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THURSDAY, October 22, 2015
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Obituaries & In Memoriam PHILIP ALFRED THIEMER July 4, 1928 - October 16, 2015
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Phil Thiemer, more affectionately know as “Pa” to his family. Phil is survived by his wife Arlene, his children Reid (Gail) and Denny (John), his grandchildren Michael (Nelly), Nicholas (Sterling), Kevin and Shannon (Paul). The family would like to thank the staff at the Royal Inland Hospital and the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice. At Phil’s request there will be no funeral or memorial service. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home would be gratefully accepted.
RUBY MAHAR
KAY TURNER
September 28, 1930 - October 17, 2015
Kay Turner, a pioneer teacher of Kamloops passed away in September at the age of 97. Our mother, Kathleen, was born in Newtown-Toddington, England on August 31, 1918. She moved to Canada with her parents, William and Elizabeth Elkerton and brother Arthur, in 1926. The family settled in Burnaby. She graduated from Duke of Connaught High School, BC and obtained her teaching certificate from Normal School in New Westminster, BC and later her BEd with Library Science specialty from UBC. At the age of 21 was appointed to her first teaching position at Criss Creek, BC, fifty miles north of Kamloops. The log school house had seven students from grades one to seven, the older students arriving early in the morning to light the wood stove and fetch drinking water. This same group of students, and many others came back to wish her well on her retirement in 1973. Jarvis and Ada Turner boarded the school teacher and Kay married their eldest son Harold. They had four children, Jarvis, twins Andy and Bill and daughter Sheila. From Criss Creek, Kay also taught at Willowford, Rowe Lake, Falkland, Armstrong, Westwold, Kamloops (Allan Matthews) Ashcroft, Iqaluit, and Port Simpson. She was passionate about reading and education, always trying to find the way to help students overcome their learning challenges and archieve their goals. The stories, memories and life lessons she created were endless. She was predeceased by her parents and her brother, her beloved husband Harold (1961), son Andrew (1994), son Jarvis (2012); daughters-in-law Gabrielle (1997), Sheila (2010) and second husband Ron (2002). She is survived by her son Bill and daughter Sheila, six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, two nieces, two nephews. Contributions to a charity of your choice may be made in her memory. A tea of remembrance will be held in March of 2016.
In loving memory of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a dear friend to so many more. Ruby Mahar, was born September 28, 1930 and passed away surrounded by her loving children on October 17, 2015. Ruby is survived by her children, Wayne (Carol), Donald (Eileen), Joanne, Maureen (Bob), Micheal, Carole (Dean), Trish (Richie), Duane (Debbie), Harry (Yvonne), Colleen (Jim), Karen and family. Grandchildren, Jenny (Sheldon), Shannon, Tanna, Lorelei (Geoff), Tyler (Lindsay), Christine (Jeffery), Michelle (Dylan), Sonny, Amanda (Jason), Mathew, Josh Connors, Wayne, Ariel, Josh Gilks, Joey, Kristen (Derek), Andrea (Isaac), Tanner, Whitney, Braeden, Joseph, Levon, Josh and Edward. Great-grandchildren, Ashley, Jazmyn, Peyton, Olivia, Gavin, Kayden, Bridgette, Hayden, Connor, Aleigha, Owen and Alexia. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Joseph, children Patsy, Valerie, Jimmy, and grandson Curtis. Mom was a special angel, volunteering her time at many associations and loved by all who knew her. Her passion in life was to be with her family and create many special memories. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Renal Unit at the Royal Inland Hospital. Ruby will be laid to rest at the Hillside Cemetery, 750 Notre Dame on Friday, October 23, 2015 at 11:00a.m. Following the interment, friends and family are invited to join the family for a time of fellowship and refreshment in the Kamloops Funeral Home Tea Room, 258 Fortune Drive Kamloops, B.C.
Arrangements entrusted to Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services 250-554-2324 Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca
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ROBERT LOYLL ZIMONICK
March 7, 1945 October 22, 2014
Dad, you’d be thrilled to know the Packers are 6-0 right now!
We miss you, you’re always in our hearts.
Love,
Your Family
Condolences may be offered at Thompson Valley Funeral Home at www.tvfh.ca.
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JANN LOUISE MCINNIS BAILEY
March 12, 1952 - October 9, 2015 On October 9, 2015, our beloved wife, sister, aunt passed away after being airlifted to St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, B.C. after a very sudden illness which had surprised us all.
JOHN “LLOYD” FOLK We regret to announce the passing of Lloyd after a brief struggle with cancer.
Born March 12, 1952 to John William Bailey and Dr. Edna Mae MacInnis in Hamilton, Ontario, she spent her early years living in Ancaster then Dundas, Ontario. Jann leaves her husband Alan Stephenson, her sisters Cheryl (Tom) Horn, London, Ont., Beth Austin, Waitsfield, Vermont, her brother Doug (Cheri) Bailey, Pritchard, B.C. and her nieces and nephews, Lise Crawford, Suzanne Horn, R.J. Austin, Chris Austin, Cole Bailey and Jesse Bailey. Known throughout Canada as the Executive Director of the Kamloops Art Gallery, her accomplishments were vast. She received the Governor General’s Canada 125 Award in 1992, The Y’s Woman of Distinction Award in 1995, The Queen’s Silver Jubilee Medal in 2003, Named Co-commissioner for the 51st Venice Biennale in 2005 (Italy), Named Fellow of the Canadian Museums Association in 2008 and received an Honorary Doctorate of Arts and Letters, Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops in 2008 and the Queens Golden Jubilee Medal, Government of Canada Award in 2013. Jann was appointed to well over a dozen Government and non- Government positions throughout her career including the British Columbia Lottery Corporation, the British Columbia Arts Council, and most recently the Vancouver Foundation. She also was the past president of the Canadian Museums Association and Canadian Art Museum Directors. Published many times in National and International magazines dealing with The Arts and as a Guest Lecturer throughout British Columbia, her life was dedicated to the love of art and bringing awareness of the social and economic value of supporting Art. Jann graduated from the Ontario College of Art and Design University, Toronto, Ontario and Sarah Lawrence College, New York (French Campus/Lacoste) and prior to moving to Kamloops in 1987 she taught at Fleming College, Peterborough, Ontario from 1984 to 1987.
Lloyd was born August 1, 1936 in Horizon, Saskatchewan and passed away October 18, 2015 in Kamloops, British Columbia. He is survived and will be missed by family in Alberta, Kamloops, Mission, Surrey and Saskatchewan. Lloyd was a millwright by trade and there was nothing he couldn’t fix or build. He was a hardworking man who will be missed by many. There will be no service by request. Those wishing to honor Lloyd’s memory may do so by making a donation to a charity of choice.
Tripping The Light Fantastic…………
Leisure time found Jann in her garden where she systematically changed to growing flowers that were edible; wandering the Famer’s Market in town on a Saturday morning; creatively cooking wonderful meals and prior to her initial health problems traveling extensively around the world for pleasure and business.
Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial Funeral Services, Kamloops (250) 554-2429
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 24 at 11:00 AM at the Coast Hotel Theater, 1250 Roger Way, Kamloops, B.C. V1S 1N5
Condolences may be left for the family at www.firstmemorialkamloops.com
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations to the Kamloops Art Gallery be given in her honor at Kamloops Art Gallery 101 – 465 Victoria St., Kamloops, B.C. V2C 2A9. Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com
In Loving Memory Of
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RODNEY HERBERT WHITE April 10, 1945 – October 17, 2015
Rodney Herbert White of Kamloops, B.C., passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 70 years of age. He is survived by his loving wife Marlene, children, Leigh White (Brett Anson) of Coquitlam, B.C., Glenn (Darlene) Ireland of Kamloops, B.C., and Connie (Darrin) Loiselle of Kamloops, B.C., grandchildren, Morgan, Caitlyn (Anson), JD (Shaina) Ireland, Kelsey Ireland, brother and sister Greg, Danica Loiselle, Karen Mathieu, Elvan and Dennis Dickson and many other family members. Rodney was predeceased by his brother Clayton, mother Stella, and his father Herbert. A gentile man with a good heart left us on Saturday, October 17, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was “one tough cookie” and fought a good fight. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel, 285 Fortune Drive with Paster Joe Koziol officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations made in Rodney’s name to the Canadian Cancer Society, 111-450 Lansdowne St., Kamloops, BC V2C 1Y3 or Kamloops Hospice, 72 Whiteshield Crescent S, Kamloops, BC V2E 2S9 would be greatly appreciated. Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com
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