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TUESDAY, January 26, 2016
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Obituaries & In Memoriam NICKLAS JAY TAYLOR
WILLIAM (BILL) CHARLES COOK
June 9, 1978 - January 27, 2015
1932 - 2016 After a valiant fight to remain with us, Bill’s Higher Power called him “home” on the evening of January 19 leaving behind the grieving but loving members of his family Barrie, daughter Nancy and son-in-law Dave.
It is hard to believe it’s been one year when you were suddenly taken away from us.
His Smile Though his smile is gone forever, And his hand I cannot touch, I still have so many memories, Of the one I loved so much. His memory is now my keepsake With which I’ll never part. God has him in His keeping I have him in my heart. Sadly missed but never forgotten. Son truly missed and loved so much Mom, Dad, Jennifer, Jason, Bonita, Zoe, Xander and family
Bill was probably most widely known for his role as the world’s BEST Santa Claus having started at Thompson Park Mall before serving at Aberdeen and Sahali Centre Malls. Most Kamloopsians would recognize Bill/Santa as he played a starring role in B.A. Blacktop’s Annual Family Christmas party for 16 years, the latest being in December 2015 as well as the KCIBA’s Annual Santa Claus Parade from 2000 to 2014. Bill also served as Santa in Logan Lake for the W.H.Y., the Logan Lake Fire Department, the District of Logan Lake and the Logan Lake Business Association. As a man with a HUGE and CARING HEART, Bill volunteered with the Kamloops Society for Community Living before moving to the Vista program at Desert Gardens where he shared his love, time and skills for 12 years, the last 2 with Nancy, before retiring in 2015. Also of note is Bill’s 40 year membership in AA. Bill was predeceased by his parents and his first wife, Delores. He is survived by his daughters Nancy (Dave), Janice (Rob, Angela, Buck) and Sabrina, sister Ermma, his 4-legged son Nitro, and his partner of 19 years Barrie Ogden. There will be a small gathering for friends and family at the Logan Lake Seniors Center on Saturday, January 30 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. If you plan to attend, please contact Barrie at bogden@telus.net No flowers by request but, in recognition of the superlative care both Bill and Nancy received, especially on 6S, and from Dr. Rosen who cried with Nancy before Bill’s passing, donations to the RIH Foundation would be welcomed and appreciated.
GRAHAM WILLIAM KENNEDY 1925 - 2016 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Graham William Kennedy of Kamloops, BC on January 19, 2016 at the age of 90. He is survived by his loving daughter Kandace Kennedy, her partner Antony Milobar, and grandchildren Cortnal and Brayden Kennedy and other grandson Deon Gibson. He is also predeceased by his loving grandson Korbyn Graham Kennedy-Gibson. In addition he is remembered by Kandace’s siblings Frankie, Dawn, Arlan, Rick (predeceased), Brian, Kim (predeceased), and Tami, and predeceased by their mother Elvina Studer. Graham was the son of George and Mary Kennedy of Kenora, Ontario and the last surviving sibling of his two brothers Alec and George, and four sisters Bessie, Stella, Maimie, and Peggy. He had numerous other relatives and friends that contributed to his life, including his niece Edwina and husband Pete. My dad had a special place in his heart for Marlyn , who he took in and cared for her for 25 years until her passing. Graham prided himself with being fit and spent 25 years working as a custodian at Royal Inland Hospital then finishing his day by jogging home to Brocklehurst. He was a private man who had a hard exterior but a soft heart for vulnerable people and animals. He served his country in the Navy during WW2. He carried the discipline he learned there throughout his life. He had a passion for boxing and he was astute judge of character. He lived his life his own way, always a fighter, and he left this world the same way. He will be missed. Special thanks to Dr. Bishop and Dr. Marino and the lovely nurses on 7 North for their caring, compassionate care of my dad. We would also like to thank his home health team, especially Navy Sahota, his Nurse Deidre and support worker Jordie, whom my dad held in high regard. In addition a special thank you to Iain for all you did for my dad. We are holding a tea on Saturday, January 30 from 1:00-4:00pm at my dad’s home, 2316 Greenfield Ave, please feel to come by during this time. Arrangements entrusted to Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services 250-554-2324 Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca
GENEVIEVE CAMPBELL March 23, 1938 - January 16, 2016 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Genevieve Campbell of Kamloops, BC on January 16, 2016 at the age of 77 years. She is survived by her three loving sons, Joseph Campbell of Revelstoke, BC, grandchildren Stephanie Campbell and Cheyanne Mingo, great-grandchild Emma Campbell, Christian Campbell of St. Albert, AB and Shawn Campbell of Vancouver, BC. She will also be dearly missed by her daughters-in-law Denise Maxwell and Jeannie Peeters. Genevieve was born on March 23, 1938 and made British Columbia her home. Her volunteer work with seniors and the infirm of Kamloops gave her great joy. While in the service of others, Genevieve felt it important to involve her dog CC and trained her to be a therapy animal. She believed her service to others, above all else, was her calling. She was a devout Roman Catholic and a Eucharistic Minister. Genevieve served the St. John Vianney Parish, sang in the choir and served her church family with loving devotion. Her voice could also be heard singing with the Kamloops Happy Choristers. I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.
(Mother Teresa of Calcutta) Genevieve cast many ripples in her service to others. She loved and was loved. Prayers will be recited on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 7:00 pm at the St. John Vianney Parish Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at 11:00 am in the Church with Monsignor Jerry Desmond Celebrant, 2826 Bank Road, Kamloops, B.C. Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home 250-554-2577 Condolences may be emailed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com
Oh Great Spirit ... Oh Great Spirit Whose voice I hear in the wind Whose breath gives life to the world Hear me I come to you as one of your many children I am small and weak I need your strength and your wisdom May I walk in beauty Make my eyes ever behold the red and purple sunset Make my hands respect the things that you have made And my ears sharp to hear your voice Make me wise, So that I may know the things you have taught your children The lessons you have hidden in every leaf and rock Make me strong, Not to be superior to my brothers But to be able to fight my greatest enemy — myself Make me ever ready to come to you with straight eyes So that when life fades, as the fading sunset My spirit will come to you without shame.
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