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DENMAN, Betty Jean (nee Thiessen) Feb 24, 1945 - April 4, 2015 In Loving Memory It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Betty at the Niagara Falls Hospital with her loving husband by her side. Betty is survived by her husband Ron, daughter Lavern (Steve) Butchart, son Lander Denman and four grandchildren, Tessa, Silas, Carter and Everett. She will be deeply missed by her five siblings - Rita, Walter, Norma, Jenny and Dorothy, her Focken inlaws, Frank, Hajo, Christian, Ilsa and all their respective family members. Betty was predeceased by her parents, Gertrude and George Thiessen. Betty was born in Herbert, Saskatchewan and moved to Abbotsford at 10 weeks old where she grew up on a farm. “Those days were sweet and innocent-school,family, friends and church was our life”. Her siblings say that no one could ever be mad at their sweet sister Betty who never complained. This gracious reputation followed Betty throughout her life as a talented hairdresser and seamstress, devoted homemaker, loving sister, mother, wife, friend, proud grandmother and colorful friend within her Niagara Fall’s community the last 16 years of her life. Her warm personality, integrity and kind actions never wavered; she spread joy to whomever she met with her radiant smile and helping hand. Betty enjoyed sewing, crafts, dancing, yoga, Indian cuisine and culture and lived a full and happy life with Ron. After moving out East, annual family trips to Kamloops and Edmonton (Lavern and Lander’s families) as well as to Abbotsford (family and friends) were a priority. At Betty’s request, there will be no formal ceremony. Her husband and children held a private casket-side service prior to her cremation at Arbor Memorial. Her colorful spirit will continue to teach us to see the good in everyone and everything and remind us to enjoy the moment. We accept that your angel wings were needed to brightly color our world and you will be forever present in our hearts. Memories can be sent to: lavernbutchart@gmail.com - with the heading.. Our Beautiful and Brave Betty

Doering, Adolf “Sam”

February 1, 1940 April 13, 2015 Adolf Doering went to be with Jesus peacefully with his daughter by his side on April 13, 2015. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 48 years, Verna, his daughter and son-in-law: Corina & Darryl, his three grandchildren: Colton, Levi, & Daisy, his siblings: Henry (Margaret), John (Joyce), and Ana (John), many nieces and nephews, and friends who are like family. He is predeceased by his son Eric. Adolf spent the past two years trapped in a body that no longer functioned effectively for him, but remained in good spirits and touched the lives of everyone he came in contact with. We as a family are grateful to all the wonderful staff who helped care for him at Valleyhaven. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00pm on Monday, April 27, 2015 at Central Community Church in Chilliwack. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

FROESE Randy James

Hilborn, Larry David Larry David Hilborn passed away on April 7, 2015 in the Chilliwack Hospital at the age of 66 years. He was born November 21, 1948 in Calgary, Alberta. Larry is survived by his sisters, Lorraine Howse and Jacqueline (John) Freitas, nephew Jeremy Pumphrey, who was like a son to him, three nephews and a niece, and his special friends, Lynne, Kathy Marylou , Rick and Keith. He was predeceased by both of his sons, Kenneth and Robert and the mother of his son’s , Jenet. Larry’s distinguished career as a banker began at the Bank of Nova Scotia and ended with President’s Choice Financial. He was proud of his accomplishments and earned many awards and accolades for his dedication to his customers. Larry enjoyed being a Rotarian and Legion member. He had a passion for fishing and had made many friends. Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, May 1, 2015 at the Mt. Cheam Lions Hall, 45580 Spadina Ave, Chilliwack between 4 and 6 pm. Special thanks from the family go to the staff in ICU and on Fifth Floor North at Chilliwack Hospital. The care and attention given to Larry in his time of need are greatly appreciated. Memorial Donations in Larry’s memory made to the SPCA would be welcomed as he was a true lover of pets. Henderson’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements 604-792-1344 www.hendersonsfunerals.com

Oct. 6, 1959 ~ April 12, 2015

Randy passed away with his mom and dad at his side. He leaves to mourn his mom and dad Harry and Irma Froese, his brother Larry and sister Jeanette (Ingo) Boschmann, one niece and five nephews. Randy had a free spirit and enjoyed the outdoors, spending many years in the north country, especially Fort McMurray, Alberta. He had a very strong mission to tell people about salvation to his Jesus. He would say to any one he would meet, “Jesus loves you. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at Bakerview Church, Multi Purpose Room, 2285 Clearbrook Road. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to a charity of your choice in Randy’s name.

KLASSEN Oskar Dec. 10, 1968 ~ April 15, 2015

In the early morning of April 15, 2015, Oskar passed away peacefully in the palliative care ward at the Abbotsford hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Oskar was predeceased by his mother, Anny, on September 17, 2010. He is survived by his father, Edwin (Martha), of Langley; his brother Rick (Tina), of Surrey; his sons; Steve, of Abbotsford; Scott, of Surrey, Joe, of Abbotsford and David, of Abbotsford. A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, April 22 at 2:00 pm at the Cascade Community Church in Abbotsford - 35190 DeLair Road. A private interment will precede the celebration of life. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Oskar’s name to the Cancer Society. Online condolences to the family may be made to: www.wiebeandjeskefh.com

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LAWSON Carol Ann March 23, 1944 - April 18, 2015

It is with deep sadness we announce the death of our mom, grandma and best friend, Carol Ann Lawson (nee Fisher). Carol will be dearly missed by all who were lucky enough to have been touched by her giving heart and caring hands. She was truly a giver to family, charity, community, friends and even to strangers. Carol is predeceased by her mother and stepfather Betty and Tup Tupper; her father Leonard Fisher, her sister Patti and brother Richard. She is survived by her children Jacquie and Jim Mlcak, Wendi and Paul Chiavacci; her grandchildren Christopher Chiavacci, Michelle Mlcak, Carlo Chiavacci, Candace Mlcak and by many nieces and nephews who all considered her their fun Aunt Carol. She is also survived by other relatives and very special friends. A memorial service for Carol will be held Friday, April 24 at 2:00 pm followed by a gathering at Ledgeview Golf Course, 35997 McKee Road, Abbotsford. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Abbotsford Food Bank would be appreciated: www.abbotsfordfoodbank.com or bring a non perishable donation to the service. Online condolences to the family may be made to: www.wiebeandjeskefh.com “You left us beautiful memories, your love is still our guide And though we cannot see you, you’re always at our side.”

Wiebe & Jeske 604.859.5885 NEUFELD, Abraham August 6, 1937 - April 8, 2015 Abe Neufeld lost his battle with cancer in the early morning of April 8th, 2015 at the Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre at the age of 77. He is survived by his wife Hertha, son Marvin, daughterin-law Sue, and granddaughters Cassie and Caitlyn. There will be no service as per his request, however donations to MCC in his name will be appreciated. A special thank you to the doctors and nurses for their excellent care and compassion during this time. Online condolences to the family may be made to:

POSTMA Adrianna Mrs. Adrianna Postma, late of Deroche, BC, passed away to be with her loving Saviour Jesus Christ on April 15, 2015 at the age of 70 at Mission Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Art Postma of 51 years; her 4 children, Adria (John) Sytsma, Amanda (Jim) Dean, Angela (Len) Groothof, and Arty (Anita) Postma; 12 loving grandchildren; as well as extended family and friends. Adrianna will be remembered fondly for her beautiful singing voice, her love of farming and her love of family. She will be dearly missed. A Celebration of Life was held on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Living Hope Christian Reformed Church, 34631 Old Clayburn Road, Abbotsford, BC. Donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Society. Tributes and condolences may be left at: www.hendersonsabbotsfordfunerals.com

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Gerhard was born December 27, 1932 in Wielen, Germany to Jan and Geertken Vander Spoel into a farming community. He immigrated to Canada, settling in Edmonton, Alberta, in the spring of 1953 with his fiancé Johanna. In Edmonton, on his 21st birthday during the Sunday service, Gerhard and Johanna were married. They moved to the Fraser Valley in the fall of 1954. After working for several years at various farming and other jobs, Gerhard and Johanna were able to buy a dairy farm in the Mt. Lehman area. They moved to a larger dairy farm in Sumas Prairie in 1966, where they farmed until retiring. Gerhard was a very active and faithful member of his church and the Christian School, serving many times on church council, and on the school board. For many years, he volunteered at the Bibles for Missions Thrift Store, and also served on the board. He loved going to the auctions and repairing furniture for the store, and continued doing this until recently. The Lord called him home on the morning of April 17, 2015. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 61 years, Johanna and their 5 children: John Vander Spoel; Grace and Matthew Stolk, David and Jessica Stolk with Evan, Levi, Aaron, Jeffrey Stolk, Darryl Stolk; Gordon and Anita Vander Spoel, Christine and Brandon Gross, Melissa Vander Spoel, Laura Vander Spoel; Diana and John Doppenberg, Bryan Doppenberg, Kevin Doppenberg, Karin and Brent Hoogland with Brianna, Dawson, Carter, Nathan Doppenberg, Jason and Mandy Doppenberg; David and Jenny Vander Spoel, Derin and Laura Vander Spoel, Kirsten Vander Spoel. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 1:00 pm, Immanuel Covenant Reformed Church, 35063 Page Road, Abbotsford. In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation to the charity of your choice. Online condolences to the family may be made to: www.wiebeandjeskefh.com

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WELLNESS COORDINATOR

Hallmark’s vibrant Abbotsford Assisted Living retirement community is seeking a part-time Wellness Coordinator. S/he would be an experienced RN with a community rather than clinical approach in fostering resident wellness. S/he manages a team of Care Aides and LPN’s, and liases between resident support services and families, while ensuring quality assurance and regulatory compliance. A heart for seniors is essential, as well as identification with Hallmark’s vision and values. Please drop resume off at Hallmark on the Park at 3055 Princess St., Abbotsford Attention: Randy Kolarcik. No phone calls please. http://hallmark retirement.ca/employment/

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

CLASS 1 DRIVERS & OWNER / OPERATORS AXL AMAZING XPRESS Ltd., 2880 Gardner Court, Abbotsford BC V2T 5H9 is looking for Class 1 Drivers and Owner / Operators - pen to pen (8 positions). Salary $24.50/hr. Minimum 1 year experience. Duties: Drive truck, load/unload goods, pre-inspection / maintenance of vehicle, do emergency repairs, maintain log book, speak fluent English. Email resume to:

axlamazingxpressltdjob @hotmail.com Fax 604-746-6666 or Call (604)897-9066

CLASS 1 DRIVER WANTED B-Train & fork lift experience required. Deliveries in the Fraser Valley. Fax resume to 604-826-7830 or email to: grassisgreener131@gmail.com

CLASS 1 HIGHWAY LINE HAUL COMPANY DRIVERS Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Class 1 Drivers for the SURREY area. Applicants must have a min 2 yrs industry driving experience.

We Offer Above Average Rates! To join our team of professional drivers please send off a resume and current drivers abstract to: careers@vankam.com For more info about Line Haul, call Bev, 604-968-5488 We thank all applicants for your interest! Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

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Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneﬁts package. To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Only those of interest will be contacted.

Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.