Bernice Hatch, January 19, 1931 - March 26, 2013
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our wonderful mother, sister, grandmother, great- grandmother and friend to all that knew her.
She was predeceased by her husband Bob and will be greatly missed by her children Ed (Marnie), Dan (Sherry) and Shelley (Jason), grandchildren Krystal (Chris), Shelby (Robb), David (Michelle), Melissa (Michael), Doug, Brianne (Josh) and Amber (Colin), great-grandchildren Taylor, Nathan, Madison, Chase, Hunter, Ty, Brooke and sisters Dorothy and Louise.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 30 from 1 to 3 pm at Powell River United Church in the Trinity Hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BC Heart and Stroke Foundation or BC Children’s Hospital.
Mom and Dad - Enjoy warm campfires and good fishing!
Sidney “Frank” Hoekstra, April 25, 1935 - March 21, 2013
Frank died peacefully at home in his sleep, as he lived, on his own terms, in his own time. He was predeceased by his parents Sidney and Beatrice, and sister Sadie. He is survived by Donna, his wife of 55 years, daughter Deborah Woewoda, grandchildren Elias, Isaac (Rachel), Anna and Sergei, his cousins and friends. Frank loved the mountains and the sea, and Space—the mysteries of the universe.
Crossing the Bar - Tennyson (1889)
Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea,
But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.
Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;
For tho’ from out our bourne of time and place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crost the bar.
At this time there will be no service but a gathering will be held at a future date. Flowers are gratefully declined, however, donations may be made in his memory to Powell River General Hospital Foundation, Powell River SPCA or a charity of your choice. If people wish to send their condolences via email to the family please send to [email protected].
Sail on, my love. We miss you already and forever.
Hugo Steiner, December 31, 1928 - March 25, 2013
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Hugo. He was born in Switzerland and immigrated to Canada in 1953. After a few years in the east he moved his family to Powell River where he worked as a carpenter and then joined the Powell River School Board where he stayed until he retired in 1993.
Hugo was a man of integrity and honesty, who took pride in his work and his carved signs that can still be seen in many places around town. His summers were spent up the lake fulfilling his passion for fishing and the Powell River Kings were the highlight of his week. The ear-deafening sound of his Swiss cowbell will be sadly missed.
Hugo is survived by Rosmarie, his loving wife of 55 years, his two sons Daniel (Lori) and Thomas (Uschi), beloved grandsons Benjamin and Manuel in Switzerland and many dear friends.
Mass of Christian Burial will take place Saturday, April 6, at 2 pm at Church of the Assumption. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Hugo’s memory to Powell River General Hospital Foundation, www.prghfoundation.ca. Arrangements entrusted to Stubberfield Funeral Home.
James Cox
James died peacefully in his home on March 23, 2013 at the age of 75 after a long illness. He lived in Powell River for over 30 years and worked at the Powell River mill.
He was a generous and hard working man but had many challenges of his own and always said, “There is great wisdom and learning with life’s ups and downs.” James always encouraged people to never give up.
He is survived by his daughters Charlotte and Nadeen, brother Allen, Debbie Cox and dear friend Nevil Smith.
A special thank you goes out to Darlene Rekve, Allan Hansen and Kathy Barnes who were there 24 hours a day in the final hours of his life. Thank you to Sybill and Blackie as well as Lynne and Paul from Glacier Apartments for their warm support, wonderful meals and ongoing care and concern for Jim all those years. Loving thank you to Dr. Bradley Schweitzer and the entire team of care workers who were like family to him over the last 12 years. He loved you all very much.
James wanted people to be happy and not sad that he had to leave. He loved and appreciated all of the people in the community and never let a day go by where he didn’t always have a kind word to share, a laugh and a smile.
He also claimed, "I know there is something greater than this waiting for all of us!”
There is no service by request. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.