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Hume, John “Dick” Richard

May 22, 1933 ~ July 17, 2024 John Richard “Dick” Hume passed away in Salmon Arm on July 17, 2024 at the age of 91 years. Born in Victoria, BC on May 22, 1933, moving to Salmon Arm with his parents in 1948. He is well remembered for his cheerful personality, both social and his working career […]

Bouma, Anita

March 7, 1953 – April 1, 2013 Born in Zoutkamp, Netherlands, Anita immigrated with her family to Canada at the age of 16. In 1975 she moved to Salmon Arm and began nursing at Shuswap Lake General Hospital shortly after. Over a career spanning more than 35 years, Anita took pride in her work and […]

Tyson, Ian “Hugh”

Ian “Hugh” Tyson, age 85, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital in Salmon Arm, BC.  Born in Bromley, Kent,  Hugh spent his early childhood in Hong Kong and Malta returning to England in 1939. He is survived by his wife, Diane (nee Bishop), son Oliver (Hyoun-Joo), daughter Emily […]

Benson, Laura Mae

January 12, 1943 – October 31, 2023 Born in Loon Lake, SK to Dorothy & Archie Stilwell, Laura spent her early years growing up in Ninette, MB with her three sisters Joan, Lois and Betty. In 1974 Laura moved to her favourite place to live, Salmon Arm, where she raised three children and worked at […]

Williams, Addie

August 7, 1933 – September 26, 2022 Born in Penticton, BC, Addie moved to Canoe, BC as a young girl and completed all her schooling in Salmon Arm. Training in Kamloops, she became a Registered Nurse and her accomplishments in nursing were many, including Director of Nursing at SLGH followed by work in Emergency, Chemotherapy […]

Pryhitko, Marion (Beth)

Marion Elizabeth Pryhitko, (nee Grey) passed away on Sunday June 09, 2013 at Hillside Village, Salmon Arm, BC. Beth was born in Vancouver, BC on September 08, 1928 to Harold and Dorothy Grey. Her younger years were spent in Alberta. Upon graduation she attended Victoria Normal school and began her teaching career which spanned for […]

Harle, Dr. Gerald

September 30, 1934 – April 16, 2023 Our beloved father Dr. Gerald (Gerry) Harle passed away on April 16, 2023, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s. He is survived by his wife Eileen Harle of nearly 65 years, his children Brent (Christine) Harle, Neil (Alison) Harle, and Craig (Joanne) Harle plus his grandchildren Alexis, Brittany […]

Gulliford, Stewart

It is with great sadness that we have to announce the passing of Stewart Gulliford. Stew passed away peacefully at home with his wife, three daughters, and family pets by his side. His fight with cancer was a true testament to his strength and courage. Stew was born in Oliver B.C. on June 16,1954 to […]

Godson, Alfred George

February 14, 1951 ~ October 29, 2020 With broken hearts, we are very sad to say, Alfred George Godson passed away on October 29, 2020, at Salmon Arm, BC, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.  He was a very strong man and fought this as hard and long as he could. Al was born in Melfort, […]