KATHLEEN “KATHY” CLARKE-NELSON 1957 — 2022

KATHLEEN “KATHY” CLARKE-NELSON

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kathleen “Kathy” Clarke-Nelson. Kathy passed away on November 18, 2022, at 65 years of age. She was born in Espanola, Ontario. She moved around Ontario as a child, before moving to the Yukon as a teenager. She then moved back to Ontario, then moved to BC as a young adult. British Columbia was her home throughout her adult life. Kathy married her husband, Chris, in 1984 and became a mother in 1994. Kathy worked at SD73 as a custodian and retired in 2012. Kathy will be remembered for her generosity, her love of music, love of family and friends.

She is survived by her husband Chris Nelson, her daughter Christine Nelson of Kamloops, brother Michael (Suzanne) Clarke of Calgary, and sister Joyce Clarke of Kamloops. She is predeceased by her mother Edna Clarke, her father Edgar Clarke, her sister Beverly Ruis, and her brothers Glenn Clarke, Jim Clarke, and Tom Clarke.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Kathy in Kamloops in March of 2023.
Special thanks to Kamloops Hospice Association for their dedication and kindness towards Kathy.

Memorial donations may be made to Kamloops Hospice Association.
Kamloops Hospice Association
72 Whiteshield Crescent S
Kamloops, BC V2E 2S9

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JOYCE MARY LOUISE NEIS 1938 — 2022

JOYCE MARY LOUISE NEIS

August 24, 1938 – November 11. 2022

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mom, aunty, grandma, and great grandma, Joyce Mary Louise Neis. Joyce is survived by her brother; Gordon (Nat) Mitchell, her seven children; Shirley (Robert), Leo, Edward, Bertha (Roger), Agnes, Angeline (Philip), and April. Joyce is also survived by her many grandchildren and great grandchildren who loved her dearly. She was a faithful member of the Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Parish with her beloved husband Clarence Neis. Both Clarence and Joyce were greatly fond of Father Peter and the OLPH family. Joyce was a donor too many different charities around Kamloops and her giving heart knew no bounds. Joyce was a beautiful person inside and out. Not only was her home always a safe welcoming space for friends and family, but Joyce herself was always willing to lend a helping hand or ear to anyone who needed love and support. She will be remembered for her never ending kindness, delicious home-cooked meals, and beautifully unique heartwarming love that only Joyce could offer.

Prayers will be recited At 7:00 PM, Friday, November 25th OLPH Church, 635 Tranquille Rd. The Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, November 26th at OLPH church. Celebrant, Reverend Father Peter Nguyen. A further celebration of life will be held in August of 2023 with details to follow.

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ROBERT “BOB” EDWARD TAYLOR 1924 — 2022

ROBERT “BOB” EDWARD TAYLOR

July 31, 1924 – November 14, 2022

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Robert (Bob) Edward Taylor of Kamloops, who passed away peacefully on November 14, 2022, at 98 years of age. Born in Sedgewick, Alberta, Bob came to British Columbia in early 1935 with his grandparents in a covered wagon in his pre-teens, settling first in the Slocan Valley, Chase Creek, and then Malakwa, BC. He enlisted in the Air Force, was stationed in Dartmouth where he met Nina.  They married on the family farm on PEI.  After WWII ended, Dad had money from his soldier’s settlement fund, and bought a small farm with Nina in Malawka, across the road from his grandparents. Mom worked on the farm and dad worked at logging and driving trucks and a gravel crusher. Dad had many talents and later worked for Canford Lumber as a log scaler and with the job brought a move. His daughter, Shirley, was born in Salmon Arm, BC in February 1947. Sandra followed shortly after and was born in Kamloops, BC in November 1948. Janice was born in Kamloops, BC in April 1950. Kamloops was our home for twenty years. Dad and two partners briefly owned a small sawmill. Dad worked for H&K Lumber until the summer of 1956. From there, he worked selling sawmill and logging equipment for different companies, travelling throughout the interior of B.C. In August of 1969, Dad went to work for Weyerhaeuser Canada in Vavenby, BC. During this time Dad also designed a sawmill and built one of the first log splitters.  Dad and mom moved to Clearwater and bought a house. While in Clearwater, Dad was very active in the curling club and with the community. He “retired” in October of 1984. Soon following that, Dad became a parks maintenance contractor at Mahood Lake and Bridge Lake. In 1986, Bob and Nina moved back to Kamloops where Dad continued to be very active in curling and slo-pitch well into his mid 80’s. In July of 2006, our beloved Nina passed. Dad and Anne reconnected and as a couple, were able to travel and share a good life until Anne passed away in October of 2017. Dad loved Kamloops and happily spent many hours at the cabin he built in 1962 at East Barriere Lake.

“Remember the hydro plane, dad”. Love you and miss you. There’s a huge hole in our hearts.

Bob is survived by his children Janice “Jan” Damini of Kamloops and Sandra “Sandy” Rayner of Chilliwack, his sister Marguerite Bennett of Hornby Island, seven grandchildren and their spouses, sixteen great grandchildren, one great great grandson, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by daughter Shirley Haywood, first wife Nina Taylor, second wife Anne Genier, mother Nellie Whitford, step father Bill Whitford, and his five siblings.

Viewing will take place at 12pm on Monday, November 28, 2022 in the Rosewood Room at Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive. A Graveside Service will follow at 1pm in Hillside Cemetery, 750 Notre Dame, with Pastor Don Maione officiating. A Celebration of Bob’s Life will take place at 2pm in the Kamloops Curling Club, 700 Victoria Street.

 

The family would like to offer a specials thanks to Gemstone Care Centre. Flowers gratefully declined.  If friends so desire, memorial donations in Bob’s name may be made to a charity of your choice.

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SHARON ANNE COTTER 1937 — 2022

SHARON ANNE COTTER

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beautiful mother/grandma on Sunday, November 13, 2022.  Sharon was born to Frank and Ilene Wright in New Westminster on August 12, 1937.  Sharon had a lengthy career in Elementary Education and inspired many young minds.  Sharon was lucky enough to have travelled the world two times over. First as a stewardess for Air Canada in the 1960’s and then again when she retired from teaching. Sharon never missed an opportunity to celebrate an occasion or milestone with her family. Holidays with “Grammie” were always well planned, and fun filled.  We look forward to carrying on many of her traditions in the years to come.  Sharon is survived by her daughters, Suzanne (Brad) Tiessen, Jennifer (Taylor) Parsons and grandchildren Alexis, Halle, Olivia, and Bennett.  Special thanks to the staff of 7N at RIH for making moms last days comfortable and her special friend and neighbor Terri Baber for taking care of us. There will be no formal service but a Family Gathering will be held in the spring. If friends desire, a donation to the BC Lung Association in Sharons’ memory would be appreciated.

 

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JOHN MARTIN HOWITT 1928 — 2022

JOHN MARTIN HOWITT

IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARTIN

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of John “Martin” Howitt. He passed peacefully, August 23, 2022, after receiving compassionate care from the staff of Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice. We are sad, but have been left with the gift of immeasurable gratitude and love for a man who lived his life well.

Martin was predeceased by his beautiful wife Jackie, not a day went by where he didn’t think of her. There is comfort in knowing they are now together again.

He leaves behind his daughter Karen (Dennis), step-son Robert (Brenda), step-daughter Sylvia (Brian), step-daughter-in-law Monica, numerous grandchildren, step-grandchildren and great grandchildren. We are left with memories of time on his gold claim in Lillooet where we shared in his adventures. Surrounded by majestic mountains, large lava boulders and the flowing Fraser River, we would happily sit by an open fire, while stargazing under the night sky in perfect harmony.

Martin lived a life of adventure panning for gold and travelling with Jackie by his side. Together they travelled everywhere their wandering hearts desired to go. Leaving behind 57 photo albums of pictures to remember adventures by. Everyday was an adventure for Martin. Nothing deterred him from trying the impossible. If the road was washed out, he would put logs down to get to the other side. He would stand by and instruct Jackie as to how to drive the truck and camper over. Mom’s often heard expression was “Oh, Marty”!

Martin was a special man who lived without saying an unkind word about anyone. He was a gentleman in every way. He carefully chose his words to be said with respect, and if a situation was not to his liking he would simply distance himself.

He was a loyal friend spending his last years enjoying the friendship of Margaret. Together they watched movies, ate cookies, drank tea and on occasion had a glass of wine or two. She did not escape his adventuresome spirit where he took her on drives that could end up almost anywhere. Enjoying the chairlift at Sun Peaks and the storm that kept them stranded until the chairlift was running again, leaving the both soaked but still smiling!

He would never turn down an opportunity to gather with family and enjoyed each and every occasion. He will be missed and never forgotten. His was a smile we loved to see.

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