Our family sadly announces the passing of Ross, March 10th, 2022, at Ridgeview Lodge at the age of 88, with his 3 girls by his side.

Ross was predeceased by his parents, Art & Ila Howden, 1st. wife, Marie, brother, Roy, 2nd wife, Theresa and his eldest grandson, Aarion Howden.

Ross will be remembered and greatly missed by his daughters, Barbara Forde, Linda (Larry Bissell) and Patricia (James Broad). He will also be missed by his grandchildren, Monique Bolen, Tracy Ord, Brent Jewers, Lyrae Broad, Zan Alcock, Jackie Broad, Jake and Tyler Forde. There are 17 Great-grandchildren and 3 Great-great grandchildren, along with his younger brother Earl Howden, and numerous Nephews, Nieces.

Ross was born in St. Lina, Alberta and was raised on the farm. Following the sale of the farm the family moved to Calgary, Alberta where Ross started school. His dad had started a business, Howden’s Drilling and the family moved every 2 months across many provinces in Canada, so school years were hard, making and leaving friends.

Ross dropped out of school half way thru grade 9 and started working for his Dad’s company.  He married Marie Paradis, March 22nd, 1954 and continued to work for Howden’s Drilling until it was sold. Ross and Marie now had been blessed with 2 daughters.

Ross found a truck driving job with Cremona Transport and did daily trips to Calgary, Alberta. They lived on a small farm in Cremona, Alberta and the 3rd gift of a daughter was born. The family up rooted and moved to Kamloops, British Columbia in 1964.

Ross entered into a multi-partnership and purchased Bridge Motors on Tranquille Rd in Kamloops, British Columbia. Ross employed most of his family there, until the business sold.

A new career path, Ross started employment with the School District #73, custodian, bus garage and then to Stores, where he delivered to the schools with his trusty K-9, Lady.

During his retirement he enjoyed spending time at the family cabin at East Barriere Lake and puttering in his yard. Dad loved to build things and tear things a part. Dad also enjoyed daily trips on his scooter to Bailey’s Pub, for his one glass of beer. Most of all, dad was a dedicated Blazer’s fan and he looked forward to every hockey game. Many friends and memories were made.

Ross and Marie celebrated 43 years of marriage, Marie passed away, June 3, 1997. Ross remarried in Oct. 1998 to Theresa, they were married for 23 years until Theresa passed in February 2021.

Special Thanks to Ridgeview Lodge, Orchard 1 in Kamloops, British Columbia, with Ross’s care and support (he was known as their Mickey Rooney).

Cremation service was held on March 21, 2022 with family members, completing his journey together.

A Celebration of Ross Howden’s life will be officiated with Pastor Don Maione and held at the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive, Kamloops, British Columbia on April 9th, 2022 at 11:00 am. There will be a reception held after the service. Following will also be a family & friend gathering at the Amenity Building, at 1195 14th Street, Orchard Village Complex. Some Visitor parking or parking on 14th Street. Please bring your stories to share as Dad loved a good visit.

In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to Alzheimer’s Society or Diabetes of Canada in Ross Howden’s name, would be appreciated.

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A Memorial Service will be held for Joseph Broderick at Kamloops Funeral Homes (downstairs banquet room) at 285 Fortune Drive, Kamloops on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 12 noon).

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Samuel Alexander Shannon at the age of 85 on March 13^th, 2022 in Kamloops.

Sam Was born in Hamilton Ontario on November 18 1936, the Fourth of Five children to  John and Katherine Shannon. Sam grew up in a busy house in a busy neighborhood. He would throughout his life love to remember his youth and tell stories of his adventures on Balsom Avenue. Sam attended Delta High school in Hamilton. He loved to reflect on his times there especially playing football, as he liked to say it “On both sides of the ball”

Following high school Sam joined the Hamilton city fire department, for a short time before going on to do the job he loved to do is whole life, selling cars, which he would do for more than forty years.

Sam was a fun loving and fun seeking person who was always a joy to be around if you were a friend. Sam was always looking for new fun things to do and way to make life even more enjoyable.  At around the age of forty Sam took up golf as a hobby sport and would make it his passion for the rest of his life. Sam was almost a never miss on Men’s nights, loved tournament play and all the side games he could manage. Sam could be counted on to make Sunday and holiday dinners an event, showing off his cooking skills that he had learned while on the Hamilton city fire department, and passing on his culinary skills to his sons.

Sam is predeceased by his Parents John and Katherine. His two older brothers Jack and George as well as his oldest sister Isabelle.  Sam is survived by his wife for fifty four years Alice, younger sister Elizabeth, three daughters Leslie, Shelly and Cathy-Jo as well as his three sons Mark  Michael and Peter.

We take heart in knowing that Sam is now hitting every fairway and making every put.

No funeral will be held at Sam’s wishes. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Canadian SPCA in Sam’s memory

Rest in Peace Sam, our Father Brother, Friend and Husband.

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Twyla Michelle Norstrom (age 41) was born in Kamloops on July 1, 1980 where she lived until leaving us on December 31, 2021.

She is survived by her Father and Mother (Hugh & Hazel Norstrom) Brother (Orlund, children Joy, Olivia and Jacob), Brother and Wife (Virden & Kerry, children Ava and Lilly).
(Twyla was predeceased by her sister-in-law Jennifer)

Twyla attended Thompson Valley Christian School until it amalgamated with Kamloops Christian School, where she graduated.

Music, which Twyla was good at, was a passion of hers. When she was 8 years old she began piano lessons, completing grade 9 and part of grade 10 piano. For a number of years Twyla taught piano and was the lead pianist for church. A great enjoyment for her was leading worship with her brother Virden.

Twyla taught piano and worked at Great Canadian Superstore after graduation. Later she completed a hairdressing course and worked as a hairdresser, slowly fading out the piano teaching. After hair styling for 10 years, she was ready for a change and went to work as a shift supervisor at Starbucks until her passing.

Generally, just “hanging out” with friends, going to the beach, road trips, hosting luncheons for coworkers or friends, and arranging cousin reunions were some of the things Twyla enjoyed doing. Her greatest joy in recent years has been her nieces and nephew and putting on parties for them (those were hilarious and fun times!!). She had a real gift for telling stories and seeing the humor in many situations which she often shared. One of the cousins remarked after her passing that “cousin reunions won’t be the same without Twyla”

Yes, life won’t be the same without you Twyla – but there are so many good memories for which we are thankful!

A Celebration of Life Service will be held
April 23, 2022 at 1:30 pm
Motion Church 1099 Fraser Street
Kamloops BC V2C 3H8

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Theresa Olive Eaton, age 94, passed away peacefully March 7, 2022 in Kamloops, BC. She was born on July 14, 1927, in Ontario to Harry and Olga Denomey.

Terri was predeceased by the two loves of her life, Cliff Rejhon (1976) and Ray Eaton (2007), her parents Harry and Olga Denomey, her brothers; Harvey, Lucien and Barney Denomey, her sisters; Stella McCarter and Olive Ferguson and her sister-law Rose Denomey.

Terri was blessed with a personality that just drew people to her – she was honest, trustworthy, and extremely witty.  Everyone whose lives she touched
will surely miss her artistic, fun loving, independent spirit.  She was a multi- talented woman:  a gifted artist, quilter, knitter, writer, gardener, card shark and cook.  She had recipes for everything, and all had the
added Auntie Terri twist or tweak. Her love of nature was the inspiration for most of her paintings.

Terri is survived by her brothers; Ferg (Glenda) Denomey of Oliver, BC and Jim Denomey of Kamloops, BC; her step son-law Bob (Joan) Eaton of Penticton, BC and so many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews plus great-great nieces and nephews all of whom she loved and touched deeply.  Terri leaves behind many friends in Nakusp, Enderby, Vernon and Salmon Arm who she met through the legion, bridge clubs, craft clubs, book clubs or painting groups.  During the last few years, she met new friends and bonded with the special Mayfair community in Kamloops.

There will be no formal service as Terri wished, however we encourage all who loved her to celebrate her life and pay tribute to her memory with their loved ones.

Special thanks and appreciation to the RIH Trauma and Emergency nurses, doctors and support staff who cared for Terri so expertly and lovingly.  Also, to the first responders who transported Terri to RIH with tender loving care.

Terri’s remains will be scattered in the areas captured in her masterpieces.

In lieu of flowers and other tributes, donations may be made in Theresa Olive Eaton’s memory to the RIH Foundation.

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