Following the service a tea was held in the church hall. Mountain View Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.

Funeral service for the late John (Jack) Alfred Fraser Simms was held April 28 following his death April 24 at Polson Extended Care Unit of Jubilee Hospital. He was 83.

Mr. Simms was born at Toronto. He trained as a plumber and steamfitter. From 1939 to 1945 he served in the Royal Canadian and British Navy. He married his wife, Phyllis, in 1941 at Comox. For most of his working life, he was a salesman, retiring from real estate in 1982.

Mr. Simms is survived by his wife of 59 years, Phyllis, at Enderby; daughters Marjory (David) Ward at Peachland, Daphne (Bill) Blew at Burnaby, Pauline (Forbes) Niemi at Armstrong as well as six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

The service was held at St. George's Anglican Church at Enderby with Rev, Chris Harwood-Jones officiating. Interment followed at Cliffside Cemetery at Enderby. Bearers were Bob Egely, Wilf Fournier, Alex Roberts and Ray Bray. Honourary bearers were William Blew, Erik Niemi, Christopher Ward, Travis Johnston, Jack Walsh and Pierre Houston.

A reception followed the service at the church hall.

Mountain View Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society.

A gathering of family and friends was held at Chase on May 21 to honor the late Rebecca Vera Simpson of Chase who died May 17.

"Becky", as many knew her, was born at Nesbitt, Man. On Sept. 16, 1926 and lived most of her life at Vancouver before moving to Chase in 1989.

She is survived by eight children, Terry (Sharon) Simpson at Kamloops, Garry (Bernice) Simpson at Golden, Dorothy (Dan) Marvin at Chase, David (Grace) Simpson at Armstrong, Richard (Sandra) Simpson at New Westminster, Robert (Marnie) Simpson at Chase, Debbie Simpson at Chase, Lori Simpson (Nandy Batchelor) at Vancouver, as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband, Robert George Simpson, in January 1991.

Cremation was requested and a private interment followed in the family plot of Armstrong/Spallumcheen Cemetery in September.

A celebration of life for the late Betty Dorothy Simpson was held Sunday afternoon at Zion United Church following her death May 30 at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital.

She was born at Armstrong on Sept. 8, 1921.

A life long resident of Armstrong, she grew up working with her father in the family business, Comber Greenhouse. In later years, she worked as a long term care giver at Willowdale.

The service Sunday was conducted by Rev. Lorraine Powell. Cremation.

Predeceased by her husband, Fred, Mrs. Simpson is survived by sons Dale (Christine) at Sorrento, Ross (Peanut) at Vernon, daughters Rhonda (Garry) Brozer at Armstrong, Barbara Rempel at Prince George, Leona (Dave) at Squamish, 12 grandchildren, three great grandchildren, sister Hilda (Dudley) Howard at Armstrong, brother Donald at Okanagan Falls, nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Ronald McDonald Children’s Charity at Vancouver.

SKERMER, Hellen Anne. Born in Armstrong in 1911, Hellen grew up in Armstrong and began her nursing career there. She passed away at her residence in Summerland, on Dec. 29, 2001 at the age of 90 years. Hellen leaves her family, son Richard (Sandra) Skermer of Peachland; 4 grandsons, David, Mark, Richard and Kirk; 2 granddaughters, Heather and Kimberley; 1 great grandson, Cody; 1 sister Genevieve Culling. She was predeceased by an infant son, David, and by her husband, Walter in 1973. Hellen was a career nurse for more than 30 years, nursing first in Armstrong, then at the original Penticton Hospital, now Haven Hill, and finally at Penticton Regional Hospital for many years as Supervisor on Pediatrics. She retired around 1970. Hellen will also be remembered for being a talented artist. A private family service will be held. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Hanson’s Arbor Valley Funeral Chapel 492-4202.

A memorial service for the late Leslie Skinner was held at Vernon Feb. 16 following her death at her Coldstream home Feb. 12. Mrs. Skinner was well-known here having been a resident of Armstrong for many years. Born Sept. 14, 1916 at Calgary, she was a model of vitality, fun and enormous caring for others. As a young woman, Leslie was a champion badminton player on her own and also as a team of doubles with her sister, Peggy. She was a fashion model and wrote a regular newspaper column. Leslie, Frank Evans and their family settled in Armstrong where they quickly became part of the community. Mrs. Evans took an active part in the Armstrong Spallumcheen queen competition, helping the girls’ master deportment and etiquette. They both enjoyed entertainment and were often hosts of bridge parties in their home. Several years after Frank’s death in 1977, she married Gordon Skinner and the couple moved to Coldstream where she resided until her death. Gordon predeceased her in 1998. Mrs. Skinner is survived by her son Ched Evans, his wife Janice and their sons Frank and K.C., her daughter Gini Lundgren and her husband Bob and their daughter Kerri and son Jay, her brother Alex McNaughton and wife Elisabeth, her stepson Bob Skinner and wife Sharon and their family. Her sister, Peggy Thacher, predeceased her in 1998.

The memorial service was held at 2 p.m. from Trinity United Church with a reception following. In lieu of flowers, donations in Leslies’ memory may be made to the Baerg-McMurtry Cancer Clinic at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. Vernon Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.

A celebration of life was held March 15 for the late Vera Caroline Slade who died March 8 at Vernon Jubilee Hospital at the age of 77 years.

An Armstrong resident since 1989, Vera was born and raised in England, living there until coming to British Columbia in 1980.

She enjoyed painting, handicrafts (crochet and needlepoint), gourmet cooking and gardening.

The service was conducted at Mountain View Chapel with Rev. Jim Lochhead officiating. Cremation.

Mrs. Slade is survived by two sons, Collin David (Ann) Phelps and Graham Peter Phelps; four grandchildren, Daniel, Richard, Louise and Carolyn; three brothers, Dennis, Douglas and Raymond Price, all in England; nieces and nephews both in Canada and England. She was predeceased by her husband, Fred Slade, in 1997.

Mountain View Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.

Services were held this week for the late John Smaha who died at Shuswap Lake General Hospital on Dec. 25 at the age of 96 years. Born in the Ukraine on Oct. 3, 1906, Mr. Smaha came to Canada in 1924. He worked in the mine at Bienfiet, Sask. until moving to the Grindrod area in 1928. He worked for his uncle, Daniel Smaha, at Stepney and also worked in the orchards. In 1938 Mr. Smaha worked for the CPR, purchased the Bush farm at Grindrod and married Anne Malowany. They cleared he land, built their home and lived there until moving to Enderby in 1981. That was the year he retired. Mr. Smaha belonged to the Catholic Church and Farmers’ Institute. He enjoyed his gardening, playing crib and meeting people. Prayers were held on Dec. 29 at 7 p.m. at St. ann’s Catholic Church at Enderby. Mass of the Christian Burial was celebrated Dec. 30 at 10 a.m. with Father Leo Boyd, O.M.I. celebrant. Interment followed in the family plot of Cliffside Cemetery at Enderby. Mr. Smaha is survived by his wife, Ann, at Enderby, two sons Myron (Frances) and Eli, all at Smithers, daughter Kathy Iselmoe at Prince George, grandchildren Lorelei (Ryan), Shari (Brent) and Karrie, great grandchildren Rylan, Lauven and Ali. He was predeceased by his parents, brothers, Paul and Mike and sisters, Anne and Mary. Donations in memory of John Smaha may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Mountain View Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Stephen Robert (Bob) Smillie at the Kelowna General Hospital May 1, 2001. Bob was 71. He is survived by his loving wife, son, daughter, and four grandchildren. A small informal service was held Tuesday, the 2^nd of May.

Cyril Hardy Smith, prominent local businessman, passed away in his 62^nd year. Born at Nottingham, England, he came to Canada in 1906, first to Saskatchewan; in 1920 he moved to Armstrong opening a garage business in association with his father.

A memorial service for a former well-known Armstrong resident, Mollie (Winnifred Mary) Smith, will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. from St. James Anglican Church.

Mrs. Smith died at Kelowna on May 30. She was born at Payton, Sask. on Oct. 12, 1909.

She and her husband, Peter, raised their family in Armstrong where Mr. Smith owned and operated A. Smith & Son garage on Pleasant Valley Blvd. Mrs. Smith was always active in community events, particularly the St. James Church.

Predeceased by her husband in 2000, Mrs. Smith is survived by her children, sons David (Joan) at Victoria, Garth (Janet) at Port Rowan, Ont., ddaughter Teresa (Nick) Manduca at Kelowna, five grandchildren, four great grandchildren, sister Phyllis McDonald At Surrey and many nieces and nephews.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.firstmemorialkelowna.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

First Memorial Funeral Services entrusted with arrangements.

Armstrong Advertiser 4 Jun 2003

Services for a well-known Armstrong businessman, Douglas McNeil Smith were held at Kamloops and Armstrong on the weekend following his death March 1. He was 48.

Mr. Smith died surrounded by his family at Kamloops after his brief fight with cancer.

Born at Vanderhoof on Jan.5, 1952, Mr. Smith was the second of six sons to Jim and Joan Smith. After moving to Creston and then graduating from high school at Kamloops, he settled in the Armstrong area.

Mr. Smith enjoyed a variety of employment opportunities, beginning in the Kamloops Education Network at Norkam, the railroad, highway trucking and finally utilizing his creative abilities to express himself as a goldsmith at Armstrong.

His work became well known and those who had jewelry created by this artist wore it with great pride. His craftsmanship was exquisite and original.

Mr. Smith enjoyed music, riding his Harley and fishing. He also took a keen interest in Armstrong Community Services and worked long and hard as a board member. Mr. Smith is survived by daughter Niomi (Garnet), her mother Linda, his granddaughter, Raine, parents Jim and Joan, brothers Don (Cogi), Derek (Linda), Derwood, Dwayne (Claudia) and Duncan (Holly) as well as many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held at Kamloops Funeral Home on March 4 at 1 p,m, with Hans Rabi officiating. A second memorial service was held March 5 at Mountain View Funeral Chapel at 2 p.m. with many of his many friends paid their respects. A reception followed at the same location.

Those wishing to may make memorial donations to the paliative care ward of the Royal Inland Hospital at Kamloops.

A memorial service was held Jan. 20 for William Jeffrey (Jeff) Smith who died suddenly in a highway accident near Vernon on Jan. 16. He was 19. The service was held at 2 p.m. at Trinity United Church with Brian Jackson officiating. Cremation. A lifelong resident of Vernon, he is the son of Willy and Debbie Smith of Vernon, well known in Armstrong. Jeff graduated with honors from Vernon Secondary School in 2000. He was an avid golfer, hockey fan and enjoyed music and working with computers and cars. During his high school years, he worked at the Pro shop at Spallumcheen Golf Course and recently started his apprenticeship with his father’s plumbing business. In addition to being survived by his parents, Jeff is survived by sisters Jody (Kevin) and Cailee at Vernon, sister Leslie (Linc) and Drayden and Mahalia of Vernon, sister Christine (Keith) at Vernon, special friend Adam Shadlock at Vernon, god parents Gary and Yvonne Shadlock at Vernon, grandparents Bill and Anne Loshney at Armstrong, Myrtle Smith at Kelowna, aunts and uncles Ted and Kay Loshney at Armstrong, Walter and Gail Loshney at Armstrong, Jim and Barb Sinclair at Dawson Creek, Marian Forhan at Kamloops, John Smith at Delta, Andrea and Roy Aitkens at Oliver, many cousins, extended family and friends. Jeff was predeceased by his grandfather Laurie Smith in 1990. Friends who wish to make contributions in Jeff’s memory may do so to the CT Scanner 2001 Fund through the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation. Condolences may be emailed to mvfh@canada.com Mountain View Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.

A service of remembrance was held Tuesday for the late Joseph Pearson Smith who died Nov. 17 at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. He was 88. Mr. Smith lived at Armstrong for 27 years where he farmed and worked for Spallumcheen works department. Eight years ago, he and his wife, Frieda moved to Enderby and have resided there since. He loved horses, farming, music, dancing and his family. He was known for his great sense of humor. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Frieda, at Enderby, daughters Kathleen (Bill) Friebe, at Chase and Bonnie (Matt) Reed at Quesnel; sons Wallace 9Germaine) at Enderby, Ridney* at Edmonton, Stanley (Valerie) at Elkhorn, Man., and Reginald (Lynn) at Lumby; sister Jane at Leroy, Sask., 17 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and extended family. He was predeceased by brothers Jim and John and sisters Jean and Jessie. The service was conducted at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at Mountain View Chapel at Armstrong with Rev. Ken Jones officiating. Following the service, a reception was held in the chapel tea room. Inurnment in Cliffside Cemetery at Enderby. Donations in memory of Joe Smith may be made to the Alzheimer Society. Mountain View Funeral Home was entrusted wit arrangements.

A celebration of life will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. for the late Dorothy Jean Smith (Naylor). She died at Vernon Jubilee Hospital on Aug. 12.

Born 2 June, 1924, Dorothy is survived by her husband of 56 years, Clayton, her sister, Barbara Taylor and three daughters and sons-in-law, Raylene and Walter Hogg, Ireland, Alexa and Ted Nielsen at Fort Nelson, Donna and Erik Bruggen-Cate at Tsawwassen; grandchildren Chryl, Susanne, Scott, Khrystyne, Jason, Clayton, Marcus, Bryce and Leisa; great grandchildren Sydney and Cameron; brothers-in-law Cecil and Sylvia Smith at Surrey, Lloyd Wooden at Armstrong, sister-in-law Eileen Rich at Chilliwack, many nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Smith enjoyed an active life at Parker Cove. The celebration of life will be held at the Memorial Hall at Parker Cove, Westside Road. Cremation.

Tea will be served in the same hall immediately following the service.

Mountain View Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.

Funeral for the late Wayne Dale Smith, was held at Armstrong Sept. 3 following his sudden death Aug. 30. He was 61.

Born and raised in Alberta, Mr. Smith moved to B.C., living at Armstrong and Salmon Arm until moving to Cache Creek 19 years ago. He loved his family, horses, ranching and sports.

Over the years, he won many awards and had been an active member of the Armstrong Enderby Riding Club.

The service was held at Mountain View Funeral Chapel with Rev. Gordon Sorensen and Pastor Don Schuiling officiating. Interment followed in Armstrong Spallumcheen Cemetery where a horse drawn funeral carriage with outriders Rod Horsley, Ray Lidstone and Danny Smith accompanying it. Bearers were Charlie Christian, Jim Domokos, Ron Glaicar, Lyle Harkness, Bodo Jennen and Dave Smith.

During the Service, a duet was sung by Ann Weisser and Deb Schuiling and a solo was performed by Lee Dinwoodie.

Mountain View Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.

Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Carol, at Cache Creek, children, son Darryl Smith at Edmonton, , daughters Shawna L'Henaff at Salmon Arm and Cheryl Piercey at Squamish, step-son Ken (Shelley) Foreman at High River and step-daughter Cheryle Foreman at Kamloops, grandchildren Tanner Foreman, Jordan Olsoff, April Marie Smith, Nicole L'Henaff, Drell L'Henaff, Travis L'Henaff and Emma Piercey; mother Myrtle Smith at Armstrong; brother Douglas (Mary) at Sundre, Alta.; sisters Carol (Lorne) Hoover at Salmon Arm and Janice (Ched) Evans at Sundre, Alta.; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by father Drell in 1975 and son Michael Dale in 1975.

Funeral service for a well-known man in the early agricultural business in the North Okanagan, Harold Archibald Somerset, will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at First Memorial Funeral Home at Kelowna. Mr. Somerset died May 1 at Vernon. Born at Armstrong on March 28, 1914, he was the middle of seven children of Archibald and Lucy Plumtree Somerset, five of whom were born in Armstrong between 1911 and 1922. It was in 1932 when he worked for Vance Young at Armstrong that he first became involved with registered Herefords. Mr. Somerset’s first experience with the show ring was showing Young’s Clydesdales at halter and harness at the Armstrong fair. From 1944 to 1994, Mr. Somerset was herdsman for Vernon Ellison’s registered Hereford herd at Oyama. Much of the credit for success at bull sales and fairs is given to Harold Somerset who handled many grand champions in show rings at the IPE, PNE, CNE and at Williams Lake and Kamloops bull sales. Mr. Somerset is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ruberta (Ruby) (nee Kaiser).

Mass of the Christian Burial was celebrated at 2 p.m. July 28 for the late Wilhelmus "Bill" Leonardus Sonnemans who died at Enderby on July 25. He was 75.

A long time resident of Armstrong, Mr. Sonnemans was born in Holland on Dec. 11, 1925. He served in Indonesia with the Dutch Army from 1945 to 1951. He came to Vancouver the following year, working there for a time, and then moved to Falkland where he worked in logging.

In 1960, Mr. Sonnemans moved to his farm on Hoffman Rd. at Armstrong where he has since resided.

Mr. Sonnemans had an interest in the Kidney Foundation and supported the cause due to the fact that he had a kidney transplant in 1986.

He enjoyed horse racing and had many friends in that circle.

Mr. Sonnemans is survived by three brothers and a sister, all in Holland, and many friends.

Father Leo Boyd, O.M.I. was celebrant at the service. Interment was in Armstrong Spallumcheen Cemetery. Mountain View Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.

Memorial donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation.

Funeral services for the late Erik Sorenson will be held this Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Mountain View Funeral Chapel. Mr. Sorensen died peacefully at Salmon Arm on Oct. 5 at the age of 74 years. He is survived by his wife, Kate, at Armstrong, son Alex (Tracey) at Armstrong; two daughters Anne (Rob) Downie at Vernon and Ingrid (Mike) Van de Leest at Vernon; six grandchildren Taegan and Bryce Sorensen, Shawna and Colton Downie, Natalya and Joe Van de Leest. Erik and Kate were married in 1966 and moved from Aldergrove to the Hullcar area near Armstrong in 1979. Mr. Sorensen enjoyed farming and his family. The funeral will be conducted by Rev. Don Lindsay. Cremation will follow with interment in the family plot of Armstrong Spallumcheen Cemetery. Donations in memory of Erik may be made to the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Mountain View Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.

June Niome Spangler of Red Deer was born June 19, 1923 in Lucky Strike, Alberta and entered into rest in Edmonton, Alberta on May 29, 2001 at the age of 77 years. June will be lovingly remembered by her husband Phil of Red Deer; children Phyllis (Lance) Martell of Quadra Island, B.C., Bernice (Edwin) Crombie of Coddette, Sask., Bill (Gwen) Spangler of Red Deer and Doug (Wanda) Spangler of Williams Lake, B.C.; foster daughter Seana Corrigan of Red Deer; grandchildren Kathy Martell, Debbie (Palmer) Halvorson, Lance (Stacey Anderson) Spangler, Dennis (Lisa) Crombie, Kristen Spangler and Karin Spangler; great grandchildren Clay and Codie Crombie; sisters Norma Loran of Red Deer and Zelma (Tom) Kay of Lacombe; brother Dean (Bernice) Carlson of Vancouver, B.C.; sister-in-law Olive Martin of Abbotsford, B.C.; brother-in-law John Spangler of Calgary; stepmother Lisa Carlson and her family; as well as numerous other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents William and Lura Carlson; granddaughter Cindy; sister-in-law Ella Waldon; brothers-in-law Russell Spangler, Jesse Spangler, Bob Spangler and Joe Loran. Funeral service was held from Red Deer Seventh-day Adventist Church on Sat., June 2, 2001 at 3 p.m. Interment followed in in the Fairview Cemetery, Lacombe. Memorial donations are gratefully received to a charity of your choice. Bowker Funeral Homes of Ponoka in care of arrangements.

A private family graveside interment will be held this Friday for the late John Clarence Specken who died at Vernon Jubilee Hospital on Oct. 30 at the age of 66 years.

Everyone is welcome to pay their respects and prayers at Mountain View Chapel on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

Mr. Specken graduated first in his medical class at the University of Saskatchewan in 1958. He practiced medicine for four years in Nigeria and at Cloverdale for 24 years. His recent years were spent farming with charolais cattle in Spallumcheen. He enjoyed studying philosophy and religions of the world.

Mr. Specken is survived by his wife, Heather, at Armstrong, sons Wendell (Jean) at Nanaimo, Shaun at Vernon and Jonathan at Armstrong; daughter Cheryl Spelchan at Armstrong; three grandchildren Michelle Spelchan, Melissa and Calum Specken; brothers Arthur (Louise) at Coquitlam and Gerald at Edmonton; sister Rosemary (Joe) Campbell at Saskatoon; sister-in-law Wanda Specken at Saskatoon; nieces, nephews and extended family.

Mr. Specken was predeceased by his parents, first wife Anna Louise, son Kevin Michael and brother Raymond.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Peter Baerg Fund.

Spillett, Elizabeth Joan (nee McMullan) passed away July 18, 2000 at the age of 57 years after a short battle with cancer. She was predeceased by her father, Roger McMullan, nephew Alex McMullan, and friend Betty McMahon. She is survived by her loving husband Dwayne of Merritt, mother Elizabeth McMullan of Langley, daughter Cathy and her husband Rob Spuls and granddaughters Kristine, Nadine and Michelle of Maple Ridge, son Steven and grandson Jordan of Calgary, sisters Margaret, Annie (Cliff), Veronica (Rick), Marieta (Dick), and brother Donnie (Sharon). Betty has formerly resided in Delta, Armstrong, Nelson, Princeton, and lately of Merritt. She made many friends wherever she went. A memorial service was held Sat., July 22, 2000 in Langley. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society in lieu of flowers please.

Melvin Wayne Spreiter died Dec 16 at Chilliwack General Hospital, at the age of 68 years.

Mr. Spreiter is survived by his father and stepfather, Violet and Andy Oberle of Armstrong, sister, Joyce (Murph) Murphy at Comox, sister Kathy Oberle at Enderby and brother Michael (Jackie) at Salmon Arm, eight nephews and one niece.

Mr. Spreiter had lived in Chilliwack fo the past 25 years where he enjoyed his many friends, regular crib nights and card games.

Prior to moving to Chilliwak he had lived in the Armstrong and Enderby area for many years. He worked on some dairy farms there.

Mr. Spreiter had a lot of friends in this area who meant a great deal to him. His niece and nephews and their children were also very important to him.

Cremation took place at Chilliwack. There was no funeral at Mr. Spreiter's request.

A service of remembrance was held July 15 for the late Harvey Wilson Staples who died peacefully at Pleasant Valley Manor on July 10. He was 78.

The Staples moved to Armstrong in 1971 when Mr. Staples retired from the Canadian Air Force at Cold Lake, Alta. He worked at the Vernon Beaver Lumber store from 1971 to 1984. His interests included gardening, reading and his family. He was a member of a United Church Council for many years.

Mr. Staples is survived by his wife, Dorothy, at Armstrong; two sons, Charles (Michelle) at Russel, Ont., and John (Barbara) at Mississauga; 10 grandchildren’ brothers Richard and Roy (Amy); sisters Gladys Sellars and Doreen (Vern) Kemick. He was predeceased by his father, George, in 1932 and mother, Pearl, in 1984 as well as sisters Betty Marlin (1968), Annie Burwekk (1999) and Mary Haughran (1999).

The service was conducted at Zion United Church at 2 p.m. with Rev. Jim Lochhead officiating. Cremation.

Mountain View Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.

Following the service, a tea was held at the Church Hall.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

St.CLAIRE, Elaine May: born in Armstrong July 17, 1910. On March 9, 2003 she peacefully went to join her husband, Harison, who predeceased her in 2001. She will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her son Fred (Berit), daughter, Nita (Mel) McKenzie, grandchildren Jay, Jessica, Tracy and great granddaughters Kayleigh and Erika. No service by request. Arrangements in care of Everden Rust Funeral Services. 493-4112.

Hilda Noreen Steele passed away peacefully early on August 5, 2000 in her 97^th year. A daughter of James and Mabel (Lloyd) Ellis, she was born on Dec. 22, 1903 in Wales and came to Canada in 1910 to the Calgary area. From there the family moved to Kamloops and Vanderhoof in 1918 where she met and married George Steele. George, Hilda and children moved to Kaslo in 1947 and to Enderby in 1949 where she resided until George retired in 1963 and moved to Summerland. Following George’s death, Hilda moved to Vernon to be nearer her family. Hilda was a great outdoors person, loved dogs and horses, and was an excellent rider. Besides her husband George, her brothers George, Don and Ken Ellis who predeceased her, she leaves her loving family – three children: Kaye Daye of Enderby and her children, Alex (Joan) of Kuwait, Verna (Brian) Gordey of Enderby; Verne (Laura) Steele of Vernon; Jinty Steele of Penticton and her children, Tom (Sue) of Priceton, Greg of Kelowna, Terri Steele/Jeff Jones of Balfour, and Phyllis (Gerald) Raboch of Vernon; as well as 11 great grandchildren and 3 step-great-grandchildren. At Hilda’s request, no public service will be held. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to send donations in memory of Hilda may direct their donations to the Vernon Hospice Society, 2102 – 32^nd St., Vernon, B.C. V1T 9Z9. Arrangements were entrusted to Mountain View Funeral Home.

A memorial service foe a well-known Armstrong businessman, William "Bill" Norman Steinke was held Sept. 1, at Armstrong Bible Chapel.

Mr. Steinke, 55, died Aug. 29 at Vernon Jubilee Hospital after a battle with cancer.

As a building contractor, Mr. Steinke worked throughout the area on new construction as well as renovations.

Born at Swan River, Man., on April 24, 1945, he graduated from high school at North Kamloops High. He was active in sports, particularly playing hockey.

The service was held at 1 p.m. with Pastor Don Schuiling officiating.

Mr. Steinke is survived by his wife of 23 years, Jo-Ann at Armstrong, son Brad (Caroline) at Ottawa, daughter Krista (Scott) Hale at Victoria, parents Eda and Ephraim Steinke at Kamloops, brother Don (Gayle) at Ferndale, Wash., sister Audrey (Larry) Shisler at Fort Erie, Ont. And many other relatives.

Over the years, Mr. Steinke has touched the lives of many people. In the last three years, the joy in his life was his first grandson, Koby Hale.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Bill may be made to the McMurtry/Baerg Cancer Centre, Vernon Jubilee Hospital, 2102 – 32^nd St., Vernon, B.C. V1T 5L2.

Mountain View Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.

Mass of the Christian Burial for a former Armstrong resident, Rosella Louvanna Stevenson, were held at Armstrong Dec. 29 following her death at Duncan on Dec. 20. Mrs. Stevenson was at Cowichan District Hospital at the time of her death. Born at St. Paul, Alta., on Aug. 2, 1931, she moved with her parents to Armstrong in 1948. She had lived in Armstrong and various locations throughout the province until settling in Ladysmith. She is survived by her sons Richard (Sandy) and Gary (Astara), daughter Darlene, grandchildren Shad, Richelle, Shawn, Amber, John and Katie, five sisters and four brothers. They are Victor (Angela) Normandeau at Vernon, Edna Christensen at Penticton, Alma Hammond at Penticton, Beatrice Sutton at Vernon, Betty (Allen) Pratt at Fort St. John, Blanche (Don) Louttit at Armstrong, Hector (May) Tourangeau, Benny (Simone) Tourangeau, and Ray (Yvette) Tourangeau, all at Port Alberni. She was predeceased by husband David Stevenson in 1989 and one son, Michael in 1995 and granddaughter Christina Louvanna in 1979. Prayers were held on Dec. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church at Armstrong. The Mass was celebrated on Dec. 31 at 11 a.m. with Father Date* Normandeau celebrant. Interment followed in the family plot of Armstrong Spallumcheen Cemetery. Mountain View Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.

A memorial tea was held Tuesday for the late Mary Louise Stevenson, a long time Spallumcheen resident, who died Feb. 26 at Polson extended care facility at Vernon.

Born in Ontario, she lived in British Columbia for many years. Before moving to the Okanagan she was in partnership with her friend, Lorraine Stewart, (who predeceased her in 1996) in the hairdressing business at the Coast. Moving to the North Okanagan, she worked for CIBC at Vernon, at the hydro offices there before joining B.C. Pea Growers where she was employed for about 12 years.

Mrs. Stevenson loved all kinds of animals and farmed on her property in South Spallumcheen for many years. She also served on one of the municipal water districts and maintained an active interest in the municipal political scene.

The 3 p.m. tea was held at Pleasant Valley Funeral Home. Cremation. Those friends wishing to remember Mary may make memorial contributions to the Light A Bulb Campaign at Vernon Jubilee Hospital.

She is survived by her Godchildren Greg (Lynn) Stewart, Lynne (Reg) Smith, Brenda (Richard) Manning, five grandchildren who are all at Lumby.

A celebration of life was held Feb. 21 for the late Wade William Stewart who died suddenly on Feb. 15 at the age of 35 years. A long time resident of Armstrong, Mr. Stewart completed high school at PVSS and then learned the carpentry trade. Mr. Stewart loved the outdoors including skydiving, base jumping, snowboarding, mountain biking and anything to do with engines. He had many friends. He is survived by his parents Don and Griselda (Chris) Stewart at Armstrong, sister Sheila Bronson (Rick) at Armstorng, niece and nephew Tasia and Chase; grandmother Doris Clemson at Salmon Arm, extended family and many special friends. Rev. Ken Jones officiated at the 2 p.m. service held at the chapel of Moountain View Funeral Home. Cremation. Friends wishing to remember Mr. Stewart may make memorial contributions to the B.C. Children’s Hospital at Vancouver.

A long time North Okanagan resident, Irene Stickland, died peacefully at the VIP Place at Armstrong on Oct. 24 at the age of 99. Born at Armstrong on June 28, 1903 to parents Clara and George Payne, she moved to Vancouver to attend the University of B.C., then Normal School before returning to teach school at Grindrod for two years. Suring that time, she met and married Edwin Charles Stickland. They lived at Vancouver for 10 years, then moved to their Sumas Prairie farm for 13 years before returning to the Enderby area where Irene resided until moving to VIP Place three years ago. A life member of the Enderby Museum and Springbend Club, Mrs. Stickland was a great supporter of community events. She was active in St. George’s Anglican Church Women and the Enderby & District Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. She also enjoyed gardening, birds and her family. Mrs. Stickland is survived by two sons, Stanley (Gertrude) at Penticton and Glenn (Marie) at Enderby, daughter Muriel Murray at North Vancouver, 11 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and extended family and friends. She was predeceased by husband Edwin in 1969, son Norman in 1992, and brother, Billy. A graveside service at Cliffside Cemetery was held on Oct. 27 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Cory Rundell officiating. Following the service, a tea was held at St. George’s Anglican Church Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Enderby Museum. Mountain View Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.

A memorial service was held Feb. 22 for the late William Robert Stoughton of Armstrong who died at Vernon Jubilee Hospital on Feb. 18. He was 64. Mr. Stoughton moved to Armstrong from Squamish two years ago. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, hunting, camping and being in the outdoors. He is survived by daughters Traci Evans at Armstrong, Trudi (Emery) Mainville at Cobble Hill, son Jeff (Judy) at Calgary, and Todd at Calgary, six grandchildren, brother Nelson (Lynn) at Chase, nieces and nephews. The 1 p.m. service was conducted by Rev. Norm Russell at Mountain View Chapel. Cremation.

Funeral service for the late Violet May Stratton, 75, will be held this Thursday at Mountain View Chapel following her death at her home on Nov. 11. Born at Melford*, Sask. On July 4, 1926, Violet married Robert David Stratton in 1943. The family came to B.C. where they lived in several communities before settling in Grindrod in 1977. Mrs. Stratton moved to Armstrong in 1988. Mrs. Stratton enjoyed time with her family, camping and gardening. She is survived by four sons and three daughters – Dave (Lurica), Allen (Heather), Ed (Brenda) and Don (Glenda) all at Williams Lake; Shirley 9Gordon) Peters at Reneta, B.C., Rose (Bill) Davies and Kathy (Frank) Flanders at Armstrong, 23 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, siblings, husband Robert David Stratton and two sons, Dale and Robert Jr. The 11 a.m. service will be conducted by Rev. Ken Jones. Cremation. The urn will be placed in the family plot of Cliffside Cemetery at Enderby. Memorial Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Mountain View Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.

A well-known printer in the North Okanagan/Shuswap area, Robert "Bob" Stuart died Oct. 28 at Kelowna General Hospital at the age of 74. No funeral service was held by request. Mr. Stuart and his wife, Gwen, moved to B.C. from Biggar, Sask. in 1956. For years, Mr. Stuart was a linotype operator in the printing trade, later to own and operate the Vernon Advertiser and finally owner/operator of a small printing plant at Sicamous. He was actively involved in community organizations in the Vernon area including the Kokanee Swim Club, Vernon Winter carnival, Lions, Vernon Yacht Club and instructor for Power Squadron. He loved to sail his sailboat. Mr. Stuart was a regular visitor to The Advertiser, often helping sort out mechanical problems with the linotype equipment. In their retirement, the Stuarts lived in the family cabin on Okanagan Lake. Predeceased by his wife, Gwen, in June 2000, Mr. Stuart is survived by children Linda (Gerry) Howard, Jim (Linda) at Kelowna, Dan (Michelle) at Armstrong and Janna (David) Burkatsky, as well as grandchildren Janice, Laura, Geoffrey, Kimberly, Kate, Alicia, Scott, Alexandra and Christopher.

Sturt, Robert Ryan (Bob) passed away suddenly on Sat., April 24, 1999. He was born Sept. 12, 1981 at Vancouver, B.C. Bob lived his life in Armstrong and attended school here. He enjoyed life, family, friends and his art. Bob will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his parents Mary Ann and Arley, and sister Linda of Armstrong. Also Uncle Bert, Aunt Anne, Kevin and Richard Sturt of Quesnel; Uncle Dave, Aunt Edith, Tania Sturt of Enderby and Tammy (Johnathon) Tesslic of Kelowna; Uncle Wayne, Aunt Cathy, Brady and Diana Sturt of Enderby, Aunt Barb, Uncle John, Carmen and Kaitlyn Hoogie of Terrace and Scott McDermott of Kelowna; Aunt Jennie Scott, Larry Trenna, Lyndsay, Devon and Jessica of Salmon Arm; Roy (Charlotte) Sandy of Kelowna and Elizabeth 9Brad) Albrecht of Vernon; Aunt Olga Scott, Barb (Tyrell, Skye, Dustin and Brandy) Thompson of Falkland; Betty and Neil (Wade, Kerry) Campbell of Armstrong; Aunt Frances, Uncle Ken, Drell, Bernice and Marie Potyok of Cranbrook; Uncle Albert, Melody and Joey Shenko of Kelowna; Great Uncle Joe Sterling, Great Aunt Pearl Moller, Great Aunt Pearl Sturt and family, Great Aunt Flo and Uncle Ken Henley; the families of the Rubys, Sandakers, Whitbreads, Polsons, Files, and Normans. Bob is predeceased by grandparents Dora and John Shenko; grandparents George and Grace Sturt and Edith Sturt; cousins David and Danny Scott, Johnny and baby Albert Shenko; and other extended family.

Funeral Service was held at the Armstrong Bible Chapel on Thursday, April 29, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Jim Lochhead officiating. Interment in Armstrong Spallumcheen Cemetery. A reception followed the committal service at the Armstrong Bible Chape tea area. Casket Bearers were Tyler Mittlesteadt, Steven Meggait, Quin Commier, Jay Morrison, Wade Campbell and Russell Huband. Honorary Bearers were Kevin and Richard Sturt, and all the school friends, especially the Grad Class of 99. Arrangements were in the care of Mountain View Funeral Home (546-8294)