Harry Almond, deceased 2nd July, 2014, age 98 in Kelowna, BC

ALMOND, HARRY
English, Social Studies, Public Speaking Club

ALMOND, Harry Passed away peacefully on July 2, 2014 at 98 years old. Harry was born in Preston, England where he and his 5 brothers were raised by his widowed mother. Harry met the love of his life, Jacqueline, at the Blackpool dancehall the night before departing with the RAF in WWII. Harry served as a radio/morse code operator on board aircraft based out of Khartoum, Sudan and Cairo, Egypt.

In 1955 Harry immigrated to Kelowna with his family where he taught for many years at KSS. Harry was a voracious reader and a life-long learner who never tired of researching subjects. Harry's passion was the great outdoors, hiking, 'bush whacking', and exploring 'his' valley. In 1996, Harry and his friend, Gord, conquered Mt. Almond. Known for the jaunty, purposeful spring in his step, Harry was a truly gracious gentleman-courteous, debonair, and charming. An adventurer to the end.

With great love, he is survived by his wife of 69 years, Jacky; daughters Kay (Denny, Jacky), Lynne (Wayne, Skye (Paul, Logan), Sean), and Jill (Richard (deceased), Dawn, Charity (Jason), Jordan (Claire, Caius). A special thanks to the staff at SPV, the palliative nurses, and the rehab team. Harry has requested that "such friends as are capable of doing justice to the occasion in his spirit", come to a get together at Sun Pointe Village, 700 Rutland Road North on Tuesday, July 8 at 2:30. No donations or flowers please. Condolences may be sent to www.everdenrust.com

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Hillian, George Alexander, deceased June 5th, 2013, age 91
George loved to laugh, sing, garden, talk politics and sports, and was a ferocious scrabble player.
His fierce intellect and often irascible persona masked a gentle nature and generosity
of spirit that endeared him to many. We will miss him tremendously.

Mr. William James Logie .....................................................................Mr. Richard Edward Flower
Principal of KHS to 1960.......................................................................Vice Principal of KHS to 1960
born 1907 in Coal Creek. BC...................................................................born 1917 in Cranbrook, BC
died 2 Dec 1976 in Victoria, BC. age 69.............................died 7 Feb 1989, Campbell River, age 71
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 Mr. David Webster, our highly respected mathmatics and physics teacher....
murdered July 1967...age 31

July 6th, 1967, - The Dependent Magazine, Vancouver BC-based publication.

"Terror grips a quiet Point Grey neighbourhood as, without warning, two people are seriously wounded, two others are murdered in their own backyard, multiple houses are riddled with gunfire, and the area is turned into a suburban war zone by a man who will become known as the Point Grey Sniper.

At approximately 9pm, Mr. and Mrs. David and Marlene Webster are shot through the chest, dying instantly, before the sniper turns his sights on the home of Mrs. Hilda Baxter, firing several shots at her through her living room window, while she sits reading the paper. Baxter, hit in the arm, manages to call the police, but not before the Sniper is able to shoot into a gathering crowd outside.

“I heard what sounded like a shot,” John Walsh, (who is standing outside with his friend Patti Barrass at the time of shooting) will recall. “I thought it was a rifle. I suggested to Patti that we stop and turn back, but she said there didn’t seem to be anything dangerous, so we went on. The next thing I knew there was another shot, and Patti fell.”

“A young couple were talking on the boulevard,” witness John McFarlane will recall, in an interview with The Province, “and a man appeared in an upstairs window of the house across the street and shot the woman. She screamed for several minutes after she fell to the ground. Her companion tried to get to her but the man in the attic started to shoot at him.”

The barrage of gunfire lasts for approximately ten minutes, with residents cowering behind automobiles, and on the floor of their homes, before Vancouver Police arrive on the scene, and arrest a 35-year-old former RCAF Airman named Arthur John Towell, without incident.

Towell is talked into surrendering by his parents (with whom he lives), and, when taken away by police, is caught with seven rifles, five handguns, one shotgun, and 2366 rounds of ammunition. He is quickly charged with two counts of capital murder, and two counts of attempted murder. He refuses to speak to police or authorities, and little reason for his rampage is ever uncovered.

“I just don’t understand it,” one neighbour is quoted as saying. “His parents seemed like such nice people.”

-The Dependent Magazine is a Vancouver-based publication of daring and creative works of journalism and entertainment. -
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note by James Anderson : "David Webster was our very respected physics and mathematics teacher for our grade 13 classes at the Kelowna High School in 1963 and taught many of us to appreciate both the wonder of physics and the power of calculus. Dave Webster was also our beloved rowing coach at KHS and will be forever missed.."

( Arthur John Towell age 35, was a Canadian Air Force veteran
and was committed to an institution, jca)

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LARSON, Chester James

Passed away in Kelowna General Hospital – Ches Larson, KSS teacher of 33 years.He is survived by his loving wife Ev, and his children: Ken (Lynne), Al (Val), Judy (Gerald), Sue (John), six grandchildren and six great grandchildren.Ches enjoyed dancing, rock collecting, wine making, most sports and his family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. 3/04/1923 -18/12/2008

John Garfield McKinley
MCKINLEY, John Garfield - passed away on Oct. 22nd, 2009 at the age of 95.
From 1942 to 1974 “Gar” was an inspirational music teacher to thousands of young people in the Oliver and Kelowna School districts.

 Mr. Mark Rose, band teacher, KHS, deceased in Vernon, BC
MARK ROSE
( Saturday, 08 Mar 2008 )

Mark Rose passed away in Hospice House on Saturday March 8, 2008 -- 3 days after his 84th birthday. Mark started playing trumpet in the band at Mission, BC. And at age 15 was playing dances in the Fraser Valley. When he left to attend UBC, he joined the Vancouver Musicians Union and played professionally in various groups, while he earned a degree B.Sc. in Agriculture. Later he got a Masters of Education at Western Washington. And taught at Oliver, Kelowna, and University Hill (Vancouver). He was Supervisor of Music in New Westminster from 1958 ?- 1962. Then Prof. of Music Education in the Faculty of Education UBC, becoming Prof. Emeritus. Mark was a Councillor for the District of Coquitlam 1965 - 66. Went on to become an M.P. in Ottawa, acting as NDP Caucus Chair for 8 years. Then became an MLA in Victoria for 13 years, serving as NDP House Leader. His final career was in London, England as Agent General for British Columbia in the U.K. and Europe. During all his working years he was a member of the Kelowna Kinsmen Club, President of B.C. Music Educators, Director UBC Alumni Assoc., Member Rotary Club London UK, Freeman City of London, UK, Director Assoc. former MPs, and President Assoc. of former MLAs . When Mark retired and came back to Vernon, shortly thereafter he started a Swing Band made up of a variety of musicians keen and appealing, and a gratifying hobby for his retirement.

 by Don Burnett - Kelowna Capital News
posted Oct 6, 2011 at 5:00 AM

I’ve written before about the importance of teachers and mentors in my life from elementary school to high school and beyond. I am fortunate to enjoy continued relations with many of them in my adult life because of my exposure to the public with both my family business and my subsequent consulting business.

So I was saddened to read the passing of my first male teacher and the last of my elementary teachers before graduating to junior high in 1963. Ron Haskins was my Grade 6 teacher at Raymer Elementary and it was a novelty back then to have a man heading up the class. We learned about batteries and the principles of wiring in series and parallel; something I still remember as if it were yesterday.

I remember him as well when I was being reprimanded for something, and of course I can’t remember what the reason was because I was such a good little boy. I do remember, however, the word “attitude” was top of mind for a few days and I think I was better for it.

Ron, as he insisted I call him when we reconnected in my young adult life, became a friend as has been the case with many of my former teachers. In fact, I was honoured to council him as time went on with all things gardening and he in turn restored a couple of antique wooden carpentry levels for me.

I am very sad to think I won’t be having Mr. Haskins in my life anymore and I’m sure there are many who feel the same. Don Burnett.

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(a note by Jim Anderson. Some years earlier, Mr. Ron Haskins was also my grade 6 teacher at Kelowna Central Elementary and he instilled a healthy interest in me of the elementary sciences. I was impressed when Mr. Haskins demonstrated how much the physical dimensions of a solid iron ring change when heated.
He was a fine and respected teacher.)

interred Kelowna Memorial Cemetery, headstone text - "A. Laurence Bohn 1944-1999"

DEGENHARDT, Peter Frans: Peter was born October 31, 1942 and sadly passed away on October 7, 2014 in Vernon, BC at the age of 71 years. He leaves behind, his partner Michelle, her daughter Trina and her children Brock, Braxon, Bella; his brothers John and Bob; Jessica and many friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Best Western Hotel, 2402 Hwy 97 North, Kelowna, BC on Saturday, November 8, 2014 from 1-5pm.

Raymond Rose, Passed away in Kelowna on November 28, 2013 at the age of 69. Raymond was known to be a free spirit who had a good sense of humour and a wonderful smile. He found his passion in Karaoke singing and became quite involved in these activities all around Kelowna.

Doug Snowsell:
deceased Victoria, BC
Wednesday, September 13, 2017.

obituary here:

Leona Marguerite (Uhl) Johnston
deceased Grand Forks, BC
January 14, 1944 - February 10, 2019

obituary: Kelowna Capital News, Friday, Febuary 15, 2019

Mike Cleaver, (Class of 1961)
February 10, 2019

Long time Broadcaster Mike Cleaver passed away early this morning (February 10). He was the son of William Cleaver and Eleanor Cleaver (Pethick). He leaves to mourn his devoted partner Terry Low, sister Judy (Jones) and husband Vern Jones of Calgary and brother Chris (Marie-Yvonne) of Kelowna.

Mike had been fighting kidney disease for the past few months and it finally claimed his life. I last spoke with Mike this past Friday, and he sounded happy and much like the Mike Cleaver of old. He had nothing but nice things to say about his Doctors and the wonderful support staff at St.Pauls hospital.

Mike had a long and productive career beginning at Kelowna’s CKOV in 1961 followed by a stint at Lethbridge’s CJOC and CJLH-TV. From there it was off to Calgary’s CKXL and then on to CHUM in Toronto. Mike left CHUM in 1976 to work at CJCA Edmoton, then back to CHUM until the news department was gutted in the early 90’s. On air stints at CFTR and CFRB followed, then back under the CHUM umbrella at CFRA Ottawa. In 2000 it was back to BC where he worked for CJNW, CKNW and CTV before retiring for good. Mike was also an accomplished tech, and a mentor to many over the years. He passed just days ahead of his 73rd birthday on February 19th.

There will be no funeral or celebration of life as he requested. He will be cremated. Donations in Mike’s memory should be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada.

Rick Mussellam, age 74, July 24, 2019

Rick was the lead singer and front man for the Shadrack's from 1962 - 67. Rick started in the car business in 1970 working for Mervin Motors. Rick then started his own dealership in the early 80s (Rick Mussellam Motors) then later started Can Am Cruisers (now Can Am Mobility) and Willingham Bus Services.

Rick was a jokester with a twinkle in his eye. He enjoyed a round of golf, a single malt Scotch, Lebanese & Ukrainian food, cooking, entertaining and travelling to sunnier climates.

Barry Mottershead
(KHS Class of '61)

deceased: Saturday, June 20, 2020, at the
Penticton Regional Hospital.

Barry was born in Rhyl, North Wales and emigrated to Canada in 1956 with his family. The family spent many years in Kelowna where Barry graduated from KHS in 1961. He found himself living in the Okanagan for over 25 years where he enjoyed his car clubs, fishing and friendships many of which he enjoyed to this day. His passion for the accounting profession led him to work towards his Partnership with Rutherford, Bazett & Co. in 1974. Barry made the decision to further his professional career in Vancouver by joining the Institute of Chartered Accountants of BC (ICABC) in 1986, where he held many positions until his retirement as Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs in 2007. In 2000, Barry was honoured with a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) designation. Barry and his late-wife Lynne were especially fond of their time spent in the Napa Valley, Salt Spring Island and their Penticton getaways to his mother-in-law Madeleine’s house. He always looked forward to his annual adventures with his brother Ian. He was a proud community member who was actively involved in many clubs, most recently being the Director of the BC Lupus society. Our father will be remembered by us as being “full of life”. He enjoyed surrounding himself with friends and family, accompanied by his beloved dog, Max. He always loved a good joke and a laugh.

Barry was predeceased by his wife, Lynne. He is survived by his sons, Colin (Leah), Bryan (Angie) and grandchildren, Jordan, Emily, Tyler and Naomi, brother Ian (Rosemary), sister Joy (Jim) and nieces & nephews, Julia, Grant, Michelle and Chris.
No service by request.

Donald Victor Evans “Harper”, 75, passed away peacefully Saturday Feb. 29th, 2020 at Victoria General Hospital following a battle with an acute respiratory illness. He was a loving father who leaves behind his sons Jordan and Sean, their wives Lea and Galena, and his five grandchildren, Johnny, Cara, Emi, Rocco and Quinn. He will also be greatly missed by his dear sister Marge Leier, sister-in-law Kathy Evans, his ex-wife and friend Rose Evans, his nieces and nephews Lynn Mori, Greg Leier, Brodie Evans, Tracie Craig, their eight children, and many dear friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Mildred and Victor, and his brother Russ.

Raised in Kelowna, ‘Harper’ had many passions such as swimming, motorbiking, skiing, traveling, golfing, rugby, and hockey. His love for hockey led him to become president of Kelowna Minor Hockey (the first former player from the league to obtain that title), from 1994-2004. During this time, he spent countless volunteer hours coaching and supporting the game he loved for local youth. He later coached and managed the organization of several select minor hockey teams to fundraise and tour Australia and New Zealand, which spanned well over a decade. Don helped bring the major-midget hockey league to BC Hockey and managed the Kelowna team for a number of years. He graduated from KSS and went on to have successful careers in cabinetry, construction, real estate, and as a restaurateur.

Don was a proud father and grandfather; his legacy of generosity, kindness, athletic passion, love of animals, and zest for life will never be forgotten.

He will be deeply missed.

Condolences to the family can be sent to:
inmemoryofdonevans@gmail.com

In lieu of flowers, if desired, donations in Don’s memory may be made to: https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org

John Tschida, ?? Now confirmed that correct spelling of his name was: John Henry Tschida.
The 1965 Canada voters list shows him living at home with his parents, Joseph and Katherine Tschida at 843 Fuller Ave, Kelowna.
John apparently moved to Campbell River and is reported to be deceased.

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Jim Davidson

James Allen Davidson,
born 13 August, 1944

died 15 October 2012,
Toronto, Ontario

John Davis,
1942 - October 2, 2020


1942-2020 ~ It is with great sadness that the family of N. John Davis have to announce his death on Oct. 2, 2020 at North Okanagan Hospice Society.
John was born in Kamloops in July 1942. The family moved to Kelowna in 1954. In 1960 he joined the Canadian Navy and served for 3 years out of Halifax, NS. On returning to BC he found work in Kitimat and worked there for 4 years before he accepted a job with BC Hydro and moved to Vancouver.
It was in Vancouver that he met his future wife Pat. They were married in 1971 and they spent the next 3 years moving around southern BC while he served his apprenticeship to become a lineman.
Once qualified he returned to the Okanagan, but this time to Vernon, where he was told by his wife that there would be no more moves; they had found the place where they wanted to spend the rest of their lives.
John worked as a lineman in Vernon for 22 years. He loved his job and was proud of his many accomplishments. He took early retirement in 1999 and he and his wife began travelling, first a 7 month trip across Canada and around the US, then to many countries in Europe; Australia, New Zealand and parts of Asia.

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of John on March 10, 2021. He is survived by his love Claudette; sons Michael (Michelle) and Jason (Coreen); and grandsons Tyson, Ethan, Jacob and Roland. We would like to offer our profound thanks to Dr. Alden Lange and staff as well as all the staff at the Hospice House Kelowna for all they did to help. Any memorial donations may be made to the Hospice House Kelowna, hospicehousekelowna.com. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com

Sandra (McLean) Heather Willis
born 1943 in Port Alberni, died September 3rd, 2021.
Sandra was predeceased by her parents and is survived by her husband David, son Darren and daughter Vicki as well as her siblings Brett, Vicki, Neil, Robert and Jim.