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Subject: [CAN-BC-OBITS] Quesnel Cariboo Observer March 2007
Date: Sun, 15 Apr 2007 07:46:46 -0700

James Orr Low
30 Mar 2007 Quesnel Cariboo Observer Quesnel, BC
James Orr Low passed away on Friday March 30, 2007 at Bevan Lodge
Abbotsford, BC, at age 87 years. He was born February 29, 1920 in Winnipeg,
MB. James is survived by his children, Vikki (Bill) Ranson, Hazel (Ray)
Jobbaay, Heather (Frank) Marchildon and Valerie (Ron) Parsons. He was
predeceased by his loving wife of 61 years, Vera. Dad served during WWII
with the Canadian 7th Infantry Division overseas as a dispatch rider. He was
stationed in England and was deployed to Italy, France and Holland. Jim and
Vera met during this time.
Upon returning to Canada, they settled in Winnipeg where they were founding
members of the Winnipeg Rockwood Army and Navy. They moved to Abbotsford and
then retired to Duncan where they ran a charter fishing boat business. Dad
and Mom did a lot of traveling spending their later years in Chilliwack. Dad
was a member of the Quesnel Golf Course as well as the Mount Brenton Golf
Course and was commissioner of Boy Scouts for a number of years. One of his
many hobbies was painting and he became a teacher to share his love of
painting with others. Dad is back in the arms of his beloved Vera, who
passed away a mere 3 months ago on Dec 30, 2006. He missed her dearly and
they are now together again. We would like to thank Dr. Carlson and the
staff at Bevan Lodge. A special thanks to dear friends Rick and Monica. We
miss you Mom and Dad and love you both, your daughters.


Rowan, Beatrice Wilson
Thursday, 29 Mar 2007 Quesnel Cariboo Observer Quesnel, BC
Beatrice Wilson Rowan was born September 8, 1919 in Seattle, Washington, the
only daughter of Fred and Florence Heintze of Port Orchard, Washington.
Beatrice grew up working for her dad in his service station and mechanic
shop in Port Orchard, and also drove dump truck in his sand and gravel
business. Bea moved around some, spending time in Bakersfield, California,
Seattle and then back to Port Orchard. She then met and married Roy
Nicholson of Seattle and had one son Gary Douglas Nicholson born in 1960.
Roy passed away suddenly in September 1965. Bea met and married John
Alexander Rowan in 1967 and moved to Nanaimo. She helped run John's marine
business.
Johnny passed away in 1995. Bea was a member of Crescent Chapter #10 Eastern
Stars and the Eagle FOE Auxiliary #15 both of Nanaimo. She was very active
in both groups, being Worthy Matron of the Eastern Stars. Bea moved to
Quesnel and lived at Wildwood Assisted Living to be closer to her family.
Bea was a special woman, family was important to her. She loved her
grandchildren deeply. She will be greatly missed by her son,
daughter-in-law, grandchildren and many good friends.
Bea is survived by her son Gary Douglas Nicholson, stepson Earl Rowan,
daughter-in-law Barb, granddaughters Crystal (Greg), Stephanie and Annette
Rowan, grandsons Chuck (Elaine) Rowan, Paul (Rie) Rowan, Dustin Nicholson
and seven great grandchildren.
A celebration of life will take place Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at 2:00 pm
at the Morpeth Hall in Nanaimo, B.C.


Shipley, Harold Lloyd
Sunday, 18 Mar 2007 Quesnel Cariboo Observer Quesnel, BC
On March 18, 2007, Mr. Harold Lloyd Shipley of St. Albert, AB, formerly of
Quesnel, BC, passed away at the age of 77 years.
Harold is survived by his loving wife, Shirley; one son and two daughters,
Darrell (Myra) and their children, Michael and Melissa (Nick); Kathie
(Laurent) Doucette and their children, Jennifer (Davey) and Sara; Julie
(Roy) Carlson and their children, Liza (Ray), Scott (Felicia); four
great-grandchildren, Noah, Isabella, Tristen and Luca; two brothers and one
sister, Sterling, Lawrence and Agnes Buda. Predeceased by infant son, David;
parents; four brothers.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. E. P. Schuster,
Bev and staff at the Misericordia Hospital.
A private family funeral service was held Wednesday, March 21 at 4:00 p.m.
at Park Memorial Chapel, 9709 – 111 Avenue, Edmonton. Pastor David Chotka
officiated. Cremation has taken place in the Park Memorial Crematorium. In
lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to World Vision Canada, 1
World Drive, Mississauga, ON L5T 2Y4 (1-800-714-3280).
In tears we saw you sinking,
We watched you fade away.
You faced your task with courage,
Your spirit did not bend.
And still you kept on fighting,
Until the very end.
God saw you getting tired,
When a cure was not to be.
So he put his arms around you,
And he whispered "come with Me".
So when we saw you sleeping,
So peaceful, free from pain,
We could not wish you back,
To suffer that again.
To send condolences, visit www.parkmemorial.com
Park Memorial Edmonton 780-426-0050 Family Owned Funeral Home, Crematorium,
Reception Centre


Curtis, Kitchen
Saturday, 17 Mar 2007 Quesnel Cariboo Observer Quesnel, BC
Curtis Kitchen of Quesnel, B.C. passed away at G.R. Baker Hospital on March
17, 2007.
Curtis was born in Fredericton, New Brunswick on August 18, 1936. He is
survived by a niece, nephew and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents
Wallace and Carrie Kitchen, sister Jackie and brother Robert. A Memorial Tea
will be held at the Anglican Church on April 3 from noon to 2:00 p.m.

Wildfong, Eva Friday
16 Mar 2007 Quesnel Cariboo Observer Quesnel, BC
Eva Wildfong passed away on March 16, 2007 in Prince George at the age of 91
years.
She is survived by her sons Wayne and Gary (Lynda) and their sons Kevin and
Brandon, brothers Richard Browning (Hazel), their sons Rodney, Brian and
Brett and their families, brother Jim (Anita) and their son Richard and
daughter Dianne and their families, brother Wilf (Verna) and their son Randy
and daughter Laurie and their families. Marguerite also leaves behind many
nieces, nephews and friends.
No funeral services will be held by request. Cremation will be at Fraserview
in Prince George.


Gagnon, Vic
Thursday, 08 Mar 2007 Quesnel Cariboo Observer Quesnel, BC
Vic Gagnon of Quesnel, B.C. passed away at G.R. Baker Hospital on March 8,
2007.
A service for Vic will be held on March 24 at 2:00 pm at Clayton's Funeral
Chapel with Bob Palik officiating. A lunch will follow at 3:30 pm at West
Fraser Timber room. Vic's ashes will be scattered beneath a tree. He was
born in Rimouski, Quebec on January 9, 1947. He is survived by two brothers
Guy and Yvon and two sisters Pierette and Sylvie and his father Zinon
Gagnon.
Vic married Berni Holmes in 1972 and they moved to Quesnel in 1976. Vic was
a faller buncher operator for many years. He is survived by his wife Berni,
three sons Jason, Michael, Robert and four grandchildren Garret, Chase,
Quinn and Elias. Vic was predeceased by his mother Alice Gagnon.
Donations in Vic's memory may be made to Palliative Care or a charity of
your choice.
Special thanks to Dr. Strovski, Palliative Care and the wonderful nurses at
G.R. Baker Hospital and for the overwhelming support of friends and family.


Kidd, Harold Theodore (Ted)
Thursday, 01 Mar 2007 Quesnel Cariboo Observer Quesnel, BC
Harold Theodore (Ted) Kidd was born on October 31, 1942 and passed away on
March 1, 2007 with his loving family at his side in the Palliative Care
unit, Burnaby Hospital. He will be greatly missed and forever remembered by
his loving wife Hendrika (Rika) of 40 years, six children MCpl (ret) William
Kidd (Joanie), Catharina Noble (Dave), Marisa Sawyer (Kevin), Theresa
Bennett, Cpl. David Kidd (Lisa) and Montavi Kidd, thirteen grandchildren and
all the beautiful foster children that touched his heart over the years. He
also leaves behind a wonderful mother-in-law Tina deWit of Quesnel, five
sisters and two brothers and their families, and a very large extended
family.
Ted and Rika made their home in Quesnel from 1967 to 1980 before moving
their family to Vancouver.
Ted was an avid bowler for many years in Quesnel and Burnaby. He enjoyed
fishing and always enjoyed coming to Quesnel to camp with family and friends
at Roger's Resort on Ten Mile Lake.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held March 5, 2007 at St. Francis de Sales
Parish in Burnaby, B.C.

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