All Obituaries

Brenda Marie Goodman passed away November 30, 2023 at the age of 61 years. Brenda lived in Revelstoke for most of her life. She was very active in the Baptist Church and in the community. She loved spending time with her family and friends, travelling, missions trips, gardening, camping, fishing, card making, and sewing. In 2021 she retired from her job at the Royal Bank and moved to Kelowna to be closer to her family. In 2022 she was diagnosed with cancer and set out to make the most of...

Elleanor Doreen Klassen nee Klapstein, passed away peacefully at Vernon Jubilee Hospital on November 28, 2023 with her family at her side. A Celebration of Elleanor’s Life will be held at Sicamous Seniors Centre on Monday December 4, 2023 at 11am with Pastor Bob Evans officiating. A private family interment at Solsqua Cemetery will follow at a later date. Elleanor was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Abe, parents Norman and Nellie Klapstein, son Gordon, great granddaughter...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Stephen (Steve) Charles Harrison at their home in Sicamous surrounded by his family. Steve lost his 3-year battle with ALS / Lou Gehrig’s Disease on Monday, November 27th, 2023, at the young age of 60. He put up a courageous fight with the love and support of his family & friends. He used his crazy sense of humor to get us all through the tough stuff. Steve was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, nephew,...

Our very loved dad, brother, uncle, and grandfather, Jerry Joyner passed away peacefully in hospice, with his wife Rita by his side, on Saturday November 25, 2023.  He was born in El Campo, Texas in 1921 and lived a good long life to age 101. He was raised during the depression on small farms growing and picking cotton with his parents Velma and George, and brothers Loman and Jacob. He served in WW2 as a medical assistant. He worked in radio engineering and taught at colleges in the US...

Yvonne Mary Lines went to meet her Lord and Saviour on November 23rd, 2023. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Yvonne leaves to celebrate her life of 88 years, her children Rod Lines, Bruce (Marie) Lines, Sandra Lines, Wendy Hannan, Karen Clarke, Donna Lines, and Beverly (Menno) Zacharias. She also leaves behind 18 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Mom was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Terrence Lines, and son Dale Lines. Her decision to...

It is with heavy hearts that, while holding his wife’s hand of 6 years, Larry Glen Lobb passed away peacefully at home, at the age of 78, on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. Larry is predeceased by his dad Cecil, mom Phyllis, brother Bill, nephew Clay, one grandchild and brother-in-law Terry.  He will always be loved and remembered by his wife Laura; sister Donna, brother Murray (Karen); son Glen (Jennifer), daughter Heather (Anthony), daughter Ebony (Mark), son Nathan, stepsons...

On November 23rd, 2023 Garry Gordon Graham passed away peacefully at his home in Sorrento, BC, three days after celebrating his 83rd birthday. Garry was born November 20th, 1940 in Kirkland Lake, ON. As a child, Garry grew up in Ninette and Brandon, MB but spent much time at his grandparents’ and uncles’ farms in the Wawanesa, MB area. He cherished these times and got to be known as a great storyteller as he recalled the many adventures that he, his older brother Roy, and all of...

Heather Margaret Grier (nee Johnstone) was born May 2,1952 in Victoria, BC to William (Bill) and Margaret Johnstone. Growing up in Victoria, Heather spent her youth competing in various sports, including Highland dancing, gymnastics, and horse jumping. Heather loved the ocean and always enjoyed being near it when she and Wes would return to Victoria for visits. Among those who will miss Heather are her husband of 49 years, Wes; their eldest daughter, Janet Ludwig, and her husband Walter;...

On November 20th Barbara June Hillson (Cederholm) left us to join her parents Verna and Roy Cederholm, best friend Brenda Harrison, and favourite student Tasha Greggor.  She was born in Avola on June 12th, 1948.  When she was two, she moved with her parents to Salmon Arm.  She enjoyed living on the farm in Canoe, especially after her four brothers and one sister were born.  Eventually the family moved to Coronation Street where Barb was thrilled to have indoor...

Third son of four born to Bela Balla and Mary Bodnar, Shaughnessy, Alberta, September 30th, 1930. Les passed away November 20th, 2023, in his own home in Enderby, B.C. not too far from the Shuswap River where he often watched the river swifts and osprey fly overhead. He was happily independent and his mind as sharp as ever. Les was an outlier. A moniker that followed him all his life. In his own words, “At school I could read printing, but I could not read writing. The teacher sent...