Dorothy Cowan, August 21, 2014
Dorothy Stephenson was born July 3, 1925, in Calgary, Alberta, a younger sister to Kathleen. The family soon relocated to Vancouver, a city Mum loved all her life.
The Great Depression was hard on many families. In 1936 Mum’s parents separated irreconcilably. Living without a father and in poverty in those years helped forge in Mum the tolerance and forgiveness she was known for.
After graduating from King Ed High School in 1944, Mum enrolled in the RN program at VGH. She loved her nursing career. She married John ("Ian") Cowan in 1948. The newlyweds settled in Powell River for 4 years before relocating to Ladner. Ruth was born in 1949, David in 1951, Betty in 1953, Susan in 1955 and John in 1959. Mum was busy looking after her baby boom, but always remembered to have some fun, too. Mum loved walking, going to the movies, church, Bingo, singing in the choir, and laughing with friends.
Dorothy and Ian retired to Powell River in 1979. She is predeceased by Ian (1987), and leaves behind to miss her five children, 15 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and one great-greatgranddaughter.
God had indeed blessed our parents with the family that Mum longed for!
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Dorothy’s name to the charity of your choice.
Funerals: Ladner United Church, 2 pm Aug 30; Powell River United Church, 2 pm Sept 20.
Stephen (Steve) Frederick Ervington
Our dear Steve passed away peacefully at home “on the farm” on August 21 surrounded by his wife and children. Steve was born in Kokomo, Indiana, on September 29, 1944, to Dorothy and Walt Ervington. He moved to Lund, BC in 1973. There he raised his children and built his beautiful home. Throughout his life he pursued his artistic and creative hobbies. He dearly loved his wife of 42 years Juliet, his son Lucien (Robyn), daughter Katie and grandchildren Sophia and Leif.
Steve loved engaging with people. He was a loyal, caring friend and was devoted to helping his friends and community. As a social worker he was committed to making sure the people he served had full and inclusive lives. Steve loved to travel the world and explore the local wilderness. Most of all he loved to play, laugh and have fun in whatever he did.
A celebration of Steve’s very illustrious life will be held on Saturday, September 13, starting at 2 pm at the Italian Hall in Wildwood. A potluck meal will follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Lund Community Club and/or Powell River Parks and Wilderness Society (PR PAWS).
Nina (Martha) Christina McLeod (née Gustafson)
In loving memory we announce the passing of Nina at age 98. Mom passed away peacefully on August 27, 2014 in Powell River, BC. She was predeceased by husbands George Smith and Mac McLeod, children Bobby Smith, Richard Smith and Doreen Kenmuir (née Smith), grandchild Nina Arrowsmith (née Kenmuir), sister Ellen Scott (née Gustafson and brothers George, Alex, Anselm, Kurt, Albert and Mauritz Gustafson.
Nina is survived by brother Emil (Mildred) Gustafson, sons Bud Smith, Bill (Debbie) McLeod, daughter-in-law Doreen Smith, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Mom was born in Stockholm, Saskatchewan on February 28, 1916 and moved to Powell River in 1935. She was active in the seniors’ community and shared her love for music by playing piano at senior residences until age 98.
A celebration of life service will be held at 3 pm on Friday, September 5, 2014 at Stubberfield Funeral Home, 7221 Duncan Street. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Powell River Academy of Music or Senior Citizens Association of BC, Branch 49, Powell River.