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Mayer, Erhart \"Art\" Tuesday, 31 Aug 2010
Clearwater Times Clearwater, BC
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Erhart “Art” Mayer
October 18, 1923 – August 31, 2010

Survived by his loving wife of 59 years Vi of Clearwater BC, sons Doug (Carol) of Revelstoke BC, Roger (Debbie) of Clearwater, Wes (Sandy) of Dawson Creek BC, grandchildren Jeff, Dan, Josh, Brody (Brandy), Coral (Bryan), great grandchildren Alyssa and Caylee, brothers Wally (Clara) of Kamloops BC and Paul of Port Coquitlam BC, sisters Irma (Vic) of Salmon Arm BC, Anne of Pitt Meadows BC and Frieda (Elmer) of Chilliwack, BC, brother and sister-in-law Cliff (Dorothy) of Merritt BC, and Bonnie of Chilliwack, 8 nieces and 12 nephews, along with many great nieces and nephews. Art was predeceased by his parents Daniel and Olga, parents-in-law Cornelius and Mary Dueck and grandson Gord Mayer.

Art’s parents and family arrived in Canada from Bessarabia, Romania in 1930, when Art was seven years old, and they settled in Alberta. Art quit school in grade 3 to go to work during the Depression. He eventually became a cowboy and ranch hand in Hanna Alta. While working on the ranch, Dad taught himself to play the guitar and sing, eventually playing with all his brothers, sisters and friends. As time passed, playing music and singing became an important part of his life.

In the late 1940’s he moved to BC where he met Vi in 1950 and they were married in 1951. Doug was born in 1952, Roger in 1956 and Wes in 1961.

When he moved to BC he started work at a saw mill in Port Moody. He started on the green chain, and worked his way up to Head millwright. After 21 years in the saw mill, he decided to quit and semi-retire at a motel. In 1969 Art and Vi moved to Clearwater and purchased the Jasper Way Motel. Semi-retirement was not for Art. He wanted something to do, so he built all the units on the lake as well as the house. At the motel Art started running a backhoe and after the motel sold in 1974 he started another career. He bought a backhoe and started Mayer Backhoe Service. Art and his backhoe became a familiar site around Clearwater. Art loved moving dirt and plowing snow, he ran the backhoe until he sold it to his son Wes at the age of 82.
Art was active in the community serving on the Improvement District for 12 years, and was instrumental in the establishment of Clearwater’s first water system. He was also on the Fire Department, serving as Chief and driving Clearwater’s first new fire truck from Montreal back to Clearwater. On the TV committee, Art made many last minute trips up Grizzly Mountain to make sure we could all watch Hockey Night in Canada and the Tommy Hunter Show. Art also served for many years on the Lions Club and Chamber of Commerce. For holidays Art enjoyed traveling back to Alberta to be a cowboy again, fishing and camping trips with family and making burl clocks and tables.
Most of all Art enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

A funeral service for Art Mayer was held on Sunday, September 5, 2010 at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch in Clearwater, BC. A graveside service followed at Riverview Cemetery, Clearwater, with family and friends gathering afterwards at the Legion. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, RR1 Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N0 or to the Clearwater Food Bank. Funeral arrangements entrusted to North Thompson Funeral Services, Clearwater, BC, telephone 250-674-3030. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.norththompsonfuneral.com
Ritchie, Miles Harvey Tuesday, 24 Aug 2010
Clearwater Times Clearwater, BC
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In Memory of
Miles Harvey Ritchie
1965-2010

Miles Ritchie of Clearwater, BC, passed away suddenly at home on August 24, 2010. He was 44 years of age. Miles will be greatly missed by his wife Deneen, daughter Aaren, son Tanner, brothers Kevin (Theresa) and Marvin (Pamela), sister Serena (Ron), mother-in-law Iva, father-in-law Doug, sisters-in-law Terry, Kathy and Michele, nieces Kristi, Amanda, Chelsie, Stephanie, Mallory, Karlene, Megan and Amber, nephews Jonathan (Tanya), Darryl, Danny, Chad, Lee and Donald, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and special friends. Miles was predeceased by his mother Florence, father Merle and brother-in-law Wayne.
Miles was born in Kamloops, BC on November 30, 1965 and spent almost his entire life in Clearwater. After graduating from Clearwater Secondary School in 1985, Miles worked for numerous employers in the logging industry. For the past 10 years, he worked for M.W. Sharke. Miles loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and camping with family and friends. He had a passion for old cars. Miles was good at everything he did; he was especially great at raising his children.
A Memorial Service for Miles Ritchie was held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Clearwater, BC, on Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. Lloyd Strickland officiated. A reception followed at the Legion, where people shared memories of Miles. Arrangements entrusted to North Thompson Funeral Services, Clearwater, BC, 250-674-3030. Condolences to the family may be sent to www.NorthThompsonFuneral.com.
Buck, Edwin Charles â??Edâ? Friday, 13 Aug 2010
Clearwater Times Clearwater, BC
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Edwin Charles “Ed”
BUCK
1932-2010

Edwin Charles Buck of Clearwater passed away on August 13, 2010 at 78 years of age. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Eva, his children Barry (Hettie) of Kamloops, Bev of Clearwater, Brent (Tracy) of Clearwater, Lyle (Sheila) of Fort Nelson, and Carolyn (Dario) Corlazzoli of Ucluelet, his grandchildren, Joshua (Krista), Justice (Tammy), Jeremy (Rossana), Jadessa (Gary) Olson, Kyler (Sylvia) Miller, Derek Miller, Wynter (Chris) Oakes, Skye (Courtney), Greg, Kerry, Angelo Corlazzoli, Giordano Corlazzoli, Talia Corlazzoli, great-grandchildren Ava, Adrian, Ashton, True, Sarah, Storm and Symphony. He also leaves behind brother Lorne (Adeline), sister Donna (Frank) Doyle, brother-in-law Jim Capostinsky, sisters-in-law Anna Brittain, Lydia Forshner, and numerous nieces and nephews. Ed was predeceased by his parents, William in 1968 and Grace in 1996.

Ed was born in Kindersley, Saskatchewan on April 27, 1932 but moved to Oliver at age 1 where he spent his childhood on the family orchard. Clearwater became his home when he arrived with his family at age 12. He started his working career at Long’s General Store and soon moved to the planer of Thompson River Logging, later known as Clearwater Timber Products. Eventually he created Buck Logging Ltd, which later expanded to include Buck Lowbed Service. As a young man Ed participated in sports such as baseball and hockey but his passion when he retired was golf. He rarely bypassed an opportunity to play.

Ed was recognized for his service to the community as Citizen of the Year in 1968. While he supported many organizations in a number of ways throughout his lifetime the most notable were his 33-year membership of the TNRD zoning committee and his 25 years of leadership on the board of Evergreen Acres. His commitment to his community was surpassed only by his commitment to his family. He was a giving man and often placed the needs of his family and friends above his own.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Ed’s name may be made to the Royal Inland Hospital Cancer Clinic through the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation, 311 Columbia St, Kamloops, BC V2C 2T1 or Dr Helmcken Memorial Hospital at 640 Park Dr., RR#1, Clearwater, BC V0E 1N0.

A Celebration of Life for Ed Buck will take place at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 12, 2010 at Lacarya Golf Course, Blackpool, BC. Lloyd Strickland will officiate. A reception will follow. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.norththompsonfuneral.com. Funeral arrangements entrusted to North Thompson Funeral Services, Clearwater, BC, phone 250-674-3030.
Pelton, Michael John Friday, 06 Aug 2010
Clearwater Times Clearwater, BC
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In Memory of
Michael John \"Mike\"
PELTON
1937-2010
Mike Pelton was born in Weyburn, Saskatchewan on April 15, 1937. He passed away due to an illness at 73 years of age on August 6, 2010 at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital, Clearwater, BC. Mike is survived by his children, Geraldine Tiller (William) of Glendon, AB, Dale Pelton (Theresa) of Clearwater, BC, and Cindy Makaruk (Jerry) of Glendon, AB; eight grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; six brothers, David Pelton (Helen) of Kamloops, BC, Joseph Pelton (Theresa) of Clearwater, Richard Pelton of Dunn Lake, BC, Timothy Pelton (Linda) of Gladstone, MB, Stephen Pelton (Joanne) of Clearwater, and Peter Pelton (Barbara) of Clearwater, BC; sister Marilee Brkich (Nick) of Barriere, BC; and by numerous nieces and nephews. Mike was predeceased by his father, David Edward Pelton, of Clearwater, his mother, Laura Isobel Croston of Clearwater, his stepfather, Otto Zral, of Clearwater, and his nephew, Marvin Pelton, of Clearwater.
Mike was a logger and a horseman. He loved the outdoors and he helped out in his community. Family and friends were very important to Mike.
A Memorial Service for Mike Pelton was held in the Conference Room at the Wells Gray Inn, Clearwater, BC, on Saturday, August 14, 2010. Arrangements entrusted to North Thompson Funeral Services, Clearwater, BC, 250-674-3030.
Butler, Joyce Thursday, 29 Jul 2010
Clearwater Times Clearwater, BC
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Butler - Joyce
Jan.8, 1916 - July 29, 2010

Joyce Butler passed away peacefully July 29 at the Al Hogg Pavilion extended care home of the Peace Arch Hospital in White Rock, BC. She is survived by her grandchildren: Samantha (Dwayne) Braaten of Clearwater, BC; Toni (Kyle) Harfield of Kelowna, BC; great grandchildren, Damian, Sophia and Taylor; sister-in-law Helen Weaver of Surrey, BC. She was predeceased by her daughter Marilyn Harfield, her brothers Harvey and Howard Weaver and sister Sheila Telfer.
Joyce grew up on her parents\' farm in Delta, BC and after high school, trained at the Royal Columbian Hospital to become a registered nurse. Since retiring in 1976, she lived in White Rock but frequently visited her family in Clearwater, BC. She was a gifted crocheter, seamstress and knitter. Known by many as \"Nan\". She cherished her family and friends. She will be greatly missed.
Memorial service will be held August 13, 2010 at 2 pm at the Victory Memorial Funeral Centre, 14831- 28th Avenue, Surrey, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society gratefully appreciated. Messages to www.victoryfuneralcentre.ca.
REMPEL, Deitrich â??Dickâ? Tuesday, 20 Jul 2010
Clearwater Times Clearwater, BC
In Memory of
Deitrich “Dick”
REMPEL
October 2, 1922 – July 20, 2010
Deitrich “Dick” Rempel was born in Lost River, Saskatchewan, on October 2, 1922. He was brought up in Duck Lake, Saskatchewan and married Liz Doerksen in Lost River on December 3, 1944. They raised eight children – five boys and three girls, and they owned and operated a mixed farm in Saskatchewan. Dick moved to BC in 1959 and brought his family out here on June 11, 1960. Dick worked for a rancher at first and then for Archibald Sawmill. Later on, he worked for Clearwater Timber Products.
Dick passed away on July 20, 2010 at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital, Clearwater. He was 87 years of age. He is survived by his children: Betty (Alvin) Traub, Marie (Jim) Janzen, Carol Naruse, Deitrich (Elaine) Rempel, James (Dolly) Rempel, Jack Rempel, David (Jacquie) Rempel; his sister Margaret Willerton; many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Dick was pre-deceased by his son, Robert Rempel, granddaughter Terri-Ann Swanson, his parents, and by numerous brothers and sisters.
Dick loved to fish and hunt. He was a hunting guide. He also loved horses. Dick attended the Mennonite Church.
A Memorial Service for Dick Rempel will be held at the Elks Hall in Clearwater, BC, on Saturday, August 7, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. A graveside committal service will immediately follow at Riverview Cemetery, Clearwater, with friends and family returning to the Elks Hall for refreshments and to share memories of Deitrich. The family would appreciate donations made in memory of Deitrich Rempel to Evergreen Acres Seniors’ Housing, Box 1002 RR1, Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N0. Funeral arrangements entrusted to North Thompson Funeral Services, Clearwater, BC, telephone 250-674-3030, On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.norththompsonfuneral.com
Dohms, Carl David Thursday, 08 Jul 2010
Clearwater Times Clearwater, BC
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In Memory of
Carl David
DOHMS
June 5, 1918 - July 8, 2010

Carl Dohms passed away peacefully at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital, Clearwater, BC, surrounded by family and friends. He was 92 years of age and was eagerly waiting to meet his Lord and Savior. Carl was one of 14 children born in Fenwood, Saskatchewan to John and Mathilda Dohms.
Left to mourn Carl\'s passing is Myrtle, Carl\'s wife of over 61 years; children Gordon (Melissa), Paul (Lee), Bradley (Luella), Charles (Gerri), all of Vavenby, BC; foster son Gordie Merasty; grandchildren Glen, Rachel, Jesse, Josh, Christy (Adam), Joel, Shekinah, Daniel, Sarah, Caleb, Bonnie and Stephanie; great grandchildren Emma and Seth; sisters Lena, Mary, Edith and Alice; brother Elmer; numerous nieces, nephews and countless friends. Sadly, Carl was pre-deceased by his and Myrtle\'s first-born child, Howard, who passed away as a newborn, and by their foster son, Larry Merasty.
Carl was a Godly, hard-working man. He loved and was loved by his family and friends. He was a farmer at heart, but he enjoyed many things in life. His greatest gift was his mind; he loved to read and he was an excellent teacher. Carl had great fun with words and he had a terrific sense of humour. He also gave generously, especially to missions.
A Memorial Service for Carl Dohms was held at Vavenby Community Hall at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 18, 2010. Arrangements entrusted to North Thompson Funeral Services, Clearwater, telephone 250-674-3030
Therres (nee: Bolster), Marcella Genevieve Tuesday, 29 Jun 2010
Clearwater Times Clearwater, BC
IN LOVING MEMORY
Marcella Genevieve Therres (nee: Bolster)
Jan. 14, 1912 - June 29, 2010

Marcella Genevieve Therres (nee: Bolster), born Jan. 14, 1912 passed away peacefully on June 29, 2010 with her family at her side at Home Sweet Home, Birch Island, B.C.
The family would like to thank Sandra Paine (Home Sweet Home) for her helpful devotion and care of our mother in her last days.
Marcy was born in Humboldt, Sask., where she knew her sweetheart and husband, Al Therres as a child. Marcy and Al married on June 30, 1933. They had five children - Lorraine, Jim, Margaret, Paul and Patricia.
Marcy carried and shared a deep love for her grandchildren. She leaves many grandchildren, great- and great-great grandchildren with whom she enjoyed good times.
Marcy was predeceased by her husband Al (1979) and their daughter Lorraine (1975), [Steve Robinson]. She is survived by sons Jim (Alice) and Paul (Esther); daughters Margaret (Peter Erickson), (Rudy Ukrainetz) and Patricia (Marshall Milligan) and three sisters Lorraine, Vivian and Georgeanne.
At Marcy\'s request there will be no funeral service. Cremation.
Irvine, Elizabeth (Betty) Sunday, 06 Jun 2010
Clearwater Times Clearwater, BC
Irvine
November 30, 1928 - June 6, 2010
Betty passed away at Dr.Helmcken Memorial Hospital, Clearwater, BC after a lengthy illness; she had fought a long and hard battle. Betty will always be remembered by her son Ronald Bitterman (partner Sharman), grandson Joel Bitterman (wife Teri) and her new great grandson, Maximus. She was predeceased by her husband Sam Irvine, parents David and Janet Scott and her grandson Jared Bitterman.
Betty leaves to cherish her memory: nephews Joe Dockrill (Juanita), Brian, Kenny (Cindy) Irvine; her sister-in-law Theo (Elmer) Irvine; and niece Shirley (Gary) Pigeon. She also leaves behind many close and dear friends: Doreen Elliot, Pauline and Al Gregory, Shelley, Fay, Rick and Marie Dee and Diane and Moe Smith.
Betty had spent the last years of her life in Birch Island near the river, watching it change every day. She loved Birch Island and all the people in it. She was very proud and honored to Elizabeth “Betty” be in the Royal Purple for many years.
Betty wanted her passing to be “simplicity itself”. A memorial service was held at the Elk’s hall on Sunday June 13, 2010 at 3:00 pm. If anyone desires they can make a donation in Betty’s memory to Forest View Place, Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital, 640 Park Drive, Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N0, or the Royal Purple, 72 Taren Drive, Box 2576 RR1, Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N0. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.norththompsonfuneral.com Funeral arrangements entrusted to: North Thompson Funeral Services, Box 2404 RR2, Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N0, 250-674-3030.
Kingelin, Leo E. Saturday, 05 Jun 2010
Clearwater Times Clearwater, BC
Leo E. Kingelin
September 27, 1930 – June 5, 2010
Leo Kingelin passed away suddenly in Clearwater, BC on June 5, 2010. He was 79 years of age. He is survived by his daughter Lynne Frizzle (Pat) of Clearwater, son Ken Kingelin of Thailand and son Rob Kingelin (Valerie) of Kelowna, granddaughter Kari Frizzle (Bal) of Squamish and grandsons Craig Frizzle (Robyn) of Maple Ridge, Kurtis Kingelin, of Kelowna and Jeffery Kingelin of Kelowna and by his great granddaughters, Kaya Risma and Brennyn Risma of Squamish. He also left behind two sisters Dot (Paul) Spelay and Myra Spelay, and his best friend Rose Kachuk. Leo was predeceased by his parents Kalle and Signe Kingelin and his wife of 48 years, Vivian.

A resident of the North Thompson Valley for nearly 50 years, Leo took great pride in his work at Clearwater Timber Products and he claimed he made some “damn fine roads” in his day. Leo volunteered for many years in the community. He was a member of the Clearwater Lions for nearly 40 years. Many community residents will remember Leo behind the counter of the Lions trailer handing out hot dogs and hamburgers, or behind the bar at many different functions, from weddings to ball tournaments. Leo coached numerous ball teams over the years and he created a skating rink out in the yard every winter for all the neighbourhood kids to come and enjoy. In his retirement you could see Leo carpet bowling, playing darts or crib. He loved nothing better than to claim he “skunked” someone that day. In his later years Leo was slowing down but he still liked to get out and “go for coffee” where he got to visit friends. Leo will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Friends and family gathered to pay tribute to Leo at the Royal Canadian Legion, Clearwater, BC on Saturday, June 12, 2010. Afterwards, many went to the Elks Hall to enjoy a pancake breakfast—which was one of Leo’s favourite outings. Arrangements entrusted to North Thompson Funeral Services, Box 2404 RR2, Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N0, 250-674-3030. All are invited to send on-line condolences to Leo’s family at www.NorthThompsonFuneral.com
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