Salmon Arm Observer Friday, July 6, 2012
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HANNAH CHRISTINE DUBITZ (NEE AULIN) “A soft and gentle spirit surrounding us”
She is survived by her son, Steven (Mary) Dubitz of Chase and granddaughter, Kristel Dubitz of Kamloops; daughter, Maxine (Dennis) Mucha of Kamloops; sister, Kathleen Drake of Chase; sisters in law, Beth (Matt) Pryhitko of Sorrento, Kay Hutzkal of Willingdon, AB, Ivy (Tim) Aulin-Barron of Kamloops, Lil Aulin of Chase and Mary Cooney of Kamloops; nieces and nephews and extended family. Predeceased by her parents, Alexander and Catherine (Kelly) Aulin; husband of 55 years, Con Dubitz; brothers, George and John Aulin and sister, Ruth Bjornson. Hannah was born Feb. 7, 1920 in the Chase hospital. Her family lived in Chase Creek and she was the eldest of five children. She attended the Chase Superior School grades 1 – 12 and completed senior matriculation (grade 13) by correspondence studies. After leaving school, she worked in the telephone office in Chase, living with her grandmother, Rosanna Bracken, at the time. She married Con Dubitz of Willingdon, AB in 1942. Her son, Steven, was born in April, 1943. During the war years, she and Steven lived with Con’s parents, Tom and Sandra Dubitz in Hairy Hill, AB while Con was in the army and stationed in the east. After the war the family returned to live in Chase Creek and later moved to the newly established VLA Flat in Chase, where Con built their home. A daughter, Maxine, was born in 1947. The family later lived at Adams Lake and started the Indian Point Resort area with camping and trail rides. Hannah loved living on the lake and gloried in having family and friends visit and stay with her there. In 1964, they returned to the Chase home and Hannah worked at the Chase post office. Hannah’s last years were spent at Ponderosa Lodge and Overlander Extended Care Hospital in Kamloops. Hannah was a lifelong member of the Chase branch of the Catholic Women’s League. She had many interests such as gardening, writing and her music. She was always ready to take on new projects and was a great mentor to the young ones who gathered around. Her sense of humor, love of animals and kindness were always evident – (blue food coloring in the mashed potatoes to surprise us – a puppy’s cool nose on your cheek to kiss you awake in the morning, always room for extra at the table and in her heart). She made us know we could accomplish anything we wanted to in life. Her strong faith and courage carried her through her last years with grace and dignity. She passed away June 24, 2012 at the age of 92 years. We will miss her smile and her love so much – but we will always remember her. A special thank you to Dr. D Hamilton, Dr. T. Eccleston, Dr. C. Bantock and the incredible staff of Overlander Extended Care Hospital for their tender care. Prayers were recited on Monday, July 2nd at 7:00 pm in the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Chase, BC. The funeral mass aws celebrated on Tuesday morning at 11:00 am. Interment followed in the Chase Community Cemetery. If so desired, contributions in memory of Hannah may be made to the Alzheimer Society of BC, Suite 300, 828 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1E2. Online condolences may be sent through Hannah’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice. com Arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home, Salmon Arm.
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MYRTLE SCOTT Myrtle Blanche Scott passed away in Hillside Village, Salmon Arm, BC on Saturday morning, June 30, 2012 at the age of 88 years. A true Pioneer of the Silver Creek Valley, she was born in Salmon Arm on July 11, 1923. Myrtle is remembered for her quiet manner, was happy and content to be in the background at any social events. Her love of baking and spending time in the kitchen was greatly appreciated by family and friends. Prior to marriage in 1946 she worked in the kitchen at the original Salmon Arm Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond Scott on October 20, 1982; her two brothers, George and Gordon Needham; and son in law, Don deBruijn. Myrtle is survived by her three children; Myron (Mary) Scott of Armstrong, Marilyn deBruijn of Langley, and Janet (Russ) Palmer of Salmon Arm; 7 grandchildren, Heather, Lisa, Theresa, Andrew, Daniel, Scott and Jarred; 5 great grandchildren, Katelynn, Kasey, Cooper, Ella and Tyler; her sister, Eileen Smith of Vancouver, and half sister, Mabel Henderson of Calgary. A Memorial reception will be held in the Mountainside room at Bowers Funeral Home on Saturday afternoon, July 7th, at 2 p.m. with Jack Bowers presiding. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of Myrtle may be sent to the charity of one’s choice. Email condolences may be sent to Myrtle’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm.
LORNA KEEHN Lorna Mae Keehn passed away in Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Salmon Arm, BC on the afternoon of Sunday, July 1, 2012 at the age of 69 years. A celebration of life service will be held from the chapel of Bowers Funeral Home, Salmon Arm, on Saturday afternoon, July 7th at 4 p.m. with Jack Bowers the celebrant. Tributes will be shared by family and friends, led by grandson, Ryan Keehn. A reception will follow in the Mountainside room, allowing time for family and friends to continue sharing memories. Lorna was a longtime resident of Salmon Arm, having arrived with her parents, the late Sam and Theresa Wilnechenko, and siblings, on June 15, 1953. She was a long time secretary with North Okanagan Shuswap School District, working in many schools including, Bastion, Hillcrest, J.L. Jackson and Shuswap (where she retired). She fought a long battle with Cancer, having her first diagnosis 15 years ago; despite this Lorna kept a positive outlook and never gave up hopes and dreams of a full recovery. She was predeceased by her father, Sam, in 1985, her sister, Patricia Martin and her two children, Robert and Breanne, in a tragic accident in 1994, and her mother, Theresa Rose in 2004. Lorna is survived by her husband, Ron; 4 children; Gary (Shona) Keehn of Sicamous, Kim (Barb) Keehn of Enderby, Bonnie (Dennis) Kelly of Enderby and Kelly (Alvin) Backus of Salmon Arm; 10 grandchildren, Camille, Ryan, McKenzie, Korey, Bradley, Tori, Tyler, Travis, Angela and Lindsay; 7 great grandchildren; also her sister, Jackie (Garry) Clements of Prince George; brothers, Len (Bonnie) Wilnechenko of Prince George and David (Lynn) Wilnechenko of Vernon. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of Lorna may be sent to the Canadian Cancer Society, PO Box 3451, Salmon Arm, BC VIE 4S2 Email condolences may be sent to Lorna’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Funeral arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm.
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MAUREEN GEORGINA FRANCES BRASS MAUREEN GEORGINA FRANCES BRASS It is with great sorrow It withannounce great sorrow that is we the that we announce the passing of Maureen Brass. passingMaureen of Georgina Maureen Frances Brass was born Brass. Maureen Georgina in 1943 Brass in thewas Orkney Frances born Islands of Scotland. in 1943 in the Orkney Maureen tragically passed Islands on of June Scotland. away 28th Maureen tragically while visiting herpassed twin boys and away inonVancouver June 28th Squamish. is while visitingMaureen her twin survived her sons Elliot boys in byVancouver and (Gabi) Cameron (LaceySquamish. Maureen is Lee) Brother Michael survived by her sons Elliot (Sharon) Nephews Kevin, Glenn (Kerri). It is (Gabi) Cameron without doubt that (Laceyshe will also be greatly missed Lee)theBrother Michaelwhose (Sharon) Nephews Kevin, by many people, lives she touched with her infi(Kerri). nite generosity and love. Glenn It is without doubt that she will also will be held at many 1:00pm on Tuesday, July beServices greatly missed by the people, whose lives 10th at the Canmore Association. 600B she touched with her infiSeniors nite generosity and love. - 9th Street Canmore, AB T1W 3L9. The family Services will be held at 1:00pm on Tuesday, July requests donations be made to Ronald McDonald 10th atinthe House lieu Canmore of flowers.Seniors Association. 600B - A9th Street Canmore, AB T1W 3L9. will Thebefamily memorial tea in Maureen’s honour held requests donations beatmade to Ronald McDonald on July 23 at 2 p.m. Sorrento Drop-in Society Hall (1148 Passchendaele House in lieu of flowers. Road).
LANGSET, PATRICIA MARGARET (nee Mitchell) Patricia passed away at Bastion Place, Salmon Arm, on June 24, 2012. She was born at Oakshela, Saskatchewan, on Nov. 21, 1919 the eighth and youngest child of George and Louisa (nee Randal) Mitchell. She attended and graduated from the Grenfell High School, Grenfell, Sask. She received her Registered Nurse training at the Regina General Hospital. Patricia also graduated from the Moose Jaw Bible School in Moose Jaw, Sask. She worked as a R.N. in Saskatchewan. California and British Columbia for over thirty years. She moved from Fruitvale, B.C. to Salmon Arm in 1984 and was involved in Crossroads Free Methodist Church. Her later years were physically challenging for her. She was a hospitable and generous person having had many people in for a meal and sponsored several children in other countries and donated to many charities around the world to help those in need. Patricia was predeceased, after eight short years of marriage, by her husband John Langset in 1982. She was also predeceased by her brothers, Jack, Fred, Richard and Donald Mitchell and her three sisters Louisa Russell, Dolly Gibson, and Nancy Irwin. Patricia is survived by her stepsons, Roland (Judy) Langset, Glen (Dianna) Langset of Langley, B.C. and their families. One sister-in-law, Lillian Mitchell of Saskatoon, Sask. also numerous nephews, nieces, and friends. Her cremated remains are to be interned in the Mitchell family plot in the Grenfell Cemetery, Grenfell Sask. A memorial service will he held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Patricia’s name may be made to the “International Child Care Ministries” at 4315 Village Centre Court, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1S2 or a charity of your choice. Many thanks and appreciation to the people at Pioneer Lodge, Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Bastion Place and Doctor Bell for your excellent care while Patricia was in your care. Arrangements entrusted to FISCHER’S FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORIUM LTD., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. EMAIL condolences and share memories at www.fischersfuneralservices.com.
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