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Holt, Nancy Tuesday, 24 Aug 2010
Similkameen Spotlight Princeton, BC
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HOLT, Nancy Elizabeth
August 30, 1924 - August 24, 2010
Nancy Holt passed away peacefully at home on August 24, 2010 at the age of 85. She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Agnar Holt.
Nancy is survived by her sons; Dave (Norma), Brian (Eleanor), Victor and Glen (Yvonne). She is also survived by her grandchildren; Nancy, Laurie, Amanda, Michael, Shelby and by her great-grandchildren; Johnathan, Ashton, Lucas, Sammy and Laura. Nancy, a war-bride, became a homemaker happily raising her four sons. She enjoyed travelling and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion. In later years, Nancy became an expert in Rug Hooking, creating beautiful works of art. She enjoyed visiting her friends at Vermilion Court, spending time playing bingo and games at the Seniors Centre.
Nancy was a happy woman who loved and lived life to its fullest. ~She will be greatly missed~
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall, Bridge Street in Princeton
on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.
Condolences to the family may be sent to 291 Allison Avenue or P.O. Box 265 Princeton, BC V0X 1W0
In Lieu of flowers donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation in memory of Nancy, would be greatly appreciated.
Yee, Danny Saturday, 21 Aug 2010
Similkameen Spotlight Princeton, BC
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YEE, Danny Andrew
July 7, 1937 - August 21, 2010
Danny Yee, long time resident of Princeton, BC passed away after a short illness on August 21, 2010. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Hermine and their sons; Stephen (Sandy), Andrew (Laura) and Mark (Stephanie). Danny is also survived by his beloved grandchildren; Nicholas, Christopher, Brandon, Grant, Mitchell, Katlyn and Emma, as well as numerous family and friends.
Danny and Hermine immigrated from Jamaica in 1974, living in Maple Ridge, Hope and finally settling in Princeton. In 1978, they purchased and operated the Variety Store, then Yees Food Market, after which Danny went on to work at Similko Mine until his
retirement in 1994.
While his grandchildren were his greatest passion,
Danny enjoyed being a member of the Princeton Lions Club, was an avid fan of the Princeton Posse and Princeton Minor Hockey Clubs and in his spare time he thoroughly enjoyed fishing.
Funeral and Mass were held at St. Peters Catholic Church on Friday, August 27, 2010 followed by
Interment at Princeton Cemetery.
In Lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated in memory of Danny to Princeton Minor Hockey or the Princeton Posse.
Erickson, Carol Thursday, 05 Aug 2010
Similkameen Spotlight Princeton, BC
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ERICKSON, CAROL MARGARET
July 24, 1942 - August 5, 2010
Carol passed away peacefully in Princeton B.C.,
at the age of 68. She is survived by her sister
Dolores Wyatt, son Drew (Monica) Erickson and
by her granddaughter Abigail.
Friesen, Niel Friday, 23 Jul 2010
Similkameen Spotlight Princeton, BC
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FRIESEN, Niel

Niel Friesen faced life and death on his own terms. His passion and denial of limitations lifted him to greatness in all that he pursued, whether in music, or athletics, or behind the wheel of a high performance vehicle. His life was both a celebration and a battle, always to the fullest. Though his body was weakened by time and fate, his spirit remained unconquered. His last month was spent on the open sea, hiking in the mountains he loved, and awash in a flood of high octane.
He shared his final days with those he loved.
On July 23rd he chose to start his final adventure alone.
Take Kitty and blaze a trail for us Dad, we’ll catch up later. ??
Tea was held on Saturday, July 31, 2010 at Rutland Centennial Hall.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.
Thair, Alfred Saturday, 03 Jul 2010
Similkameen Spotlight Princeton, BC
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THAIR, ALFRED (Al)
August 7, 1915 - July 3, 2010

Al Thair passed away peacefully at the age of 94, on Saturday, July 3, 2010 at the Ridgewood Lodge in Princeton, BC. He is survived by his children: Anne (David) Metcalf, Patricia (Peter) Pellett, Brian (Cindy) Thair and Carol Thair; Grandchildren: Lynne (Rob), Joanne (Al), Donna, Shane (Shannon), Marnie (Darren), Robyn (Barry), Ryan, Mandi and Darcie; Great-grandchildren: Melanie, Tony, Alicia, Amy, Nykayla, Skylar, Nolin, Alan, Marley, Trenton, Brendan, Landon and Jaiden; Great-great grandchildren: Ethan, Brooklyn, Owen and Emma Leigh, as well as nephews: Alan, Dan and Edward. Al was predeceased by his beloved Molly (July 23, 2008), mother Anne Ellen, father Henry, brother Val, sister Gladys and nephew Ron.
Al was born in Regina, Saskatchewan on August 7, 1915. He moved to North Vancouver with his family as a child. He became a City of North Vancouver employee. He met Molly Francis (Gooding) and they were married October 18, 1940. They moved to Princeton in 1971 and then on to Calgary in 1984 and settled into retirement. Once Al retired, he was able to focus more on his finishing carpentry. He especially loved tinkering around in his home work-shop. Al and Molly enjoyed many summers of fishing and camping all over BC and Alberta with their family. They returned to Princeton in September of 2007 and settled comfortably into Ridgewood Lodge.
Al was a caring husband, father, grandfather, great- grandfather, great-great grandfather, brother, and uncle who had a wonderful and fulfilling life. He will be missed by all who knew him.
On behalf of Al and his family ~ a huge thank you to Dr. Adams who has cared for five generations of the Thair family, and to the staff of Ridgewood Lodge for their exceptional care of Al during the past 23/4 years. Their professionalism was outstanding and made the family feel fortunate that this was where Al spent his last days.
Memorial Services were held on Saturday, July 17 at 1:30 p.m., at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 72 Ridgewood Drive, Princeton, BC.
Logan, Grace Monday, 21 Jun 2010
Similkameen Spotlight Princeton, BC
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Logan, Irene Grace
(nee Knight) RN

Irene passed away peacefully at Kelowna General Hospital on June 21, 2010. She was predeceased by her parents, Lewis and Gertrude Knight, and her loving husband of 42 years, Jerry Logan. She is survived by her son David (Gerri) Logan; daughter Kathy (Rick) Shave; grandchildren Erin (Chris) Chapman and Jessica (Kevin) Craig, Jordan, Jamieson (Tanya) and Colby Logan and great-grandchildren Nate Logan, Claire Chapman and Adelaide Craig.
Irene was born October 16, 1919 in Comox, BC.
She attended nursing school at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria and shortly after graduating as an RN she enlisted in the Canadian army and served during World War II as a nursing sister in the field hospital operating rooms just outside of London, England.
After the war, Irene returned to BC and continued her nursing career. While working in Vancouver, she met Jerry Logan, the son of a pioneer Vancouver family. They married in 1948 and settled on the family farm until 1956, during which time their two children, Kathy and David were born. In 1956 they moved to a ranch in Princeton, BC, where they lived happily for 30 years. Jerry and Irene left Princeton to retire on Vancouver Island in 1986. After Jerry’s death in 1990, Irene continued to live in Royston until 1999, when she moved to Kelowna to be closer to her family.
The family would like to express their thanks to
Dr. Warrender and Guisachan Family Medicine, to the residents and staff of Missionwood Retirement Resort, to Loretta and everyone at Advocare, and to the staff at Sutherland Hills Rest Home for their care and kindness.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, July 9, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Andrews Anglican Church, 4619 Lakeshore Rd. Kelowna, BC.
In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com.
Arrangements in care of First Memorial Funeral Services
(250) 762-2299.
Emery, Doris Monday, 21 Jun 2010
Similkameen Spotlight Princeton, BC
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EMERY, Doris Ellen
January 9, 1921 - June 21, 2010

Doris Ellen Emery passed away peacefully on June 21, 2010 at the Cottage Pavilion in Abbotsford. She was born January 9, 1921 in Stockholm, Saskatchewan.
She is survived by her children; Ronald (Gloria), Marilyn,
Janice (Darrell), Glen, Donna (Arnie), 14 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great-grandchildren, and by her sister, Anne.
She was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Fred in 1991, her son Kenny in 1947, daughter Eileen in 1948, 3 sisters and 2 brothers, son-in-law Reg, daughter-in-law Mary Lou and grandson Duane.
During the 30’s the family moved from Stockholm SK, out to BC and settled in Westbridge, BC.
This is where she met the love of her life, Fred and they were married on December 21, 1938. Fred worked for CP rail on the section and for the next 44 years she moved from section to section raising her family before settling in Princeton, BC. She worked briefly in the Princeton Hospital as housekeeper.
Family was very important to Doris and she made sure that they always got together at Christmas and during the summer for camp outs at the lake. The one thing that was always at any of the family gatherings was “Swedish Thin Bread” which was a recipe handed down from her mother. This was her special treat for all the family. She was artistic, took up oil painting and enjoyed all kinds of crafts.
Thanks to all the care workers at the Cottage Pavilion for the thoughtful care that they gave our mother
while staying there.
A Memorial Service was held at
Henderson’s Fraser Valley Funeral Home,
34537 Marshall Road, Abbotsford, BC
on Monday, June 28, 2010 at 2:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers a donation can be made at the charity of your choice.
Henderson’s Funeral Home
604-854-5534
Burton, Don Saturday, 05 Jun 2010
Similkameen Spotlight Princeton, BC
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BURTON, Macdonald Jarvis (Don)
April 25, 1930 - June 5, 2010

‘Placer miners love muddy waters’

Don is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Joan, sons;
Ed (Irene), Scott (Sharon), Mark (Heather) and daughter
Brenda (Don).
Don is also survived by his grandsons; Jesse (Lisa), Clinton, Brett, Brandon, granddaughters; Tara and Harmoni, great-grandsons; Julian & Roman, as well as many good friends and extended family.
A Service of Remembrance was held on June 11, 2010 at 2:00 p.m., at St. Paul’s United Church in Princeton, B.C.
Scotland, Margery Monday, 31 May 2010
Similkameen Spotlight Princeton, BC
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Scotland, Margery Rose

It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Margery Rose Scotland on May 31, 2010.
She is survived by her faithful husband Don, who stood by her side throughout everything; sons; Andrew, Louis, George and by her daughter, Karen.
Margery is also survived by; her thirteen grandchildren, nine beautiful, little great-grandchildren and by her sister-in-law Marilyn, who brought her comfort and put a smile
on her face through to the end.
“Your long battle is over Mom.”
“Sleep sweetly ... Sleep sweetly.”
A Memorial Service for Margery was held on Saturday, June 19, 2010 at 1:30 p.m., on the SS Sicamous at Okanagan Beach, in Penticton, B.C.
Oreskovich, Muriel Monday, 31 May 2010
Similkameen Spotlight Princeton, BC
ORESKOVICH, MURIEL
May 31, 2010
Muriel Oreskovich of Princeton, B.C.,
passed away peacefully at the age of 92 years.
She will be lovingly remembered by her family and
friends. At her request, there will be no formal service.
Condolences may be directed to the family through
providencefuneralhomes.com
Arrangements entrusted to the care of
PENTICTON FUNERAL CHAPEL
Phone: 250-492-0713
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