Greta Westergaard, November 19, 1954 - October 24, 2014
Greta passed away peacefully on October 24 in Comox, BC. She was predeceased by her brother Freddy and is survived by her husband Bob, sons Elliot (Julle) of Abbotsford, Nicholas (Frances) of Burnaby and Derek (Lisa) of Burnaby, grandchildren Owen, Max and Abigail, brothers Henry (Gerry) of Campbell River and Nic (Cathy) of Sooke, sister Gustina of Calgary and nephews Rick, Ginny, Charlie and Mike.
Greta was an active member and the steers woman of the Spirit Warriors Breast Cancer Dragon Boat Team. She worked as a medical lab technologist for 30 years, interspersed with breaks for raising family. In Greta’s leisure time she enjoyed sewing and taught many young people how to sew and make beautiful cards. She was an excellent cook who loved nothing more than to make wonderful meals for her family and friends.
Greta was overflowing with life and love. She was enthusiastic and boisterous and loved to be surrounded with family and friends in spirited gatherings. She touched everyone she knew and was a very caring and compassionate person. She reached out and cared for everyone around her and adopted many young people, dispensing food and wisdom in generous portions.
Flowers gratefully declined. Donations in Greta’s memory made to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, 300-1090 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, V6E 2N7, would be appreciated. A celebration of Greta’s life will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, November 8 at Comox Valley Funeral Home, Cremation and Reception Centre, 1101 Ryan Road, Courtenay, with a reception to follow in the “Garden Room” of the funeral home.
Robert (Bob) Briggs, May 15, 1938 - October 27, 2014
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bob after a battle with cancer.
Bob was born in Rosetown, Saskatchewan. In 1948 he moved to Viking, Alberta where he graduated from Viking High School and started his love of hockey. In 1956 he moved to Powell River to play for the Regals, in later years he played Old-timers’ hockey with the Regals. He was also offered a job in the mill as a papermaker and lived in the firehall and was a volunteer fireman. Later he took up diving as a sport. After taking several commercial diving courses he opened Powell River Divers in 1969. He dove all over the province until retiring in 2001.
In his retirement, Bob enjoyed time with his extended family, gardening, mushroom picking and playing Santa. He will be remembered for his sense of humour and all of the “Briggsism” over the years.
Bob is survived by his first wife Joan, their children Steven (Kristin), Dawne and Darren. He is also survived by his wife of 27 years Lorna and her children Pam, Wanda and Wade (Kristy), his brother Don (Patty), five sisters Joanne (Bud), Wilma (Darcy), Alana, Michelle and Gina, plus numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Bob will be missed by his extended family and friends.
A celebration of Bob’s life will be held from 1 to 4 pm on Sunday, November 2 at Carlson Community Club. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Carlson Community Club or to Powell River General Hospital’s oncology unit.
John (Jack) Walter Clydesdale, May 1, 1930 - October 28, 2014
Jack passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in North Burnaby and moved to Powell River in October 1951. Before arriving in Powell River and working in our mill for 40 years as a pipe-fitter, Jack had worked at Cedar Cove Sash & Doors in Burnaby, which inspired his woodworking hobby. He enjoyed making many beautiful projects over the last 50 years in his workshop.
Another passion Jack had with his wife Betty was boating up the coast in Desolation Sound in their boat The Binadac where they spent treasured days with their family and friends. Jack and Betty travelled to many destinations before they found their favourite place in Mazatlan, where they spent the winter months for the last 19 years.
Jack was predeceased by his son Iwan in 1995 and is survived by his loving family, wife Betty, daughter Darlene (Al) of Powell River, grandchildren Scott (Lisa) of Port Alberni, Kelly (Tara) of Port Alberni, Joelle (Nathan) of Dawson Creek and Alan (Jen) of Powell River, great-grandchildren Shelby, Alisa, Tristan, Tanner, Jonathan, Alexander and Aiden and his sisters June and Alice of Langley.
Thank you to Dr. Bruce Hobson and the home nursing care for their support and kindness during his brave battle with cancer.
No service by request. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to the Powell River General Hospital Foundation.