Winnifred Alice Campbell (Southcott) – February 18, 1920 – August 21, 2013
Win passed away in her sleep at Powell River General Hospital at the age of 93. She was predeceased by her parents Robert (Bob) and Alice Southcott, husband E.C. (Ernie) Campbell, brothers R.H. (Bert) Southcott and S.R. (Sid) Southcott, sister Ellen (Nell) Smith and son-in-law Charles Smith.
Win is survived by her daughter Marcy Smith of Henley-on-Thames, England, son Robert (Bob) Campbell (Gina) of Airdrie, Alberta and son John Campbell (Brenda) of Richmond, BC, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her niece, constant companion and best friend Wendy Mobley (Doug).
Win, the youngest of her family, was born in Vancouver but spent holidays in Powell River, where her father was employed as a construction foreman building houses in the Townsite. In 1927 the family moved to Powell River where Win spent the rest of her life. She attended the old Henderson and Brooks schools and on leaving worked at Powell Stores until she married Ernie in 1941. Win didn’t move too far from her father’s house on Maple Avenue and lived on the same block until April 2012, when she moved into the Kiwanis Garden Manor.
As a young woman, Win was very active with the Women’s Auxiliary and choir of St. Paul’s Anglican Church and enjoyed summers with Ernie and her children at the family’s cabin at Palm Beach. She was a great cook and baked what was probably the best apple pie on the planet. Win loved to read and turned this love into a new career in 1966 when she began working at Books and Stationery, eventually becoming the book buyer for the store and working there until she was in her seventies. In her retirement, Win volunteered at the Red Cross room for the Powell River Health-Care Auxiliary.
There will be no service by request. Donations in Win’s memory may be made to the Powell River Health-Care Auxiliary, the Canadian Red Cross or a charity of your choice.
William Radcliffe Foster
Bill was born July 24, 1929, the third of eight children to Douglas and Constance Foster. On August 14 , 2013 he went to meet his Lord. He is predeceased by his son Joe (Pat) and leaves behind his beloved wife Laura and children Laverne (John), Margaret, Nonie (Chris), Eleanor (Geoff ), Michelle (Dan), Albert, Marsha (Andy), Stephen (Debbie) as well as his greatly treasured 22 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, August 24, at Evangel Pentecostal church. Memorial donations can be made to the Gideons or Camp Imadene.
Mary Friesen – October 5,1936 - August 18, 2013
It is with very heavy hearts we announce Mary's passing in Powell River, BC. Mary was predeceased by her parents, Donald and Jessie, her soul-mate Gary Foley as well as Bill Friesen, the father of her children. She leaves to mourn her children Lydia Richards, Lisa Friesen, Billy Friesen, Linda (Stacey) Friesen, Laura (Doug) Friesen, her "adopted son" Richard (Darcy) Shute and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also leaves brothers Donald (Shirley) and Kenneth (Jolanta), nephews, nieces and many other family and friends. Mary was born in Selkirk, Manitoba and lived in Winnipeg, where she and Bill raised their children. She relocated to Langley, BC and resided in Powell River until her passing. The family expresses their deepest gratitude to: Richard and Darcy for their tireless love, care and compassion for Mary, especially during her illness. To her dear friend Ruby and all of her extended family including Bill and Pat also Shelagh and Don who were always there for her. To the amazing Doctors, nurses, staff and volunteers on the fourth floor of the Powell River General Hospital. Mary requests that you tip a glass of your favorite beverage and toast to the good life shared with loved ones.
"If, instead of a gem or even a flower, we could cast the gift of a lovely thought into the heart of a friend, that would be giving as the angels give." – G. MacDonald
Goodbye Mom. We love you!