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LOVERIDGE Ann
Boyd Robert (Bob) Dallas
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June 27, 1934 - March 4, 2014
Biersteker Maria Maria passed away on March 2, 2014 at the age of 85 in Chilliwack, BC, surrounded by her children. She was born on Feb 18, 1929 in Hilversum, Holland, where she lived with her parents and was a seamstress until she immigrated to Canada in 1957 to meet her future husband. Mom and Dad were married in June 1959. They resided in Langley until they moved to their dairy farm in Sardis. She was very active in supporting her children’s and grandchildren’s activities. Mom loved to garden, knit and do a variety of other arts and crafts. She also enjoyed singing in various choirs. She is survived by her children Case, Lenneke (Allan) Bowles, Dave (Kara) and Gerald as well as her grandchildren Joshua, Evan and Dawson. She is also survived by her sisters Ans, Nel, Nanda, Thea and Agnes as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents Wilhelmus and Wilhelmina Spit, her husband Cornelius, and her siblings Jack, Wim, Jan, Gertie and Grada, Prayer services will be held Monday March 17, 2014 at St. Mary’s Church at 7:00 pm. Funeral mass will be held Tuesday March 18, 2014 at St. Mary’s Church at 10:00 am. Burial to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery with a reception at St. Mary’s Church multi-purpose room. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Henderson’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements. 604-792-1344. On line condolences may be left at www.hendersonsfunerals.com
Robert Dallas Boyd passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 4, 2014 at Royal Columbian Hospital at the age of 79. He is lovingly remembered by his wife Ruth and his children Daniel (Terry), Cheryl (Gord-deceased) and Valerie and by his grandchildren Julia Both (Rick), Andrew Van Woerden (Meaghan), Jennifer (Keith) Grant, Phillip McNaughton (Stacey) and great grandchildren Zach, Nick, Taylor, Logan, Luke, Jaxxon, Boston, Connor and Tamara. He is predeceased by his mother Lillian Shingler, brother Carl Short and sister Catherine Shingler. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2014 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at Atchelitz Hall, 6542 Lickman Road, Chilliwack. Memorial Donations may be made in Robert Boyd’s name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be offered at www.woodlawn-mtcheam.ca. Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home 45865 Hocking Avenue Chilliwack BC V2P 1B5 604-793-4555
Chambers Robert V. June 24 1964 February 28 2014
Rob, loving husband to Dina, proud father to Grayson, Redmond, Carson and Chanelle, cherished son to Robert and Susan Chambers, big brother to Teresa, left our arms on Friday, Feburary 28th and entered into the arms of Jesus. Rob was born and raised in Chilliwack BC, he was a fifth generation Chambers. Rob was blessed to have travelled to many beautiful parts of the world, but considered Chilliwack’s mountains, and the home he shared with his family, the only place to be. In 1982 Rob graduated from Sardis Senior Secondary and went on to join his parents in the family business. In 2002 Rob found his niche at Edward Jones, and enjoyed a wonderful career that allowed him the opportunities of forming many new friendships both locally and across Canada. Rob found great joy in bringing out the best in whatever challenges life presented and it became his passion to help others do the same. His lively spirit will be missed by many friends and family including his father and mother in law, Sergio and Flo Babuin, brothers in law Dean Babuin and Glen Cowan, sisters in law, Cathy LaFontaine and Pamela Babuin and his nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a very heartfelt thank you to Dr Graham and staff for the excellent care and compassion shown to Rob during his illness. Two roads diverged in a wood, and I, I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. - Robert Frost A celebration of life for Rob will be held at 1:30 pm on March 15th, at Chilliwack Baptist Church, 46336 First Ave. Henderson’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements. Online Condolences can be made at www.hendersonsfunerals.com
Ann Loveridge passed away peacefully Monday evening, March 3rd, at Chilliwack Hospital. Born Anna May Walker on September 15th, 1922 in Vancouver, she was the eldest daughter of Scottish immigrants, Lee and Jeannie Walker, and the first generation of a new Canadian family. Anna met and married Al Loveridge during the war, and they had three sons, Lee, Ken and Don. After Al’s wartime service, the Engineer Military School in Vedder Crossing became home in the late 1940’s, and as Al’s army career progressed, the family had several postings to Eastern Canada, but also spent several years in Chilliwack. Although she had no daughters, Ann spent a number of years as a Girl Guide leader in Ottawa and at Camp Gagetown in New Brunswick. Following Al’s army service, in the late 1960’s, Ann and Al spent time in Prince Albert, where he helped to develop and run a life skills programme. They then moved to Brandon, Manitoba, where Al became the Principal of the new Community College. Three years were spent in the Seychelles developing a community training college, which opened the door for some world travels, and they both enjoyed that very much. Visits to Pakistan, Kenya, China, Singapore and Europe were fond memories. After their retirement, Al and Ann spent several years in Brandon, but finally decided to return home to BC, and the Chilliwack area in particular, where so many friends lived. Ann knitted and sewed for the family all her life, but she had a great love for weaving, and was active with the local Weaver’s Guild. After 67 years of marriage, Al passed away in 2008. Ann is survived by her three sons and their families, including seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Lee and Colleen live in White Rock, BC, while their daughter Lisa and husband Joe Melanson live in Surrey with daughter Ashlea, and son Ryan and wife Emily live in Vancouver with daughters Maris and Margo. Ken and Susan live in Coldstream, BC, close to daughter Jessica and husband John Gareau, with daughters Rachel and Kate, and son Luke. Son David and wife Heidi reside in Victoria, while son Mark lives in Coldstream. Don lives in Wellington, New Zealand, where son Ian is finishing a second university degree and daughter Helen has just completed her first. Their mother Jenny Young-Loveridge lives in Hamilton, New Zealand. Mom has been living at Birchwood for the past few years, and the family would like to thank the staff for their kindness. We especially would like to thank the Goodey family: Mike and Donna and “Aunty” Gwen - her best friend for many years, for all their love and help. A memorial service was held on Monday, March 10th, at the Henderson Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. A reception will follow, and all are welcome.
Henderson’s Funeral Homes & Crematorium Ltd. 45901 Victoria Avenue, Chilliwack, British Columbia (604) 792.1344
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Charles (Charlie) Henry
March 29, 1919 to March 5, 2014 Charlie passed away after a short illness in the Chilliwack General Hospital. Charlie was predeceased by his wife Mary in 2008 and is survived by daughter June and husband Rick Deeley of Summerland, BC; granddaughter Ann Koenig, RCMP Inspector of Toronto, Ontario; great granddaughters Emma and Amy of Toronto, Ontario; brother Jackie; nephew Derek Young and Liz Rhodes and many other nieces and nephews and good friends. Charlie was predeceased by his brother William. Charlie grew up in Sunderland, UK and at the tender age of 14 joined Archies Juvenille Band as a clarinet and saxophone player. He continued to play until his last gig of the weekly meeting of the Chilliwack Rotary Club 5 days before he died. Eighty years of beautiful music! Charlie served as a military musician during the war, playing for the troops in France and Holland, and Belgium after D-Day. After the war Charlie headed up his own band that performed all over Scotland and northern England. Some of the concerts were broadcast on the B.B.C. In the mid fifties a musician friend heard of an opportunity in Canada with various Military Bands, and after the deprivations of post war rationing in the UK the opportunities in Canada seemed very inviting. Charlie and family arrived at Camp Chilliwack in 1955 where Charlie joined the re-knowned Royal Canadian Engineers Band as lead Saxophonist. Shortly after getting established Charlie, wife Mary (piano), Les Barker (tenor sax) and Tom Hardin (drums) formed the Copper Room Orchestra at the Harrison Hot Springs Hotel. Charlie, Tom and Les played with the Military Band during the day and the Copper Room in the evening until midnight six days a week. After retirement in 1985 Charlie was asked to join the Rotary Club of Chilliwack where he and Mary brought their musical talents. At this time they were joined by John Blessin (bass) and either Mark Blessin or Paul Blessin on drums. This group has played for the meetings with the addition of Joanne Hankey (piano), Paula Dewit (trumpet) and John Forman (percussion). Charlie was a real professional even learning new music in the last few years. The Rotations are going to miss him. Charlie was a jokester. He was famous for the fake mouse that suddenly appeared from his shirt pocket and also the crazy wigs and goofy glasses he wore. The Blessin family will feel the loss of Charlie very profoundly as he was considered to be part of the family. Donations can be made to Rotary Polio Eradication Program. A musical celebration of life will be held at Henderson’s Funeral Home, Chilliwack, on Tuesday March 13th at 2:00pm. Henderson’s Funeral Homes & Crematorium Ltd. 45901 Victoria Avenue, Chilliwack, British Columbia (604) 792.1344
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