The Chilliwack Progress Thursday, April 18, 2013
ANDERSON Kenneth Lawrence
Passed away peacefully in Chilliwack at the age of 88 years old. Ken was born on April 10, 1925 in Consort, Alberta. Ken is survived by his children: David Anderson, Betty (John) Cobourne, and Richard (Jaqueline) Anderson; and three grandchildren: Nathan, Zacharie and Grace. He was predeceased by his wife, Eleanor Margaret Anderson in 2007. Kenneth met his wife, Eleanor in 1954 in Faust, Alberta, and moved to White Rock in 1965 and then resided in Chilliwack in 1992. There will be no service at this time. Henderson’s Funeral Homes & Crematorium Ltd. 45901 Victoria Avenue, Chilliwack, British Columbia (604) 792.1344
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CHAMBERS M. Dorothy
Chambers, M Dorothy passed away peacefully on November 6, 2012 at Pine Acres Home in CHAMBERS Westbank, BC with her family at her side. Dorothy was born March 14, 1915 in Earl Grey, Saskatchewan. She was predeceased by her husband, Albert Lyle (Dooley) Chambers, both of her parents, William and Mabel McKay, brother, Gerald McKay, and sister Violet Spearman. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Grover (Bill), Sons, Bill Chambers (Cecile), Bob Chambers (Susan), Larry Chambers (Sylvia), sister, Hazel Webb, nine grandchildren, twenty-four great grand children and four great-great -grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. A celebration of Dorothy’s life will be held at 1:30 PM on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Chilliwack Baptiste Church, 46336 First Avenue, Chilliwack. Tea to follow at the home of Bob and Susan Chambers, 401-9060 Birch Street, Chilliwack. In lieu of flowers, donations on behalf of Dorothy Chambers may be sent to the Cancer Society or to the Alzheimer Society, would be greatly appreciated.
DOULL Llewellyn (Bill) Thomas Sidney
Obituaries Jennifer Wilson for her attention to Bill in his last days and the family is also very grateful to the Home Care nurses and the Home Support workers. Bill is lovingly remembered by his wife, Claire Irene Doull; his children: Sandra, Norman and Murray (Lucy); his sister, Helen Knowles. as well as his grandchildren: Joy Sutherland, Tanya Pennington (Layne), Roderick Doull, Cora Pilon (Chris); and his greatgrandchildren: Becky, Michael and Adam Sutherland, Gray Pennington and Kyle and Brandon Pilon along with many nephews and nieces, comrades and friends. Bill is sadly predeceased by both his parents, sisters Zaida, Jenny and Frances; and by his brothers Lloyd and Leonard. Bill did not wish for a funeral service and wanted his remains cremated. His ashes will be interned at the family cemetery in Cherry River, Quebec in due course. A Celebration of Life will take place at a date and location which is yet to be determined by the family. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations may be made in loving memory of Llewellyn Thomas Sidney Doull to: Hong Kong Veterans Commemorative Association, PO Box 381, Winnipeg, MB R3C 2H6. Please indicate that your donation is to support the Hong Kong Veterans Memorial Wall. Alternatively, donations can be made to the Chilliwack Ostemy Association. Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home 45865 Hocking Avenue, Chilliwack, BC V2P 1B5 (604) 793.4555
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HOEPPNER Florence (nee Otto)
Florence passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at the age of 82, after four years with a gradually crippling condition and a brief period of palliative care. She is now at peace, rejoicing in the presence of her Lord. Florence was predeceased by her husband of 38 years, Jacob; her son, Jim; and her sister, Elsie Uren. She is survived by two daughters: Marilyn Hoeppner and Lois Comeault (Art); five grandchildren: Pamela, Braden (Melanie), Aaron, Joel (Tiffany), and Danielle; and three great-grandchildren: Emma, Lily, and Kazja. Florence’s life was poured out in loving, faithful service: first of all to Jesus, her Lord and Saviour; next, to her family; and to friends, neighbours and strangers. She had a servant heart, her life exemplifying the childhood song, “Jesus and Others and You, what a wonderful way to spell JOY‌â€?. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to those who helped in caring for their mother during her last years: to the community health workers and home health nurses from Fraser Cheam Home Support, to the staff of the NetCARE Day Program at Parkholm Place, to Dr. Boshoff, and to the Chilliwack
Hospital staff and palliative care team. A Memorial Service to celebrate Florence’s life will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Central Community Church (Cascade Room), 46100 Chilliwack Central Road. In lieu of flowers, a donation could be made to the NetCARE Day Program. (Receipt available with clear address.)
SAWYER Ruth Shirley (nee Reed)
Our beloved wife and mother, Ruth Shirley Sawyer (nee Reed) passed away peacefully on April 13, SAWYER 2013, of lung cancer. She was 79 years old. Shirley is survived by her dearest husband Cleon, her devoted children; Norman (Eileen), Donna (Greg), Cleon Jr (Dawn), and Preston (Donna), her adoring grand children; Joanna, Christopher, Danica, Andrew, Sarah and Paige Elizabeth, and greatgrandchildren: Jack, Brandon and Leila. Shirley was born in North Bay, Ontario and was the 11th of 15 children. After a whirlwind courtship of three weeks, when Cleon was on leave from Korea, Shirley married her soul mate, Cleon in 1954. The family moved to British Columbia in 1963. Cleon and Shirley moved to Chilliwack in 1992 where they happily spent their retirement years. Shirley had the biggest heart, and was full of love, life and joy. Her smile could light up the room, and her laugh could bring a smile to all. Shirley and Cleon could not stand to see any child go unloved, so after raising their own children, they continued growing their family by bringing James and Jaime into the fold. Shirley will be remembered for many things; her fabulous pies, her pickles, her dress making and sewing, her beautiful voice, her piano and organ playing, and her sense of humor and beautiful laugh. She loved to cook and to read, and she loved animals, her church and God. She is with all of our departed family and friends and will be now be watching over us from above. She will be greatly missed. Memorial Services for Shirley will be held on Friday the 19, 2013, at 2:00 pm at the Sardis Fellowship church, 45187 Wells Road, Chilliwack.
VOTH Ernest Albert
Ernest Albert Voth passed away at the age of 76 on April 1, 2013 in Lethbridge, VOTH Alberta. Ernie was born on April 7, 1935 on his grandfather’s farm close to Manitou Manitoba. From there the family moved to Greendale B.C. where he lived until his marriage to Helen Hilda Wiebe in 1956. They moved to Vancouver where he graduated from Vancouver Vocational Institute and the University of British Columbia with a B.Ed. Subsequently the family moved to Penticton B.C. where he started his teaching career. On August 31, 1983 the Lord called Helen home after many years with cancer. On August 24, 1984, Ernie married Wanda Eveline Bjorndal. They had another 28 good years together travelling to many places. On August 8, 2012 the Lord called Wanda home suddenly with an aneurism. Throughout life’s challenges, Ernie trusted his Lord. It was his life’s aim to please the Lord in all things. He is survived by his daughter, Kathleen (Andy) Doyle-Linden and grandson Marcus; and pre-deceased by his infant children Norman John and Carol Jane. Ernie was the oldest of his siblings, Ruth (John) Hooge, MaryAnn (Rudy) Klassen, Viola (Delbert) Regier, Betty (Norm) Neetz and John (Emily) Voth. Wanda’s children Carol (Lauren) Enns, Miriam (Jim) Nikkel, Janice (Rick) Green, LaVerne (Debbie) Bjorndal, Cynthia (deceased) and Bill Unger, Ramona (Phil) Calloway and Dennis (deceased) and Annette Bjorndal and 20 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren have been a caring extended family. A graveside service was held at the Three Hills Cemetery, Three Hills, AB. April 5, 2013. In lieu of flowers, Ernie has requested that donations be made to Compassion Canada (www.compassion.ca) a Christian organization that is
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It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Llewellyn (Bill) Thomas Sidney Doull. He DOULL passed away peacefully at 93 years of age on April 10, 2013 at home with his wife of 67 years, Claire, and family present. Bill was born on November 25, 1919 in Moncton, New Brunswick to Lewellyn Ed-
ward and Mary Ethel Doull. His family moved to Drummondville, Quebec at an early age where he grew up with his four sisters and two brothers. As a child he inherited the name Bill which stuck with him for the rest of his life. Bill started working at Canadian Celanese Ltd. when he was 16. At the outbreak of WWII, he and his older brother Lloyd enlisted with the Royal Rifles of Canada. As what became known as “C� Force, the Royal Rifles and the Winnipeg Grenadiers were sent to reinforce the British enclave in Hong Kong on October 25, 1941. Vastly outnumbered, the Allied Forces fought valiantly for 17 and a half days during the Battle of Hong Kong and Bill was taken prisoner by the Japanese on Christmas Day, 1941. He spent the next 44 months as a Prisoner of War in Hong Kong and Japan where slave labour, starvation, disease and mistreatment were the norm. The members of “C� Force were the first Canadians in battle in WWII and the survivors of the battle and the POW camps were the last ones to come home. After the war, Bill returned to Drummondville where he convalesced and continued to work at the Celanese. Then he met the love of his life, Claire Bullard. They were married on April 6, 1946 and celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary four days before Bill’s passing. Bill and Claire started their own family and raised three children, Sandra, Norman and Murray. Bill was a proficient handyman, a hard worker and could fix almost anything in need of repair. Bill retired in 1976 after 41 years of service at the Celanese. He and Claire then moved to their cottage on the shores of Lovering Lake in Quebec. Bill loved to boat and fish on the lake in the summer. During the winter months he built a hut on the lake where he spent many hours ice fishing. He loved all the animals and fed the birds and chipmunks. He took great pleasure feeding the squirrels from his hands. In 1997 Bill and Claire sold their cottage and moved to Sardis, BC where he lived until his passing. During their retirement, Bill and Claire travelled extensively throughout Canada and the US in their camperized Volkswagen van. Bill continued to attend reunions with his HK comrades. He was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion for 67 years. In June, 2012, Bill was awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition of his contributions to his country and community. Sandra accompanied her father to numerous medical appointments with doctors and specialists and to hospitals for tests prior to his decision to have surgery. When her father returned home from the hospital, she tirelessly stayed by his side, day and night, caring for him to make him as comfortable as possible. Claire spent countless hours at his bedside, comforting him and reminiscing about the good times in their lives. The family would like to convey special thanks to Dr.
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