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EVELYN ALMA KURBIS (nee Bitner)

Dustin Leonard Charles Wheeler

Born September 2, 1925, Biggar, Sask. Died December 28, 2014, Vernon, BC

May 8, 1986 ~ January 4, 2013

Evelyn leŌ us peacefully for her eternal Home almost 19 years to the day that her beloved husband, Bill, had gone before her. AŌer early childhood years on their farm near Biggar, Sask., her family moved to the Vernon area in 1936 due to the hardships of The Depression. As the eldest child at 11 years old, she was already working many hours shoulder to shoulder with her own mother and siblings both for themselves and for others to help their father reestablish a viable farming life in the Coldstream and the By. Following her schooling in Vernon and Armstrong, she met and on April 7, 1947, married Bill Kurbis, a returning WW II vet and new employee at the Vernon Post Oĸce. They made their home in Vernon where Mom conƟnued to toil Ɵrelessly in various jobs to add needed income for their young family as well as carrying out all the domesƟc chores necessary to raise four children. Just as it had been with her own upbringing, Ɵmes were hardworking but always made for a happy, harmonious home. Before and then aŌer their kids grew up and leŌ home, Mom was volunteering whatever spare Ɵme she had leŌ towards many good and charitable causes including Įrst and foremost within their church congregaƟons where she oŌen played various key roles. Although their eventual Ɵme of “reƟrement” together was cut shorter than hoped, the few such years that Mom and Dad were able to Įnally spend with some leisure were full and happy ones that also entailed some memorable travel and new experiences. Doubtless though was their favourite pasƟme of caring for and doƟng upon their numerous grandchildren. The last several years of Evelyn’s life were spent conƟnuing to unselĮshly support not only family but also people with all kinds of needs from both near and far relaƟonally and geographically. Throughout her Ɵme on this earth, Mom very seldom complained but rather emphasized graƟtude for whatever it was that one may have had and to share. Such lessons were more oŌen than not taught through her own living example. To the very end, she was considerate, compassionate, and most loving. Her parents, Emil and Olga Bitner, her brother, Ed Bitner, and her husband, Wilfred (“Bill”) Kurbis, predeceased Evelyn. She is survived by her brother, Elmer (Vina) Bitner, and her sisters, Wilma Davis and Sharon (William) Zatkovich. Her legacy lives on through her own immediate family: Son, Ken Kurbis (Nancy); grandson, Andrew (Kari), great-grandson, Thomas; and grandson, David; Son, Rod Kurbis (Agnes); grandson, Philip (Manu), great-granddaughters Emma and Lia; grandson, Ryan (Sasha), great-grandson, Oliver, and great-granddaughter, Annika; Daughter, Sarah (Paul) Stack; grandson, Luke (Chantal) Stack and granddaughter, Danielle (Troy) Corbin; and, Son, Bob (Melissa); granddaughter, Nicole (Craig) AbboƩ, great-grandsons, Robert and Sam and greatgranddaughter, Bryn; grandson, Ben (Staci); and granddaughter, Meghan (Nick). ͞ ĞĂƌ ĨƌŝĞŶĚƐ͕ ůĞƚ ƵƐ ƉƌĂĐƟĐĞ ůŽǀŝŶŐ ĞĂĐŚ ŽƚŚĞƌ͕ ĨŽƌ ůŽǀĞ ĐŽŵĞƐ ĨƌŽŵ 'ŽĚ ĂŶĚ ƚŚŽƐĞ ǁŚŽ ĂƌĞ ůŽǀŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ŬŝŶĚ ƐŚŽǁ ƚŚĂƚ ƚŚĞǇ ĂƌĞ ƚŚĞ ĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶ ŽĨ 'ŽĚ͕ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĂƚ ƚŚĞǇ ĂƌĞ ŐĞƫŶŐ ƚŽ ŬŶŽǁ Śŝŵ ďĞƩĞƌ͘͟ ϭ :ŽŚŶ ϰ͗ϳ

No words I write could ever say How sad and empty I feel today A thousand words won’t bring you back I know because I’ve tried Neither will a thousand tears A million times I’ve cried You never said I’m leaving You never said good-bye You were gone before I knew it And only God knows why If love alone could have saved you You never would have died You were my gift for such a little while Your loss just seems so wrong You should not have left before me It’s with me that you belong Just one little peak into Heaven Is all that I’m asking today I just want to know how you’re doing But Heaven is so far away.

EXPERIENCED CLASS 1 Drivers, F/T, P/T for California & Arizona produce hauling, excellent pay and benefits, safety bonus and home time. Call Jerry or Bill 1-877-539-1750. We require 5 qualified Canadian Drivers Immediately. We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for the Western Provinces. All picks and drops paid. Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time. Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs. We offer a rider and pet policy. All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude. Please fax resume and abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. We require qualified US capable Class 1 drivers immediately: We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for US loads we run primarily in the Pacific Northwest, Utah, Arizona and Nevada. We offer a new pay rate empty or loaded. All picks and drops paid. Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs. We offer a rider and pet policy. Company paid US travel Insurance. All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude. Please fax resume & abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

I miss you Dustin Always loving you, my son. Mom and Randy xoxoxoxo

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In Memoriam Gifts

If desired, donaƟons honouring Evelyn can be made to either of: The Street Outreach Program of the Vernon Family Church 3508 – 25th Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 1S1 Alzheimer’s Society of BC – North Okanagan Chapter 3402 – 27th Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 1P3

You can remember someone special with your gift to the Canadian Cancer Society

A Memorial Service will be held for Evelyn at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 9th, 2015, at: Vernon Family Church, 3508 – 25th Avenue, Vernon, BC Arrangements have been made with BETHEL FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD. 5605 – 27th Street, Vernon, BC V1T 8Z5 (250-542-1187)

In Memoriam

Gilles Lacroix July 24, 1938 January 4, 2008

A prayer for our

Dad

Dear God, we gratefully thank you for giving us our Dad. You must really love us because you gave the best you had. Watch over him & bless him Lord, and keep him in your care. And may he feel our love for him Is our humble, heartfelt prayer. Forever in our hearts ~ Love your family

In Memoriam

In Loving Memory of

Sandy Third

March 15, 1938 - January 4, 2010 Though his smile is gone forever, And his hand we cannot touch, We still have so many memories Of the one we loved so much. His memory is our keepsake, With which we’ll never part. God has him in his keeping, We have him in our hearts.

Deeply missed and lovingly remembered, Helen, Diane, Don, Sharon & families

To donate In Memory or In Honour: online: www.cancer.ca or call: 250.542.0770 or mail to: #104 - 3402 27th Ave Vernon, BC V1T 1S1 Please include: Your name & address for tax receipt. Name of the person being remembered. Name & address to send card to. Let’s Make Cancer History

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In loving memory of my dear mother

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Paula A.L. Grosch Nov. 15, 1930 - Jan 6, 2006

Emily Hryciuk who passed away January 4th, 1988. In my heart your memory lingers always tender, fond and true, There’s not a day, dear mother, I do not think of you. Forever remembered Rose & family

Ever remembered Ever loved Missing you

Fred and Family

Farm Workers Seasonal Farm Workers needed in Lake Country and Armstrong for Factors Farms. Duties include greenhouse work, field work, installing irrigation system, picking by hand and loading. Requirements are listed on our web site at: www.naturalfactors.com 16 positions start from March 1, 2015 and end October 31, 2015 (35 weeks). Minimum of 40 hours per week. Must be available Monday to Saturday 7 am – 3:30 pm. Pay: $12/hour. Please email resumes to: CareersKelowna@ naturalfactors.com or fax to (250) 766-7178.