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Friday, January 9, 2015, The Chilliwack Progress

Obituaries 7

OBITUARIES

Bremer Hermann Karl

Ballam, Jack Leonard October 20, 1920 January 5, 2015

Adams, Susan Margaret September 23, 1950 December 16, 2014

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Susan who was born in Boissevain, Manitoba. As a member of the 4H Club she developed her creativity which showed itself in the many craft activities she enjoyed and shared throughout her life. After marrying Wayne in Brandon Manitoba they spent six years in Calgary before settling in Chilliwack in 1978. Susan worked as a care aide and activitiy aide at Parkhold Lodge for many years. She demonstrated leadership and love of her work through her compassionate care for the residents of the Lodge. She gave willingly of her time for the well being of others through her long standing association with the local Kinnette Club. Susan was predeceased by her parents Alice and Herbert Chester. She leaves behind Wayne (her husband of 44 years), her sons Stephen (Candace) and Jonathen (Amanda); her daughters Marian and Jennipher (Scott). As well as her two brothers, Jim (Bonnie) and Gordon (Renee); her sisters Diane (Lloyd) and Kay (Del). This “Rockin’ Grandma” was also very invloved with her nine grandchildren who will miss her very much. Many crafts and fun times were created through their special bond. Susan has a very special place in the hearts of her family and friends and was always quick to give a smile and her “special wink.” Many sincere thanks to out to the nurses and doctors at the Chilliwack and Abbotsford hospitals. Their care and guidance provided many positive moments during her stay. A celebration of life will be held at St. Thomas Anglican Church on January 19, 2015 at 2:00pm. Reception to follow in the hall.

Jack Ballam, age 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5 at Chilliwack General Hospital with his wife Margaret by his side. Jack was born on October 20, 1920 in Chilliwack, BC and was the fifth child of Harry and Isabella Ballam of Fairfield Island. He is predeceased by his sister Carrie, brothers Will, Casey & Bob, first wife Veva, and infant grandchild Leslie. Survived by his wife Margaret, younger sisters Velma (Evan) & Ella (Art), daughter Jackie (Ron), step-son Shane (Cheryl), his grandchildren Malcolm (Bobbie-Anne), Heather (Troy), & Colin (Eryn), his step-grandchildren Brighton & Brooklyn, his great-grandchildren Daniel, Libby, Elly, Keith, Cole, Callum, Tully, Grayson, Allison, Evlyn, Macrae, Smith, & Ewan and his numerous nieces and nephews. In the early years, he worked mostly around Chilliwack and then served in the RCAF stationed in Canada during the war years. After the war, Jack was a faller and logger for over 30 years in the Vancouver, Vancouver Island, and Harrison areas. He enjoyed the lumberjack life style and often talked about his logging years, especially the great meals in the logging camps. Jack knew how to work and he did it well. In his retirement, he continued to work hard and stayed very physical. He enjoyed cutting & splitting firewood, falling trees for neighbors, raising pigs, milking cows, haying, cutting thistles, socializing while on the “milk run”, and doing the chores…always to be accompanied by a good meal or a coffee break. In the later years, he thoroughly enjoyed having the great-grandchildren running amuck and treating them to jelly beans. He will be missed. A special thank-you to all the staff, nurses, and doctors at Chilliwack Hospital for their care, support, and compassion, especially family physician Dr. Gordon Enns. No funeral will be held at his request. A memorial tea will take place at Cooke’s Presbyterian Church Hall Wellington Ave, Chilliwack, BC on Saturday, January 10 at 2:00PM. All are welcome to attend. Online condolences to the family may be left at www.hendersonsfunerals.com Henderson’s Funeral Home 604-792-1344

Hermann Karl Bremer was born in Holzminden, Germany, in 1921. He grew up in the hills and forests of the Weserbergland. He later worked as a logger, driving horse teams. He was drafted in 1941, became a POW, first in France, later in England. After the war, Hermann worked at a plywood factory in his home town, until his emigration to Alberta, Canada. His family, wife and three daughters, followed a year later. In 1974, he and his wife, Liselotte, moved to Chilliwack, British Columbia, where he worked as a maintenance carpenter at Fraser Valley Foods. Hermann’s hobby was horses and equestrian activities. He taught his daughters to ride and his special interest was show jumping. Hermann was an active member of the New Apostolic Church, and also, of the Lower Mainland NAC Seniors Group. Hermann had many good friends wherever he lived. His generosity, consistent good humor, and love of banter will be missed by his family and friends. Hermann was predeceased by his wife, Liselotte, in 1997, and his grandson, Stephen (Schoeffel) in 2006. He is survived by his daughters, Christine (Rainer) Schoeffel, Marianne Jerry, Inge (Robert) Trueman and Evelyn Bremer, as well as 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. A service of remembrance will be held at the New Apostolic Church, 6665 Beaufort Road, Chilliwack, on January 17th at 2pm. If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Chilliwack General Hospital or the BC Heart and Stroke Foundation. For online condolences, please visit www.hendersonsfunerals.com Henderson’s Funeral Home (604) 792-1344

Chapple Allan Earl Allan Earl Chapple passed away in the early morning of December 26, 2014 in Chilliwack, BC at the age of 90 years. Allan was born on February 28, 1924 in Sarnia, ON to Earl and Hattie Chapple. He married his wife Beatrice in 1951 and moved his family across Canada to Aldergrove, BC in 1967. Allan is survived by his brother Bruce, his children Fred (Michelle), Bill, Ed, Ann (Albert), and Sandra (Rick), 13 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. He is predeceased by his daughter Nancy, stepdaughter Shirley, grandson Devon, sister Dorothy, and brothers Norman, Howard and Wilfred. Allan was an avid fisherman and enjoyed the outdoors. He was fond of bluegrass music and talented at playing the mandolin and the fiddle. Allan was dearly loved and will be remembered and greatly missed. The family would like to thank Dr. Hopkins for his ongoing care, as well as the staff at Logan Manor in Agassiz and Cascade Lodge in Chilliwack.

COURTNEY, Annee July 14, 1979 December 24, 2014 Annee Marie Elizabeth Courtney (nee: Pike) passed away peace-

fully surrounded by her loving family. Annee leaves her husband, Jaden and their daughter, Madilyn of St. Albert; mother, Beverley Peacock and brother, Arthur Pike of Vancouver, BC; father, Robert Pike of Calgary, AB; and many family from Alberta, British Columbia and England. Annee was born and raised in Calgary before she moved to the lower mainland as a teenager. She was very active and enjoyed outdoor activities like running, rock climbing and canoeing. Her passion for kinesiology and physical education led her to work on a master’s degree while teaching first year university classes and assessing applicants for the RCMP. The last few years have been a challenge for Annee and her family as she fought hard to recover from illness that required a double lung transplant. Her determination, positive attitude and respect for others, left an impression and a deep admiration from those fortunate enough to have known her. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January 15, 2015 at ConnellyMcKinley St. Albert Funeral Home, 9 Muir Drive, St. Albert, Alberta. The family would like to thank the Transplant Team at the University of Alberta Hospital for their compassion, commitment, and excellence in Annee’s care over the years. In lieu of flowers the family would ask support for the Canadian Transplant Association or Cystic Fibrosis Canada. To send condolences please visit: www.connelly-mckinley.com

Connelly-McKinley Funeral Home ST. ALBERT FUNERAL HOME 9 Muir Drive, St. Albert, Alberta, 780-458-2222

Dellaire Lorne, Joseph Lorne Joseph Dellaire passed away on December 30, 2014 at Chilliwack, BC at the age of 95 years. He was born April 8, 1919 in Dacre, Ontario. Lorne is survived by his wife Doris, his daughter, Barbara Turner; granddaughter, Susan (Phil) Masse; great grandchildren Brittnie, Chantel and Lucas Masse. He is also survived by his brothers, Henry, Eddie, Freddie and Victor Dellaire and his sister, Evelyn Graham. Lorne was predeceased by his sisters Violet Lacourse, Genevieve Easy and Bernice Launtry, his brother Raymond Dellaire and granddaughter Lisa Goosen. The family wishes to thank the Fraser Valley Pallative Care Group and We Care. There will be no service. Online condolences to the family may be left at www.hendersonsfunerals.com Henderson’s Funeral Home 604-792-1344

Hiller, Albert The fascinating life of Albert Hiller ended on December 30, 2014. Albert was born December 6, 1928 in Saskatchewan. He moved to Chilliwack as a young boy. Albert’s life path took him from work on passenger rail, to working in “Queen Charlotte” on log booms, to farming, where he met his devoted wife, Violet. Albert settled on Lumsden Road with his family. In 1956, he had a logging accident that left him a paraplegic. Albert is predeceased by his wife Violet. He is survived by family and friends who remember his courage, determination, self-discipline and virtue. There is no service by request, however if friends so desire, the family asks that you consider a donation to the VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation to support the GF Strong Rehab Centre. Donations may be made online at vghfoundation.ca/donate; by phone by calling 1-604-875-4676 or by mail to VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation, # 190-855 12th Ave. Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9 Online condolences to the family may be left at www.hendersonsfunerals.com Henderson’s Funeral Home 604-792-1344

FISHER Robert Andrew Robert passed away peacefully at home in Chilliwack, BC on December 25, 2014. He was born on April 21, 1932 in Parry Sound, Ontario and his parents were James and Alice Fisher. Robert was the youngest of 12 children. He was predeceased by his wife Margaret and his grandson Grayson. He will be forever missed by his children; Jean (Brian), Russell, Mark (Sandra), Colin (Nicole), Fiona, Derek (Tara); grandchildren; Morgan (Jamie), Jordan, Raelene, Kimberly (Devon), Marlee, Amelia; great grandchildren Mckenzie and Serah. Robert left Ontario when he was a young man and moved to Vancouver where he met and married Sonia Reese and started his family. He did various jobs until settling into a truck driving job at Imperial Oil Ltd., where he worked for over 25 years. In 1972 Robert moved to Abbotsford and then in 1976 he got the long haul itch and bought his first truck. He spent the rest of his career on the road. In 1985 Robert married Margaret Jessop. Later in his career when the children were older Robert and Margaret would go trucking together, travelling all over the States and Canada; having many fun times stopping over in Vegas or Reno. Robert and Margaret moved to Chilliwack when he retired to be close to children and grandchildren. There will be a Celebration of Life held for Robert at Jubilee Hall, 7989 Bradner Road, Abbotsford on January 31, 2015 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm. In lieu of flowers please donate to a charity of your choice. Online condolences to the family may be made to: www.wiebeandjeskefh.com

MASH June Hazel She passed away quietly battling cancer on January 2, 2015 at Cascade Hospice at the age of 97 years. Born in Vancouver on Aug. 13, 1917 to parents George and MaryJane Abercrombie, June married Jack Mash in Vancouver on July 5, 1944. She worked at BC Tel in the 194050’s and later worked at Sears in Burnaby. Luck and genetics were both on her side as she had no operations, no arthritis and didn’t take any medication on a regular basis. June leaves to mourn and will be lovingly remembered by daughter Cheryl (Bill) Polukoshko, son Brent (Gayle nee Cowie); grandchildren Kimberlee (BJ) Broitman, Cheri (David) Dyck, Jenny (Derek) Stark, Ryan (Tanyss) Mash and Joel Mash; great-grandchildren, Whitney, Ceydie, Jack, Olivia, Avery, Payton and Ayla. June was predeceased by her husband Jack and brothers Sandy and Rusty. Special thanks to all her caregivers at Cascade Hospice for their excellent care. There will be no service by her request. Online condolences may be offered at www.woodlawn-mtcheam.ca Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home, 604-793-4555

Wiebe & Jeske 604.859.5885

McKinnon John Clarence 1927 - 2014

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of John Clarence McKinnon on December 30, 2014 at the age of 87 years. He is predeceased by his mother Eva and father, David; sisters Phyllis and Ethyl; brothers, Gerald and Marvin Ross. He will be greatly missed by his sisters, Olive and Ellen (Ernie); many nieces and nephews; also his extended Chilliwack family, Marlene and Jim, Sandy, Nick and Carter. He will be sincerely missed. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.