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Kenneth Floyd Smith June 7, 1936 - February 5, 2015 Aged 78 Years

After a lengthy illness and valiant struggle, Ken passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 5, 2015 at Mountain Lakes Senior Community in Nelson BC. Ken is survived by Sylvia and their four sons: Bob (Donna), Dan (Helen) and Terry of Edmonton, AB., Kirk in Mackenzie, BC. and his grandson Riley in Rossland, BC. Ken was born in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan and moved to Hinton, Alberta in 1946 and then to High Prairie in 1951 with his parents Floyd and Ida and his siblings, Gwen, Hazel and Allan. After leaving school he worked in the bush on trucks and heavy equipment and also drove the school bus. He married Sylvia in 1954 and together with their sons, they moved to Castlegar, BC in 1970 where he trucked for over 30 years, the majority of that as an owner/operator, until he retired and by then Nelson was his home. He was a man who enjoyed being on his boat, fishing and spending time at his cabin on Arrow Lake and his biggest passion was attending rodeos in Alberta and BC. For many years he would pack up his truck and camper and enjoy the summer rodeos, visiting friends along the way. He could spend many an hour talking about trucks and horses and he is fondly remembered for his love of playing the guitar and banjo, and singing late into the night all his favorite country and western songs that were painstakingly written in his treasured song book. Memorial service to take place on Friday February 13, 2015 at1pm at Thompson Funeral Home, 613 Ward Street, Nelson, BC with an internment to be held in High Prairie, AB at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Online condolences may be expressed at www. thompsonfs.ca Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.

WAH, Connie (nee Karin Marie Erickson) November 25, 1916 – February 4, 2015 Connie died on February 4 after a short struggle with pneumonia at Columbia House in Invermere, BC at age 98. She was surrounded by her four children, and three of her grandchildren. We held her hands and sent her o to rest her heart. Born on a winter’s night in Uppsala, Sweden, tiny Karin was kept in the warming oven to start her life. When she was six, her family moved to Swift Current, Saskatchewan, where she grew up, marrying the great love of her life, Fred Wah, in 1937. Their life together touched down at Chinese cafes in Swift Current, Trail, and Nelson, BC, and at the Holmes Motel in Cranbrook, BC, with four children born along the way. These were her happiest years. In 1966, the great love of her life, her husband Fred, died in her arms on a dance oor in Nelson. Her life as a widow was full, by her own making. She worked at Lyons Shoes in Nelson for close to 10 years, and surrounded herself with wonderful friends with whom she shared raucous game nights and homemade huckleberry wine. She adventured to Hong Kong, China, New Zealand and the Maritimes; most trips with one of her best Nelson friends, Elizabeth Wallach. She took up skiing and hiking, and delighted in her time in the Kootenay mountains. She sewed Raggedy Ann dolls and ower girl dresses. She speed-knitted mitts for grandchildren when they lost theirs. She had a quiltmakers gift, creating patchwork vests, beautiful blankets to sleep under and wall hangings. Her after-school cookie jar was never empty of “yingerâ€? snaps, spritz, black-eyed susans, and – if you were lucky – cinnamon buns. Her treatďŹ lled tins at Christmas were an inspiration to the next generation of family bakers, who feel her hands with ours when we reach for a measuring cup. She spent her last 21 years in Invermere, close to daughter Glenda and son Don; to “grannyâ€? all over again, and to help plant geranium seeds every spring for the nursery business. Then – as happens – they looked after her when she needed it. She is survived by so many whose lives she ďŹ lled with love, including her sons Fred Wah, OC (Pauline Butling) of Vancouver; Ernie Wah (Edie) of Langley; Donnie Wah (Diana Stewart) of Windermere; and daughter Glenda Wah (Jack Steedman) also of Windermere, BC. She was deeply beloved by her seven granddaughters: Jennifer (Jim), Erika (Scott), Jodie (Mike), Denise (Brad), Debbie, Lin (Oliver) and Anna (Randy); by 17 great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, brother Gus and sister Martha. We are grateful to all those who cared for her at Columbia House; their love and support of her, and our family, has been visible and very touching. They saw her sweetness, and responded. In her memory, please dunk a ginger snap with someone you love, and ďŹ nd something to laugh about today. A memorial for Connie will be held this summer in Nelson, BC. In lieu of owers, if you wish, donations may be made to the Columbia Valley Hospice Society.

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The School House ECLC

Employment Opportunity Licensed Early Childhood Educator + Infant & Toddler Certification Lynx Program This is a full time position commencing March 9, 2015 with a starting wage of $17. The successful candidate will be familiar with the Early Learning Framework and be open to learning about and facilitating a Reggio Inspired Practice. Our centre practices a system of Primary Care; (38 hours/week within a 4 day work week). After the 3 month probationary period all employee can expect a wage increase as well as benefits. Teamwork and strong interpersonal skills with all ages is mandatory. Our centre values open honest communication in a supportive, positive working environment.

CLOSING: February 27, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. Please send a cover letter & resume to: The School House ECLC Attn: Veronica O’Connor 1623 Falls Street Nelson, BC V1L 1J7

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