ELEANOR KATHERINE “KAY” SCHIMPF 1937 — 2023

ELEANOR KATHERINE    “KAY”    SCHIMPF

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Eleanor Katherine Schimpf, or as everyone knew her, Kay, on June 27, 2023 at the age of 86.

Kay was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Tony Schimpf, parents Bill & Edith Davidson, and sister Wilma, and is survived by her sister Lorraine.

She is lovingly remembered by her children Janet (Jeff) and Keith (Barb), grandchildren Chase (Alanna), Thea (Elijah), Ryan (Sherry), Graham, and Lance (Brianne), several great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Born in Kamloops, Kay was raised in Beresford on the family farm. In 1954, Kay, then known as Katie Davidson, presented her grand champion steer at the Kamloops and BC 4H competitions, winning the provincial crown and representing BC in the national competition in Toronto. She always had a way with animals, and loved riding horses and chasing cows on her uncle’s ranch in Campbell Creek. In 1955, Kay graduated from Kam High, an impressive feat considering that she missed many days of school in the fall, harvesting the family crops, and in winter, being snowed-in up in Beresford. Soon after graduation, in 1957, Kay began working at Chapman’s Transport, where she met her future husband Tony. They were married on October 11, 1958 and soon started a family in Brocklehurst.

Things were tight in the early years as Kay honed her cooking & homemaking skills. Her plentiful garden and abundant fruit trees allowed her to stock the pantry with fruits, vegetables, and preserves, while the root cellar (which she dug herself), kept root vegetables fresh nearly year-round. She soon mastered baking bread, pies, and cookies, which always had the neighbour kids pressed against the screen door pleading for a bite. Her masterful sewing skills allowed her to fashion and mend her husband and children’s clothes, while her background on the farm gave her the strong stomach to become the neighbourhood’s doctor. Someone was always getting bandaged by the bathroom sink.

Kay loved sports and was involved in the early years of Brock Minor Hockey, North Kamloops softball, Brownies, and Girl Guides.  She was always in the bleachers supporting her children and grandchildren, pacing back and forth when the score was tight. Her passion for sports endured until the end, with hospital staff teasing her for watching Sportsnet all day. She was also a long time Kamloops Blazers ticket holder and loved watching the Saskatchewan Rough Riders and the Toronto Blue Jays.

In 1985 her uncle, Lindo Giacomuzi, passed away, and Kay and Tony soon exchanged their working jobs for life on Lindo’s Campbell Creek ranch. They loved the fresh air and active lifestyle. In 1998, their new home was built in Knutsford, and Kay and Tony continued to run cattle, grow hay, and tend to a large vegetable garden into their late 80s. Her garden only grew as she aged and there was never a weed to be seen! Only after she turned 80 did Kay accept her role as supervisor and let others throw hay bales onto the trailer. Fiercely independent and hard working, Kay once told everyone the purchasers of the hay would put it in the barn the next day, only for the family to discover hours later than she’d put the hay away herself. She never complained, and her work ethic, compassion, and humour, along with skills and knowledge she passed on, will endure forever.

The family would like to thank all the doctors and nurses in the Emergency Room, 7th floor of the Gaglardi Tower and Ponderosa for their amazing care of our Kay. In her own words, she said “I am running out of track.” Forever in our hearts, she will be dearly missed.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at the Kamloops Funeral Home

 

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GEORGINA EDNA HOYLAND 1939 — 2023

GEORGINA EDNA HOYLAND

Georgina left us for her heavenly home in the early hours of Friday, June 30, 2023

She was born to parents Lily (nee Clisby) and George Edis in Hudson Bay Junction, S.K., on August 12, 1939. She passed away after a short stay in Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops, BC.

Georgina was predeceased by her parents, her sister Nettie Furneaux, her brother Leslie, husbands Richard Hoyland and Jack Haywood, children Darrell, Ricky, Jacquie and grandson Ricky. Left with loving memories are youngest son Herbert “Herbie”, “her girl” Sherry, five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Georgina was happiest when sharing a laugh and good times with friends. She square danced for 36 years, sang in many church choirs, wrote prodigious letters-corresponded with one friend from age 11 to 80 years, gifted friends and family with lovely embroidered pillowcases, baked dozens of cakes, pies, and cookies for various functions and could always be found helping clean-up crews! She and husband, Jack, RV’d throughout BC, up to the Yukon and across Canada. She often reminisced about their holidays to England and China. As a widow, Georgina and her friend, Sharon, shared many trips with Wells Grey Tours. Sadly, declining health in her later years curtailed many of her activities and a catastrophic accident in February of 2020 necessitated her move from independent living at Cottonwood Manor to assisted living at Chartwell.

The family would like to thank the staff at Chartwell, Dr. Wiltshire, the staff on 5S at RIH who cared for Georgina and the many friends who helped her with daily tasks and outings.

Flowers gratefully declined, please make donations in Georgina’s name to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice in Kamloops or St. Andrews Lutheran Church.

The Visitation will be held from 7-8pm on Thursday, July 13, 2023, in the Rosewood Room at Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive.

The Funeral Service will be held at 11am on Friday, July 14, 2023, in St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 815 Renfrew Drive. Following the Service, Georgina will be laid to rest in Hillside Cemetery, 750 Notre Dame Drive. Reverend Marc Lapointe presiding.

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CHARLOTTE DOROTHY ENDEAN 1931 — 2023

CHARLOTTE DOROTHY ENDEAN

With heartfelt sadness we announce the passing of Charlotte Dorothy Endean (nee Doney) on Thursday, June 29th, 2023.

Dorothy is predeceased by her loving husband Mal Endean in 2022. Also predeceased by her mother Margaret May Grant (1951), her Aunt Mercia (whom she always spoke fondly of), her infant son James Russell (1961), her nephew Bill Robinson, and by her beloved sister Betty in 2021.

She leaves behind her son Ronald (Deborah), daughter Bonnie (Andrew), along with 3 granddaughters Kathleen, Melissa, and Kimberley (Vance) plus 3 great grandchildren Elizabeth, Emery, and Mila.  She also had 3 great step grandchildren Danielle, Mya and Alia.

Born March 11th, 1931, she began her life in a small cabin located in the northern bush of Alberta’s Peace River Country, near Larkspur. Here her family farmed and her mother ran a trap line.

Around 1938/39, the family moved to BC and arrived via train near Falkland where her grandparents had a farm. From there she moved to Kamloops where mom attended North Kamloops Fruitland Elementary school, then to Stuart Wood and finally graduated from Kamloops High School in 1951.

She married her sweetheart Mal on June 16th, 1956 and began a family with the birth of their son Ronald William in 1957.  2 more children followed with a second son James Russell in 1961 (deceased) and finally a daughter Bonnie Mae in 1965.

Mom loved her gardens and always had the most beautiful flowers at hand. She planted large vegetable plots from which she cooked her delicious homemade meals. She and dad built together numerous cabins around the Kamloops area.  Home was always an open door to her family and friends. She loved her cats and instilled in her children the love for animals, respect for nature and awareness of how we interact within it.

She lived the last 3 1/2 years at Overlander Residential Care where she was fondly called “Grandma” by staff.

We will dearly miss you Mom/Grandma.

Love, Your family.

Celebration of life for Dorothy will take place on Wednesday, July 12th at 11am in the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive. Dorothy will be laid to rest in Hillside Cemetery Kamloops, BC at 1pm. Flowers gratefully declined, please donate to Alzheimer Research in her memory.

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THOMAS “TOMMY” SOBKOWICH 1934 — 2023

THOMAS “TOMMY” SOBKOWICH

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas “Tommy” Sobkowich on June 19th, 2023 at the age of 89 years old.

Tommy was born in Broken Head, Manitoba, and was raised on his family’s farm. (Tommy) Dad joined the Canadian military and served Canada in the Korean War. Dad is a decorated veteran and received Honourary Recognition for his service to the Korean people by the Korean Government. After his military service, Dad worked for Via Rail as a conductor and bartender. He settled in Richmond, BC, where he raised his two children Kelly and Tyler.

Dad eventually moved to White Rock, BC, where he spent many years with his wife Lolita. He loved spending time with his family and friends where he also enjoyed engaging in a sing-along to his favourite Johnny Cash songs. His love of golf and watching NFL football games also highlighted his days.

Special Thanks to the staff at Ridgeview Lodge (Baltic 1 Wing) for their care of Tommy.

We love you and will miss you, Dad.

Tommy is predeceased by his loving wife Lolita. He leaves behind to mourn his children Kelly (Rene) Pellerin of Kamloops, Tyler (Sheri) Sobkowich of Birch Bay, Washington, Nicholis (Pedro Hrtdo) Girgulis of Ottawa, and Mel (Dirk Jenson) Girgulis of Abbotsford, granddaughter Kali Girgulis-Desjardins, grandson Brady (Morgan McCartney) Girgulis-Desjardins, and great grandson Kingsley Girgulis-Desjardins.

A Visitation will be held before Tommy’s service on Sunday, July 2nd from 10:00am-11:30am at Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive, Kamloops.

Tommy will be laid to rest at High Noon, 12pm on Sunday, July 2nd in Hillside Cemetery’s Military section, 750 Notre Dame Dr., Kamloops.

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MARIE WENDY SUSSUMS 1943 — 2023

MARIE WENDY SUSSUMS

Our beloved Marie Wendy Sussums, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at the age of 79.

Marie was born in Kamloops, BC to Stanley and Peggy Casey (nee Hope) and lived at Knouff Lake while Stanley served in the war. When he did not return from the war, Peggy and Marie moved to Chilliwack. Marie moved back to Kamloops in 1961 and proudly raised her family as a single parent. Marie is predeceased by her mother Peggy, father Stanley and daughter Tamara. She is survived by her son Shawn (Rocio), daughter Ginnelle (James), son Troy (Corey), grandson Teno and her pride and joy, granddaughter Eliana.

Marie will be remembered for being a helping hand to anyone who needed it. In earlier years, you could often find her at the Farmers Market working the information booth and helping vendors, or walking around town visiting friends and acquaintances. Even in later years when she could no longer provide a helping hand, she would always provide a laugh or an ear to listen. She loved her flowers and she loved her pets and, of course, anything shiny. She will be greatly missed by many.

The family would like to thank the wonderful, loving staff at the Hamlets. There are too many to names, but you know who you are. We are glad she had a secondary family to be with her when we could not.

 

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