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Subject: Victoria Times-Colonist, May 06, 2006
Date: Sat, 06 May 2006 22:01:39 -0700


Victoria Times-Colonist Saturday, May 06, 2006 canada.com

Obituaries and Guest Books for 5/6/2006

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ALLAN, Norma Bernice 1910 2006 Norma Allan, born Sept. 1, 1910, in Bow
Island, AB, passed away at Trinity Lodge, Calgary Alberta, Friday, March 31,
2006 peacefully at the age of 95. Her husband Frank and sister Jean Joyce
predeceased her. Norma leaves her loving sons, Keith of Los Angeles, Kent of
Calgary and Gary of Victoria. Their wives Melba, Gloria and Gary's former
wife, Dale. Norma's grandchildren, Kent's daughter, Julie Turner of
Victoria, Gary's children, Noel, Darryl and Lisa. Keith's children, Mark,
Tara, Brian, Mike, Sherri, Scott, Denise and Janine with 27 grandchildren.
Norma leaves nieces, nephews and great grandchildren in Canada and the USA.
All of Norma's great friends and ex-pupils will sadly miss her passing. Many
saw her last at her 90th birthday celebration in Victoria in 2000. Norma
enriched everyone not only with her teaching and love of music but her keen
interest and support of her many students of all ages over the years at her
studio at 1873 Feltham Road in Victoria. She had a wonderful philosophical
approach to life which she shared with us all. A strong defender of women's
rights and just the right amount of advice to those who asked and set you
comfortably on your way a little wiser. She also, privately, recorded over
200 pieces on her own studio recording equipment which are treasures to us
now. Norma and her sister Jean, moved with her parents, David and Anne-Mae
Halliday, from Cailey, Alberta to Victoria in 1924. She married Bruce
Newlands at 19 and moved to Holywood, California, where Keith and Kent were
born in 1934 and 1935, then moved under difficult circumstances back to
Victoria in 1938 when she gave birth to Gary and started her piano teaching.
Her husband Bruce joined the Canadian Army and went overseas. She was
divorced after the war and eventually married Frank Allan in 1949 who gave
Norma and her children devotion and much love. They made a new life and home
in Gordon Head, Victoria, where Norma continued to develop her music
teaching and eventually built a new home and studio on their property. She
practiced her teaching there until she was in her 80's when she retired and
moved to Trinity Lodge, Calgary. She had a great life and touched us all. We
are all proud of her strength, wisdom and humanity. After a cremation in
Calgary, there will be a Memorial Service at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 13,
2006 in Victoria at McCall Bros. Funeral Directors Ltd., 1400 Vancouver St.
Victoria B.C. Telephone: 250 385-4465. Condolences may be offered to the
family at www.mccallbros.com 227676
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist on 5/6/2006.


BROENS, Evert J. A celebration of life will be held for Evert who passed
away January 10th, on Sunday May 7th, 2006 at the Royal Canadian Legion, 761
Station Road, in Langford at 11:30 am. 238413
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist from 5/5/2006 - 5/6/2006.



CARLSEN, Erik Gordon Born August 20th, 1935 in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan,
Erik passed away on March 29th, 2006 in Vancouver. Erik grew up and attended
school in Victoria and later moved to Vancouver where he lived for nearly 40
years. He is survived by his brother Verner, daughter Kirsten and grandson
Cole. Cremation and no service as per his wishes. 238426
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist on 5/6/2006.



CREAMER, Elsa Kristina February 15, 1910 May 1, 2006 We are sad to announce
the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, sister,
aunt and friend Elsa Creamer. Elsa is survived by her daughters Sandy (Gil)
and Karen (Bill), her grandchildren, Kevin (Donna), Kendra (Darren), Krista
(Craig), Kate (Ian) and Jen (Mark), and her seven greatgrandchildren. Elsa
Creamer immigrated to Canada with her family in 1914 from Sweden where they
farmed in Derwent, AB. Elsa moved to Vancouver in the 1930's where she met
and married Ernest Creamer and they raised their family. They retired to
Victoria in 1970. She was an avid fisherman, she loved to boat, she was a
great skier, loved to travel, an amazing gardener and a gifted
artist/craftsperson. She was the most caring person one would hope to meet
and she just seemed to know when family members or friends needed a helping
hand. She will be greatly missed. The world is a better place because of her
life. She will be lovingly remembered by all who were privileged to know
her. Service to be held Wednesday May 10, 2006, at 2pm at Royal Oak Burial
Park, 4673 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC. 240386
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist on 5/6/2006.




ELIAS, Catherine 1927 2006 Cathy Elias, beloved mother, grandmother, sister
and dear friend, passed away peacefully among family on April 28, 2006. She
is survived by her three children, Nancy (Gordon), Richard and Roberta
(Jamie) and their father Robert Elias, granddaughters, Kate, Christine and
Samantha and her brother Carl (Audrey). Her brothers Bengt and Sven
predeceased her. Born in Madera, California to Brita and Richard Sandahl,
Cathy grew up in Gresham, Oregon. After high school and before her marriage
in 1953, Cathy worked in Gresham in various offices, traveled to Sweden with
her mother and served as a stewardess with United Airlines. The following
thirty-five years brought the joys of family life in Gresham, Calgary and
Victoria when Cathy's primary focus was on raising her family. In 1986, she
became a realtor in Victoria, a career that she greatly enjoyed. Since
retirement in 1999, Cathy traveled more and, through their special times
together, played a significant role in the lives of her three
granddaughters. She was Mor Mor on the go"! She had many friends from school
days, her stewardess days, her years in Calgary, her tennis and her
birthday/movie club. Cathy will be remembered for her beauty, grace,
kindness, fun-loving nature, generous spirit and the care with which she
embraced the world. She will be dearly missed by all. A memorial service and
celebration of Cathy's life will be held beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday,
May 13, 2006 at First Memorial Funeral Chapel, 4725 Falaise Drive. Phone:
658-5244. Fax: 658-5699. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BC
Cancer Foundation. Condolences for the family and tributes to Cathy may be
sent through www.remembering.canada.com . 240283
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist on 5/6/2006.



FEDORUK, Jean (nee Thornton-Trump) Jean passed away at dawn on a beautiful
spring morning, April 29, 2006. Born February 18, 1921 in West Point Grey,
Vancouver, she is predeceased by her husband Nick, her sister Belva,
brothers Bev, Glen, Curt and Ted and her nephew Sandy. Jean is survived by
her children Devlin, Lion and Marni, her daughter-in-law Geni, her
grandchildren Raelin and Morgan, many nieces and nephews and many, many
friends. Jean bore all the challenges that life threw at her with courage,
humour and good grace. Jean was a truly remarkable, loving soul who will be
sorely missed by all who knew her. A celebration of her life will take place
at a later date. 240340
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist on 5/6/2006.




FORD, James Nicol It is with great sadness that we announce his peaceful
passing on April 30, 2006 surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born on
December 25, 1913 in Esquimalt, B.C. He was predeceased by his wife Johan
and daughter Sandra Pedersen. He is survived by his daughters Denise Ford
and Donna (Henry) Lok, his grandchildren Debra (Beau) Horvath, Johnny (Tina)
Argau, Michelle (Tim) Kamsteeg, Michael (Eryn) Lok and Nicole Lok. Jim also
left behind his great grandchildren Victoria Riley and Darin and Chelysia
Lok and he was looking forward to greeting his newest in July. We shared
many adventures with him camping and fishing and he always enjoyed playing
crib with family members. We would like to thank David Buffam and family for
their kindness, and the fantastic nurses at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital
who took great care of him during his last 2 weeks. A private service will
be held. Donations may be made to the Saanich Peninsula Hospital in his
name. 239510
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist from 5/5/2006 - 5/6/2006.



HENSON, James Arthur Passed away suddenly in Victoria on April 30, 2006.
Jimmy will be dearly missed by his loving mother Mary, brothers Dan and
Jack, sisters Joan, Linda (George) and Sandy (John), his many nephews,
nieces, other family members and the numerous friends he made during his
time with us. Jimmy was always happy and loved going to his job at Pearkes
Arena, watching the Saanich Braves and cheering for his Canucks. He will be
missed, never forgotten and always in our hearts. A celebration of Jim's
life will be held in the Ross Room at Pearkes Arena on Monday, May 15, 2006
at 1:00 p.m. 239544
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist from 5/5/2006 - 5/6/2006.



KOZMA (O'DELL; PARSONS), Eileen Peacefully at Luther Court on April 24,
2006. Born in Vancouver, April 27, 1921. She is lovingly remembered by her
sister Tory and family; her daughter Joan and family; son John and family; 4
grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; and all those that have known her.
Eileen worked as an R.N. for most of her life. She was a dedicated student
and a follower of Jesus Christ. Celebration of her life to be held at Luther
Court May 16, 2006, 2:30 p.m., 1525 Cedar Hill X Rd. Abba, Father, let me be
Yours and Yours alone. May my will from this day be ever more Your own.
Never let my heart grow cold, never let me go. Abba, Father, let me be Yours
and Yours alone. 239089
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist from 5/5/2006 - 5/6/2006.



LOVE, John A. March 24, 1914 April 16, 2006 John Alexander Love, lately of
Victoria, died peacefully on Easter Sunday, 2006. He leaves to remember him,
his wife Lilian, daughter Margaret (Arnold) Ranneris, granddaughters Karen
(Neil) Sparks and Donna (Ken) Turner, great-granddaughters Tegan and Hayley,
and many friends, notably Lynn Elves who was a great friend and help in
recent years. John was born in Wigton in southwestern Scotland, the third of
four children his siblings were Elizabeth, Hugh and Jennie. He studied radio
technology in Manchester which led to a career in the airline industry. He
had many adventures in his youth which are legendary in the family, but when
he met Lilian, he found a partner for all of life's adventures. They married
in June, 1938. Their daughter, Margaret, was a joy to him and as Lilian has
said fondly, the love of his life". Mechanically inclined, John was
interested in motorized vehicles and instruments especially motorcycles and
aeroplanes. He became an aeronautical engineer and worked in various places
in the United Kingdom, West and South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and
Seattle before coming to B.C. He worked with Queen Charlotte Airlines,
Pacific Western Airlines and Lucas-Rotax before accepting work with the
Department of Transport of Canada in 1958 as an aircraft accident
investigator based in Vancouver. He retired from this position in 1978.
Always interested in gadgets and new technology, John remained interested in
science and its many applications, amazing his grand daughters by buying a
computer when he was 80. John built two houses for his family, one in
Richmond, B.C. and the second for his and Lilian's retirement on Galiano
Island, B.C. He also built, by himself, a 25 foot boat named "Eriskay ". He
and Lilian lived on Galiano until the mid 1990's, when they moved to Sidney,
followed by a move into Victoria in 2004. His Presbyterian church
connections always meant a lot to him. The family expresses appreciation to
the staffs of Mount St. Mary Hospital and to the Vancouver Island Health
Authority staff who assisted latterly in many ways. Also to the staff at
Saanich Peninsula Hospital. At John's request there was no funeral, the
family had a private memorial service. Donations can be made to the B.C.
Knowledge Network, 4355 Mathisi Place, Burnaby, B.C., V5G 4S8. 238860
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist from 5/5/2006 - 5/6/2006.


(Memoriam)
LUMLEY, Betty Ann June 27, 1942 May 6, 2005. If ever you feel your arms Are
too short to reach for the heavens, Fear not, for there will always be an
angel Reaching out to meet you half way. Always in our thoughts and prayers.
Your loving Family and Friends 240357
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist on 5/6/2006.



MACPHERSON, Gordon C. Gordon was born in Nanton Alberta Feb. 17, 1923 and
passed away peacefully at Saanich Peninsula Hospital on April 25, 2006. He
was truly a very special person with a warm smile and a big heart. Gordon
will be lovingly missed by his wife, Miros, his sister, Vermina Fleming;
family members Ian and Nell, Peter and Lynn, Nick and Kathy, Anne and Chris,
Mike and Marlene and their families as well as many extended family members
and friends. His sisters Helen and Flora and his brother Phillip predeceased
Gordon. Gordon fought in WW2 and the Korean War and was a long term Civil
Defense employee who spent many happy years working as a maintenance person
at The Dock Yard and Royal Roads. The family would like to thank the Home
Care staff and the staff at Victoria General Hospital and Saanich Peninsula
Hospital for their care and understanding during the past months. 240311
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist on 5/6/2006.



MARSDEN, Sarah Eirlys Corwena With great sorrow the family announces the
death of Sarah Eirlys Corwena Marsden on May 3, 2006 after a distressing
illness bravely borne. Born in Cynghordy, Carmarthenshire, Wales on February
15, 1929 to John James and Mary Magdalen James, Sarah grew up on a hill
farm. After local schooling Sarah studied nursing at St. George's Hospital,
London and midwifery in Cardiff and Hackney, London. Sarah joined the
Q.A.R.N.N.S., serving as a midwife in Malta and as a Senior Nursing Sister
in Northern Ireland (Eglington). Sarah came to nurse at the Montreal General
Hospital and St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver, where she met and married
John Marsden and later produced Julian and Lesley. Moving to Victoria in
1967, she later produced Adrian. After mothering and nursing at Sandringham
Hospital and surviving a serious cancer of the oesophagus, Sarah occupied
herself with needlework, bridge and painting. After developing a dementia
she was expertly cared for at Oak Bay Lodge. Sarah is survived by John,
Julian (Kathie, son Liam), Lesley (Andrew Bellas, daughters Ashley and
Jennifer), Adrian (Andrea), sister Evelyn Davies, brother William James and
other family in Wales. There will be a private family service followed by
cremation. Please, no flowers, no cards, no messages. 240332
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist on 5/6/2006.



MILES, Barbara (Bobby) nee Forbes Passed away Sunday, April 30th after a
brief stuggle with a devastating illness. Barbara left this world peacefully
at Shorncliffe Lodge in Gibsons, where she was surrounded by her family.
Barbara is survived by her daughters Norma Wooten, Mauraine Upson, Laurie
Chapman and son Peter Tanner. Barbara's 2nd daughter Noni lost her life in a
tragic accident in 1986. Barbara also leaves behind her sister Sheila
Forbes, many grandchidren and great grandchildren and many friends. Private
family service to be held at a later date. 240472
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist on 5/6/2006.



MORRISON, Mildred Stanton (nee Waterhouse) Born February 24, 1924 in
Winnipeg, Manitoba, passed away April 14, 2006 at Mt. Tolmie Hospital,
Victoria, BC. She was predeceased by her husband William in 2004, and her
parents Bill and Jesse Waterhouse. Mildred joined Trans Canada Airlines in
the 1950's in Winnipeg and transferred to Vancouver International Airport in
the 1960's where she spent many productive years with Air Canada and made
many lifelong friends. She and Bill spent many happy years in Vancouver and
Sechelt before moving to Victoria in 1989. There will be no service at her
request. 238922
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist on 5/6/2006.



(Memoriam)
MUNRO, Don July 27, 1930 May 6, 2005 In loving memory of a wonderful
husband, dad, grandpa and friend. You left us far too soon, but peacefully,
leaving footprints on our hearts. They say life goes on, but it is never the
same. We all miss you so much. You are now our Guardian Angel. Always loved
and remembered with wonderful memories. Your wife and best friend Barbara,
Doug (Pat), Wendy (Ian), Jill (David), Brent and your grandchildren. 238192
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist on 5/6/2006.




NEWCOMBE, Linda Mary It is with the deepest sorrow the family wish to
announce the peaceful passing of Linda. She is survived by husband Ken,
brothers Terry, Brien, sisters Diane, Judy. Predeceased by brother Ed. We
will miss your winning smile. There will be a tilt-a-glass to Linda at the
Royal Canadian Legion Trafalgar/ Pro Patricia Branch, 411 Gorge Rd. at
3:00pm May 10. 240544
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist on 5/6/2006.



WATT, Eugenie (Jennie) Marie (nee Perullet) June 13, 1916 May 2, 2006 After
a lengthy struggle, Jennie, our dear mom, grandma, great-grandma and friend,
is now at peace. Jennie will be remembered with much love by her daughter
Marilyn Moody, her son Allan Watt; grandsons Cary (Yvonne) Watt, Wayn
(Jennifer) Moody, Greg (Tina) Watt; granddaughters Wendi (Cam) Murray,
Deanna (Denis) Taylor, Jennifer (Norm) Laurence, great-grandchilden Jessica
Laurence; Caitlin, Steven and Mikayla Watt; Sean, Scott and Sara Catharine
Murray; Julia and Emma Moody; Caleb, Micah and Kesia Watt; Ethan Taylor. She
will also be fondly remembered by Gordon Moody and Sandra Watt. Jennie was
predeceased by her parents Pierre and Marie Perullet and her brother Roger
Perullet. Mom's greatest pleasure was the time she spent with her family and
friends. She loved her garden, shopping with Auntie Florrie and in the
summer she could be found by the nearest blackberry bush. She was spunky,
kind, generous and had a great sense of humour. Mom has always had a very
special place in all of our hearts, and we will miss her terribly. We will
cherish the many memories that we each have. The family would like to
express sincere thanks to Dr. M. Jones, Dr. D. Leishman, Dr. L. van den Berg
and the wonderful nursing staffs at VGH and Royal Jubilee Hospital. A
memorial service will be held at St. John the Divine, 1611 Quadra Street,
Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at 2:00 p.m., Rev. Karen Fast presiding. A tea will
follow in the church lounge. In lieu of flowers donations could be made to
the Greater Victoria Hospital Foundation, Royal Jubilee Hospital, Homer 2,
1952 Bay St., Victoria, B.C. V8R 1J8. Nite, nite Mom . . . love you. 239713
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist from 5/5/2006 - 5/6/2006.

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