It is with profound sadness our family announces the passing of Rodney James Norton on November 23, 2021.

Rod was born in Oshawa, Ontario on February 1, 1941 to parents Della and Herbert Norton (deceased). His siblings are Gordon (deceased), George (Trudy) and Margaret (John).

At 18 he joined the military. In 1960 he was sent overseas to Deilinghofen/Iserlohn, Germany. There he met Margrit and they were married in 1962. The following year they arrived  in Canada to start their new life in Victoria, BC. Their two children are Birgit (Brent) and Christine (Don).  In 1972 the family joined Dad on another posting to CFB Baden-Soellingen, Germany. Five years later the family moved back to Victoria, BC and made their home in Colwood.

In Dad’s retirement years he moved to Mill Bay, BC. Dad loved spending time with his granddaughters Madison and Brianna. He always spoke kindly of his friend Paul, especially their motorcycle trip through the United States and Canada. He enjoyed many hours fishing with his friend Kevin (Katie). When Kevin’s son Liam was born Dad doted over him like any Grandpa would.

Dad was very creative and artistic. His passion was woodworking as well as refinishing antique furniture, and making his own tools. He used his knowledge and turned it into a small business called “Rod’s Woodworking”. He also loved to garden, made his own fly ties for fishing, was interested in  his family history, and also liked to gold pan.

Family was important to Dad. He was a quiet person, with a kind and gentle soul.

Earlier this year due to health and mobility issues Dad moved to Kamloops to be cared for by his daughter Birgit. After watching his daughter gardening, Dad commented how happy he was we shared many of the same interests.Read More & Leave Condolences »

Born in Vancouver, British Columbia on November 28, 1925, Gloria grew up on Lulu Island and worked at the Fish Cannery Steveston before she married her childhood sweetheart, James L. Fraser on October 31, 1947. They lived in New Westminster, Burnaby, Delta, Surrey, Halfmoon Bay, then settled in Kamloops in their 60’s. Gloria loved baking (she was very good at it), gardening, spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. In her spare time, she loved doing puzzles and was known as the “Puzzle Queen”. Gloria was always smiling, positive and such a joy to be around.

Gloria is gone to join her loving husband of 60 years, James L. Fraser. She is survived by her children – Kathleen (Keith) Westerlund of Maple Ridge, BC, James Fraser of Maple Ridge, BC, Lorna (Rick) Stevens of Kamloops, BC, grandchildren – Sharla (Youssef), Leslie Stevens (Katharyn), Tanya (Adam), Trevor Westerlund, Great grandchildren – Madelynn Stevens, Xander Westerlund and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers and sisters – Violet Engstrom, Ken & Helen Engstrom, Stan and Margaret Engstrom, father – Robert Engstrom, Mary Johnson (Carlson), and their infant son – Donald James Fraser.

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On Friday, November 26, 2021, we said goodbye to Glen Crawford, a beloved Father, Son, Brother, and Friend.

Glen was born on June 30, 1966 in Williams Lake, BC.  Glen lived in many communities in BC, including 100 Mile House, Castlegar, Fernie, and Vernon, but spent most of his life in Kamloops, BC, where he attended Westsyde Secondary School.

Glen had an adventurous spirit which led him to spend time in Mexico and travelling in Central and South America.  As a child and youth, Glen dreamed of being an astronaut and he followed the development of private space travel closely.  Glen married Keiry Millan-Pacheco on April 7, 2005, in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and the three children of that union were the light of his life.  Despite separating in 2015, Glen and Keiry remained close friends until his final moments.

Glen was an avid reader and kept his books close, even when he wasn’t reading then.  He loved to hunt, fish and waterski in his younger years, until his physical health issues got in the way.

Glen was a true and loyal friend and supported those around him as best he could.   He valued honesty, loved his family and was always up for a heated debate.  Glen spent his last day with his loved ones and passed peacefully with his family around him, sending him off with love.  Glen is survived by his three children Alex (15), Taylor (11) and Mackenzie (9), his parents Doug and Monica, his siblings Jenifer and Ken (Lisa), his niece Allison and nephew Eric, his former spouse Keiry (Keith and his son Mason), his “Swedish sister” Marie, and many other relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers, please consider writing a memory of Glen for his children who are creating a memorial book and/or make a donation to the children’s education fund.  Please contact Glen’s sister Jenifer (jen@crawfordlaw.ca) for more information.  Thank you to the medical and administration staff of the Medical Assistance in Dying program for supporting Glen in his wish to die with dignity and leave this world on his own terms.

There will be a graveside service at 11am Friday, December 3, 2021 at Hillside Cemetery and a Celebration of Glen’s Life at 4pm Friday December 3, 2021 in the Kamloops Funeral Home at 285 Fortune Drive.

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Don was born on May 11, 1959 to Tom and Mary Loewen in the beautiful Nicola Valley, where his early years were spent ranching and building the foundation of his faith.

Don worked as a tree faller, rancher, cowboy, forest fire fighter and saddle maker. All these things, he did with Jody by his side and the deep revelation of who God is and that he was put on this earth to love people exactly where they were at.

Don is survived by his wife Jody Loewen, Children: Ashley (Mark) Fairfield of Burnaby, BC, Benjamin (Sabrina) Loewen of Fort St. John, BC, Katie Loewen of Merritt, BC, Levi (Valerie) Loewen of Montreal, QC, Caleb (Eileen) Loewen of Merritt, BC and Zachariah Loewen of Port Coquitlam, BC. Grandchildren: Ireland, Maverick, Joshua, Emily, Sawyer and one on the way. Brothers and sisters: Jonathan (Christine) and Gordon (Leandra).

Don will be laid to rest in the Pine Ridge Cemetery in Merritt on Saturday, November 27, 2021.

A Celebration of Life & Worship Service will be held on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at the Motion Church in Kamloops.

In lieu of flowers, please give to the Merritt Disaster Relief fund through Crossroads Community Church – specify “Relief fund”. Email:admin@merrittcrossroads.ca, subject “Don’s Memory”

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