Gunter Hermann Berndt
June 5, 1930 - March 4, 2017
Gunter arrived in Canada in 1952 and worked in the finishing room at the mill for 42 years. He leaves to mourn his wife of 62 years Olinta, three sons Gary (Barbara), Wane (Cindy) and Ian (Pamela), five grandchildren Pamela (Tyrell Venables), Caralan, Krystal, Shawn, Ciara, two more grandchildren he inherited: Teresa and Hanna, and five great-grandchildren Mariah, Logan, Austyn, Eli and Ayanah.
Gunter was predeceased by his mom, dad, brother and sister in Germany.
Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 1 pm on Saturday, March 18, at Church of the Assumption, reverend Father Patrick Tepoorten celebrant.
John Halliday
John passed away peacefully on March 8, 2017, at Willingdon Creek Village after a long illness. He was born in Sheffield, England, on October 9, 1928.
John earned his teaching degree and taught in England before immigrating to Canada in 1964. He taught in Montreal for two years then moved to Powell River in 1966, where he continued his teaching career.
John settled in Powell River, where he taught at Cranberry, Grief Point, JP Dallos and Max Cameron schools. In 1971, he earned a master's degree in education at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington, and went on to serve some time as an administrator at Max Cameron, and served a term on the Powell River school board.
John was an excellent cricketer, soccer player (later, a soccer referee) and an avid golfer (scored two hole-in-ones). He was a quiet and proud man who loved classical music.
John's first wife Margaret passed in 1994. He remarried in 1997 to his second wife Mavis. John and Mavis loved golfing, winters in California and Florida and travelling back to England. Sadly, Mavis passed away in 2015.
John is survived by his only son Andrew, who lives in the United States. He is also survived by six stepchildren: Denise, Wendy, Julie, Elaine, John and Jane, who all reside in England.
Heartfelt thanks to the management and staff at Willingdon Creek Village for their kindness and compassion.
A celebration of life will be held from 1-3 pm on Friday, June 2, in the lower hall at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 164, 6811 Alexander Street. If desired, donations can be made to Alzheimer Society of Canada in John's name.
Ruby Elsa Lewis (née Bauman)
December 28, 1924 - March 6, 2017
According to her birth certificate, Ruby was born to Anton and Annie Bauman at Mowatt Bay, Powell Lake, BC.
Ruby was the youngest of three girls and along with her two sisters Lily and Freda, they were raised by their pioneer parents in Olsen Valley and attended school there. Her family also lived in Paradise Valley and she walked though the trails to attend Westview Elementary School. During World War II, Ruby and her sisters worked for the Powell River Company.
Ruby was married to Ernest Lewis and they bought and operated Lewis and Sons Dairy in Wildwood. During this time they raised six sons: Reginald, Terry, Murray, Darby, Roderick and Kevin.
Ruby was predeceased by Ernest in 1978, her eldest son
Reginald Lewis in 2009 and by her sisters Lily Martens and Freda Stutt.
There are too many of us to name or count and more on the way. So, please join us for a celebration of Ruby’s life at 1:30 pm on Saturday, March 25, at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 164, lower hall, 6811 Alexander Street.
Roy Stever
Roy was born July 14, 1948, in Welland, Ontario, and passed away at the age of 68 on January 27, 2017, in Vancouver General Hospital. He was predeceased by his father, George, in 1960 and his mother, Marie, just months later.
Roy was a gentle, quiet man with a big heart. He enjoyed his almost daily trips to the hospital auxiliary shop to see what was new. He had a small group of close friends who visited him regularly and watched over him.
Roy is survived by his son, his sisters Marty and Constance and brothers George and Roger, as well as his very dear friends Dave Formosa, Greg Pike and many others.
Thank you to Doctor Burns and the great folks from Powell River Mental Health, who did an excellent job taking care of Roy for many years. He appreciated and enjoyed all of you. God bless.
No funeral by request. There will be a small gathering at Roy’s old apartment in the spring to spread his ashes. Stayed tuned.