James Lawrence Dewey
August 3, 1949 – June 1, 2015
James Lawrence Dewey of Kamloops, passed away on June 1, 2015 at 65 years of age.
Visitation between 2:00 pm and 4;00 pm on Friday June 5,2015 in the Rosewood Room of Kamloops Funeral Home 285 Fortune Dr.
MARION ANDERSON
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marion Anderson of Kamloops, BC, on June 1st, 2015, at 77 years of age. Marion is survived by her children Allan (Laura) Anderson, of Edmonton, Juanita Steffens, of Kamloops, Brenda Bumstead (Mike Neal), of Kamloops; grandchildren Melissa (James) Stone, Michael (Guiliana) Anderson, James Steffens, Amanda (Jay) Stachoski, Stephen Anderson, Geoffrey (Chrissy) Anderson and Kayla Bumstead; great-grandchildren Aislyn, Liam, Natalie, Miya, Lily and Joshua, Ryan, Mikkayla and Adenia. Marion is predeceased by her husband Malcolm in 1988, sister Emily in 2011, and brother Larry in 2013. Marion was the City of Kamloops Distinguished Citizen Award recipient in 2015 based on her years of volunteering with the Seniors Outreach Society.
A Memorial Service for Marion will take place on Thursday, June 4th, 2015, at 1:00pm in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel.
Special thanks to the doctors and nurses at Cancer Clinic, as well as the nurses and staff at Marjorie Willougby Snowden Hospice Home.
Donations in Marion’s memory may be made out to the Canadian Cancer Society, or the Marjorie Willougby Snowden Hospice Home.
DAVID ALLAN THOMSON
“WHISKERS”
February 13, 1947 ~ May 27, 2015
Dave was born in Yellowknife, NWT, to Buck and Helen Thomson. He was raised in Edmonton, and met Diane in North Vancouver where they began their family in 1969.
Dave chose the trucking industry as his career. He logged for several years in Kamloops where he was nick-named “Whiskers.” Dave preferred to long haul and has travelled most of North America over a 40 year span, many times with Diane and Duke by his side. Dave’s career and life were ended by mesothelioma.
Dave is survived by his loving wife Diane, wonderful children Tania (Dean Deegan), and Tom and Keri Thomson, his beautiful grandchildren Blake (Amanda) Deegan, Kurt (Autumn), Brett and Taylor Thomson. Dave’s first great-grandchild, Marie Rey, was born in Kamloops 2 months ago.
Dave is also survived by his sister Deb (Lyle Gitzel) nephew Kyle (Char) Gitzel, and his little buddy great-nephew, little Jesse.
Dave was predeceased by his dad, Buck, brother, Neil, sister Wanda, and the tragic passing of his nephew Jesse Gitzel.
Dave, along with his best buddies Lyle and Willie, shared a ton of adventures, and “misadventures” that we will call “fond memories.” Dave loved you guys a great deal.
Dave’s brothers from another mother, Ken and Gerry, spent many miles and laughter together.
Dave often carried us, and we will now carry him, in our hearts, forever.
We love you, Dad.
Dave rallied at the end to see his son, Tom, and was surrounded by the rest of his family when he went on to his next adventure, thanks, Deb.
Donations in Dave’s memory may be made to the BC Children’s Hospital, or the Canadian Cancer Society.
A Celebration of Dave’s Life will be held at 11:00am on June 6th, 2015, in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel. A lunch to follow at Deb and Lyle Gitzel’s home; special thanks to Deb and Lyle Gitzel, and the Gitzel family.
Alan Denis Brooks
Jan 16, 1927 -May 19, 2015
Alan Denis Brooks, loving father, husband, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 19th at the Kamloops Hospice.
Alan was born in Hertford, England and came to Canada as young child. He grew up in a big family in New Brunswick. He served in the Korean War and was injured and sent to Japan to recover. While in Japan he met his beautiful wife, Yaeko, whom he cherished for 64 years.
Alan lived a life of service to his family, friends, church and fellowman. He was faithful and true to the end to his Lord and Savior whom he loved. He and Yaeko served two missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Chicago inner city and the Philippines, after he retired.
Alan bids farewell to his beloved Yaeko, their five children, Susan, Lance, Sally, Vance and Deborah, their spouses, 26 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, a brother, 3 sisters, many nieces, nephews and his many dear friends.
He is welcomed home by his parents, Edith and Archie Brooks, 3 brothers, 2 sisters, 2 grandbabies, 5 great grandbabies, his many friends and comrades in arms and his dog, Jake.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2165 Parkcrest Ave, at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, donations maybe made to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home. www.kamloopshospice.com
Special Thanks:
We are grateful to Melanie Doiron of the Moncton hospital and amazing staff who took special care of our father when we needed their services unexpectedly.
The Fox Flight Air Ambulance, Captain Katrina Rankine, and her extraordinary crew, and the DVA for life flighting our father home to Kamloops to our mother so family and friends could have 4 more precious days with our dad. And to the Kamloops Hospice and Staff for their outstanding compassionate care in his last days.
A mighty tree has fallen. But his spirit lives on. And we shall meet again.
MYRNA ARLENE DENHAM
November 19, 1940 – May 15, 2015
Myrna passed away on May 15th, 2015 at the age of 74 years. She was born in Grandview, Manitoba on November 19th, 1940. She moved to BC with her family in 1942 and they lived in several communities throughout the province until settling in Kamloops in 1954, where she lived out the remainder of her years.
Myrna is survived by her two sons, Tod and Lee, their families, \as well as many other family, extended family and friends.
A Memorial service will be held on Saturday May 30th, 2015 at 1;00 PM in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel(285 – Fortune Drive).
In lieu of flowers please donate to the Kamloops Hospice Home in memory of Myrna.
Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneral
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