October 27, 1912  –  May 28, 2015

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of Evelyn Violet Fleet (nee Batley) beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great, great, grandmother on Thursday morning, May 28^th, 2015 in her 103 year. Evelyn is survived by her loving children; Barbara Stevens, Robert (Cordella) Weir, Bill Weir, Lawrie (Gail) Weir, Marilyn (Wayne) Wilson and John (Flo) Weir.  William Weir her husband and children’s father sadly passed away in 1972.

Evelyn was predeceased by her mother, father, three brothers and sister.

Evelyn adored and cherished all of her 9 grandchildren; Judi, Rick, Kit, Susan, Chris, Randy, Michelle, Troy and Laura followed by her 9 great grandchildren; Sharla, Leslie, Kate, Emily, Shane, Kendra, Riece, Jessica and Christina plus her great, great granddaughter Madelynn.  Evelyn always kept her birthday book up to date never missing a birthday.

Evelyn had two extended families by marriages both of which have predeceased Evelyn (Harvey Shields) and Levi Fleet.   She will be greatly missed by all of her families who she loved and cared for.

Evelyn was born in a sod house in Willow Bunch, Saskatchewan.  When Evelyn was young she loved playing baseball and could run like the wind.  She rode horses bareback, worked with a local doctor and she even went on rounds with him.  Evelyn loved babies! As Evelyn matured one of her passions was playing the organ.  She loved music and dancing.  She had a green thumb especially when it came to her African Violets which took up residence in all her windows. Evelyn sewed most of her children’s clothes when they were young and on the farm.  Evelyn was a wonderful homemaker and thrived on making all who visited a cup of tea and a slice of one of her delicious cakes. Evelyn had a firm belief in the Bible and read it each day and felt it helped her through all of life’s ups and downs. Her favorite saying was “every cloud has a silver lining”.

A special thanks to all the loving, caring staff at the Evergreen section in Overlander Care Home especially all (Evelyn’s girls).  Also a special thank you, to Dr. Proctor her eye specialist and friend.

A Celebration of Evelyn’s Life will take place at 11 am on Saturday, June 13^th, 2015 at the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel (285 Fortune Drive, by the Overlander Bridge on the North Shore)

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in Evelyn’s memory.

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.

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 6^th, 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.