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From: "Pamela" <>
Subject: Cranbrook, B.C. October 2005
Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2005 18:29:01 -0800

FENNESSY : GEDDES : HABART : KERR : McKAY : MOBERG : SMITH : WALLIN :

SMITH, Roy, Arthur
Roy Arthur Smith passed away at Steepleview Care Centre Cranbrook, BC on
October 14, 2005 at the age of 81 years.
Roy was born in McLennon, Alberta in 1924 to Bill Smith & Mileena Cardinal.
He enlisted in WW2: Korea, 1941, discharged in 1945, re-enlisted 1951,
Honorable discharge 1958. Rank was L/CPL. He married Mary Ann Calahaisen in
1946. He had 2 daughters, Patricia Smith of Cranbrook, BC & Diane
Coleman-Andrews (Sam) of Peavine, Alberta. Several grandchildren, 2 great
grandchildren, Travis Smith, Chelsea Smith & 5 step-children, Beatrice Bach
of Olds, Alberta, Marilyn (Dwight) Ford of Clairmont, Alberta, Ron Smith of
High Prairie, Alberta, Carl (Della) Smith of High Prairie, Alberta, Karen
(Dan) Smith of High Prairie, Alberta.
Funeral services were held in High Prairie, Alberta on October 20, 2005 at
11:00 am with father Tony Chakkunga officiating. Interment St. Paul's Roman
Catholic Cemetary.

Wallin, Florence Elveera
Florence Eleveera Wallin long time resident of Kimberley, BC died after a
lengthy illness at the KSCH (Pines) on Friday, October 28, 2005. Born May 4,
1929, she was predeceased by her husband George Wallin, parents Martha &
Olof Lindquist of Kimberley, brother Bengt (Greta) Lindquist of Stockholm,
Sweden & sister, Mildred (Bob) Wright of Atikokan, ON. She is survived by
her brothers, Herb (Rhonda) Lindquist of Victoria, Stan Lindquist of Ft
Steele & sister Ruth (George) Jones of Cranbrook, 2 sons, Grant, Eric (Nora)
Wallin & daughter, Janet (Victor) Lightfoot, all of Kimberley, as well as
many nieces, nephews & 2 grandchildren. She loved her family very much,
loved living in the mountains, enjoyed travel, but always looked forward to
coming home. She is known for her cheerful, friendly, generous & hospitable
spirit & for the volunteer Bible Education she performed as one of Jehovah's
Witnesses for the past 50 years. She will be missed by all who knew & loved
her. A memorial service was held on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2005 at 2:00 pm,
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 665-304th St., Marysville, BC. Flowers
welcome. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to KSCH (Pines) or the
Kimberley Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses.


McKay, Bets
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Bets. She will be
sadly missed by her loving husband, Warner and son, Dustin.
Bets’ determination to get the most out of life, drew her to the mountains,
the rivers and the north where she and her family spent summers at their
cabin on Atlin Lake. She loved exploring the Yukon with her friend and
brother, Dan.
She greeeted every season with what it had to offer. In the spring, she
raced to get the canoe on the river. In the summer and fall, it was hiking
the alpine and enjoying the colours. The winter saw her up to her ass in
powder.
In recent years, she and Warner shared their son’s enthusiasm for hockey by
spending endless hours at the rink and immersed in the hockey community.
She will be missed by her sister, Anna Marie Nordby, mother-in-law, Bee
Blake and host of friends.
At Bets’ request, there will not be a memorial service. In lieu of flowers,
donations can be made to Kimberley Minor Hockey, Box 73, Kimberley, BC V1A
2Y9.
When you hear a loon, you may have found her.


Kerr, Annie May
Annie May Kerr, resident of Wynndel, BC passed away October 19, 2005 at the
Creston Valley Hospital at the age of 92 years. Annie was born at home in
Moose Jaw, SK. She lived on a ranch at Skookumchuck from 1947 to 1973 then
she moved to Canyon, BC where she resided on a ranch from 1973 to 1997.
Annie then moved to Wynndel, BC.
She is survived by daughter Emily M. Kerr of Wynndel and son W. John Kerr of
Wynndel, son B. Tom Kerr of Yahk, and daughter Catharine J. (Allen A.)
Trotter of Cranbrook. Grandchildren Pattie (Don) Clarricoates and Garnet
J.A. Trotter of Cranbrook. Doreen A. (Robert C.) Howard of Quesnel. 6 great
grandchildren, Sarah, Dawson Shelden Clarricoates of Cranbrook, Jacklyn, Tom
and Robert Howard of Quesnel.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2005 at 11:00 am at
the G.F. Oliver Funeral Chapel with Pastor Ron Benty officiating.
Friends wishing to make a memorial tribute in Annie’s name may do so to the
P.A.W.S. (animal shelter), Box 253, Creston, BC V0B 1G0.


Geddes, Eric
Geddes, Eric passed away peacefuly at Rotary Hospice House, Prince George,
BC on Saturday, October 15, 2005 at the age of 76 years. Eric is survived by
his loving wife Christina, 6 children, Geoff (Phyllis), Barb (Lorne) Mazur,
Lorelei Corrigal, Scott (Joanne), Nancy Geddes (Sid Lebedoff) & Eric. Also
surviving are 14 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, his 2 brothers Bob &
Don Geddes & 1 sister Gladys Geddes. Eric was predeceased by his parents & 2
brothers. Funeral service will be held on Friday, October 21, 2005 at 10:30
am from Hartland Baptist Church, 6599 Driftwood Drive, Prince George, BC. In
lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lung Association. Interment
will take place in Bear Lake Cemetary. Assman's Funeral Chapel in care of
arrangements.
www.assmansfuneralchapel.com


Habart, Steve Alfred
It is with sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Steve Alfred
Habart in Williams Lake, BC on October 5, 2005 at the age of 53 years. Steve
was born March 7, 1952 in Cranbrook, BC. He was currently working at Mt.
Polly.
Steve is survived by his wife Diane, his daughters Tanice (Roy), Leanna
(Clayton), his grandchildren Rissa, Mason, and Lonnie, and his brothers
Dorin and Ken (Linda).
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 20, 2005 at 1:00 pm at
the McPherson Funeral Chapel, Cranbrook, BC.
Expressions of sympathy may be emailed to :
Subject heading: Steve Habart.
Memorial arrangements are entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service, Cranbrook,
BC
(250) 426-3132.


Fennessy, Magdalene (Meg) Mary (Nee Roshau)
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Magdalene Mary Fennessy
of Cranbrook, BC at age 75. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, & great
grandmother. Magdalene was born on the family farm at Senate SK, May 5th,
1930 & passed away at home in Cranbrook, Monday October 3rd with her loving
family at her side. She moved to Wasa, BC with the family in 1944. As a
teenager she worked at Lloyds Hardware in Kimberley, then in 1949 went to
work at the St. Eugene Hospital in Cranbrook where she remained until 1953.
In Cranbrook on September 26, 1951 she married Robert (Pat) Fennessy. In her
younger years she loved to play ball, bowled over 35 years in the Thursday
afternoon ladies league, winning many trophies; she enjoyed playing cards,
camping (in the trailer) & thoroughly enjoyed dancing. She leaves to mourn
her passing, her loving husband of 54 years, her children, Brenda Jmaeff
(Dan), Karen Fountaine (Stephen), Kalvaleen, Kevin (Lori), grand children
Michele & Cory Jmaeff, Casey, Chase & Connor Fennessy, Alexandra & Austin
Fountaine, & great grandchildren, Braya & Caleb Jmaeff, brothers Joe & Bob,
Roshau, sisters Claire Lewis (Ed) , Sister Rose Roshau SP, brother-in-law
Marvin (Skip) & Della Fennessy, numerous nieces & nephews. She was
predeceased by her parents Eugene & Anna, sister Minnie & brother-in-law
George Geiger, sister-in-law Emma Roshau (Joe). Cremation will precede the
service. Following a family service, friends & neighbors are invited to join
the family for a celebration of her life on Saturday, October 8, 2005, 2-4
pm at the McPherson Funeral Reception Room.
Magdalene was a very brave lady who suffered in silence, never complaining,
but she could not tame The Beast that raged within. Those wishing to
remember Magdalene may do so by making a donation in her memory to the
Canadian Cancer Society, 19-9th Ave S, Cranbrook, BC, V1C 2L9. Condolences
may be emailed to
Funeral arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service, Cranbrook, BC.
(250)426-3132.


Moberg, Vic
Vic Moberg passed away Sat, Oct 1, 2005 at the Creston Valley Hospital
surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Cranbrook, BC on Feb 12,
1929 to Swedish parents, Ludwig & Annie (nee Samuelson) Moberg. Vic was
raised in Canyon, BC & attended school in Creston. He worked for his
father's company, Moberg & Johnson in Wardner & Hazel Creek. Vic married his
childhood sweetheart, Jenny Arlene Gartland on April 8th, 1950 & they just
celebrated their 55th anniversary. Together they raised 5 sons, Allan, John,
Glen, Dale & Jim. Vic worked for Putnam General Farms in Creston & Parson, &
also was Woods Manager for Creston Sawmills Ltd., & J.H. Huscroft Ltd. He
served as Alderman for the Town of Creston, President of Canyon Hall Assoc,
President of Canyon Rate Payers Assoc & was a committee member of the
advisory planning commission RDCK Area A. He was a member & past Steward of
the Trinity United Church. When his sons were old enough he formed his own
company, Vic Moberg & Sons Ltd, where all 5 sons proudly worked for him
logging the Creston area. Vic continued working to improve the environment
with Ducks Unlimited with the East Kootenays. Vic retired after an
unfortunate accident, but stayed active in the local community. He was
Worshipful Master of Creston Masonic Lodge #54 in 1968-1969 & District
Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of BC & Yukon in 2000. He was Worthy
Patron of Kootenay Chapter #55, OES, President of the East Kootenay Shrine
Club #4, & President of the Creston Valley Shrine Club #35. His great love
in the Shrine was the drum corp where he played the bass drum & also served
as President. He was Knighted, "Sir Knight of Terry" in the Crystal Ball
Room in the Empress Hotel for his dedication to the Shrine in 1975. Vic was
active in curling, golfing & softball. He was predeceased by his parents
Annie & Ludwig Moberg, brother Edwin Moberg, & step father Nels Lingren. Vic
will be dearly missed by his wife Jen, sons Allan (Shelley) of Victoria,
John (Penny) of Denver, CO, Glen (Arlene) of Creston, Dale (Kelly) of
Creston & Jim (Debbie) of Castlegar, brother Roy(Pauline) of Canyon, Step
sister Anne-Marie (Frank) Keeley of Invermere, eighteen grandchildren,
eleven Great Grandchildren & 1 Great, great, granddaughter & numerous other
family members. He will be sadly missed. The Celebration of Life Service was
held on Friday, Oct 7 at 11:00 at the Trinity United Church with Rev Canon
Randy Wood officiating. Interment of Ashes to take place in Forest Lawn
Cemetery Erickson, BC. Friends wishing to make a memorial tribute may do so
to the Creston Valley Hospital Palliative Care, Bag 3000, Creston, BC V0B
1G0

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