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FRIDAY, March 27, 2015
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Y Obituaries & In Memoriam Z HATSUE YABUKI We are sad to announce the peaceful passing of Hatsue Yabuki on March 23, 2015 at the age of 94. She will be dearly missed by her children: Roy, Ed (Wendy), Kathy, and Jane (Kent); her grandchildren Tatia, Travis, Jodie, Jenny (Atlin) and Abby and her great-grandchidren: Ashley and Isaac, her brother: Mitch Nishimura. Predeceased by husband Takayoshi in 1980, brother Tad and sister Marge. We will remember mom for her kindness of spirit, generosity and infectious smile. As well, she will be remembered for her love of family and her tenderness with her grandchildren. Hatsue was born on October 10, 1920 in Vancouver, BC. She attended dressmaking school and started a dry cleaning and alteration business with her mother. During the evacuation of the Japanese Canadians from the BC coast, Hatsue and her family were relocated to Sandon Interment camp. There she met Takayoshi and married him in 1944. After the war the family moved to North Kamloops and were active members in the Buddhist Church. A Memorial Service will be held at the Kamloops Buddhist Church, 361 Poplar Street, Kamloops, BC on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 11:00 am. The family would like to extend their deep gratitude to Ridgeview Lodge staff for their loving care and compassion. If friends desire, in lieu of flowers or koden, please make a donation to the Kamloops Buddhist Temple, or the Kamloops Japanese Canadian Association. Condolences may sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com
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BONNIE BEULAH K. KLASSEN May 26, 1926 ~ January 8, 2015 We are saddened to announce the passing of Bonnie Klassen of Kamloops, BC, on January 8, 2015. She is survived by five sons; Larry (Marty) of Prince George, BC, Leonard of Cebu, Philippines, Donald of Kamloops, BC, Peter (Jan) of Surrey, BC, and Randy (Leslie) of Kamloops, BC; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband John B Klassen in 1998 and grandson Todd Klassen in 1982. Bonnie was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. She moved to Vernon in 1964 and work for the Army Cadets for many years. Bonnie had many hobbies and she loved to enter her baking, preserves and quilting in the Armstrong Fair. Bonnie will be loved and missed by all of her family and friends. Our family would like to extend our gratitude and appreciation to the Kamloops Funeral Home. The Memorial Service for Bonnie will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, April 10, 2015 in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel, 285 Fortune Dr., with Pastor Vern Frudd officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home, 72 Whiteshield Crescent South, Kamloops, BC V2E 2S9. Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com
First Memorial Funeral Service 250-554-2429 JUDITH BERNICE JACKSON We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our adored sister, ‘Judy’ Judith Bernice Jackson, age 64, at Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops, B.C. on March 17th, following a sudden illness. Predeceased by parents Peggy and Ford Jackson, Terrace, B.C. and survived by siblings Eveline Flint, John (Ethel) Jackson, Doreen Byng, Bob Jackson, Eva Stock, Bill Jackson (Karen Knox), and Donna (Tex Tessmer) Jackson, several nieces and nephews, and dear friends, Sharon and Eugene Leveque. A remarkable life: Born with Down’s Syndrome, the family was advised survival would at most be a year, she would never walk (highly energetic by age 3), a life expectancy of 46. A shrewd observer and outspoken commentary, Judy (the Queen) amused us throughout her life –loved music (an ardent Elvis fan), dancing, Halloween, red shoes, presents and chocolate –‘family’ was her touch-word. The family is deeply grateful to her physician, Dr. P. Sigalet, who guided us in her care for many years and was a comfort to Donna, who was with her throughout her final illness. Thank you to all who came into her life at her former residence, Oriole House; Vista Program, which she attended for years; former Zellers staff with whom she became friendly while Donna was on staff, and many others for their kindnesses. We are indebted to Ridgeview Lodge, where she was welcomed May 9th, 2013, for their ongoing attention to her comfort and needs and to Ponderosa, where she spent five months in recovery at an earlier date. Thank you also to Gwen Miller-Watt, and Catherine Chisholm, Community Living BC ; Brad Orr, Interior Health and to Royal Inland staff in Emergency and the ICU for their wonderful, professional and sympathetic care. She will be missed daily and fondly remembered forever by family and friends, a life enjoyed with sparkle and exuberance despite challenges. Private arrangements in the care of First Memorial Funeral Services Kamloops, 8–177 Tranquille Rd, Kamloops, B.C. V2B 3E8. Tel. 250-554-2429 Condolences may be left at: www.firstmemorialkamloops.com
THOMPSON, MURIEL EDNA March 4, 1918 March 16, 2015
On Tuesday, March 10, 2015 David passed away unexpectedly just one day before his 74th birthday. He is predeceased by his parents and his younger brother Stephen; survived by his brother Brent (Fran) and his nephew, Brad. Also left to mourn his passing are his house mates Bill, Alfred, Jim, and the staff at McBride Place Group Home. He had many friends from the day programs that he attended. He was a unique and very interesting man who touched many lives and definitely made a lasting impression on everyone who met him. David grew up in Ashcroft and lived there until 1990 when he moved to Kamloops to live at McBride Place Group Home. He moved to The Hamlets last summer. There will be a memorial service at Schoening’s Funeral Home on Monday March 30, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. Please join us as we celebrate his life.
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DAVID YOSHIFUMI YASUDA
Beloved wife, mother and friend, Muriel peacefully passed away in Victoria. Predeceased by her husband Grant, her daughter Claire, she is survived by her son Barry, son-in-law Trevor Williams, grandchildren Merlee, Weston, Kyla and Tory, and four great-grandchildren. Born in Ashcroft to Walter and Clara Kipp, raised in Kamloops with four brothers, Bert, Wilf, Gordon and Bob, she graduated from the Royal Jubilee Nursing School in 1940, nursing in Victoria and later in Kamloops. Mom was a curler, a golfer and a lawn bowler in later years. She was an avid bridge player well into her early nineties. She loved a good party and dancing, and her sense of humour prevailed even into her final days. Thank you, Mom, for all the love and support you have given us. No service by request.
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WOLFGANG WEYHE
DOUG HAGAN
Wolfgang Willi Weyhe, passed away peacefully on the morning of March 18, 2015 at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home with his loving wife of 48 years by his side. He is survived by his wife Christa, son Willy, daughter Tanya, son-in-law John, grandchildren Elizabeth and Amelia and sister Annemarie. Wolfgang is certain to have been already greeted in Heaven by his Dad, Mom and brother, Manfred. Wolfgang was born in Frankfurt Oder, Germany on January 27, 1945 and Clenze, became his hometown. He chose to become a master baker for his trade. He crossed the ocean on one of his Dad’s ships in 1964 and immigrated to Canada. He knew very little English at the time, but set his determination and skills aimed for success in anything he did in Canada. On one of his visits back to Germany, he met and became engaged to the woman who stole his heart (the sister of one of his baking friends, Horst). Wolfgang returned for only a short while to Canada, this time to prepare a home in Kamloops, BC, for his bride-to-be, Christa. Wolfgang and Christa arrived in Kamloops only one week after their wedding which was on January 21, 1967, in Neudarchau, Germany. Wolfgang worked at Canada Safeway for a few years, then, Wolfgang and his family moved to Quesnel, BC in 1974, where he opened a bakery. It was sold to his brother-in-law, Horst, when there came an opportunity to become an owner and operator of another bakery back in Kamloops. The Wunderbar Delights of The Main Bakery were enjoyed by the Kamloops community for 12 years and then the family started a new adventure together in Abbotsford, BC in 1987. Wolfgang was a baker at the nearby Safeway until he retired. Baking was definitely a passion for Wolfgang, but one did not only know him by his lovingly made delicious treats. He was always very energetic, helpful, loyal and joyful. Fishing, hiking, long bike trips, building a cabin and a house, gardening and traveling throughout Canada and Germany, were just a few of the experiences he loved to share with anyone who would join him. Unless he was enjoying a beer with the company of friends and family or sketching out his plans, Wolfgang was rarely just sitting. Even when Wolfgang and Christa retired to Magna Bay, he kept himself always on the go and then Wolfgang and Christa enjoyed happy hour with the neighbours as they watched the sunset over the beautiful, sunny Shuswap, together. There will be a memorial service on March 28, 2015 at 3 PM at Schoening Funeral Service located at 513 Seymour Street, Kamloops, BC with a reception to follow at the same location.
Doug Hagan died at the age of 63 after a long and courageous battle with cancer with his wife by his side.
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Doug moved to Kamloops at the age of 4 when his father started Hagan Refrigeration. Doug attended school in Kamloops and then entered the refrigeration trade following in his father’s footsteps. Later Doug opened Belmont Display Fixtures where his technical sales ability was something to behold. The game of sales was set deeply in his heart. Doug could easily sell refrigeration equipment while taking in a round of golf. Doug enjoyed nothing more than being with family and friends enjoying a great meal, a good bottle of wine and possibly winning in a game of crib. Doug and Vicky shared great times in their second home in Arizona, with many friends. Doug’s life seemed too short for many of those who were touched by his fun nature and generous heart. He gave much joy to his friends and family, and will be kept forever in our hearts. Doug was survived by his soul mate Vicky, his children Anndrea (Kevin), Ryan (Jermaine) and Bridge (Cher), eight grandchildren, his brother Roger (Brenda) and many extended family. Doug was predeceased by his mother and father Don and Donna and nephew Mathew. The family would like to thank Dr. Whiltshire and Lori, Dr. Gabriel and staff at the RIH cancer clinic, the hospitalists and staff at RIH, and finally the wonderful care given at Hospice. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Hospice or RIH Cancer Clinic. A celebration of Doug’s life will be on April 18, 2015 in the Schoening Funeral Home at 1:00 pm.
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