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Obituaries

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Obituaries

A.D. “Woody” Woodman Born in Vancouver, August 27th, 1935 Died in Vernon, July 9th, 2012

Teresa June (Terry) Lodge U.E.

Dave Woodman, beloved husband of 52 years to Roxanne. Father of ScoƩ (Esther), Bob(Linda) and Tami(John) and loved Grandad to Alex and MaƩ Woodman; DusƟn, Riley and Leah Woodman; Courtney, Marinna, David, Paul, Daniel and Shaylynn Harker. He was predeceased by his father, mother, sister, brother and grandson Adam. His career began aŌer graduaƟng from UBC with a Bachelor of Commerce in 1959. He began at Westminster Paper and later ScoƩ Paper. He then joined LabaƩ Breweries in 1965 and the company took him to Ontario and Edmonton. In 1974, The Banī School of Advanced Management changed his direcƟon and he ventured back to B.C. to become G.M. of Silver Star Ltd. He worked hard and Ɵrelessly to expand the ski area and in 1981 was on to a new career, that of AucƟoneer at Dodds AucƟons from which he reƟred in 2005. BoaƟng, golĮng, skiing, and Įshing were his passions. He built his Įrst boat, laying out the plans on his bedroom Ňoor. His last boat, the grandchildren are skiing behind. He loved to water-ski, snow ski, Įsh at the coast, and relished a good round of golf. He enjoyed a fulĮlling life with family and friends. Special thanks to the staī and residents of Polson Special Care Unit, who cared for him so deeply and were with him throughout the Įnal leg of his journey of Alzheimers. In lieu of Ňowers, we would please request if you wish to make a donaƟon in Woody’s name to the Alzheimer’s Society, Ste. 800-828 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver B.C., V5Z 1E2 A celebraƟon of life for Woody will be held at Paddlewheel Park Hall on Thursday, August 2nd at 1:30 pm.

ARTHUR DWAINE COUCH June 6, 1937 – July 11, 2012

Arthur Dwaine Couch passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, July 11th, 2012 at the age of 75 in Vernon aŌer a courageous baƩle with Parkinson’s disease. Dwaine was born in Bayard, Nebraska on June 6, 1937 and married Delores Lundgren, the love of his life, on November 1, 1954. Shortly aŌer their marriage, they immigrated to Canada where they have resided in the Okanagan since 1955. He grew up on a farm in Nebraska and began farming in the Grindrod area upon arriving in Canada. Before long Dwaine and his brother David started Sure Crop Feeds in Grindrod, supplying feed and agricultural products to the farming community throughout the Okanagan. Other business enƟƟes followed including, West Rim Express Lines, McLeod’s By-Products, and S&P Insurance. Dwaine loved to travel and upon his reƟrement he wintered in Arizona for ĮŌeen years, making many lifeƟme friends. He loved baseball and spent many summer weekends playing, coaching, or watching the Enderby Legionnaires. He bled Dodger blue and followed them from Brooklyn to LA where he conƟnued to be a loyal fan. Dwaine also followed the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers football team. Dwaine’s spiritual values guided him from his youth and through his Įnal days with us. He trusted God for all his needs, lived in constant prayer, and kept his faith through many sorrows and diĸculƟes. Though he did not consider himself a perfect person, he remains an inspiraƟon and example to family and friends. Dwaine will be greatly missed by his wife, Delores of 57 years; four children; Debbie (Dave) Anderson, Dwaine (Janice) Couch Jr., Denise (Todd) Zimmerman, Diana (Jim) Almaas; nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren; his brother David (Phyllis) Couch; and nephews. Dwaine was predeceased by his son Daryl in 1980 and his father and mother. Many thanks to the Gateby staī for the kind compassionate care he received during his Ɵme there. A celebraƟon of life will be held at the Pleasant Valley Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 20th, 2012. A recepƟon will follow in the Pleasant Valley Tea Room. In lieu of Ňowers, those friends wishing to make memorial contribuƟons in memory of Dwaine may do so to the Parkinson’s Society BriƟsh Columbia, #600 - 890 West Pender Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6C 1J9. Dwaine’s funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the PLEASANT VALLEY DIGNITY FUNERAL HOME. (250) 542-4333

(nee Pearson) was born on June 1st, 1934 in Vancouver, B.C. and passed away on July 9th, 2012 in the North Okanagan Hospice, Vernon, B.C. at the age of 78 years with her family by her side. Terry will be lovingly remembered by her six children, Kathy (Bruce) Black, Barb (Page) Hartley, Bev (Chuck) Pecor, Steven (Kim) Lodge, Suzanne (Bill) Haddow and Terry (Darryl) Cross; eleven grandchildren, Amanda (Chris), Jennifer (Brett), Bradly (Kim), Myles, Courtenay, Stephanie, Jessie, Sasha, Monika (Francisco), Justin and Rachel; six greatgrandchildren and another one on the way; three brothers, Dan (Verna), Rob (Liz) and Rick; and two nephews, James and Tom (Emily) Pearson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Dorothy Pearson and her husband, Terence Owen (Terry) Lodge. Terry attended West Van High and went on to graduate from the St. Paul’s Nursing Program where she made many life-long friends. She raised her children on the North Shore and in 1977 moved to Vernon, B.C. After raising her family she returned to nursing and worked at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital until retiring in 1994. She remained a close friend with many of her long time nursing colleagues and over the years enjoyed keeping in touch with them. Terry was indeed one very active lady. She was a United Empire Loyalist and a founding member of the Vernon Historical Society as well as being involved in the following groups: Friends of History, Genealogical Society, Naturalist Club, Birding Club and the Red Hat Rebels. She kept busy with volunteer work at the Red Cross and sat on the Board of the Vernon Museum. Terry was adventurous and over the years traveled extensively with family and friends. A private Graveside Service will take place at which time Terry’s cremated remains will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband. A Celebration Of Terry’s Life will be held at the Army, Navy & Airforce Veterans Hall, 2500-46th Avenue, on Thursday, July 19th, 2012 at 11:30 A.M. with Pastor Jeremy Kinniburgh ofﬁciating. As an expression of sympathy, it was Terry’s desire that those who wish to do so should send donations in her memory to the North Okanagan Hospice Society, 350627th Avenue, Vernon, B.C. V1T 1S4. “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine.” Funeral arrangements have been made with BETHEL FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD., 5605-27th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 8Z5 250-542-1187

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