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FRIDAY, August 19, 2016
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Obituaries & In Memoriam Paul Johannus Vos
Ernest Anthony Budd 1935 - 2016
Paul Johannus Vos of Kamloops, BC passed away on August 5, 2016 at 86 years of age.
Ernie passed away peacefully on August 14th, 2016. He leaves behind his wife Trudy of 60 years, and his four children Judy (Kevin) Laughington, Arnie (Linda) Budd, Amii (Mark) Spooner and Audrey (Brian) Hemelspeck. He will be dearly missed by his grandchildren Alisa (Shayne), Jared (Lisa), Tasha, Lana (Brad), Theo, Erika, Cole, Quinn, Deavon (Samantha), Mason, Amy and his great-grandchildren Hannah, Emily, Ava, Madison, Zahria and Ty. Also left to cherish his memory are his siblings Adam (Marjorie), June and Joe. Born to Albert and Elizabeth Butwilofski in Tramping Lake, Saskatchewan on August 26, 1935, he lived his childhood on the family farm. His family relocated to Edmonton, Alberta where he met his wife Trudy in 1956, and then eventually moved to Kamloops, BC in 1977. Ernie was a hardworking man and enjoyed a long career in the automotive industry. He had a talent for car sales due to his charismatic personality and an easy going manner. He loved cars and he loved people, so his choice of career was a perfect fit for him! He enjoyed numerous family and friend gatherings and was always the life of the party! Klondike Days in Edmonton was one of his favorite times and he celebrated by dressing up in traditional Klondike attire, hosting large outdoor neighbourhood breakfasts. The annual Grey Cup party was also a favorite event where he served his famous Ernie Balls (secret recipe meatballs). Ernie (affectionately nicknamed by many as Big Ern) also loved to dance and could swing his hips to the likes of Elvis! Ernie’s greatest gift that he passed onto his family was teaching them the value and importance of family. Nightly family dinners were always a norm where the family gathered to share in the days’ events and reconnect. Throughout his life he was also very involved in his grandchildren’s activities spending countless hours watching soccer games, basketball games, hockey games, school plays and performances. After retiring, Ernie enjoyed woodworking (especially making wooden cars) and made several wonderful pieces for his family that are still treasured today. He also showed a great interest in cooking and enjoyed making homemade perogies and sausages. He also had a passion for collectibles, mostly model cars both old and new. He will be sadly missed, but the memories will be cherished in our hearts forever. A Memorial Celebration of Life for Ernie will be held on Friday, August 26th at 11:00 a.m. at First Memorial Funeral Service, 8-177 Tranquille Rd., Kamloops, BC followed by a reception and inurnment at Hillside Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial, Kamloops 250-554-2429. Condolences may be left for Ernie’s family at www.firstmemorialkamloops.com.
Paul is survived by his loving wife Adriana, his children Casey Vos (Louise) of Kamloops, Annie Lindsay (Robin) of Vancouver, Nellie Hopps (Larry) of Saskatchewan, Sophia Adcock (Dave) of Kamloops, Marvin Vos (Cheryl) of Kamloops, Paul Vos (Kelly) of Kamloops, Diane Mueller (Al) of Kamloops, twelve grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren, his sisters Dien and Riet from Holland and many nieces and nephews. Paul is predeceased by his Mother and Father and two Sisters. Paul was born in Holland and came to Canada in 1953 with his wife and two children. Paul loved to fish, hunt, tend to his garden, especially his flowers. Paul worked for the Local 602 Union for many years. No Service by request. Should friends desire, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s or Diabetes Foundations. A Big Thank You to the staff at Ponderosa, Gemstone and to Dr. Thomass for all you did for Paul.
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Ernie Steiert
November 10, 1951 – August 16, 2016 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ernie Steiert on August 16, 2016 after losing his battle with cancer. Ernie is survived by his loving wife Anita Steiert, his children Cheryl (Robin, Kyler, Jayde), Michael (Delilah, Metallia), and Therese (Damian), David, Katie, Matt, his mother Margaret Steiert and his siblings Morris, Judy, Linda, Dennis, Deanna, Leonard, Steven, Theresa, Kathleen, Marcel, Rita, Rosemary, Loretta, their significant others and many nieces and nephews. Ernie was predeceased by his father Rudy Steiert. Ernie was born on November 10, 1951 in Oyen, AB. He has many close friends and colleagues who have sustained him throughout his life and have become his extended family. Ernie worked with these friends in mines, on highways, in his body shop and in other activities in management roles and maintenance services in many places in BC. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home, 72 Whiteshield Cr. South, Kamloops, BC V2E 2S9 or charity of your choice. A Celebration of Ernie’s Life will take place on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 6:30 pm at 2563 Sandpiper Dr., Kamloops, BC. Condolences may be emailed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com 250-554-2577
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The Venerable Gary Paterson 1939 - 2016 Gary Paterson died on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Royal Inland Hospital as the result of a stroke. He is survived by his wife Barbara, daughters Anne Paterson-Welsh (Warren), Sharon Paterson (Nick Heap) and Sarah Stratton (Len) and granddaughters, Isabel, Ella, Imogen and Genevieve. He is also survived by his sister Susan Hood (Graham) and brother-inlaw Peter DeVille (Dorothy) and seven nieces and nephews and their families. Predeceased by nieces Pamela DeVille and Becky Halsey. Gary was born in Smiths Falls, Ontario and spent his teen years in Brantford, where he met Barbara. After graduating from Huron College (London) he was ordained in the Anglican Church of Canada. Gary served parishes in Windsor, Churchill, Prince Rupert and Regina. After retirement in 2001, Gary and Barb moved to Kamloops where he enjoyed more time for travelling, canoeing, squash, swimming and cross-country skiing.
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Shirley Kirby 1935 – 2016
It is with much sadness we announce the passing of Shirley Kirby on August 16, 2016. Lovingly remembered by her adoring husband of 63 years George Kirby and daughters Sandra Skjeie (Rick) and Connie Hansen (Edgar). Grandchildren Shanah Skjeie, Tyler Hansen (Ai), Cody Skjeie and Jolene Hansen (Robert). Great-Grandchildren Kale, Dylann, Mya, Liam and Ethan. Brother William Burr (Rhonda).
TURN AGAIN TO LIFE MARY LEE HALL
If I should die and leave you here a while, be not like others sore undone,
Predeceased by her parents Theodore and Jean Burr.
who keep long vigil by the silent dust.
Her greatest joy was her family of which she was so very proud. Her family will forever miss her love and unwavering support, but her strength will live on . Her favourite days were spent sitting on her deck and fishing on the Little Shuswap Lake. She was a talented artist.
For my sake turn again to life and smile,
The family wishes to thank the staff of 5 North and the Cancer Clinic at RIH. Much appreciation to Dr’s. David Ritenburg, Christiaan Brink, Russell Mosewich and Michael Delorme.
Her life will be celebrated privately with her family.
something to comfort other hearts than thine.
A Celebration of Life Service will be at St. Paul’s Cathedral, Kamloops, at 11:00 am on Monday, August 22, 2016.
Should friends desire, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Complete these dear unfinished tasks of mine
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and I perchance may therein comfort you.
Gary loved to teach and preach, and continued to do so in retirement -- both in church settings and for Kamloops Adult Learner Society. Many people in Prince Rupert, Regina and Kamloops will remember his stimulating and challenging sermons and workshops. We also remember his sense of fun and his harmonica playing. He loved spending time with family and delighted in his granddaughters. In the last 4 years some of his activities had been curtailed because of his journey with leukemia, but he continued to walk, read and study.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund, The BC Cancer Society, or the charity of your choice. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com
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nerving thy heart and trembling hand to do