Lois Scott passed away peacefully, with her family at her side, in Kamloops, BC, on June 20, 2024 at the age of 85.

Lois is survived by her children, Brenda (Jeff) Wills, Darrell, and Kevin (Ann) Scott of Kamloops as well as her sister, Clarice Currie of Langdon, Alberta. She will be dearly missed by her grandchildren, Brooke, McKenzie, Lane, and Brett Wills, Logan (Nicola Tabata) and Ethan Scott.

Lois was predeceased by her husband, Meredith (Sam) Scott (2020); granddaughter, Jenna Wills (2002); Mother, Hanna (Mary) Welburn (1983); Father, Clarence Welburn (1985); sisters Lorraine Mundy (1964); Dorothy Crha (2011); Phyllis (Corky) Kenyon (2011); brothers Dwayne Welburn (1940); Everett Welburn (1988); Devone (Boney) Welburn (2014).

Lois was born November 14, 1938 on a very cold day in Nipawin, Saskatchewan to Clarence and Hanna Welburn. When she was just 5 years old, the family moved to Mission, BC to enjoy the warmer climate and beautiful mountains.

In 1957 she took a job with BC Tel, and moved to Kamloops. It was there she met the love of her life, Sam, at a local hockey game. Lois and Sam were wed on June 27, 1964, and together they raised 3 children. Lois stayed home and looked after the children, but worked part time at Canada Post during Christmas, where she could make extra money to help with Christmas presents. When her children were in high school, she returned to work, working for the Kamloops Daily News until her retirement. Her home was always open and bustling, as they billeted Kamloops Rockets and Kamloops Chiefs junior hockey players throughout the 1970’s. Lois took on a lot of volunteer roles as well. She was active with Red Cross, volunteered at all her children’s school events on hot dog days, field trips, or driving to their many sporting events. She volunteered with Kamloops Minor Hockey and was involved with billeting homes for the Kamloops Bantam Ice Hockey Tournament, which occurred every spring. Lois would also work for Elections Canada during both provincial and federal elections and would canvass the neighbourhood for various charities.

Most of Lois’s summers were spent camping at Shuswap Lake from the 1960’s to the 1990’s with friends and family. When Sam and Lois retired, they bought a motorhome and traveled across Canada and to Alaska. The highlight of the cross Canada trip for Lois was stopping in Saskatchewan to catch up with aunts, uncles and cousins. Lois spent a lot of time with her grandchildren. When her grandsons, Logan and Ethan were younger, she would cheer them on at the hockey rink and, as they became young adults, she enjoyed their visits, and family dinners at their house. Lois loved to watch her granddaughters, Brooke, McKenzie, Lane, and Brett, rodeo throughout British Columbia. She was their biggest fan and would cheer loud and proud at every rodeo. The girls spent many hours chatting with Grandma on the phone, while they travelled to their rodeos she would always tell them “to have fun and enjoy the moment”. Grandma especially loved having all of her grandchildren together and she would treat them to her famous ‘dough gods’.

Lois charmed most people with her kind heart, sense of humour, and blunt, sassy remarks. She was able to speak her mind freely and was always up for a good time. She was a hard worker and was always willing to help out in any situation. Lois liked to enjoy an ice cold glass of beer, and was up for a cold one at any time. “Here’s to looking at ya!”, she would say. Lois was the same cheeky, feisty, person, with the ability to make people laugh right up until her final days with us.

Until we meet again Mom & Grandma. We love you!

A Celebration of Life for both Lois and Sam with be held in Kamloops on August 29th, 2024 at 1:00 pm at Hal Rogers Centre, 2025 Summit Drive (Albert McGowan Park).

Condolences may be sent to the family from
www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

Dad always said they broke the mould when he was born and after all these years we realize he was right.

Meredith Samuel Scott (Sam) was born March 10, 1938 in Kamloops, BC, to Norman Thomas Scott and Isabella Anderson Forsyth Watson Scott.

On December 26, 2020, after what he often referred to as “a great life”, Sam passed away suddenly in his beloved home of 50 years.

Sam was predeceased by his father, Norman Scott (1945), mother, Isabella Scott (1990), sister, Maureen Baerg (1997) and granddaughter, Jenna Wills (2002).

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lois, his children, Brenda (Jeff) Wills, Darrell, and Kevin (Ann) Scott of Kamloops.  He will be remembered by his grandchildren, Brooke, McKenzie, Lane, and Brett Wills, Logan (Nicola Tabata) and Ethan Scott.

Sam was a proud North Kamloops man, living his whole life on the North Shore.  Sam’s family owned S.S. Scott & Sons ice business, where they harvested ice blocks from the South Thomson River and local lakes for the delivery to the residents of Kamloops.  Sam’s family owned various properties throughout Kamloops, including the former icehouses near Pioneer Park and property along the north shores of the Thompson River, where his family home stands to this day.

Sam was a career firefighter for the North Kamloops Fire Department beginning in October of 1965.  After the amalgamation of the city, he continued with Kamloops Fire & Rescue and retired as Assistant Fire Chief in June 1996.

Family was most important to Sam.  In the early family days, many miles were put on his 1965 yellow GMC pickup and Vanguard camper, travelling with friends and family throughout BC.  All three of his children learned to drive in that yellow truck and the family still owns it to this day.  As his children grew up, many summer days were spent either boating on the South Thompson River or camping at the Cinnemousun Narrows on Shuswap Lake.   Many hours were spent floating in the boat as he taught his kids how to waterski and enjoy his goofy jokes.  In the winter months, Sam would build a skating rink in the backyard, and each morning he would get up early to flood the rink, making sure it was perfectly smooth for his children and the neighbourhood kids to enjoy.  The odd puck, breaking a window, was testament to a good time on the ice.

Sam loved to putter in his garden and many meals were filled with the vegetables that he grew in his backyard.  Sam and Lois enjoyed home canning.  Sam would stand for hours in the kitchen peeling peaches or pickling pickles, helping Lois can and process every known fruit and vegetable to man.

He was an avid hockey fan and held season tickets over the years to the Kamloops Rockets, Chiefs, and Blazers.  When he couldn’t attend a game in person, he would watch from his home computer.

Sam’s home was always welcoming and he opened and invited many to stay if needed.  For many years his home was bustling with activity from the junior hockey players they billeted with the Kamloops Rockets and Chiefs in the 1970’s, to the many nieces and nephews that were always welcome to stay or share a meal with Uncle Sam and Auntie Lois.

In retirement, Sam and Lois bought a motorhome and travelled across Canada and to Alaska.  Sam loved planes, trains, and automobiles and they stopped at every train and plane museum he could find.  Poor Lois.  They had a wonderful trip and were able to reconnect with many family members in Saskatchewan and Ontario.

Sam was a man of many talents and was able to fix and build many things. He helped renovate houses, build furniture, and used his skills as a former auto body repairman and his mechanical ability to restore his mom’s 1961 Pontiac Tempest. Sam put in extra hours working on the Tempest to get the car ready for his grandson, Ethan, to drive at his graduation.  He took great pride in showing the car in the Easter parade and at Hot Night in the City.

Sam was devoted to his grandchildren.  He would be at the arenas for early morning hockey games and would travel long distances to watch his granddaughters’ rodeo, and his favourite horse, Cactus, compete.   Sam was able to travel to Red Deer in 2019 and was very proud to see his granddaughter, Brooke, win the Canadian Barrel Racing title.  It truly was his last rodeo.

Sam was kind and patient, and always had something interesting to talk about.

He truly felt he was fortunate and enjoyed the simple things in life.  He was a glass “half full” kind of guy.  He had an amazing memory of days gone by and could tell you anything you wanted to know about Kamloops.  Sam often referred to the area as “God’s Country” and he truly believed it was.  He loved to talk about his adventures growing up in Kamloops involving his family and friends.  He loved to share his knowledge of the people and area.  Everyone will miss listening to his stories and spending time with him.  Thank you for being a wonderful husband, father and grandfather.  Until we meet again, we love you and will miss you.

The family would like to thank Dr. Cribb for her care and kindness.  In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Sam’s memory, to the Kamloops Fire & Rescue Charitable Society.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Sam and Lois Scott in Kamloops on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 1:00pm at the Hal Rogers Centre, 2025 Summit Drive (Albert McGowan Park).

Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

February 28, 1937 – July 26, 2024

In Loving Memory

In the afternoon hours of July 26, 2024, at Gemstone Care Centre in Kamloops, Melitta courageously and quietly slipped away into the arms of her Lord Jesus.  She will be remembered as a brave, resilient and gracious woman.

She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Angela (Pascal), Bernita (Bart), and Carmen (Vince); her grandchildren Amy, Nathan, Alexa, Aaron, Calum, Mataya, Noah, Coen; and relatives and friends in Canada and Germany.

She was predeceased by her husband Alvin in 2018.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Kamloops on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 2:00 pm in the Kamloops Funeral Home.
Live Stream will be available for those who are unable to attend in person: https://www.ipcamlive.com/5f98c1fdc1e47
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The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the wonderful staff at Gemstone for their care and compassion.

Thank you mom.
We love you and you will be forever in our hearts.
‘Til we see you again.

Condolences may be sent to the family from
www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Teresa Wilkins, a cherished daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend. Born on January 14, 1935, in Sutherland, Saskatchewan, Teresa passed gently and peacefully into the arms of her Lord on Sunday, June 30, 2024, with her three daughters by her side in Kamloops, BC.

Teresa loved the prairie home she grew up in and, although she felt a strong connection to her UK roots, she was a proud Canadian, honoring her parents’ choice to make Canada their new home. She had a strong work ethic, enjoying work at the Forestry Farm in Saskatchewan during the early ’50s. After marrying William Franzman in June 1955, she spent her younger years living and traveling with her Army-enlisted husband across Canada and Germany, while raising their 4 children. Later, she settled in Kelowna working at Dutch Dairy and then at Dairyland throughout the Okanagan, finally landing in Kamloops, BC, where she was close to her children’s families. She took great pride in being a homeowner, paying off her mortgage at 80 years old!

A lifelong sports enthusiast, Teresa played many sports, with baseball being her favorite. She played baseball from her teens into her 40s in Canada and Germany. She immensely enjoyed cheering and ‘coaching’ her Saskatchewan Roughriders, Toronto Blue Jays, and Vancouver Canucks, with family and a beer in hand.

Kind, compassionate, and feisty at every stage of life, Teresa’s sense of humour helped wherever life took her.  She would help anyone, no matter her own circumstances. She enjoyed mincemeat pie, reading, puzzles, British TV shows, and playing Solitaire on her computer. Often, you could hear her singing and listening to her favorite music. Teresa loved driving and took frequent road trips to visit family. Her favorite flower was sweet peas, and her favorite tree was the prairie caragana.

Teresa had a unique talent for making everyone feel special and loved. She was never happier than when she was with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Her nurturing spirit and kind heart were evident in everything she did, from the tender care she provided to her children to the wisdom and guidance she offered as they grew. Her home was a haven of warmth and comfort, filled with laughter, love, and the family’s favourite meals.

Teresa is predeceased by her parents, Arthur and Winnifred Wilkins, her sisters Nellie (Bill) and Vera (Reg), and her brothers Frank (Sybil) and Bob (Marg). She leaves behind her children Karen (Marvin), Allan, Linda (Brent), and Elizabeth; her grandchildren Samara, Ariel, Ty, Alexandra, Mackenzie, Tara, Maddison, and Jason; and her great-grandchildren Oliver, Sawyer, and Elias and our many extended family members in Canada and the British Isles.

While our hearts ache with the loss of Teresa, we find comfort in the beautiful memories she leaves behind and the profound impact she had on our lives. She was truly one of a kind, and her love will continue to inspire and keep us glued together every day. We are thankful that in her final moments she knew and felt that she was deeply loved and will be forever missed. May she rest in peace.

In lieu of flowers, the family gratefully requests that donations be made in her name to TB Vets or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

The family also wishes to thank the staff of Kamloops Seniors Village for their gentle, genuine loving care and patience with Teresa this past year and a half. We also wish to thank Kamloops Funeral Home for their support and care of Teresa and her family.

Condolences may be sent to the family from
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mom (mama), Patricia Lynne (Craig) Henderson. Patricia passed away peacefully in her home July 18, 2024 after a long battle with cancer, at the age of 64.

Predeceased by her husband and the love of her life, Donald Henderson, and eldest sister Lorraine Massey.

Patricia is survived by her children: Tammi (Jason) Blue, Darrell (Alena) Henderson, Julie (Aaron) Fedechko and Stephanie (Gordon) Campbell. Her grandchildren who knew her as “mama”, and were all her “sunshines”: Ryan and Josh Blue (Tammi), Alexander Ujiye (Julie), Nathan Fedechko (Julie), Sam Henderson (Darrell), Zachary and Bentley Campbell (Stephanie), and her brothers and sisters who called her “Lynne”: Wayne Craig, William Craig, Michael Craig, Paul Craig and Penelope Johnson.

When tomorrow starts without me and I’m not there to see. If the sun should rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me.
I wish so much. You wouldn’t cry the way you did today. While thinking of the many things we didn’t get to say.
I know how much you love me, as much as I love you. And each time that you think of me, I know you’ll miss me too.
When tomorrow starts without me, don’t think we’re far apart. For every time you think of me, I’m right here in your heart.

The family has arranged a service to be held on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 1:00pm at Kamloops Funeral Home located at 285 Fortune Drive, Kamloops.

The family has asked in lieu of Flowers to please place the donation and Patricia’s name at the Kamloops Hospice Society.

Family and friends who are unable to attend the service in person can join online by clicking the following link: https://www.ipcamlive.com/5f98c1fdc1e47
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Condolences may be sent to the family from
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