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STEPHENS, Claire Winifred December 17, 1938-January 16, 2015 Claire Winifred Stephens passed away in the early hours of Sunday, January 16, 2015, shortly after her 76th birthday, after a long struggle with dementia. She is now at peace with her father, her mother and her Lord. Claire was born in Tekopurn, New Zealand on December 17, 1938, and later started her long nursing career which took her from New Zealand and Australia to England and finally to Cranbrook in 1969. She ended her career working as a home care nurse with Interior Health. Claire had a no-nonsense approach to life in general and to nursing in particular. She was respected, loved and appreciated by all who knew her. Claire was predeceased by her father and mother in New Zealand and is survived by her husband, Brian and his sons, Corey (Leanne, Cameron, Cara) and Craig, her two brothers, Warwick (Patricia) and Alan in New Zealand, and her son Boyd Kennard from a previous marriage. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews in New Zealand. There will not be a service but those wishing to remember Claire in a way she would have admired, can simply do something helpful or kind for someone in need, or consider adopting a homeless pet. Condolences may be left for the family at www.markmemorial.com Mark Memorial Funeral Services in care of arrangements (250) 426-4864
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Alice Cullum December 19, 1911-January 11, 2014 Alice Cullum passed away with grace and dignity with her loving family by her side on the evening of Sunday January 11, 2014 at Joseph Creek Care Village in Cranbrook, BC. Alice was born On December 19th 1911, in Weldon Saskatchewan. She blessed the family with 103 years of grace on this earth. Matt, loving husband of 47 years in 1987, as well as 4 siblings Edna, Linda, Arvid and Ingvar, predeceased Alice. She resided in the Pas, Manitoba from the 1920’s to 1940’s, moved to Winnipeg in the 1950’s and finally, with family arrived in Cranbrook in 1988. Alice dedicated her life to the well being of her family as well as excelling as a life grand master bridge player and an ardent fan of and noteworthy curler. She was also a wonderful hairdresser in the Pas, MB for several years before she married. Alice is survived by her 2 sons; Gary (Susi), and Brant (Dianne), 10 grandchildren; Corrina, David, Leanne, Marina, Darlene, Linda, Jessica, Krista, Alissa, and Brittany as well as her treasured 16 great- grand children and one great, great-grand son. The family is so blessed to have had her in their lives for such a long time, and we will never forget the impact she had on us all. We invite friends and family to join us at 2:00pm Saturday, January 25th, 2015 at The Dwelling Place Church 2324 2nd Street South, Cranbrook, BC to enjoy with us a tribute to a life well lived.
OBITUARY Pearl Victoria (Becher) Sumner July 23, 1928-December 27, 2014 In loving memory we announce the passing of Pearl Sumner at St. John Hospice, UBC. Pearl was relocated to Vancouver in June to better meet the challenges of cancer which she faced with the remarkable courage, grace and optimism that characterized her life. Born in Kindersley, Saskatchewan as the eldest of 6, she is pre-deceased by brother Jim Hayden, sister Sylvia Hayden, and survived by sisters Shirley White, Marlene Clark and Ellen Cashen. Pearl was predeceased by her first husband of 46 years, Kurt Becher (d. 1992), and will be dearly missed by her second husband Walter Sumner of Salmon Arm and her two step daughters Elaine Shigatomi and Emily Nelson, three step grandchildren and 3 great step grandchildren. She was very proud of her 17 beloved grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren by her nine adoring children: Alice Thorner, Tom Becher, Lynda Kazanowski, Randy Becher, Robert Becher, Mary Ann Becher, Nancy Theissen, Harley Becher, and Shannon Ekkle. Pearl's warm smile and twinkling eyes will be fondly remembered by her extended family and many friends throughout the Columbia and Okanagan Valleys where she resided over the last 70 years. While a dedicated mother devoted to the tumult of her large family, she touched many throughout British Columbia with her serene and caring heart, her enthusiasm and love for the beauty in life, and her relentless spirit to make the best of it. She was a classy lady. Condolences may be sent to <x10u8ing@shaw.ca>. A Celebration of Life will be scheduled for a later date in Salmon Arm.
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Dale Honeyman 1924 - 2015 Mom was reunited with her soul mate Harold Honeyman on January 15, 2015, at 90 years of age. She proudly served with the Royal Canadian Air Force Women's Division from 1943 to 1946, and was a long term member and supporter of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 67 in Kimberley and then in Cranbrook at Branch 24. Mom loved to help out where she could and was most comfortable doing so from behind the scenes. She passed on her passion for good food and cooking to her family and she was known for her nurturing spirit in the garden and the support she freely gave to her children, their families and those who spent time with her. Mom will be lovingly remembered by her sons Ray, Gordon (Cynthia), Collin (Laura) and Keith (Sally); as well as by her grandchildren Michael, Brian, Lindsay, Rachelle, Carly and Matthew; her two great granddaughters Jocelyn and Frankie Dale and numerous nieces and nephews. Mom was predeceased by her husband Harold and her son Arthur. A special thank you to the staff at Joseph Creek Care Village and East Kootenay Regional Hospital for their care and support. Please join our family in a Celebration Of Mom's Life on Saturday, July 18, 2015 in the McPherson Funeral Home Reception Room in Cranbrook at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mom's honour may do so to the: Cranbrook Regional Hospital Auxiliary, 13 - 24th Avenue North, Cranbrook British Columbia, V1C 3H9 or the charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service. Condolences for the family can be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com
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Margaret "Maggie" Francis Dorris 1930 - 2015 Maggie was born in Cranbrook, BC on June 13, 1930 at the St. Eugene Hospital, the first of three children to Eleanor and Frank Bridges, long time Cranbrook residents. She attended Cranbrook Central School and after graduating from the Cranbrook High School, she attended Sprott Shaw Community College in Vancouver BC, returning thereafter to work at the National Fruit Company and the Provincial Health Unit in Cranbrook. In 1950, she joined 2 of her friends to travel to Montreal, QC where she worked with Budge Carbon Paper Manufacturing Company. The small town called and she returned to settle in Cranbrook and work for the Provincial Social Welfare Department. In 1953 she married Gerald Dorris, the father of her three children. The Dorris' lived in New Westminster, Lethbridge, AB, Spokane, WA, and Scottsdale, AZ, as well as the place she always loved, Cranbrook, for many years. In 1979, Maggie returned to Arizona where she lived till her retirement in 1992. During that time she worked with Varian Electronics Inc., and Intergroup Healthcare of Arizona. After retiring she maintained her home and a rental business in Scottsdale as well as her heavenly place at Moyie Lake where she spent several months every year. Maggie said her roots were at Moyie Lake, having spent many summers on the lake at Green Bay where her uncle Harold Bridges, who was founder of the Green Bay Resort with her grandfather, JF Bridges. Her place at Moyie, which she shared with her son David, remained a 'work in progress' and she often said, she was doing exactly what she had always wanted to do with her life. In 2006, Cranbrook called again and she moved back where she settled happily till her passing on Thursday, January 15th, 2015. Maggie was predeceased by her parents, her beloved son Michael Dorris in 2008, her nephews Allan & Ronald Bridges, and her companion Dennis Scott in 1999. She is survived by her son David Dorris (Rhonda) and their 3 sons, Jordy (Amy), Parker and Aaron; and her daughter Nancy Lemire (Monty) and her 2 daughters, Melissa (Nedi) and Amy (Ira) and three great-grandchildren; Fynn, Nash & Micah. She is also survived by her brother Harvey Bridges (Jean) and their family; and her sister Lois Maguire (Ernie) and their family. Maggie was very close with her brother and sister who were exceptionally kind to her. Maggie likened her many friends to jewels and she cherished them that way. She lived life in a very positive way. She was a lifetime hockey contributor (member of the founding executive board of the Cranbrook Colts Junior Hockey League), she liked to laugh, to play bridge (especially duplicate bridge), and wasn't afraid of hard work - that is the legacy she received from her mother Eleanor and the one she leaves to the wonderful young people in her surviving family. A memorial service for Maggie will be held at McPherson Funeral Home in Cranbrook on Friday, January 23, 2015 at 1:00 pm. Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service. Condolence for the family can be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com
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LIPSACK - Margorie Esther 1949 - 2015 On the early evening hours of Monday, January 12th, 2015, Margorie Esther Lipsack passed away suddenly at her home at the age of 65 years. Margorie was born in Cranbrook, BC on April 15th, 1949 to Fred and Lillian Lancaster, one of five children. Margorie is survived by her husband of 45 years, Garth, and her two sons, Gary and Grant. She was pre-deceased by both of her parents. As per Margorie's wishes, there will be no funeral service. Cremation arraignments are being provided by Mark Memorial Services in Cranbrook, BC.
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