HOLMS, Dolena Irene (nee Camp) Irene (Habu) Holms passed away peacefully in Qualicum Beach, BC on December 12th at the age of 75. She was born May 13, 1934 in Banff, AB. Irene was a daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a cherished and loyal friend and leader. Irene was a writer, artist and teacher; for 50 years she served as an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She made many a weary soul laugh and rejoice during her lifetime.
Joyce Casper
Marion Chalmers
Marion McIntyre Marion is also in the class of 1951
Ethel Christian
Ethel Fowles
Ethel Fowles passed on Sept. 5, 2020 at the age of 85 in Quesnel, BC with family at her side.
Ethel is survived by her loving children, son Stephen Fowles and daughter Debbie (Darrell) Dinsdale. Ethel will be remembered and loved by her five grandsons: Jason Fowles, Justin (Chelsea) Fowles, Chris (Sabrina) Dinsdale, Cameron (Olivia) Dinsdale and Cole Dinsdale, along with the newest family member, great-grandson Colin Dinsdale. She is also remembered by Linda Fowles, her brother Marvin (Gerry-Lou) Christianson, sisters-in-law Enes Christianson, Judy Fowles, Ethel Busch and Clara Christianson, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Ethel was predeceased by her loving husband, Jack, in 2001. Jack’s sudden death was very hard on Ethel but her love for her family and friends gave her the strength to carry on.
Ethel was born November 7, 1934 in Hythe, Alberta. As a young child her family moved to Prince George, BC and then to Kamloops, BC in 1950. Ethel graduated from Kamloops High School in 1952 and then went on to St. Ann’s Academy and took business classes. In her early years, Ethel worked for Woolworths, the City of Kamloops and then BC Hydro.
Ethel met Jack, and they married on March 17, 1956, in Kamloops. It is there that they built a life together and raised their children. Ethel’s greatest joy in life was spending time with her family especially the grandsons once they came along.
When Ethel’s health declined, her children decided to move her to Dunrovin Lodge in Quesnel where she could receive the care she needed and be close to her daughter, Debbie.
Robert Clemitson
ROBERT VINCENT CLEMITSON, of Spring Point, AB, passed away peacefully at Vista Village in Pincher Creek, AB, on September 11, 2017, after a long struggle with Alzheimers, at the age of 83 years.
Robert was born at his grandparent’s home in Victoria, BC, on February 23, 1934, to J. Robert L. and Margaret (Pettman) Clemitson. He attended school in Westwold, Kelowna and Kamloops, BC.
A devoted rancher from the start, he enjoyed Calf Club with his sister Peggy, and as a young man, Robert dedicated 15 years to leading the Westwold 4-H Lamb Club. Robert married his best friend Valerie in 1991 and, a year later, bought a ranch in Spring Point, AB. He was known for his kindness, his compassion, and his sense of humour.
Robert will be lovingly remembered by his wife Valerie, daughter Tiffany (Craig) Weston, and son Lyle (Melissa) Jensen; grandchildren Ryland and Cohen Weston and Eric Jensen; sister Margaret F. deRoalds, and brother Harry (Marilyn) Clemitson; nieces and nephews Shelley (Fred) Maloff, Robert Young, Debra Young, Blaine (Colleen) Young, James (Julia) Clemitson, Russell (Meghan) Clemitson, and Justin (Carmen) Clemitson and their families. Robert is predeceased by his mother Margaret and father J. Robert.
