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NIEHAUS We NIEHAUS We regretfully announce the passing of Gordon Charles Niehaus at Vernon Jubilee Hospital on Monday, March 8, 2010. Gordon will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his three sons Darryl (Rhonda), Dean and Drew; grandchildren Niki and Brianna; extended family Kristen and Jamie; sister Sandra (Fred) Massey; niece Joellyn (Chris) Kennedy, nephew Richard and many friends. Gordon was predeceased by his wife, of eight years (and high school sweetheart) Lynn on February 7, 2010, and his parents Joseph and Esther. Gordon was born March 22, 1939 in Edmonton, Alberta, The family moved to Creston and then on to Nelson, BC where Gord graduated Valedictorian in 1956. Thru high school and after grad he had a Jazz band and a Big Band. He travelled Canada coast to coast working with CIBC & IAC Finance. In 1972 he moved his family to Kamloops to start a new career in home sales. He was active in the Gyro Club. 1984 brought him to the North Okanagan where he developed many businesses. Throughout Gord’s life he was an active outdoorsman; skiing, fishing, and exploring the back country. In 2001, he renewed his love of hot rodding and acquired a Black 1951 Mercury Resto-Rod which he proudly entered in many Show-And-Shine and Rod-Run events. Donations in memory of Gordon may be made to Vernon Jubilee Hospital. Arrangements in the care of Personal Alternative Funeral Services, Armstrong, 250 546-7237. Thursday , March 11, 2010 KING, Rosemary KING, Rosemary Angela - passed away peacefully on February 26th at Cottonwoods Extended Care. Born December 3rd, 1914 at Calgary, Alberta, daughter of the late William S. King and the late Charlotte S. King, nee Paris. Rosemary was initially a school teacher near Nelson, BC and later an accountant for the Kelowna School Board from 1946 until her retirement in 1977. A charter member of the W. J. Knox Chapter IODE, she received her 60 year membership diploma in 2003. Special thanks to the nurses and staff in Cadder Court at Cottonwoods Extended Care for their excellent care. Rosemary will be fondly remembered by her niece Carol Hansell, and sons Peter and David (Brenda) all of Australia; her cousin Sharon Starkey, nee King (Bob), Shawnigan Lake, BC and sons Scott, Nanaimo and Mark (Anita), Kelowna. Rosemary was a devoted parishioner of The Cathedral Church of St. Michael and All Angels, 608 Sutherland Avenue, where the memorial service will be held at 11:00a.m. Saturday, March 13th. This will be followed by a reception at the Coast Capri Hotel, 1171 Harvey Ave. If so desired, memorial donations may be made to the B.C. Heart and Stroke Foundation, or the charity of your choice Thursday , March 11, 2010 McKINLEY, GAR A celebration of life and music service will be held Sat. March 13, 2 McKINLEY, GAR A celebration of life and music service will be held Sat. March 13, 2:00 p.m. at Benvoulin Heritage Church, Benvoulin Road, Kelowna. If you plan to attend could you please let Arlene know at 250 868 8880. Thursday , March 11, 2010 MILLIGAN, Tillie MILLIGAN, Tillie Tillie went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 09, 2010 at the age of 86. She is survived by her sister Doris McNutt (Roy) of Kamloops, sister-in-law Marie Thompson of Kelowna; her step-children Beverley Schmidt of Leslieville, AB, Kathy Jessup of San Diego, CA, Margaret Wallace (Bob) of Kelowna and son Ian Milligan (Jerri) of Abbotsford, BC. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband Bill Milligan and her siblings Selma, Trygve, Anna, Severt, Cora, Bjarne, Gladys Marie, Gladys Caroline, Ruben. Tillie was born on the family farm near Birch Hills, Saskatchewan on February 28, 1924. She obtained her teaching certificate and taught school in various locations. She married Bill Milligan in 1975 and shortly thereafter she retired from her teaching position at Winfield Elementary School where she taught for many years. She spent her last years at Sun Pointe Village in Kelowna, followed by a brief stay at David Lloyd Jones. Throughout her life Tillie was actively involved with her church, her many friends, and her family. She had a genuine love for all the young children in her family, as well as those who crossed her path throughout her life. She will be deeply missed by all. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, March 13th at 10:00 am at the Lakeview Memorial Gardens Cemetery, followed by a Memorial Gathering at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Samaritan’s Purse, 20 Hopewell Way N.E., Calgary, AB, T3J 5H5. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077. Thursday , March 11, 2010 JONES, William JONES, William (Bugsy) passed away in Honolulu, Hawaii on March 5th, 2010 at the age of 81 years. Bill was predeceased by his brother, Stan, and is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Barbara, his four children, Gail Hill (children Barbie, Mike & Kelly), Bob Jones (wife Shelley & children Brittany & Alex), Terry Harding (husband Don & children Keith & Julie) & Laurie Jones (partner Tom O’Reilly & children Dave & Teri Shortreed), sister Eileen Baldwin, brothers Bob & Bruce Jones and seven great-grandchildren. Bill was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in 1929. At the age of 16, he left his hometown to play professional hockey in the American league, where he was named MVP of the Springfield Indians in 1951-52. Bill then moved to Kelowna to play for the Packers in 1955, who were inducted into the Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame in 2009. After having children, Bill worked as a steel worker on the Okanagan Bridge and as the story goes, told his kids he built it all by himself. In 1968, he bought Lakeview Market. Until the day he left for his annual winter holiday in Hawaii, he still loved to greet his customers and take out their groceries. Friends and family will remember Bill for his unrelenting generosity, his great sense of humour and most of all, the way he would greet everyone he knew with his big smile, quick wit & boisterous laugh that will echo throughout the walls of Lakeview Market forever. He loved hard & was loved hard back by his friends, his Lakeview Market family (and they were his family) & most of all his wife, children & grandchildren. When God made this man, He truly broke the mold. Bill was one of a kind. We will miss him dearly. A celebration of Bill’s life will be held at Kelowna Golf & Country Club on Tuesday, March 16th, 2pm-5pm for family and close friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BC Children’s Hospital BC, c/o Tribute Program, 938 West 28th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 4H4. Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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