Jean Scales Lamont
February 15, 1935 – June 3, 2015
Jean passed away peacefully on Friday, June 3. She was one of five children born to Diana and Jack Henderson in Kilmarnock, Scotland.
Jean was predeceased by her loving husband Jim and son Gordon, parents Diana and Jack, as well as brother’s Frank and Jim and sister Helen. Jean is survived by her son Derek (Loreen), daughter Diana (Jen), grandchildren Adyn, Megan, Kate (Rob), Cory, Marissa and Samantha and great-grandchildren Jordyn, Justin, Emma and Summer.
Jean grew up in Scotland working in the family business in Shortlees, attended a year of nursing college and won the Princess of Kilmarnock beauty pageant before embarking on a travel adventure to Canada. Her life changed forever in Powell River when she met the love of her life, Jimmy Lamont, who filled her life with love, laughter and kindness. They became engaged within a month and married a year later in Scotland before returning to Canada to raise their three children.
Jean’s life was devoted entirely to her family. She never missed any events Gordon, Derek and Diana were involved in. Many weekends were spent standing in stormy weather on the soccer sidelines, cheering on her children and volunteering time to causes that enriched her kids’ lives. Her loving heart and gentle hand surrounded her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews from the moment they were born. Jean’s growing family was always her pride and joy, even from afar she proudly spoke of and showed pictures of her beautiful family.
Jean worked at Beach Gardens Resort and volunteered for many years with St. Andrews Ladies Club and Villa Soccer Club. Many babies in Powell River were in receipt of her beautiful knitted sweaters, given in the baby layettes from the Scotch Club to families in need.
Jean was the friend that you could rely on. To all those friends in need, Jean would drive to medical appointments, help with grocery shopping and weekly outings for lunch and around town just to brighten someone’s day; a kindness that was also shown to her in the last few years by some lovely ladies.
Jean did not help people for the thanks, but simply because she was a kind, compassionate woman who put the needs of others before herself. Even in her last months, she was full of smiles, jokes, kind words and laughter for her loved ones and all those around. Her memories may have been fading, but her gracious and loving spirit shone bright.
A service will be held at Powell River United Church on Tuesday, June 14, at 2 pm; a tea will follow.
In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Alzheimer Society of Canada.
Harry Luther Lundquist
November 5, 1919 - May 28, 2016
Born in Prince Rupert, Harry served in the Canadian Navy from September 1939 to 1945. He came to Powell River in August 1945 and worked on the wharf at the mill until he retired in 1983.
Harry’s passions were travel and reading. He was a wealth of knowledge, but you had to ask. He was a quiet, gentle man who enjoyed travelling the world with Louise, his wife of 75 years.
Harry leaves behind Louise and daughters Deanna Anderson of Victoria, BC, and Marlene (Ken) Skorey of Powell River, six grandchildren Tina (Darryl) Price, Michelle Iorio, Steve (Nikki) Skorey, Jeff (Dyan) Anderson, Mike Skorey and Terril (Dennis) Rados, 12 great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Many thanks to all the staff who helped care for Harry this past year.
A special thank you to Dr. Marentette and our dear friends and neighbors. There will be no service by request. In lieu of flowers please donate to our local hospice.
Miss your smile.
Doreen Meredith
A celebration of life for Doreen Meredith will be held at 11 am Wednesday, June 29 at Powell River United Church, 6932 Crofton Street. Refreshments and time to visit following the service in Trinity Hall.
Virginia Ann Pargeon
March 22, 1935 - May 30, 2016
Virginia passed away peacefully on Monday, May 30, at Rotary House Hospice in Richmond, surrounded with love by her side and in thought. She was predeceased by her son Benjamen in 2011 and is survived by her other children Edmund, Cathy and Peggy, her grandchildren Dougal, Robert, Alysha, Catlin and Lance and great-granddaughter Jasmyn.
Virginia will be remembered for her beautiful gardens with lovely flowers, fruit trees and vegetables. She belonged to Mothers March for Peace when she lived in California.
Mom and Grandma, with a smile, we know you are in peace.
Grant Ernest Rekve “Aka-G”
November 4, 1944 - June 1, 2016
Grant passed away peacefully with family by his side at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver. He was predeceased by his father Ingvald Rekve and mother Irene Rekve as well as his son Chad.
Grant is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Verna Rekve, daughter Darlene (Ritchie), Carol Berg and Rick (Val) Goos. He is also survived by his grandchildren Melanie (Joseph), Nancy (Ben), Emily (Justin) and Wesley, great-grandchildren Lia and Fayola, 12 brothers and sisters: Ivar (Florence), Big River, SK; Marie Sawatsky, Big River; Karen Vandal, Big River; Sonja Collier, Saskatoon, SK, Knut (Donna) Rekve, Powell River; Joanne Paquette, Surrey; Tony Rekve, Strathmore, AB, Donna (Burt) Campbell, Shellbrook, SK; Olie Rekve, Big River; Gerry (Eileen) Rekve, Saskatoon; Johnny Rekve, Big River; Jackie (Wayne), Seattle; and 29 nieces and nephews.
Grant left Big River and came to BC in 1964 with his lifelong friend Roland Swanson in search of employment. Not long after, his two other lifelong friends came too: Maurice and Norman Swanson; they all made Powell River their home. Grant then met the love of his life Verna. They married on July 16, 1966.
Grant found employment in 1965 with BC Hydro as a slasher/pole digger. Eventually, with lots of hard work and determination, he put himself through school and became a lineman for BC Hydro, where he worked for 34 years and then retired. After retirement, he took a few months off, but retirement was just not for Grant. He loved to work, so he went back to work as a lineman with Midway Power. Grant loved his profession and loved to teach about it to whoever wanted to learn. He loved to be outside with a fire in his backyard. All who knew and visited him would just look for the smoke and that’s where he would be.
Thank you to the St. Paul’s hospital critical-care unit, Powell River General hospital fourth floor staff and Dr. Van Zyl for all your help through Grant’s journey. Special thanks to Knut, Joanne, Jamie and Connie for your countless hours of support to my mom.
A celebration of life will be held upstairs at Carlson Community Club on Saturday, June 18, at 1:30 pm.
Gerald Glen Young “Gerry”
March 24, 1946 – June 4, 2016
70 years
He did not go Gentle into that Good Night.
Our beautiful man has gone. Gerry was born in Powell River to Reg and Florence Young (Harrison). He was predeceased by his parents and stepfather Orald Harrison.
Gerry was also predeceased by his son Christopher and is survived by his wife Pat, daughter Victoria, son-in-law Steve Simons and grandchildren Shelby and Christian, all of Victoria, BC; his brother Barry and wife Lyn of Parksville; nieces Jacquie and Kelly and their families; and also many cousins throughout the world.
In 1969, Gerry graduated from UBC with a Bachelor of Science in Forestry degree. He began work with Crown Zellerbach as an Engineering Assistant in Sandspit, Queen Charlotte Islands, and retired from TimberWest as Vice-President of Operations in 2007.
Gerry loved his work, especially his years in “the woods.” He loved the people with whom he worked. He enjoyed his golf – he was a Founding Member of Crown Isle Golf Club – and he and Pat spent many years golfing around North America. He had a passion for reading, he could tell you everything you needed (not necessarily wanted) to know about Winston Churchill, much to the chagrin of his golfing partners.
His ability to read in his retirement was cut short however, as he became victim to dementia, Lewy Bodies and Vascular, along with seizures.
Gerry entered care January 2, 2013. He died at Glacier View Lodge, Special Care Unit on Saturday, June 4, 2016. Special thanks must go to Dr. Doug Anderson, his wonderful friends Paul Berg and Steve Lackey, and the Special Care Unit at Glacier View Lodge.
If you care to remember Gerry, donations to Glacier View Lodge, Special Care Unit, Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC, St. Joseph’s General Hospital Foundation or Alzheimer Society of BC would be greatly appreciated.
A celebration of Gerry’s life will be held on Monday, June 13, at 1 pm from Comox Valley Funeral Home, Cremation and Reception Centre, 1101 Ryan Road, Courtenay, with a reception to follow in the “Garden Room and Outdoor Patio” of the Funeral Home.