WEDNESDAY, July 5, 2023
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In Loving Memory of
Colleen Michelle Gropp
April 28, 1969 – July 7, 2021
Dreaming You Backwards Once in a while, I catch myself dreaming, Dreaming you backwards here with me. Wandering these rooms this house feels so empty, Got an ache in my soul you wouldn’t believe. May your arm rest easy on your pillow, May you cry every tear and forget. The long roads we took and the time we lost grieving. And may your love find its way back home again, May your love find its way back home again. Once in a while fantasy thinking, Pulls me back under back in the tide. I see you smiling when I am dreaming, The sun rises slowly as you whisper goodbye. Song by Ryan Adams There is no timeline, no road or path in Grief. “One step up, two steps back” How we long for your touch, smell, smile and love. Miss you every day. Love you to the moon and back! Your Loving Husband Brent & Family.
THE ANGEL ON YOUR SHOULDER By Jackie Huston Lena, Wisconsin
There’s an angel on your shoulder Though you may not know she’s there, She watches over you day and night And keeps you in her care. There’s an angel on your shoulder Watching you learn and grow Keeping you safe from danger And nurturing your soul. She’ll be there through your triumphs She’ll dance on clouds with pride, She’ll hold your hand through disappointments and fears, Standing faithfully by your side. In her lifetime this angel was strong and true, And stood up for what was right. In your life you’ll be faced with decisions and trials And she’ll shine down her guiding light. Life holds so much in store for you, So remember as you grow older, There are no heights you cannot reach ‘Cause there’s an angel on your shoulder. Bereavement Publishing Inc. 5125 N. Union Blvd, Suite 4 Colorado Springs, CO 80918
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Elizabeth Constance Greene
Born November 3, 1941 - Died June 25, 2023 The family of Elizabeth Greene is sad to announce her passing in Kamloops on June 25, 2023, peacefully with family at her side. Predeceased by her life partner Bertram Plimer, her parents, Robert & Helen Greene of Rossland, her siblings, Ken Greene, of Rossland and Judy Rowsell (Robert) of Smithers, survived by brothers John Greene (Cate) and Rick Greene (Sue) of Rossland and sister Nancy Raine (Al) of Sun Peaks, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Elizabeth (Liz) grew up in a large skiing family in Rossland, British Columbia. Her childhood was full of outdoor adventures, and her school years were full of fun and scholastic achievements. Elizabeth won several Canadian junior ski championships and competed for Canada in the 1960 Squaw Valley Olympics at the age of 18. Having put University scholarships on hold to participate in the Olympics, Liz then chose a path of higher education, eventually leading to degrees in physical education, recreation, and public administration. Liz worked on the political campaign for Canada's first indigenous Member of Parliament, Len Marchand of Kamloops. She then moved to Ottawa where she worked in Len's parliamentary office and became a friend to the Marchand family. After getting her degree in Public Administration, Elizabeth began a very successful career with the public service, working on interesting assignments in various departments including Health, the Treasury Board and National Revenue. Liz and Bert had an active social life in Ottawa, leaving many friends with fond memories. They travelled extensively, often on special bird watching trips while also collecting antiques and eventually working on an extensive collection built around the search for the Sir John Franklin expedition. Following the passing of her husband in 2010, Elizabeth moved back to British Columbia and was a longtime resident in the Kamloops Seniors Village where she dealt with Alzheimer's with grace and courage. The family would like to thank the staff at the Kamloops Seniors Village who became Liz's extended family through the years, with special thanks to Brenda Thompson who gave her companionship when it was most needed A private gathering is planned in July at the Greene family summer place on Kootenay Lake, where the family will celebrate a life well lived. We will remember the happy times that Liz shared with her soulmate Bert and be grateful that they are together again. Rest in Peace.
A Gathering to Celebrate the Life of CONRAD VARNEY In his memory we will gather and celebrate his life, tell a few stories and share some memories. We would love to see everyone there who knew Conrad. A light lunch will be served at noon. Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 11:00am 3:00pm at Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour Street, Kamloops, BC.
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Footprints
One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he noticed two set of footprints in the sand: one belonging to him, and the other to the Lord. When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life. This really bothered him and he questioned the Lord about it. “Lord, you said that once I decided to followed you, you’d walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times of life, there is only one set of footprints. I don’t understand why, when I needed you most, you would leave me.” The Lord replied, “My precious, precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you saw only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you.” Margaret Fishback Powers