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SMITH, GLEN June 11, 1920 - October 9, 2017 It is with great sadness that the family of Glen Smith announces his passing on October 9 at Salmon Arm, BC. He was born in Cardston, Alberta on June 11th, 1920. He then moved to BC in 1942. He is predeceased by his loving wife and friend of 65 years Mary Ellen and one son Kerry. He is survived by his children LaRon (Myra) Diana (Duncan) Joyce (Tom) Joanne (Allister) Dwayne (Ivy) Darrel (Janek) Sheila (Bob) Deborah (Al) Russel. He is also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren. He worked many jobs as a young man in Southern Alberta and then came back to BC then he started work in his later years for Westcoast Transmission. Our dad was the pride of all of our lives. He will be greatly missed
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In Memoriam
ELIZABETH VICTORIA DAVIS (VICKEY) January 5, 1947 - Oct. 12, 2017 Elizabeth Victoria Davis (Vickey) born January 5, 1947 in Winnipeg Manitoba. Died Oct 12, 2017 in Enderby BC. Vickey was the 4th of 7 children, and was raised in a military family. In 1959 the family moved to Vancouver BC, it was there in 1969 that Vickey met, and married George Davis, her husband of 48 years. After living briefly in Powell River, and Quesnèl, they relocated to Fort St. James, and that is where they planted their roots until retirement in 2000. After that they hit the road as Snowbirds and full time RVers. George worked for the BC Forest Service, and Vickey worked at the Stuart Lake Hospital, and at the Fort St. James medical clinic. She was also involved in many community activities as her children were growing up. In 2015 Vickey was diagnosed with Bulbar ALS. Left to mourn her passing are her husband George, son Jeff (Morgan, Sophie, Ella And Dawson), of Fort St. James, daughter Georgia, her daughter Nadina, and son Tyler of Vanderhoof BC Brother Leslie (Jean) Moir of Sechelt BC, sister Leaha (Don) Myrfield of Vernon, Sister Jane (Jeff) Stevens of Nanaimo BC., Sister Cathy of Comox BC, and brother Dan (Michele) Moir of Surrey. Predeceased by her son Joe Davis, parents Tom and Lil Moir, sister Joanne. No service by request. Anyone wishing to make a donation in Vickey’s memory please consider the ALS society. We would like to thank Dr. Bell and all the nurses and staff at Parkview Place, Enderby. Their kindness and the special care give to Vickey will always be remembered. Online Condolences may be sent to the Davis family through Vickey’s obituary at www. bowersfuneralservice.com
SUZANNE MARGARET NORTH September 16, 1934 - October 2, 2017 Suzanne passed away peacefully on October 2, 2017 surrounded by her family, her friends, and her cat. Suzanne is lovingly missed by her husband Ted North, her children - Jane Smith ( Steivan, Emily, Alex, Lyle and family), Jill Jameson ( Willy, Faith, Jessie and Gracey), Jennifer North, Ken North (Katelyn, Heidi, Ava and Austin), her brother Gregg Thomson (Kristina, Devon, Dayton and Zoe), and many cousins, nieces and nephews. She is also survived by a very important circle of friends, old and new, who loved her. Suzanne is predeceased by her parents Sadie and James Thomson, Sister Shirley, and Brother Jerry. Mom was born in Trail BC. She graduated from J. Lloyd Crowe high school and then went on to attend Provincial Normal School where she trained to become a teacher. Suzanne and Ted were married in 1955, and her real teaching career began with the raising of her children. Mom made sure we were all prepared for the world (including Dad) and she did everything in her power to educate us for what was to come. Mom never lost sight of the world around her and had many interests. Everything she did, she did well. The beautifully tailored clothing, the incredible gardens and the exquisitely decorated homes are just a few of her accomplishments. A service to celebrate Suzanne will be held on Saturday, October 21 at 2:00 p.m. in Salmon Arm at the First United Church, 450 Okanagan Avenue East. Online condolences may be sent to Suzanne’s family through her obituary at www. bowersfuneralservice.com
Friday, October 20, 2017 Page A27 IN LOVING MEMORY OF BROOKE KEOWN September 4, 2017 Brooke passed away suddenly at the age of 23 years, in Grande Prairie, AB. Sadly missed by her father, Mark Wrenko (Susan); brothers, Trevor and Pascal Keown (Nicole); grandmothers Joan Keown and Pat Wrenko, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins & friends. Brooke, formerly of Sorrento, BC, was predeceased by her mother Brenda, grandfathers Bill Keown and Lloyd Wrenko. Her ashes will be spread at a later date with those of her mother, at a private family gathering.
LECLAIR, WILLIAM “BILL” RAYMOND March 7, 1953 - October 1, 2017 It is with sadness and pain that his family announces the unexpected death of Bill LeClair, FCA (William Raymond) in Sorrento, BC, on October 4, 2017. Bill was the beloved husband of his high school sweetheart Sharon (née Crawford); devoted father of Lindsey (Andrew Lindsay), Rebecca (Sean Scott) and Carleigh Ray (deceased); and adoring Papa of Brady, Shea, Keenen and Isla. Bill is also survived by his sisters Caroline Darts (Dan) and Susan LeClair and by numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews and nieces from the Fenton, LeClair and Crawford clans and many friends. Born on March 7, 1953, to Carrie (née Fenton) and Ray LeClair, Bill graduated from Centennial High School and became a Chartered Accountant after completing his studies at UBC. Extraordinarily successful in business, he worked in various parts of Canada and in England, Africa and the Philippines. His philanthropic work, both privately and in relation to his business interests, was renowned. He was a long-time fundraiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the Coquitlam Foundation. He also sat as an elected Councillor for the City of Coquitlam from 1983 to 2005. Throughout his life, Bill remained grounded in family and community. He was a musical entertainer, taking centre stage at family gatherings, a nature lover and a fishing enthusiast. He loved to laugh and to sing with family and friends, and his energy knew no bounds. Bill’s life dream was to live on the beach surrounded by his family, boating and fishing to his heart’s content. He and Sharon culminated that dream on the shores of the Shuswap Lake. Then, suddenly, he was gone. Friends and family are invited to celebrate Bill’s life at a memorial to be held at the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel in Vancouver on October 29 at 1:00 P.M. Bill’s work and dedication to helping others will be continued through the Bill LeClair Community Fund. Contributions will be gratefully accepted at the Coquitlam Foundation, c/o PO BOX 2, 1207 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7Y3. In lieu of flowers, Bill’s family asks that you spend time with your loved ones, take a walk on the beach, and make a toast to friendships, lifelong and beyond. Online Condolences may be sent to the LeClair family through Bill’s obituary at www. bowersfuneralservice.com
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