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From: "Pamela" <>
Subject: Campbell River Mirror Oct 7, 2005
Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2005 19:27:10 -0700


BOURQUE : FRYER : GORDON : SIMISON : WAGNER :

BOURQUE,
Edsel (Ed) Clayton
Born September 10, 1921, in Melville, Saskatchewan. Passed away October 2,
2005, in Campbell River Hospital with family by his side.
Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Sarah (nee Johnston), brother Lloyd
Bourque, sister Erma Stonehouse, daughter Faye, grandson Russel Childs.
Leaves to mourn his passing his wife of 55 years Irene (nee Vail), daughter
Marilyn Bourque, sons Gilbert (Jackie) Bourque, Darrell Bourque,
grandchildren Terri and Carla-Beth Childs, Tracey Bourque, Rachel Bourque
(Dave), Adam Bourque (Aleisha), Michelle Bourque, great grandchildren
Isabella and Blake, one sister Merle Greene, and extended family.
Ed was a World War II Veteran having served overseas in Italy, Belguim,
Holland, France and England. After retiring from his work with School
District 72 he took up interest in genealogy. All his reference books will
be donated to the Genealogy Club. At Dad’s request there will be no service,
private family internment of his ashes.
Donations in Dad’s memory can be made to BC Childrens Hospital.

FRYER,
John Walter
On September 30 at 8:10am, John Walter Fryer (75), beloved Father, Grandad,
Husband, and Friend passed away. He is survived by his loving wife of 51
years, Joan. His two sons Alan (Cathy) and Barry (Kassandra). His four
grandchildren Alaina, Trevor, Douglas (Alan) and Shawnessy (Barry). He will
be sadly missed.

GORDON,
c.j. (Con)
Con Gordon, a Campbell River pioneer passed away at Yucalta Lodge October 1,
2005, at the age of 95.
Con was predeceased by wife Donna in 2001 - married for 59 years.
He leaves daughter Faye Lewis of Vancouver, son Wayne, Grandchildren Scott
and natalie, niece Diana and nephew Dave, and brother-in-law Philip and his
family.
Con also leaves a sister and brother in Saskatchewan who are near his age
and their families.
After 10 years as a school teacher in rural Saskatchewan Con came to
Campbell River and cleared acreage at the the corner of 13th Avenue and
Dogwood. He worked on many local construction projects but his first love
was building houses. He built about 36 houses in the community, many of
which are still in use.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing and traveling around at the drop of a hat. He
would be gone for a long drive with whoever wanted to come.
The family thanks all the caring health workers at Yucalta Lodge, his niece
Diana for her visits, our care giver Maria Sawatzky, and Dr. Paul Brown.
God Bless - Rest in Peace - It was a long journey.

SIMISON,
Bruce Mitchell
Passed away peacefully Monday, October 3, 2005 after a brief illness. Bruce
was born in Calgary Alberta in 1926, the third child of John & Ellen
Simison.
Bruce, his older brother Jack and their 3 sisters, Ellen, Nola and Lois were
a tight knit group having lost their parents when they were all quite young.
They lived much of their early life in Victoria, BC. Following the death of
their mother in 1938 they were sent to live with their aunt Lil and her
family in Manitoba.
In 1943 Bruce joined the Canadian Army and served with the Royal Canadian
Engineers as a heavy equipment operator. During his tour of duty he served
overseas in both Germany and Egypt and on several bases here in Canada. In
1958 he transferred to the Royal Canadian Air Force having harbored a
passion for aviation since his youth.
In August of 1958 Bruce married Muriel Joan Cramer in Vancouver BC. Bruce
and Muriel transferred around Canada to several different air force bases.
During this time they became the parents to 3 children, son Dana and
daughters Heather and Nola. In 1970 Bruce retired from the air force and he
and Muriel moved their young family to Campbell River, BC.
Dad pursued work in a couple of different fields following his discharge
from the service finally retiring to enjoy the fruits of his labor in 1991.
He and Mom purchased a recreational vehicle and traveled across Canada and
around the province of BC to visit with their children and grand children.
In 1992 they traveled to Scotland and spent a month or so exploring the
countryside and researching the family tree.
In 1994 we lost mom after a 3-year battle with cancer. Dad was at mom’s side
throughout and cared for her at home right up until the last days.
His older sister Ellen in 1968, and his younger sister Nola in 2004 also
predeceased Bruce.
He is survived by and will be lovingly missed by his son Dana, daughter
Heather Lichty (David), daughter Nola Bordeleau (Allen) and his 5
grandchildren David, Arthur, Ellen, Carrie and Christopher. He also leaves
to mourn his passing an older brother Jack (Barbara), his younger sister
Lois and several nieces and nephews. All those left behind will miss Bruce
very much.
Graveside service will be held Friday October 7th, 2005 at 1:00 pm at the
Hwy. 28 Cemetery, Rev. Dave Allen officiating. In lieu of flowers donations
to the Salvation Army appreciated.

WAGNER,
Karla (nee Killat)
Aug. 9, 1950 - Sept. 27, 2005
Our sweet Karla left us so suddenly, much before her time. Karla was born in
East Berlin to Rudy and Brigitte Killat. She was 10 months old when they
escaped to West Berlin and when she was four years, the Killats immigrated
to Canada, leaving behind, all their family and friends. They eventually
settled in Regina where Karla went to school and on to university to study
education. Karla taught school for several years in Alberta before moving to
Vancouver, where she continued teaching while taking music courses in the
evening at UBC. Karla’s passion for music reflected in her singing and her
piano. She taught music to her many “children” and wrote and produced plays
and musicals for them to perform at concerts and on the Vancouver Carole
ships at Christmas. They loved their “Mrs. Wagner”. She was a very creative
person, always making and doing things for everybody. Karla radiated
sunshine in her smiles and made you feel that you were very special to her.
She loved to golf and go on those ‘Great Walks’ in Tahsis and Lake Cowichan
with her Mom. Karla’s Mom was her best friend and together they traveled
back to their native homeland in 2003, re-uniting with family and friends
and having the time of their lives. Left broken hearted are her parents
Brigitte and Rudi, her sister Pam and brother-in-law Fred, partner Roger,
special friend Debbie in Vancouver, her Tantes and Onkels and cousins in
Germany and her many wonderful friends whom she cherished. Karla affected
many lives and will forever remain in our hearts.
At Karla’s request, there will be no service. Flowers are gratefully
declined but donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.







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