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Eykelbosh, Charles (Frank) B: November 3, 1933, passed away February 12, 2003 in Kelowna. Frank is survived by his loving wife Ina, Mother Margerie Eykelbosh, brother Albert Eykelbosh, daughter Kim (Gerald) Poitras, sons, Stephen (Siegrun) Eykelbosh, and Jeffrey (Cyndi) Eykelbosh. Grandfather to Danee, Derek, Alexa, Jesse, Jeramy, Christopher and Stephanie. Great Grandfather to Logan. Frank was predeceased by his father Charles Eykelbosh, his brothers Tom, Don, and Ron. Frank will best be remembered for his courage to live life to its fullest despite his disabilities. His humor and illuminating smile will be missed by all that knew him. Frank, have you heard the one about ...... You will be missed by all of your relatives and friends. A memorial service officiated by Reverend Richard Moffat, will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2003 at 2:00 pm at St. David's Presbyterian Church, 271 Glenmore Road, Kelowna, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
FIEDLER, EMMANUEL (MANNY): went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 11, 2003 at the age of 87. He is survived and will be greatly missed by his loving family: daughter Grace Egeland of Kelowna; three sons Gerald (Arlene) of Bellevue, AB, Rod (Rene) of Lindale, Texas, Brian (Terri) of Westbank; 7 grandchildren: Darcy, Denise, Carrie, Michelle, Mark, Jason, David; 14 great grandchildren; three brothers, Ted Fiedler (Rhoda) of Vancouver, Alvin Fiedler (Doreen) of Mission, BC and Fred Fiedler of Bowden, AB; two sisters, Elsie Wirsche (Dan) of Harlingen, Texas, Ruth Neufeld of Vernon, BC; and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his wife Maria in 2001; two sisters, Bertha and Olga; two brothers, Gustav and Julius; daughter-in-law Barb and grandson Jeff. Friends wishing to pay their respects may do so on Sunday, February 16th from 7:00 to 8:00 pm at the Chapel of Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, February 17th at 11:00 am at the Kelowna Alliance Church, 2091 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC with Reverend Leon Throness officiating. Interment to follow in the Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gideon Memorial Bible Plan, c/o #216-1329 K.L.O. Road, Kelowna, BC V1W 3N9. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements by
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Hammer, Shirley Katheryn: went to where the sun keeps shining and the weather suits her clothes, on Feb 7/ 03. Survived by her sister Jeanne Joughin; her brother James Hammer, her three nieces; Cathryn McIntosh, Barbara Joughin, and Donna Ward. She was a much loved Auntie Shirley to Aislinn & Cameron, Dan and Simon, Elizabeth and Thomas and Kayla. Shirley, your playful and creative spirit will be remembered always. No services at this time. Farewell party to be held in Spring.
HOULE, LEO of Vernon, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 8th, 2003 at the age of 55 years. Survived by one daughter Michelle and one son Alex (Christine), also his brother Roger (Anita) and two sisters Pauline (Jack) Duffy and Jean (Bob) Bohme. Predeceased by his parents. Memorial Service will be held from the Chapel of First Memorial Funeral Services, 1211 Sutherland Ave., Kelowna on Saturday, February 15th, 2003 at 11:00 AM. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, friends who so wish may make memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Kelowna and District Branch, Box 514, Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 7P1. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.firstmemorialkelowna.com
Hugo, Anna born on March 22, 1908 in Adlhausen, Germany passed away on February 11, 2003 in The Sutherland Hills Rest Home. Predeceased by her husband Frank in 1960. Survived by her daughter Evelyn (Guy) Gagnon, nephews: Max in Germany, John in Regina and niece Marille in Germany and their families. Frank and Anna owned and operated the Maple Leaf Bakery in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan for 25 years. In 1960 they relocated to Kelowna, B.C. The family wish to thank the staff at Sutherland Hills Rest Home for their tremendous care given to Anna. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of First Memorial Funeral Services, 1211 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna. In lieu of flowers donations to the Arthritis Society, British Columbia and Yukon Division, 895 - 10th Ave. W., Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 9Z9, in memory of Anna would be appreciated. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.firstmemorialkelowna.com
Leys, Dorathy: passed away peacefully at Cottonwoods Extended Care on February 12, 2003 after a brief illness at the age of 74 years. Predeceased by her husband Douglas. Dorathy is survived by her daughters: Margaret (Shon) McCabe of Quadra Island, BC, Marjorie (John) Dormer of Kamloops, BC and Heather (Alan) Keith of Kelowna, BC; son Douglas Leys of Port Alberni, BC; brother Jack (Edna) Waddington of Victoria, BC; sister Barbara (Bud) Boulter of Vernon and several grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. No service by request of Dorathy. Cremation. The family wishes to extend their thanks to staff of Windsor Manor and the Palliative Care Wards at Kelowna General Hospital and Cottonwoods for their support. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Centre of the Southern Interior, 399 Royal Avenue, Kelowna. B.C. V1Y 5L3. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.firstmemorialkelowna.com
Prosser, Arthur L.H.: passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 11, 2003 at the age of 71 years. Arthur is survived by his 3 sons; Dennis, Bruce and Larry, his loving Rose, 6 sisters, 6 brothers, 3 granddaughters and 4 great grandchildren and many, many many friends in Canada, USA, Mexico. Art was a friend of Bill W of over 38 years he will be sadly missed by all by the lives he touched. A Service will be held in the Kelowna Health Centre, 1340 Ellis St. Kelowna, BC. Sunday, February 23, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. 861-1088.
GRAY, JOAN passed away in Westbank on February 13, 2003 at the age of 84 years. Predeceased by her husband Bruce in 1978, she is survived by one son Harold (Elaine); two daughters Marilyn (Bill) Bredin and Wendy (Dev) Fraser; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister Dot Botham and brother Joe Sallis (Marion). Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday February 19th, 2003 at 1:00 P.M. from Guisachan Fellowship Baptist Church, 2210 Stillingfleet Road with Pastor Allen Hern officiating. In lieu of flowers, friends who so wish may make memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society of B.C., 865 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 6P6 in memory of Joan. To send a condolence to the family, please visit www.firstmemorialkelowna.com
CLANCY, WILLIAM J: born at Richardson, Sask, on November 6, 1914 died in Kelowna General Hospital on February 16, 2003. Predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Hilda in September of 2002. Bill is survived by daughter Deana Goulin (Dale) of Brampton, Ontario and son Art (Donna) of Vernon, BC; five grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Memorial Service, Thursday, February 20 at 4:00 PM in the chapel of First Memorial Funeral Services, 1211 Sutherland Ave., Kelowna. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BC Lung Association. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.firstmemorialkelowna.com
CLEMENTS, HILDA: passed away quietly on Sunday February 16, 2003 at the age of 89. Survived by her loving family, two daughters: Doreen Cross of Westbank, Donna (Joe) Booth of Parksville, BC, seven grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband Ted in 1982 and grandson Michael in 1966. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday February 22, 2003 at 2:00 pm from the chapel of Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com Funeral arrangements by SPRINGFIELD FUNERAL HOME LTD. 250- 860-7077
DALGLIESH, CLARA PATRICIA died February 15, 2003, having lived her life with gusto and great joyfulness. She was curious about all that she encountered and we who knew her experienced her warm affection, respect and kindness, along with her directness, quickness of mind and seemingly endless energy. Friends are invited to a Celebration of her Life this Wednesday, February 19th at 2:00 PM at the Kelowna Golf Club.
GRAF, ANASTASIA THERESA (ANNE) nee Fahlman: born May 12, 1914 in Kronau, Saskatchewan. passed away February 16, 2003 at the age of 88. Anne was predeceased after 63 years of marriage by her loving husband Leo in 1999. She will be fondly remembered by her four children, Geraldine (Jules Dor'). Roberta (Fred Shelby), Patrick (Linda), John (Cherry), and by her thirteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, February 22, 11:00 A.M. at Holy Child Catholic Church, 14010 Rosedale Avenue, Summerland, B.C. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
MILLER, PHILIPP passed away Friday February 14, 2003 at the age of 65. Survived by his loving wife Dolores, son Lincoln (Ria) of Kelowna, three daughters: DeeDee (Kendall) Herman of Kelowna, Janine (Stephen) Scott of Surrey, Karen (Mark) Jones of North Vancouver, six grandchildren: Michelle, Hayden, Jeremy, Maddy, Tyler and Spencer and a large extended family. Memorial Service will be held on Friday February 21, 2003 at 2:00 pm from the chapel of Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road with Mr. Clair Jantzen officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Center for the Southern Interior: 399 Royal Ave., Kelowna, BC, V1Y 5L3. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements by SPRINGFIELD FUNERAL HOME LTD. 250-860-7077
Paulina Theresa Bailey (Polly) Nee Schwab: passed away at Brookhaven, January 20, 2003 after a long battle with Cancer. Born November 30, 1928 in Scott, Saskatchewan, she is survived by her daughter Barbara Bassett (Robert), and grandchildren: Robbie, Carlie & Craig, of Westbank, and son Gordon (Gayle) and grandchildren: Leigha, Dyan Kauppi (Mikko) & Crystal, all of Langley, B.C. Raised in Tramping Lake, Saskatchewan, she marriage Gillis Henry Bailey in 1948, and lived in Kelowna until 1956 when the family moved to Burnaby. In 1971, she and husband Gillis moved to Wells, B.C. and ran the Hub's Motel until she retired in 1991, moving to Westbank to live with daughter Barbara and family. Polly loved her children, grandchildren and their many friends. She was a member and past President of the Legion in Wells, B.C. Polly was a seamstress, an excellent bookkeeper and business manager. In her teenage years she was an accomplished gymnast doing Adagio with her brothers Joe and Alan. Services to be held February 22, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Westbank. Donations gratefully received in Paulina's name in lieu of flowers by the Cancer Center for the Southern Interior on Royal Avenue, Kelowna. The family wish to thank: Westside Medical Clinic, Drs. Shawn Martin, David Edwards, Israel Mohammed and Alan Hignell, the staff at KGH, Cottonwoods Douglas Fir ward, and Brookhaven B ward. All our wonderful friends and family for the loving care they gave to Polly. She will be dearly missed by all of us.
