May 21, 1946 – November 10, 2018

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Frederick “Roy” McFadyen at age 72 years, passed away peacefully with his family by his side.

He is survived by his wife Linda of 44 years, daughters Cindy (Andy), Tricia (Wesley) as well as grandchildren Zackary, Johnathan, Sophia and Nolan who he adored,  his brother Terry (Ginny), as well as many other close relatives, nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents Graham and Alice McFadyen and George and Margaret Long.

Roy had a great sense of humour like no one else and was always good for a laugh.  No family gathering will ever be the same.

A special thank you of the ICU staff at RIH who took such great care of Roy.

No formal service by request.

It is with great sadness that the family of Vera Schwalb announces her passing after a lengthy illness, on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at the age of 88 years.  Vera will be lovingly remembered by her children, Wolfgang (Debora) and Barbara.  Vera will also be fondly remembered by her daughter-in-law Jill, her two grandchildren, Eric (Laura) and Kurtis, her great grandson, Joshua, her sister-in-law Ulla and her nephews Michael (Vera) and Ulrich (Sybille). Vera was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Hans.

No service by request. In lieu of flowers, those who so desire may make memorial donations in memory of Vera to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada, 110-1525 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K1Z 8R9.

Kenneth Douglas Jack was born on April 6, 1938 in South Porcupine, Ontario, son of Henrietta Lee and Kenneth McLean Jacks. He passed away peacefully on October 19, 2018 at Trinity Palliative Care Overlander in Kamloops, BC.

He is survived by his sons Travis McLean Jack and Jason Tyler Jack, both of Kamloops, BC.

Doug was a dedicated family physician and ER doctor for over 40 years, and especially excelled in small town medical practices. He graduated from Port Credit Secondary School, Ontario in 1955 and from University of Toronto in 1959 with his degree in Physical Education and Health Education. In 1964, he received his degree in Medicine from University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario.

Doug studied classical piano from an early age and continued to play all types of music throughout his life, jazz, blues and pop. While in high school and university, he was an outstanding athlete in basketball and football and liked to play hockey also.

Dr. Jack moved to British Columbia after graduation from University of Western Ontario. He joined a practice in Vancouver with Dr. L.A. Patterson. Dr. Patterson arranged for Doug to do a practice in Port Hardy, BC, where he loved the coastal life and salmon fishing.

Doug’s next practice was in Hudson Hope, BC, working there as doctor during the construction of the Bennett Dam.

In the mid 60s, he moved to Vernon, BC and opened a medical office in nearby Lumby, where he was very well liked and he built a solid reputation as a “country doctor”. He had many friends in Vernon and throughout the Okanagan.

In the early 70s Doug pursued his lifelong interest in horses and riding. He met his wife Cecelia (‘Didi’) Miller and they built and operated “Whiskeyjack Ranch” outside of Lumby, which became a top equestrian center for jumpers and three day eventing in BC. They hosted riding clinics, horse shows and championship competitions. Doug enjoyed riding, competing and helping to deliver foals from their horse breeding program.

In 1981, they moved to a ranch in the Barnhartvale area of Kamloops. Instead of opening a practice, Doug worked in the ER in Kamloops and did locums for doctors in Kamloops, Logan Lake and Barriere.  He later retired from practicing medicine.

Doug enjoyed all outdoor activities and travelling with his sons. He enjoyed trips to the house on Savary Island and fishing there. He travelled to many interesting places worldwide, was adventurous, made many friends along the way and lived a full life.

A Celebration of his Life will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre, 1250 Rogers Way, Kamloops, BC V1S 1N5.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice.

January 11, 1941- November 4, 2018

Peter Claude Johnson passed away at 1:10 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at the age of 77.  By his side, was his wife of 57 years, Wendy “Beth” Johnson, his daughter, Sue Johnson, of Calgary, AB and his sister in-Law Karen Webb of Kamloops, BC.Peter is survived by his two grandchildren, from Calgary, AB, Breanna C. Robinson and Brendan R. Robinson, whom he loved dearly and was very proud of.

Peter was an only child and was predeceased by both his mother and father, Dorthy S. and Ralph H. Johnson of White Rock, BC.  Peter was a Veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, where he spent the first 25 years of his career and continued his connection through the Rocky Mountain Rangers and the Vernon Cadet Camp. Peter was a lover of rescue animals and took comfort in his final days from his cat Smokey.  For the many people who loved and adored Peter, there will be a military burial at sea in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either the Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary http://yamnuskawolfdogsanctuary.com/donate/ or the Kamloops SPCA..

Just an old submariner;

He was just an old submariner;

you see them now and then telling stories with his buddies of when they were younger men. Creative recollections of when they were strong and bold. Escapes that they recall but are best left and untold. Yet more than old submariners, they are brothers of the phin. Those whove earned their Dolphins are forever welcomed in. And when they finally cross the brow on their eternal leave all their brothers everywhere take time to mutely grieve. Its true the flag at city hall will not fly at half mast but lots of old submariners will be thinking of the past. And reciting with his buddies as they sing the final hymn he was just an old submariner but we shall remember him.

June 7, 1923 – October 31, 2018

Betty passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of October 31, 2018 at the age of 95.  Betty was Born June 7, 1923 in Yugoslavia where she lived until she immigrated to Canada with her parents in 1930.

Betty was married in March 1946 to her husband Leo Stroesser until his passing in October 1958. She was predeceased by her daughter Loraine in 1965 and leaves behind her son Leo (Pat) Stroesser and daughter Mae (Glenn) Niemi. Betty will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Doug (Holly) Stroesser, Lorraine (John) Lively, David (Sheri) Stroesser, Shane (Chris) Niemi and Kirstine (Steve) Scott as well as many great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Betty came directly to Kamloops at the age of 7 from Yugoslavia. After a 9 day boat trip, her family arrived in Eastern Canada and made their way to Kamloops.   She spent her younger years in Kamloops working for the BC Fruit lands and living in Brocklehurst where she told her family stories of the tar paper shacks they called home.  She married Leo and they had three children which she raised while working and maintaining her small piece of farm land.  Betty was the truest example of hard work and dedication, she would be up at sunrise and could always be found working in her large garden on her property, moving pipes in the hayfield or tending to her greenhouse.  With a progressive struggle with Alzheimer’s disease, Betty eventually moved to the Hamlets where she was one of the first residents in the facility and enjoyed her “pub nights” and dancing.  Her strength and joy for life will be forever remembered by all those who were fortunate enough to have known her. Betty often told us “It’s a great life if one don’t weaken”, in response to this we know her life was then incredible.  Rest in Peace now Nanny, we will forever miss you.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Hamlets At Westsyde. Betty will be laid to rest at Hillside Cemetery in a private family service.
Friends are invited to join the family for a Celebration of Life tea from 2:30-4:30 on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at the Hamlets, 3255 Overlander Drive.