Shuswap Market News from Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Canada • 28

SALMON ARM SHUSWAP CLASSIFIEDS WED. FRI. APRIL 5 7, 2006 33 Obituaries SIMPSON, GEORGE HARRY APRIL 4, 1922 MARCH 27, 2006 This hearty man's man has quietly followed his wife's journey to the other side. Harry is survived by his brother Howard of Fraser Lake, his sister Blanche (Mel) Coburn of Clearwater; sons Lee (Barb) of Kamloops, Brent (Lisa) of Cochrane, AB; daughters, Victoria Harrison of Sicamous and Charlane Simpson residing in Victoria, BC; six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Harry is predeceased by his father Henry J.

Simpson, mother Hazel (nee Robinson), wife of 62 years Joyce Evelyn Simpson (nee Lee) and grandsons Grant Simpson and Kirt Harrison. Harry was born, raised, married and raised his family in Kamloops before working and retiring in Sicamous some thirty years ago. Harry enlisted in the army at the age of 19, in 1941, and served proudly with the RCAF, as a tail gunner on the Lancaster for the duration of the war. He sent Joyce an engagement ring in the mail from his posting overseas and they were married in 1944. His life was his family and he held the balance as the "practical realist" in contrast to Joyce's never ending ideas, campaigns and dreams.

Harry was very well respected amongst his co-workers and due to his stature was known as "Big which always brought out a little smile. "Big Har" was a founding member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 993 in 1947. Harry worked in large construction projects throughout BC including the Mica Dam Project in Revelstoke. It was during this time in 1976 that Harry and Joyce and their youngest son Brent made their home in Sicamous. As a young man he helped build a downhill ski jump at Kamloops where he participated in the sport.

He played the violin and with his charm and wit entertained at a party or two. In Harry's retirement years he started the "Water Taxi" and through that business he was able to combine his love for his boat and adventuring on the Shuswap Lake. Harry passed away quietly and peacefully at Arbor House in Salmon Arm. The family would like to especially thank Dr. Ross MacDonald for his compassionate care in honouring Dad's wishes and Bruce, Brenda and the caring staff at Arbor House.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Harry's name to the "Eagle Valley Housing Society" or to the J.E. Simpson Trust Fund, through the Salmon Arm Savings Credit Union, Sicamous branch would be appreciated. The money from the fund will go towards a "Campus of Care Facility" in Sicamous. A graveside service will be held on Friday, April 7, 2006, 12:00 p.m. at Hillside Cemetery in Kamloops, BC.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. from the Royal Canadian Legion in Sicamous with Padre Fred Duck officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Fischer's Funeral Services Crematorium Salmon Arm, (250) 833-1129, SALMON ARM More of what you want OBSERVER 33 Obituaries JOSEPH KAVOLINAS Joseph Kavolinas passed away in Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria, BC on Thursday, March 30, 2006 at the age of 81 years. A celebration of life service was held from the chapel of Bowers Funeral Home, Salmon Arm, on the afternoon of Tuesday, April 4th, at 1 p.m. with Jack Bowers officiating and special music provided by Catherine Kroetch.

Honours were presented by comrades of the Royal Canadian Legion. The eulogy was presented by Peter Rudakas. Interment followed in the family plot at Mt. Ida Cemetery. Pallbearers were Chris Kavolinas, Vic Kavolinas, Lawrence Vigue, Peter Rudakas, John Shantz, Stan Kavalinas, with honourary pallbearer John Kavalinas.

A reception followed in the Mountainside room at Bowers, allowing the family and friends an opportunity to continue sharing memories. Born in Katiniskis, Lithuania on November 13, 1924, Joe's family arrived in Canada and Beavermouth in October of 1929, moving to Canoe in 1941. He was a veteran of WWII, having served in Britain with the Royal Canadian Rifle Regiment. Joe worked many years in forestry until moving to Vernon in 1963 and began a long career as a mechanic with Watkin's Motors. He is well remembered for his love of the outdoors.

Joe leaves his loving family, wife, Dorothy; two daughters, Kathy Kavolinas of Michigan and Susan (Darryl) Noy of Rosebud, Alberta; two grandchildren, Toby and Samantha; brothers and sisters, Vic of Salmon Arm, Anna Lund of Salmon Arm, Stan (Phyllis) of Calgary, Ena (Al) Rudakas of Calgary, Johnny (Joyce) of Sicamous, Betty (Dan) Unterschultz of Salmon Arm and Lenny (Ken) Arthurs of Salmon Arm; numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial donations may be sent to the BC Heart and Stroke Foundation. Email condolences may be sent to Funeral arrangements were in the care of Bowers Funeral Home, Salmon Arm. Leave a Legacy of Caring for the Animals Please help the SPCA to protect and find loving homes for abandoned, abused, neglected animals. Remember the animals in your will with a gift to the BC SPCA.

Call: Simon Trevelyan, Director of Planned Giving 1-800-665-1868 (Toll Free) or email: SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BRANCH SUSAN 'SUSIE' BEDFORD-WILSON 1950 2006 33 Obituaries Susan Bedford-Wilson, born in Moose Jaw, SK on April 20, 1950, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2006 after a courageous battle with cancer. Susie was beloved by all family members and friends and was admired for her kindness, enormous sense of humour, and wonderful laugh. She loved her summers at Pierre's Point and the Sicamous Cabin on the Shuswap Lake with her family and favourite dog, Smokey. She enjoyed transcendental meditation, was a great artist, musician and the best wife, mom and grandma in the history of mankind. Susie will be greatly and deeply missed by all that had the good fortune of being a part of her life: her husband, Monty; daughter, Dana (Heath) Anderson of Spiritwood, SK; sons, Chris (Alicia) Bedford of Calgary, AB, Jayson Bedford of Saskatoon, SK; grandchildren, Camille, Dakota and Evan; brothers, Donnie (Diane) Bedford of South Africa, Bernie (Elizabeth) Bedford of Salmon Arm, BC; sister, Margie (Pat) Foddy of Ottawa, ON; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents, Max and Eva Bedford. Donations in Susie's memory made to the Canadian Cancer Society (Breast), 101 440 2nd Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 2C3 would be graciously accepted by the family. In celebration of Susan's life a Memorial Service was held at Park Funeral Chapel (311 Third Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK) on Saturday, April 1, 2006 at 2:30 p.m. with Pastor Howard Ulmer officiating. Burial of ashes will take place in Salmon Arm, BC at a later date.

Condolences on behalf of the family are being accepted at Arrangements entrusted to Kenneth J. Scheirich of PARK FUNERAL CHAPEL, (306) 244-2103. MARIAN RUTH LAFONT LAFONT, Marian Ruth born in Gravenhurst, ON May 16th, 1929 passed away March 14th 2006 in Kamloops, BC at the age of 76 years. Marian will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by her husband Frank, sons: Rick (Sonia), Wayne and Gary of Calgary, AB, David of Kamloops, BC, Daniel (Karen) of Gibbons, AB, daughter Shirley (Peter) of Kamloops, BC, nine grandchildren, six great grandchildren as well as four sisters and one brother in Ontario and one sister in Alberta plus many nieces, nephews and in-laws. If friends desire, in lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice, 72 Whiteshield Crescent, South Kamloops, BC, V2E 2S9 or to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Cremation arrangements entrusted to Fischer's Funeral Services Crematorium Salmon Arm, (250) 833-1129, Shannon Dainard Caring and serving families of our community since 1947 Licensed Funeral Director Serge FUNERAL SERVICE CREMATORIUM with Covers ace 440-10th Street SW (P.O. Box 388) The passing of a loved one, combined with the burden of making right decisions often leaves family feeling overwhelmed. We Salmon Arm, BC VIE 4N5 are committed to quality funeral arrangements, peace of mind, dignity and understanding to those we serve through our staff and acilities. We offer a wide range of benefits including celebrant services (non-denominational speakers to celebrate a life lived) an (250) 832-2223 aftercare associate to assist families with pension forms and other information, grief seminars, support, and luncheon facilities. To find out more information, or read local obituaries, please visit our website: www.bowersfuneralservice.com www.bowersfuneralservice.com Celebrate 100 years Salmon 100.