John (Bobo) Bogoslowski
June 14,1926 – April 9, 2016
We are saddened to announce the passing of our dearest dad, John Bogoslowski, two months shy of 90 years old. He was born on a farm in Grandview, Manitoba.
After serving in the merchant marines during World War II, John went back to Dauphin, Manitoba to work and met the love of his life Verna. He moved to Port Alberni in 1951, then relocated to Powell River in 1952 and settled with his wife Verna to raise their family. He worked in the mill as a sawyer until his retirement at the age of 63; after that John and Verna enjoyed excursions to various places to visit and frolic with their siblings and family.
John was predeceased by his loving wife of 62 years Verna, his daughter Rosaline, his sons-in-law Pat Charbonneau and Paolo Ritossa, four brothers and four sisters. Left behind to mourn his passing are his sister Nell Archer, his children Irene, Linda, Bob and Mark (Emy), son-in-law Dan, 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Bobo will be remembered for his years of service in the community; Knights of Columbus,where he took great pride in cutting the grass and maintaining the Knight’s of Columbus Hall at the old golf course. He and mom were also very well known for their luncheons at the hall; minor baseball and minor hockey, to name a few. He loved a “good” argument but, with a twinkle in his eye and a smile on his face, would say “just kidding.” John believed that if you treat people in a kind and friendly manner it would brighten their day.
The family would like to thank Debbie Morehouse for all her loving support and help, Father Dass, Dr. Schweitzer, all the doctors and nurses in the emergency room and on the fourth floor and all the home-care support workers for taking such good care of our dad.
A funeral service will take place at 1 pm on Saturday, April 16, at Church of the Assumption, with an informal luncheon to follow.
May you rest in peace. Now you can be with Mama, give her a big hug and kiss from us all; we love you!
John Allan Cramb
February 15, 1933 - April 10, 2016
Allan passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 10, at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver following a short stay in Powell River General Hospital, triggered by a mild heart attack leading to triple bypass surgery, from which sadly he did not recover.
Allan will be sadly missed by his son David (Liz) of Furry Creek, BC, daughter Karen of Powell River and son Scott (Lorrie) of Victoria, BC, sister Mavis (Paul) of Vancouver and sister Carol (Cliff) of Duncan and six amazing grandchildren he loved dearly: Ruth “Frankie”, Megan, Kaitlyn, Matthew, Donovan and Quinn. He was predeceased by his best friend and wife Jocelyn and his parents John and Ruth.
Allan was born and attended school in Powell River, was an Air Cadet, and graduated in electrical engineering at University of British Columbia. He worked in England, Ontario, and returned to Powell River where he was involved in management of the pulp and paper mill. He was a loving father dedicated to his children’s health, education, sporting and cultural activities, frequently participating with them.
Allan was also an active volunteer with the Boy Scouts, Powell River Curling Club, Mount Diadem Ski Club, Forest Wardens, Source Club and BOMB Squad.
Allan was a very social person who enjoyed curling, lawn bowling, boating, skiing, golf, building models, fishing, potluck dinners, theatre, square dancing, motorcycling and flying. Allan had a zest for life, travelling near and far with Jocelyn. Ocean cruises, RV explorations and wintering in rural Mexico were some of their favourites during retirement.
Allan will be remembered as a kind and compassionate person of the highest integrity, always ready with a joke and a story, and he will be missed deeply by relatives and dear friends whose lives he touched.
The family appreciates the kindness, compassion and special care Allan received from all the staff and volunteers at Powell River General Hospital and St. Paul’s Hospital.
Thanks also for the tremendous support through phone calls, visits and emails by family and friends that Allan received while in hospital. They truly helped keep his spirits up.
A celebration of Allan’s life will be held on Saturday, April 23 at 1 pm at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 164 in Powell River. Donations in Allan’s memory may be directed to Powell River Hospital Foundation, St. Paul’s Foundation or Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC and Yukon.
Reverend Doug Graves
December 13, 1944 to March 27, 2016
Reverend Doug Graves moved to Powell River just over two years ago, but many here will remember him for diving right into community life. He brought his extensive knowledge of the refugee sponsorship process to his leadership with the Welcome Refugee Powell River board. As a member of Powell River United Church and a retired minister, Doug sang in the choir, presided over funerals, led worship and much more. He was also a literacy tutor with Community Adult Literacy and Learning and served the community of L’Arche Comox Valley as a mentor and continued his work with L’Arche International.
Country music, hymns and their histories, the theologian Henri Nouwen, goofball comedies, books of all kinds, his dogs Penny and Bear, his work and his family all brought him great joy.
Doug was born in Montreal and grew up in Vancouver, the son of a nurse and anesthesiologist. Childhood polio left him with a severely curved spine and post-polio syndrome. He graduated with a degree in mathematics from University of British Columbia, a master’s degree in divinity from McGill University and was ordained in 1969. During his working life, he served congregations in rural Manitoba and Vancouver, including First United Church on the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, Southill, Ladner and St. Stephens in Delta.
In the last years of his working ministry, Doug organized several community dialogues between Tsawwassen First Nation and non-aboriginal residents of Delta, to ease tensions and promote understanding. This was just one of many quiet projects stretching over his life that highlight his insight, pursuit of justice, patience with people and hopefulness.
Doug is survived by his wife Laurel Hunt, stepchildren Hayley Hunt-Brondwin (Tom), Ariel Hunt-Brondwin (Chris) and Pieta Woolley (Martyn), sister Barb (Bart), brother Alan and grandchildren David and Abi Woolley and Rowan Wulff. who was born just days after Doug passed away suddenly, at age 71, from a hemorrhage.
Doug’s memorial service will be held at Powell River United Church at 2 pm on Thursday, April 21. Donations to L’Arche Comox Valley larchecomoxvalley.org and End Polio Now, Rotary International’s campaign, are welcome in lieu of flowers.
Christopher (Kit) Moore Jr.
Kit passed away suddenly in Nanaimo, BC, on April 5, at the age of 82. He was born in Drumheller, Alberta, and moved to Powell River with his parents Kit Sr. and Maggie at the age of two.
Kit was predeceased by his wife Sharon, his sister Janet Hawk (Lou), and younger brother Martin. He is survived by his only daughter Terri and her son Troy; son Randy (Cheryl) and grandchildren Kristyn, Stephanie, Kelsey and Tyler; and son Kevin and grandchildren Tristan and Brad. Kit is also survived by great-grandchildren Seraya, Ryland, Bryden, Layla and Sophia, his brother Albert (Linda), sister-in-law Kaarina and numerous nieces and nephews.
Kit was a Freemason, like his father and brothers. He lived his life for fishing, hunting, gardening and a good game of cribbage. He worked as a papermaker in the mill for more than 40 years.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, April 16, at 3 pm at Powell River United Church Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Order of Eastern Star, Powell River, 97 Cancer Fund.
It’s hard to forget someone who gave you so much to remember.
Love you, Dad.
Ruth Corinne Piper
June 25, 1926 - April 4, 2016
Ruth passed peacefully in her sleep. She was born in North Vancouver and moved to Powell River to be a primary school teacher. She met her husband-to-be Jim Piper and married him in August 1951. Ruth loved her garden and enjoyed the fruits of her labour. Ruth is survived by her husband Jim.
I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one.
I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done.
I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways,
of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days.
I’d like the tears of those who grieve to dry before the sun
over happy memories I leave when my life is done.
In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to Powell River Hospital Foundation or a charity of your choice. No service by request. Thank you to all our friends and neighbours for their support.