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), Brianne (Josh) and Amber (Colin), great-grandchildren Taylor, Nathan, Madison, Chase, Hunter, Tye, 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!
Elspeth Heeren, September 8, 1933 - March 24, 2013
Elspeth passed away peacefully at Olive Devaud Residence leaving us with many stories of her colourful life, her independent and unique character and great friendship.
On Savary Island especially, we will sit around our campfires for many a year to come and chuckle as her name is mentioned.
Her family and friends wish to thank Dr. Addison for many years of support, as well as the staff at Olive Devaud for the great care and comfort.
A celebration of life will be held on Savary at a later date.
“All positive, all good”
Thanks Elspeth
Dennis Carl Johnson, January 4, 1943 - March 25, 2013
Dennis was born in Calgary, Alberta, to the late Carl and Betty Johnson. He was a resident of Surrey and died in Powell River General Hospital of bladder cancer.
Dennis is survived by his wife of 50 years Lynda. He is also survived by sister Marilyn Crabb of Okanagan Falls, brother Ron, stepbrother Barry (Lois) and half-brother Greg (Maria), all of Calgary, sons Ted (Henrietta) of Powell River, Tim (Chloe) of Courtenay, Toby, and Tony (Lillian) of Powell River, and 13 grandchildren Silvana, Tesarla, Abraja, Kyle, Reid and Kent of Powell River, Kasey, Coen, Macyn and Micah of Courtenay, Tia of Kelowna, Tatiana of Vancouver and Dane of Nanaimo, brother-in-law Dennis (Elaine) Weston of Penticton and many nieces and nephews.
Dennis spent most of his working life in Powell River. He arrived on holiday in 1966 and stayed to work at the mill for over 30 years as a pipefitter, supervisor and superintendent. He started and ran DJ’s Plumbing for 10 years.
Hunting, golfing, travelling, cooking Chinese food and eating were among his favourite things to do. He was very talented with his hands, building or renovating several homes over the years. He dearly loved his wife, four sons and their families. He loved his friends. He loved Jesus.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 6 at 2 pm at Westview Baptist Church. Remembrance donations may be made to Samaritan’s Purse (www.samaritanspurse.org), Powell River General Hospital Foundation (prghfoundation.ca) or Canadian Cancer Agency (www.bc.cancer.ca) as you please.
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.