A celebration of life was held for the late Sophie Cathilene Yaremcio on Feb. 3 following her death at Vernon Jubilee Hospital on Jan. 31. She was 66.

Born and raised at Lavoy, Alta., Sophia moved to Ontario for a time until moving to British Columbia. She lived at the Coast, then on to Vernon before settling in Armstrong where she lived for many years.

Ms. Yaremcio had been a realtor. She also had a flea market at Armstrong.

Rev. Ken Jones officiated* the service held at Mountain View Funeral Chapel. Following the inurnment at Armstrong Spallumcheen Cemetery, a tea was held at the chapel.

A private family remembrance for the late Edythe June Yarwood, 85, was held following her peaceful death at Enderby & District Memorial Hospital on Jan. 5. Born at Bellingham, Wash., she had lived at Vancouver, then Armstrong for 10 years and at Enderby for the past 12.

Mrs. Yarwood worked in department stores and helped her husband operate their fishing resort at Pinantan Lake near Kamloops. She was a devoted wife and was loved by all who knew her. She enjoyed crafts and the outdoors. She is survived by her husband, Jack, stepson Bruce Yarwood at Vancouver, niece Janice Lee at Chilliwack and extended family and friends. Cremation.

YOUNG: Mrs. Mary Young (Purves) peacefully passed away Jan. 10, 2002 at the Oliver Lodge in Saskatoon following a lengthy illness. She was 81 years of age. Mary was born in Rigon Head, Scotland on Sept. 13, 1920 and immigrated to Saskatchewan, Canada with her parents who settled in the Saltcoats district in 11927. She received her education at the Graham School. On Nov. 29, 1939 Mary was united in marriage to Henry Stevens of Saltcoats. They farmed in the Saltcoats district until his passing in 1943. On Nov. 16, 1944 Mary was united in marriage to Archibald John Young. They made their home in the Glyndwr district on the farm until their retirement in 1969. At that time they moved to a small acreage at Armstrong, B.C. After the passing of a beloved husband and due to failing health, Mary returned to Saskatchewan in 1994, and was in the care of family until she became a resident of the Oliver Lodge in Saskatoon in 1996. Mary enjoyed her faith in the living God and knew how to be thankful for all the kindness that she received throughout her lifetime. Mary enjoyed knitting, crocheting, sewing, and always was willing to learn a new craft. She was very artistic in the various ways of a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, especially the flower gardens. Mary took great joy when the opportunity came to serve a meal and always had plenty of goodies on hand. Mary was predeceased by her parents, James and Annie Purves; her first husband, John Henry Stevens on March 16, 1943; her second husband, Archibald Young on Feb 7, 1989; an infant son John; and brothers James, Alex, William "Bill" and John Purves. She leaves to celebrate her life and mourn her passing, five daughters; Lorna (Wesley) McCredie of Saltcoats, Shirley Stevens of Enderby, B.C, Eleanor (Dave) Adams of Yorkton, Anne (Bob) Pearman of Saskatoon, Yvonne Young of Prince George, B.C.; twelve grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; sisters Ella Tolchard of Yorkton and Annie (Reg) Gurney of Penticton, B.C.; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service was held on Tues., Jan. 15, 2002 from Christie-Hill Funeral Chapel with Merlin Affleck, Jack Reddekopp and Tracy Staples officiating. The organist, Shirley Popplewell led the congregation in the singing if the hymns "God’s Word Is So Pure", "It Pays to Serve Jesus" and "Where All Is Peaceful". Before departing for the cemetery, piper Dave Gillard played a selection entitled "The Dark Isle". The interment service took place in Saltcoats Town Cemetery with Hugh Pearman, Gus Pearman, Robert Adams, Scott O’Keefe and Charlyn Morrel-Young serving as casket bearers. At the graveside, Dave Gillard played another selection "Flowers of the Forest". Friends so wishing may make donations in Mary’s memory to the Oliver Lodge Equipment Fund or the Saskatchewan Alzheimer’s Association. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Christie-Hill Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Yorkton.

YOUNG, Gordon (Gordie) Thomas of Enderby, B.C. passed away on Jan. 24, 2001 at the age of 46 years. He is survived by his loving wife Marianne; son Kevin; two daughters, Kyla and Rhonda; stepchildren Laura (Robert) Barrette, Franny (Neil) McKelvie, Bill (Val) Barnes, and eight grandchildren; his parents John and Vivian Young; mother-in-law Martha Harmon; two sisters, Louise (Berry) Fawcett of Enderby, B.C. and Beverly (Bob) Cotton of Yellowknife, NWT; four brothers, Delton Young of Enderby, B.C., Ronald (Louise) Young of Prince George, B.C., Raymond (Julie) Young of Kelowna, B.C., Brian (Lily’Anne) Young of Vernon, B.C.; also numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held Sun., Jan. 28 with Pastor Dennis Nickel officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Global Missions c/o Armstrong S.D.A. Church, Patten Drive, Armstrong, B.C., V0E 1B2.

Westwood Funeral Chapel entrusted with the funeral arrangements. 768-3702.

Armstrong Resident, Samuel C. Yount died at Pleasant Valley Manor on Sept. 18 at the age of 85 years.

Born at Spokane, Wash. On Nov. 29, 1914, Mr. Yount spent most of his working life working in the bush or on the water in the Arrow Lake and Mica Creek areas. He and his wife, Eleanor retired to Okanagan Landing and later to Armstrong.

Mr. Yount was predeceased by his wife of 54 years on Oct. 21, 1998, his parents Clarence and Lettie, an older brother Norman, and older sister Juanita.

He is survived by his son Jim at Armstrong, daughter-in-law Wendy at Vernon, daughter Penelope (Richard) at Drumheller, grandchildren Amanda, Danita, Mary and Ricky, three great grandchildren, sister Molly-Joan (Whit) Smith at Kirkland, Wash. And many nieces and nephews.

In keeping with their father’s request, a reception will be held at the Anchor Inn at 7 p.m. Friends are welcome to come by to celebrate his life, "have a few drinks and call it a day." It was the way he wanted it.

Flowers are gratefully declined. Instead donations may be made to The Eleanor Yount Memorial Book Fund, c/o the Okanagan Regional Library, Vernon branch.

Services for the late Paul Frank Gordon Yuzwa were held at Saskatoon, Sask., on Jan. 13 following his death on Jan. 10. Mr. Yuzwa taught high school at Armstrong for about 16 years in the fifties and sixties and was popular both with students and his peers as well as throughout the Armstrong community. Born at Wakaw District, Sask. On Dec. 14, 1921, Mr. Yuzwa served in the ground crew with the Canadian Air Force during the Second World War, most of the time in Burma. He returned, received his teaching qualifications at the University of British Columbia, he taught for two years at Amithers. There it turned out that the superintendent of schools in that school district had been Mr. Yuzwa’s colonel while in Burma. Accepting a teaching position at Armstrong, he taught social studies and English here. He was well known for his rich baritone voice and was a featured singer at each year’s Christmas school assembly where he sang "O Holy Night." In the fall of 1968, the Yuzwa family moved to Saskatoon where he continued teaching at Holy Cross Collegiate. Mr. Yuzwa furthered his education, obtaining his degree in library science and was a key moving force in developing and enlarging the school’s library three times. It followed his great love for reading. He retired in 1980 due to poor health. He had a stroke which he recovered. Through alternative medicine, his health improved until spring last year. Throughout his life, Mr. Yuzwa took an active role in both the Catholic Church and the Ukrainian community.

Mt. Yuzwa is survived by his wife, Helene, at Saskatoon and their six children.

Prayers were held at Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church on Jan. 12. The Divine Liturgy was celebrated at the same church on Jan. 13. Interment followed in The Garden of Good Shepherd Hillcrest Memorial Gardens at Saskatoon.