Archives for April 2016

Beryl “Bell” May Morrison (nee Taylor (nee Arnold)

Beryl “Bell” May Morrison (nee Taylor (nee Arnold) passed away the morning of April 05, 2016 after an eight month battle with Cancer. Beryl was lovingly looked after at home by her husband Robert and Victoria Hospice staff. In her last hours she was surrounded by her children and husband. Beryl was 78 years old. Beryl was born in Beckenham Kent England to John Guy & Kathleen Arnold (nee Moody) the family lived in London during the Blitz before being evacuated to Sommerset. Beryl Continue reading

Gerard Jacoubsen

Dad came into this world near the headwaters of the mighty Columbia River in beautiful Edgewater, British Columbia, Canada on April 21, 1933. Born as the sixth child – the third son – during the Great Depression, his migrant Danish family finally settled in the hamlet of Tilly, near the Badlands of Alberta. “Growing up in the midst of twelve children may have been a factor in Gerard’s becoming so fiercely independent,” remarked Larry recently, a close surviving older brother. “Gerard left Continue reading

John Lawrence Headley

John Lawrence Headley passed away April 18, 2016, just 2 days after his 87th birthday. In true fashion Lawrence would never miss a celebration. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Diana Headley, stepson Greg Simmons, and step grandchildren Karis and Gavin. No service by request. Lawrence will always be remembered as a warm, gentle, and gracious man with a witty sense of humour. Born in Birmingham England, Lawrence emigrated to Canada in 1956 and had a 25 year career at Canadian Airlines. Continue reading

Rena Joy George

October, 1996 - April, 2016 Taken too soon, we were blessed to have this miracle in our lives for 19 short years. Rena had a wonderful heart and a beautiful soul. She will be greatly missed. Rena will always be lovingly remembered by her mom, her dad, her brother and sisters, her grandparents, her uncles and aunts, her cousins, her many friends, and all those whose lives she touched with her kindness, her love, and her laughter. We would like to thank our family and friends, and those Continue reading