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Strangway, Dr. Jean E. Sunday, 22 Aug 2010
Terrace Standard Terrace, BC
Dr. Jean E.
Strangway
February 27, 1938
August 22, 2010
After a prolonged illness, Jean passed away peacefully at Terraceview Lodge. She was born of missionary parents in West China, attended medical school in Toronto and practiced medicine in Hazelton and Terrace.
She was predeceased by her parents, Ruth and Ralph Hayward, brother Robert and foster daughter Tia Azak. She is mourned by husband Don, sisters Donna Klassen (Henry) of Vanderhoof, Helen of Ottawa and Joanne (Germaine) of Haida Gwaii. Also by her sons Kevin (Nadina), John (Anna) and Paul (Carlene) and daughter Christine Idy (Joe). Also by her grandchildren: Katelyn, Elizabeth, Noah, Sydney, Jayden, Derek, Zachary, Benjamin, Samuel and Maxwell.
Special thanks to Ashley Roy, the staff of the Sunshine Centre and the staff of Terraceview Lodge, who were so kind and caring: to Dr. Geoff Appleton and also to Rev. Wally Hargrave and members of Knox United Church who held her in their prayers.
A celebration of her life will be held at Knox United Church in Terrace at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 28th. In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted for the:
R.E.M. Lee Hospital Foundation
Box 1067, Terrace, B.C. V8G 4V1
Houlden, Alexander, Sidney Saturday, 14 Aug 2010
Terrace Standard Terrace, BC
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Alexander
Sidney
Houlden

November 15,1927
August 14,2010

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Alex. He passed away on August 14, 2010 at Terraceview Lodge, surrounded by loved ones.

Alex was born, raised and lived his entire life in Terrace. In the 1940\'s, he formed a company called Houlden’ s Cartage with his father and brother and Houlden Logging came to be in the 1950\'s. Alex ran this company until 1989, when he turned it over to his sons. He was also a partner in Tower Logging (coastal logging) with John Sarich.

Alex was dedicated to the community of Terrace and served time on the boards of the Northwest Logger\'s Association, the Terrace Health Care Society, the Terrace Co-op and the R.E.M Lee Foundation, where his pet project was the first CAT Scan at Mills Memorial Hospital.

Alex\'s great loves were his kids, grandkids, boating on the coast, gardening, dogs, reading history books, teasing, and most of all, his wife, Judy, whom he referred to as \"the prettiest girl in Terrace.\"

He leaves behind his daughter, Terry, sons Larry (Shelly), Ken (Anita), and Earl(Mona). Grandchildren Warren (Kerri) and Ryan (Bryn) Kluss, Jaime Houlden, Angie (Darren) Bell, Luke (Candace) Houlden, Buddy and Hayley Houlden, Great Grandchildren Hannah, Alexa, Jake, Sebastian, Desiree, Sarah, Jamison, Mary, Ashley, sister-in-law Bettye and numerous nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by wife Judy, mother Mabel, father Harry, sisters Doris and Peggy and brother Charlie.

The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Terraceview for the wonderful and compassionate care given to our Dad over the past five years. You are truly special people. We would also like to thank our friends and extended family who have shown us such support over the past years and especially these past few weeks.

In lieu of flowers may we suggest donations to Terraceview Lodge or the R.E.M. Lee Foundation.

“If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever, Dad”
Marchildon, Leo Paul Thursday, 12 Aug 2010
Terrace Standard Terrace, BC
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Leo - Paul
MARCHILDON
November 18, 1922
August 12, 2010

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loved one.
Leo was born in Zenon Park, Saskatchewan and passed away peacefully in Mills Memorial Hospital, Terrace, B.C. with his family beside him.
A memorial service was held at the Royal Canadian Legion on Tuesday, August 17, 2010.
A beloved husband and best friend, father and grandfather, he was very dear to all who knew him. Leo is survived by his wife Anna, their children Joanne, Jeanne, Diane, Fern and adopted son Danny. Blessed with nine grandchildren - Kasandra, Kristen, Michael, Jessica, Olivia, Craig, Stephanie, Erin and Leo.
We will miss you “Papa” and you will live in our hearts forever, you are our angel.
On behalf of our family, we wish to express our gratitude for your generousity, kindness and prayers. Special thanks to all the Doctors, Nurses and Staff of Mills Memorial Hospital, the Royal Canadian Legion Staff and Veterans, Sunchine Centre, Staff of the Gitxsan Treaty Office in Hazelton, all speakers, relatives, friends and neighbours.
The Marchildon Family

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Sunshine Centre, 4707 Kerby road, Terrace, BC, V8G 5G9 or to a charity of your choice in Leo’s memory.
Billson, Olwen, Mary Monday, 09 Aug 2010
Terrace Standard Terrace, BC
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Olwen Mary
BILLSON
July 16, 1920
August 9, 2010

Beloved Mother,
Granny and Friend

“Oh, I have slipped the
surly bonds of earth,
and dance the skies on
laughter-silvered wings.
Now in the Light, put out my hand
And touch the face of God”

Paraphrase from “High Flight”
by John G. Magee, Jr.

May her kindness, compassion and love
live on in all who knew her.

Memorial Service
St. Matthew’s Anglican Church
August 19, 2010 2 p.m.
Father Ernest Buchanan, officiating

In lieu of flowers, donations to
Heart & Stroke Foundation
would be appreciated.
Geier, Wilfred James Friday, 06 Aug 2010
Terrace Standard Terrace, BC
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Wilfred James
Geier
1953-2010

Wilf was born in Cranbrook, BC and moved in 1968 with his family to Duncan, BC. He came to Terrace in 1973 and worked in the logging industry. He was involved in a vehicle accident in 1977 and spent his remaining years in a wheelchair as a quadriplegic. In 1983, Wilf instigated the building of the Rosswood General store, which he managed until his death.
On August 6, Wilf died peacefully of heart failure while outside with his dog. Many thanks to the couple who assisted him that day.
McGowan, Skye, Morgan Sunday, 01 Aug 2010
Terrace Standard Terrace, BC
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December 6, 1965 – August 1, 2010
SKYE MORGAN
MCGOWAN
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Skye Morgan McGowan. Skye will be dearly missed by his wife Stacey and their three children, Lachlan (12), Madeleine (8) and Elise (4) as well as his father, Alan of Terrace, brother Joe and wife Peggy, nephew Drew and niece Paige of Cranbrook, and sister Sharon and her husband John Boe of Vancouver. Skye was predeceased by his mother, Mary.
Skye was born in Kitimat and moved to Terrace at the age of six with his family. Upon graduating from Caledonia Sr. Secondary, he attended the University of Victoria, graduating with a BA in English, certification as a high school English teacher and qualification as an English as a Second Language (ESL) instructor.
While teaching ESL at UVIC Skye met the father of one of his Japanese students and together they opened an English language school in Tokyo, The Skye English School.
1994 brought Skye and his wife Stacey back to Victoria where Skye completed a Master’s degree in Linguistics. Skye and Stacey welcomed their first child, Lachlan in 1998, and moved to Alberta where Skye began teaching at Bert Church high school in Airdrie. It was at Bert Church that Skye pioneered a Japanese language program and a philosophy program, two of the first for high schools in Canada. The couple bought an old farmhouse in nearby Carstairs and in 2001, their second child, Madeleine, was born, followed in 2006 by Elise.
Skye was a renaissance man in every way: quoting Shakespeare while renovating his old house. He loved being a teacher and contributing to the betterment of his students lives. Most of all he loved being a father and spending time with his children.
Two educational trust funds have been set up for Skye’s children. Donations can be made at the Terrace Royal Bank (in trust for Lachlan, Madeline and Elise McGowan) 4640 Lakelse Ave. Terrace, BC. V8G 1R2. In Carstairs, donations can be made at the Bank of Montreal, Box 489 Carstairs, AB, T0M 0N0 (in trust for the McGowan children).
Geier, David Thursday, 15 Jul 2010
Terrace Standard Terrace, BC
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Geier, David

Passed away suddenly in Terrace BC. Dave was born on June 6, 1960 in Kimberley BC.
He moved to Duncan in 1969 where he spent his school years, then lived in Terrace from 1977 - 1995 where he pursed his career in the logging industry.
Dave then lived in Lake Cowichan for 15 years taking on a variety of occupations, returning to Terrace two years ago.
Dave worked most of his life in the logging industry as a faller.
Dave was a loving, devoted father, husband, son and brother. He had a big heart and infectious laugh...he was fun loving and easy going...he will be sadly missed by his friends and family.
We would like to thank the local detachment of the RCMP and Search and Rescue for all your efforts in finding Dave and for the thoughtful way the details were handled.
Harrison, Thelma (Marie) Friday, 09 Jul 2010
Terrace Standard Terrace, BC
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April 14, 1931 - July 9, 2010
Celebration Of Life Saturday, July 24, 2010 @
1 p.m. Knox United Church
Marie was born in Burns Lake, B.C. in 1931 and moved to Terrace as a telephone operator when she was a young woman.  She met and married Parker Mills, the son of Doctor Stanley Mills for whom Mills Memorial Hospital was named, and raised her two sons, Cliff and Sid, in Terrace. 
Marie purchased and ran Roses Shop, a ladies’ wear store in Terrace, for fourteen years.  Marie married her second husband, Alan McAlpine and continued to live and enjoy her life in Terrace. Marie met and spent the sunset years of her life with her “soul mate” Bobby Ball who predeceased her. 
Marie’s struggle with cancer came on suddenly and she battled bravely. We are thankful she did not suffer.  Marie was predeceased by her parents, Clifford and Loris Harrison, and her brother Montie. 
She is survived by her brother Bill and sons, Cliff (Rita) Mills and Sid (Joanne) Mills and her grandchildren Kelsey, Jaimie, Geoffrey, Brent and Craig.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Jean C. Barber Lodge
There will be a gathering of family and friends
following the service.
Klowak, Lorna Bjorg Victoria Monday, 05 Jul 2010
Terrace Standard Terrace, BC
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June 25, 1928 - July 5, 2010
Resided 47 years in Terrace, B.C.
Lorna passed away peacefully on July 5, 2010 at the age of 82 years at Mills Memorial Hospital in Terrace after a courageous battle with cancer.
Lorna leaves behind loving husband Joe of 58 years, daughter Sylvia (David) James of St. Albert, AB; son Ken (Pam) Klowak of Calgary, AB; grandchildren Corina (Steve) Grue, Edmonton, AB; Carla (Jim) Hastings, Edmonton AB; Jesse (Adrianna) Klowak, Calgary, AB; Mandy Klowak (Brent Patchin) Calgary, AB, plus nine beautiful great-grandchildren.
Lorna is predeceased be her parents Thora and Louis Muir of Russell, Man.; Earl Cohoe, Ontario; surviving siblings, Elma Sullivan, Winnipeg, Man.; Lil Cohoe, Barrie, Ontario; Mervin (Anne) Muir, Russell, Man. and many nieces and nephews.
Lorna worked 26 years at Skeenaview and Terraceview Lodges before retiring in 1993. She also was a member of the Happy Gang and donated her time to volunteering. She loved her game shows and her No. 1 passion was doing crossword puzzles. Lorna had a passionate love for life and will always be remembered for her loving smile. As a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, niece, cousin and dear friend, she will be sadly missed.
We thank Dr. Fourie, Dr. Meyburg, Dr. Kenyon, Dr. Karpiak and all the nursing staff for making Lorna feel comfortable and pleasant during her stay in hospital. A private memorial service for family to follow.
Bellamy, Allen Edwin Saturday, 03 Jul 2010
Terrace Standard Terrace, BC
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December 10, 1930 - July 3, 2010
Allen Edwin Bellamy passed away July 3, 2010 with his family by his side at Mills Memorial Hospital.
Al was born in Bonnyville, AB on December 10, 1930, in the midst of the Great Depression to Warren and Elsie Bellamy. He was the 5th youngest of 13 children. In 1950, at the age of 19, Al joined the Canadian Navy in Prince Rupert, serving on the HMCS Athabaskan and HMCS Prestonian for 5 years, 2 of which were in Korea. He was on leave when he met his future wife Betty, while travelling to Vancouver by Greyhound. Letters went back and forth for a year from around the globe and after discharge they were married on November 1, 1955.
In 1962 Al and Betty moved to Terrace, where five of his brothers lived. He opened Al’s Electronics in Terrace after completing a one year course at Devry Institute in Toronto. After this venture he used his natural aptitude for mechanics and and became a heavy duty mechanic with Operating Engineers, receiving his 45 year pin in June of this year. He worked on several projects in the Northwest as a supervisor including Eurocan, Fairview Port in Prince Rupert, Chetwynd Gas Plant, Prince Rupert & Powell River Pulp Mill, with Dillingham Corp & Foundation - Skansa.
In retirement, Al & Betty managed the Sleeping Beauty Lodge Medical Hostel, and for 12 years following he worked for DaSilva Developments.Al was a proud Legion Member for over 15 years.
He is survived by his loving wife, Betty, sons Mark (Bev), Craig (Brigitte), Todd (Cam); Daughters Heather and Jody (Dwayne) Dreeshen; seven grandchildren and 2 great grand-daughters.
Words cannot express our heartfelt gratitude for the wonderful care Al has received over the years. Dr. Lakhoo and Clara, Drs. Strangway, Kenyon and Karpiak, Terraceview respite staff, home care workers, Rachel from Life Labs for her home visit once a week, I.C.U. and emergency staff.
Your love and tender care of Al is much appreciated.
Thank you to all who have taken the time to show you care, by phone calls, food, cards and flowers (etc.).
A special thank you to Dave Bartley and Steve and Delin Sawatzkey, Jan and helpers at the Alliance Church for the lovely tea. Also to the Royal Canadian Legion veterans, for paying such a moving tribute to Al.
God Bless You All
Betty and family
Interment at Terrace Municipal Cemetery with McKay’s Funeral Service
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