James Robert McBride passed away Thursday June 7 at the Royal Inland Hospital. He leaves behind his wife of 47 years Celia (nee Byrne) and his son Kenneth Sean. He was predeceased by his son James Cameron “Jay” McBride and his father Robert “Bert” McBride. He also leaves behind his mother Gladys, his brothers Glenn (Joan), Ron (Carol), Dean (Carla), his sisters, Maureen McKinney (Larry) and Karen Horner (Robert). He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews of whom he was so proud.
Celebration of Life for Jim will be held on Friday, June 15, 2018 at 1pm in the Kamloops Funeral Home 285 Fortune Dr.
Laura “Jean” Dick of Kamloops, BC passed away on May 30, 2018 of 89 years of age. She is survived by her loving children Betty-Lou (Stan) Dick, Gayle Ford, Judy Dick, Jim (Terry) Dick and Darlene (Warren) Kostick. Also left with treasured memories are her son in-law Butch Povoas, her 14 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. She also leaves her brother Jim Rhindress, sisters Viola Tucker, Evelyn (Dennis) Seevers, Charlene (Rod) Bosnick, Elsie Dillman, sister in-law Chrissy Moffat and numerous other relatives.
Predeceased by her parents Olive and Wilfred Rhindress, husband Larry Dick, daughter Jane Povoas and sisters Lilly-Bell Wilms and Marion Garay.
Jean was born in Mapes, BC on February 1, 1929. She later moved to Ladysmith where she met and married Larry. They then moved to Kamloops in 1951 where they lived forever after. Jean”s passion in life was camping, fishing, hunting and spending time with family and friends. She also enjoyed knitting and crocheting.
The family would like to thank Dr. Bantock, Home Care staff, Community Care staff and Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home for taking such great care of Jean.
There will be a celebration of Jean’s life at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial donations to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home at 72 Whiteshield Cres. Kamloops ,BC V2E 2S9
On Monday, June 4, 2018 our beloved Dad Bernie passed away peacefully, surrounded with love. Bernie was a man who believed and followed the rules of kindness, honesty, integrity and generosity. Although he considered himself a loner, Bernie attracted people with his loyalty and words of wisdom.
He touched many lives and will be missed by both friends and family.
The family would like to offer a special thanks to the nurses and doctors in the ICU at Royal Inland Hospital for their kindness and compassion. If friends so desire, memorial donations in Bernie’s name may be made to the Royal Inland Hospital foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society, in lieu of flowers.
The Celebration of Life for Bernie will take place at 11 AM on Sunday, June 17, 2018 in the Kamloops Funeral Home Celebration Hall with Babette Degregorio officiating.
A private burial was held on Friday, June 8 at Hillside Cemetery Kamloops BC.
Henry Gerbrandt died peacefully on Saturday, June 2, 2018 in Kamloops BC. He was born on July 4, 1931 in Plum Coulee, Manitoba to Jacob and Katharina Gerbrandt. Henry spent most of his working life in the garage business in Keoma, Alberta. He was active in community and church affairs. Many were blessed by his singing! After retirement he made many trips to Mexico in a building ministry. Since moving to Kamloops in 2015, he has volunteered at the New Life Thrift Store.
He is survived by his wife Mildred, children Millicent, Ron, Ken, Joyce and Barbara, nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. There will be a private family service at a later date. Henry’s basic compelling force in life was his faith in Christ. In his memory, find a quiet spot to reflect on our marvelous Creator and gracious Saviour. Amen.
Barbara passed away after a short illness on Wednesday ,May 30, in Kamloops.
Barbara was born in Revelstoke on September 26, 1932, the only child of Russell and Doreathea Southworth.
After high school she moved to New Westminster to train as a nurse at the Royal Columbia Hospital. After graduation she worked on the paediatric wards at the RCH and Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops. Upon her marriage to Stane Johnson, in 1956, they moved to the lower mainland, returning to Kamloops with their family in 1972.
Barbara was very active in the early years of the Kamloops Art Gallery and was a long time member of the Kamloops Arts and Crafts Club. There was not a craft that she did not want to try. Barbara is probably best remembered for her pine needle baskets. There were also many a child who slept under her whimsical baby quilts. She and Stane also spent many a winter day working on miniature houses, including a couple that became end tables in her living room.
She was predeceased by her husband Stane and survived by her children, Patricia, Margaret (Arthur Huffman), of Calgary; son David (Beth), of Kamloops; grandchildren, Sarah, Spencer and Michael and great-grandson, Jaxon. Read More & Leave Condolences »