FRIDAY, July 11, 2014 v A19
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Obituaries & In Memoriam S.N. McLEAN
February 12, 1927 – June 28, 2014
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He left to attend Vancouver College, later graduated from Lord Bing High School, and went on to earn a Bachelor of Forestry at UBC in 1951. He devoted his professional life to the practice of forestry. After several years in Malakwa, Taft, and Sicamous country, he and his young family moved to Kamloops to work for W.W. Stevens, a forestry consultant. In 1961, after Mr. Stevens’s untimely demise, Neil and his wife, E.M. Helen, purchased the business that became S.N. McLean Forestry Services Ltd. The company operated for over 40 years out of the main office in Kamloops, as well as those in Castlegar and Prince George. Neil sponsored numerous summer forestry students. Many who followed in his footsteps in professional forestry service took with them the ethics and integrity he believed to be necessary to every forester’s imprint on the profession.
The birds on the South Thompson River have lost a great friend. On June 28, on a beautiful afternoon, the spirit of a very good man found its way to the light. Sinclair Neil McLean passed away in his own bed, surrounded by his loving family and nine grandchildren. Two turtledoves flew by the window and two deer came to graze below. Neil was born February 12, 1927 in Prince George to Sinclair and Helen McLean, a pioneer lumbering family. As the youngest son, he learned the many facets of the business, from river driving logs down the Fraser to every task in the mill.
Neil’s persistent health problems were met with equal perseverance and tenacity. He never let them overcome his joie de vivre and his passion for living a full life. He found a spiritual resonance in nature, something that brought a particular joy, whether it was the deep woods of his youth or at the edge of the South Thompson River in later years. He truly believed in the Rotary motto, “Service above self”, and served as a life member of Kamloops North Rotary and the Fraser/Fort George Museum. Numerous and quality friendships were forged through Rotary especially. Neil was also a long time member of the Association of B.C. Forest Professionals and the Forest History Association of B.C. In earlier years, he was a member of the Eagle Valley Fish & Game Club and the Sicamous Kinsmen.
Jean Dawson MacKay JULY 7, 1931 - JULY 6, 2014
With dignity and grace, Jean passed away after a brief illness, with family by her side. Family meant everything to Jean and she will be deeply missed by daughters Shawne and Trish, granddaughter Kaeli, great-granddaughter Freyjah, son-in-law Dave, niece Lisa, nephew Don and many close family and friends. Jean was predeceased by husband Gordon in 1999 and dear sister Margot in 2008. Born in Merritton (St. Catherines, Ontario), Jean and her family moved to BC around 1951, where she met and married Gord in 1954. She graduated as a psychiatric nurse from Essondale in 1954. Nursing was more than a vocation for Jean; it was a passion and she was loved and admired by all her colleagues and patients over her long career. The family would especially like to thank Dr. Bishop for his caring and compassion, the nursing staff on 7 North at the Royal Inland Hospital, and the amazing staff of Kamloops Hospice. A Celebration of Life will be held for Jean, date to be announced. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the BC Cancer Agency and the Kamloops Hospice Association.
Neil is survived by E.M. Helen, who is his life long mate and wife of nearly 62 years, as well as his three children: son Murray McLean (Tammy Abrahamson); daughter Maureen Young (Allen); and daughter Kerry-Lynne Small. Neil also leaves behind his grandchildren: Lachlan McLean (Sayena Fariji); Lucas McLean (Jessica Buzzeo); Lana McLean; Zachary Young (Natalie Peace); Taylor-Marie Young (Robert Fischer); Jacob Young (Jenna Patterson); Nicholas Small; Michael Small (Katie Almeida); Samantha Small; and his cherished great-grandson, Lincoln Sinclair McLean. Neil is also survived by son-in-law Henry Small; his remaining sister, Marilyn Goertsen; and many nieces and nephews. Neil was predeceased by his youngest sister, Lynne Mann. Dearest Neil—devoted husband, loving father, and beloved Poppa: your flag flies at half-mast; your mountains have been climbed; and your guest book, filled to the last page, is now complete. Neil’s family acknowledges the quality care provided by the physicians and nurses of Royal Inland Hospital and the Kamloops home support nurses. A ceremony in recognition of Neil’s life will be held at the South Thompson Inn at 3438 Shuswap Road in Kamloops on Saturday, August 23, 2014, beginning at 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in remembrance of Sinclair Neil McLean may be made to Kamloops North Rotary (Box 24036 70-700 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, BC, V2B 8R3); the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada (600-60 St. Clair Avenue, East Toronto, ON, M4T 1N5); or any charity of choice.
HERMAN SCHROTTNER
Herman Schrottner passed away peacefully on the evening of July 7th, 2014 at the age of 70 after a year-long battle with lung cancer. Herman is survived by his wife Pat, his two sons Edwin (Janna) and Erik (Julia), his grandchildren Matthaeus and Alice as well as his sisters Anna, Joanna and Gerti in Austria. Herman leaves behind numerous extended family members in Canada and Austria as well as many cherished friends around the world. He was predeceased by his parents Philipp and Josefa Schrottner and his two older brothers Matthaeus and Hans. Herman was born August 23rd 1943 in Gams, Austria. After losing both of his parents at a young age, he was raised by his brother Matthaeus and other relatives. Herman’s love of skiing was discovered through school trips and weekends with his brother. Herman apprenticed and worked as a chimney sweep in Austria, as well as performing his mandatory service in the Austrian Military. As a young man he enjoyed weekend trips to Yugoslavia with
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THANK YOU With heartfelt thanks for all the love, prayers and medical care given to my husband, our Papa and our Dad, the late Clarence Neis. Thank you to family members, friends, Fr. Peter and parishioners of OLPH Church, Dr. Germaine, Dr. Jung, Dr. Kosar, Dr. Kramer, Dr. Cleland, Dr. Nair, Karla (Community RT) and especially Dr. Hamilton and Nurse Practioner Natalie Manhard. Grateful thanks also to Kelowna Cancer Clinic Radiation Department for their kind and patient care. May God bless each and everyone. THE NEIS FAMILY
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friends: this sparked a desire to explore other parts of the world. In 1966, after a brief deliberation between Australia and Canada, he decided to come to Canada with a friend, where he spent a year traveling from Montreal to Vancouver in a VW. He returned to Austria, but had decided that Canada would be his new home and immigrated to Canada in 1968. Herman chose to live in Vancouver where he worked in construction before moving to Kamloops in 1970. His passion and talent for skiing drew him to a job working as a ski instructor at Lac Le Jeune ski area. It was a ski lesson that provided the opportunity for Herman and Pat to meet for the first time. In 1973 Herman and a partner started a ski school at a new ski area in Kamloops: Harper Mountain. Herman and Pat married in 1974. Edwin was born in 1977 and Erik was born in 1979. Herman is well recognized in Kamloops as he spent 30 years as Ski-School Director and running the ski shop at Harper Mountain before retiring after the 2003-2004 ski season. His family would like to thank Dr. Malan, The Kamloops Cancer Clinic and The Kamloops Hospice. Herman was a loving husband, a devoted father, a helpful son-in-law, a proud Opa and a jack-of-all-trades to anyone who needed help. He will be greatly missed. A Celebration of his life will be held at 1:00pm in the Schoening Funeral Chapel, 513 Seymour on Tuesday July 15, 2014. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Kamloops Hospice Association. On-line condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com Schoenings Funeral Service 250-374-1454
CINDY (CYNTHIA ANNE NATSUMI)
ROSOLOWSKI (Nee Hamazaki) October 18, 1964 - July 8, 2014 Cindy Rosolowski passed away peacefully on July 8, 2014. Cindy is survived by her husband Gerry and their sons, Tyler and Kyle as well as her siblings: Lisa, Glenn and Louise. She is predeceased by her parents Kobie and Cay Hamazaki. Cindy leaves behind many cherished family members, extended family and very dear friends. Cindy was born in Kamloops, BC. She studied Culinary Arts at Cariboo College and moved to Calgary in 1984. She worked in the food industry for many years at various restaurants and institutions. She later worked in construction where she owned and operated her own business. It was during this time that she met her husband Gerry of 19 years. Cindy was an avid gardener, loved golfing with her friends, ringette and cooking/baking for friends and family but above all, she was an incredible wife to Gerry and mother to Tyler and Kyle. A Celebration of Cindy’s Life will be held at the Chestermere Regional Recreation Center at 201 West Chestermere Drive, Chestermere, Alberta on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. A private burial will take place at Mountain View Memorial Gardens in the Nature Walk Garden. Koden gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Agape Hospice. To express condolences, please visit: www.mountainviewmemorial.ca. Arrangements entrusted to Mountain View Memorial Gardens, Funeral Home, Reception Centre & Crematorium, 1605 - 100 Street SE (GPS: 242013 - 100 Street SE) Calgary, AB (403) 272- 5555