foundation founders - Shuswap Community Foundation

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FOUNDATION FOUNDERS
The Shuswap Community Foundation is
committed to celebrating our Founders and
recognizing the contributions of others to our
community. We invite you to read more about
the people behind these contributions.
WENDY & TED APTED
In 1968, Ted & Wendy Apted moved to Sorrento, BC. Ted, holding a M.ED in Psychology, was a special counsellor in the Kamloops
School District then, and commuted to work, while Wendy chose to forego a career in nursing to stay home and raise their four children,
Anita, Lake, Zoë and TJ.
Ted met Wendy Finn on the beach in English Bay, where he moonlighted as a lifeguard, in July of 1956. They “clicked”, and were
married on December 26 the same year. After a one and a half year “honeymoon” in Ocean Falls, and the birth of their first child, they
returned to Vancouver so Ted could begin working on his master’s degree. From there, another move took them to Kamloops, where
the rest of the children were born, before settling into the lake house at Sorrento. Wendy’s parents, Eric & Enid Finn, had also moved to
the Sorrento area from Kamloops, providing grandparent support to the young family.
Ted’s teaching/counselling career encompassed stints as Vice-Principal at Jackson Jr. Secondary in Salmon Arm, Principal at Enderby Jr.
Secondary, and the role of Teacher in Prince Rupert, before returning to the Kamloops School District for a further 20 years. He retired
in December of 1993.
Wendy’s mother, Enid, was very active in the Sorrento volunteer community, and had been the Anglican minister there. Her example
inspired Ted & Wendy, and their children, to contribute and give back to their community as well. In 1994, when Ted saw an article in
the paper describing the formation of Shuswap Community Foundation, and recognized the names of people he knew and trusted who
were contributing funds to get the idea off the ground, he & Wendy chose to support the effort and became Founders as well.
In 2007, Ted joined the Board of Directors of the foundation he and Wendy helped establish.
Notes by Ineke Hughes May 2011
THE ASKEW FAMILY
Askew’s had been a significant name on the Shuswap landscape since 1929 when R.B. (Dick) Askew purchased a meat and provision
store from the Palmers, a pioneer family in the Salmon River Valley. They also acquired the Salmon Arm abattoir and stores in
Revelstoke, Salmon Arm and Chase.
Business got off to a shaky start in Salmon Arm. Soon after opening, a fire destroyed the store–including a granite counter, and a cooler
chilled with ice cut from the Lake! But in 1931 the company was re-established in a new location under the name of Salmon Arm Meat
and Produce Co. Ltd.
Many changes took place over the years: The stores in Revelstoke and Chase were closed, and others were established in Vernon and
Kamloops. When Dick Askew died in 1951, his son Lloyd (the eldest of 8 children) closed the Vernon operation, and took over
management of the Salmon Arm store.
In the mid-1960s, Lloyd and Malkins (his major supplier) struck a deal with Marathon Realty, and opened a new supermarket “Askew’s
Shop Easy”. In 1980 the name of the business was changed to Askew’s Foods. By this time a new store had been built in Armstrong.
Lloyd began to talk “retirement” in 1988, so his daughter, Karen Angove undertook to manage the company. Lloyd never did really retire,
however, and was in on initial discussions with Karen, Brian Hoshizaki (Armstrong), and Roy Daniel to build another store in Sicamous.
Sadly Lloyd died before that store was completed.
Lloyd, strongly supported by wife Dorothy, was the driving force behind the solid and very significant support and resources that the
Askew family has given back to their community. They were Foundation Founders, and over the years have involved themselves in
hundreds of community projects.
Notes by Karen Angove
Dorothy Askew
October 12th 1921 - November 2nd 2009
Born in Kamloops, raised and educated in Revelstoke, Dorothy Askew knew that the only career she ever wanted was nursing. She trained at the Royal
Columbian Hospital in New Westminster and in 1944 came to nurse at the old Salmon Arm hospital (site of the present-day McGuire Lake Inn).While she
had long-term plans to work as a nurse, she met and married Lloyd Askew in 1945 and they raised three children. She only nursed one year as she felt it
was more important for her to stay home with her children. However, through-out her life Dorothy maintained and expanded her medical knowledge. She
was the extended family expert on such matters and her knowledge and advice will be greatly missed.
Dorothy has been an active member of and donor to many organizations in Salmon Arm. She was a long time member of First United and the UCW. She
could always be relied on to provide baking and assist at church functions. She particularly enjoyed her volunteer work with the Red Cross, loaning
medical equipment to community members.
She has seven grandchildren and they brought her great joy. Each of them had a deeply valued and special relationship with her. Dorothy enjoyed many
summers at with them at the family cabin where she loved to swim, play games and generally enjoy their company. Dorothy was born Oct 12, 1921, the
2nd of five children of James Ernest and Marion Joan Brown. She was predeceased by her parents, sister Jean, brothers Andy and Allan, and husband
Lloyd. She is survived by youngest brother Harry, children David (Susan), Colleen (Jack), Karen (Des), and grandchildren Hannah, Chris (Christine),
Jennifer (Stephen), Patrick, Claire, Tanis, and Peter. She died in Salmon Arm on Nov 2, 2009.
https://memoryleaf.net/dorothy-askew
FRANK & MURIEL BARNARD
A self-taught, self-made man, Frank Barnard was born in Chase, BC, his father having taken his mother to the nearest doctor by boat from Blind
Bay. Arthur Barnard arrived in Blind Bay 1905 and established a homestead on a quarter section of land bordering Shuswap Lake. He married the
Blind Bay school teacher, Christine Turner, in 1920, and they raised Frank on their fruit farm.
An early indication of Frank's determination and ability to persevere in order to reach his objectives is that he would bicycle into Salmon Arm on
Sunday afternoons, boarding with his grandparents in town while attending high school, and cycling home again Friday afternoons - a two hour ride
each way. He graduated in 1940, and enlisted in the army immediately, serving with the Army Signal Corps in France, Belgium and Holland. Upon his
return he went to work for the forest service. In 1950, Frank met and married Muriel Dobson, who kept the family home and quietly encouraged and
supported Frank in his business. Muriel passed away in 2002.
A chance remark made by his friend, Don Ruth, led him to make the decision to go into the seed harvesting business. In 1967, with 3,000 of his own,
and 19,000 in borrowed funds, he built his seed plant on the family property in Blind Bay, and called his business Western Tree Seeds Limited. For
thirty years the business harvested all species of tree seeds, from Sitka Spruce on the Queen Charlotte Islands to Lodgepole pine from as far north as
it grows, and sold it all over the world. Western Tree Seeds Limited became widely known as the best seed plant in North America. One of the
reasons for this was that Frank always instructed his seed cone suppliers to leave half the cache his "unpaid workers" had gathered - the squirrels!
"Squirrels never cache a cone not ready for picking" says Frank.
Frank attributes his success to "a combination of blind luck, opportunity, and a willingness to play the hand I was dealt." He also gives full credit to
all the people who worked for him over the years. Without their dedication and willingness to go the extra mile, the business wouldn't have
succeeded. He is proud to be a Shuswap Community Foundation Founder
Today Frank still lives on a portion of the original fruit farm in Blind Bay. He now has more time for his favourite recreational past time, gardening,
and occasionally goes to Sorrento Nurseries, co-owned by his son, Dave Barnard, for free coffee in exchange for free advice.
Notes by Ineke Hughes, Spring 2009
Frank Barnard
October 19th 1922 - July 14th 2015
Frank Douglas Barnard passed away at his home in Blind Bay on July 14, 2015 at the age of 92. Frank passed peacefully in his sleep at
2:04 a.m.
He was predeceased by his parents Arthur and Christine Barnard and his wife of 52 years, Muriel. Frank’s father and
grandfather were two of the original homesteaders settling in Blind bay in 1905. He is survived by his son David, daughter-in- law
Micheline Houle, four grandchildren, Brett, Sian, Kirsten, and Adrie, and by two great grandchildren, Jace and Kenzie.
Frank dedicated his life to work, his garden, his cats, and his family. His passion was forestry, and in particular the regeneration of the
forest land base. His contributions in this field were not insignificant. He will be missed by his community, his friends and his family.
https://memoryleaf.net/frank-barnard
JIM & MARCIA BECKNER
Its rural character, friendly people, winters, outdoor living, and the nicest four seasons are what
attracted the Beckners to make Salmon Arm their home. Here they raised two sons, Kevin and Michael,
and became solid community supporters.
After graduating from the University of Alberta, the freshly married couple moved to Ontario so Jim could study Optometry at Waterloo. Marcia
went to Teachers College in Stratford and then supported the pair. After starting to practise in Kamloops, Jim and Marcia discovered that Salmon
Arm’s outdoor delights and varied cultural offerings suited their active lifestyles. They opened their Optometry practice on March 1, 1974 with
Marcia as receptionist. Once more staff was added, Marcia continued part-time on books and payroll. Every day they delighted in meeting new
people from amazingly interesting backgrounds. Jim retired in 2006 and both continued their volunteer and community building activities, and
pursued their passions.
In 1978 Marcia joined Shuswap Theatre for their second production, Fiddler on the Roof, and continues to be involved. Singing was another love
for both—Marcia has been with the Shuswap Singers for 39 years, and Jim has sung with the Shuswap Men’s Chorus since its inception in 2009.
In 1968 Marcia took a year off from her U of A studies to join Canada’s Olympic Speed Skating Team. When Mike Hall, who competed in the 1994
Olympics, moved to Salmon Arm they linked up to start the Salmon Arm Icebreakers Speed Skating Club. The outdoors is their joint
passion,
so in the late 1970’s they joined Shuswap Outdoors and became keen cross-country skiers. Eventually the Larch Hills Nordic Society was formed
and in 1985 the Reino Keski-Salmi Loppet was born. Marcia became chair of the Loppet for a dozen years and is still involved in various aspects,
including the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Jim is still involved on the Loppet organizing committee. Jim was involved with SABNES in its early
days and served on its board for a dozen years, including a term as president when the foreshore trail was being built and eventually connected to
Raven. Building trails is Jim’s special interest and he was involved with the Greenways Committee and the establishment of Coyote Park near
Raven. He applauds the vision and hard work of the Greenways Committee, a sub- committee of the Environmental Management Committee,
which had a vision and pushed to establish trail linkages throughout our community.
A grant by the Vancouver Foundation to Shuswap Theatre many years ago made Marcia and Jim aware of what wonderful things a community
foundation can do for its citizens in funding volunteer work. In 1993, when Lois Higgins campaigned for the establishment of a local community
foundation, it was a ‘no brainer’ for them to make an investment as founders of the Shuswap Community Foundation. The Beckners’
commitment serves their community, which now includes twelve members of their family spanning four generations who have also made Salmon
Arm their home. The extended Beckner family members consider themselves fortunate indeed to live in this beautiful four season’s paradise.
*Notes by Gabriele Klein
MARGARET & SID BEDWELL
Unknown - April 10th 2010
Margaret Gladys Bedwell (Dunn) passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at the Kamloops Hospice at the age of 82 years.
Predeceased by her husband, Sid Bedwell on August 1, 2005.
She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
The family would like to express their sincere thanks to the staff at Kamloops of Royal Inland Hospital, St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver,
and the Kamloops Hospice Association who took such good and gentle care of our mother in her stay with them.
*Notes from https://memoryleaf.net/margaret-bedwell
THOMAS BOWERS
Thomas Bowers was born in Oldcastle, Co. Meath, Ireland, on May 26, 1904. He arrived in Canada in 1923, and after a few moves,
settled in Chilliwack to farm. Ill health forced him to go to Tranquille in Kamloops and there he learned nursing and became a male
nurse.
Tom married Dorothy Peters in Kamloops and together they had three children Jill, Jack and Joan. He left Tranquille to work in the funeral
profession and in 1947, they moved to Salmon Arm. On January 1, 1947, Tom opened Bowers Funeral Home, purchasing the existing
funeral home in Salmon Arm, from M.M. Carroll, which had been operating since 1919.
Tom worked hard, and continued to improve the business and the facilities until he sold the business to his son, Jack, in 1972.
Outside of work, Tom enjoyed gardening (especially his rose garden), his family, and a continued correspondence with his extended
family in Ireland. He was also active in the community, being a member of the Masonic Lodge, and a former Alderman for the Village of
Salmon Arm. He participated in several Public Works projects, including the construction of Fletcher Pool during the 1950s.
Thomas Bowers passed away on July 25, 1986.
Notes by Jack Bowers
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JACK & GAYLE BOWERS
When Thomas Bowers moved to Salmon Arm from Kamloops in 1947 to take over the funeral business
from Matti Carrol, this was, in the words of his son Jack, “a one-horse town with no asphalt and no sidewalks.
Jack was born and grew up in Salmon Arm where his family lived above what is now the Shuswap Pie
Company. Across the street was the movie theatre so it is not surprising that Jack got involved from an early age by volunteering as a doorman and
helping where needed. “I thoroughly enjoyed the shows and the staff” Jack enthuses. In the early days a show ran for one week, but Titanic ran for
seven weeks with Jack volunteering at every show. His wife Gayle, who generally prefers to stay in the background, also volunteered.
Jack started working with his father at age 17 and took over the business in 1972. He expanded to a Revelstoke branch in 1975; built the current
Funeral Home in 1980, expanded to Golden in 1989, and constructed the Crematorium in 1993.
In 1970 Jack joined the Salmar Theatre Board, serving 35 years as Director, including 25 years as Chairman. His vision, discipline and perseverance
helped him and the Board build the Salmar Grand four-plex, a big step in 1997 for a volunteer organization. Today other communities visit Salmon
Arm to learn how to create their own community theatre.
In 1993 fellow Salmar Board member Gary Brooke was involved in establishing the Community Foundation and Jack immediately recognized this as
“a phenomenal philosophy” because the money stays in the community. Being in the funeral business he understood the desire of people to help
their community by leaving a legacy. It just made sense for him and Gayle to become Founders. To keep his father’s memory alive he also made a
donation in Thomas’ name.
The growth and development of Salmon Arm have always been close to Jack’s heart and his vision and leadership are evidenced by some of the
organizations he belonged to such as being a volunteer ambulance driver and paramedic in the early days and being a founding member of the
Shuswap Rotary Club. As a member of the Chamber of Commerce he had his finger on the business and development pulse of the community and
helped establish an Economic Development Office and was then one of the key community members who sat on its Economic Development Advisory
Board.
Being a tri-athlete is Jack’s personal passion. “I learned a lot about life by doing the Iron Man—mainly perseverance, to train if I want to finish, and
to make training fun.”
Jack is delighted to have participated in so much of the building of Salmon Arm, either on the front lines or behind the scenes. He has helped the
City move forward through organized growth and change, and is currently active on the Downtown College Campus Project to which he brings his
vision and passionate community engagement.
Notes by Gabriele Klein June 2015
THE BRABY FAMILY
Ernie Braby
1921 – January 18, 2008
Ernie was born in 1921 in Sunderland, a city located in the North East of England. He took his early education there and was apprenticing with his
father to become a dentist, before his father’s untimely death at a young age. This terminated Ernie’s apprenticeship and necessitated him going to
work to help support the family. Britain was soon at war and all young men were conscripted so Ernie joined the Royal Air Force, where he served for
five years seeing action in Egypt and the Middle East.
After the war, Ernie emigrated to Canada, first joining a brother in Vancouver and then coming to Salmon Arm to work as a mechanic in a local
garage. For the next few years, he worked in several different garages, first as a mechanic and then as a salesman.
In 1952, he married a local girl, Kay Loring, and shortly after the couple moved to Vernon where their first two children were born. Ernie remained
with the automobile business and in 1954 was transferred back to Salmon Arm. A second son was born in 1957.
In 1960, Ernie opened his own business and took over the newly built Chevron station, located on the Trans Canada, where it remains today as the
Whitespot Chevron Station. In addition to operating the service station, he soon acquired a car agency and sold cars as well as served gas. In 1964,
he bought a failing American Motors dealership located west of town, where the present Braby Motors dealership operates. Ernie carried out a
successful business there selling first American Motors cars and then Chrysler Dodge Jeep products until his retirement in 1982 when his two sons
took over the operation.
Throughout his lifetime, Ernie’s main focus was his family and he was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
During most of his working years in Canada, Ernie worked very long hours and had little time for community activities, although he always remained a
part of the United Church and held several volunteer positions there. He also was a Rotarian for a short time, a member and The Commodore of the
Shuswap Power Squadron (he loved boats and boating) and for one year headed the local Cancer Campaign. He had a strong sympathy for the
“working man,” was a true socialist and remained a card-carrying NDP member to his death.
After several years of declining health with Alzheimer’s disease, Ernie died on January 18, 2008.
TOM & ELSIE BRIGHOUSE
In Praise of Volunteers
“We love Salmon Arm! We are continually amazed at the number of people doing volunteer work in
our community”. This is the reason Elsie and Tom opened a family fund in their names, from which
the proceeds will begin to be distributed at the Foundation’s discretion during their lifetimes.
They are themselves well-known volunteers in our community, active in various organizations including SABNES, choral groups and others.
Elsie was born in Lancashire near Southport and later received a degree in English. Tom was born near Lancaster on a hobby farm that kept the family
in food during the war. They met at the University of Liverpool while attending teacher’s college. Tom served in the army in Germany where he got
hooked on their trail systems that meander through fields and forests, over hills and dales, and were dotted with cafés and beer gardens.
In 1956 they embarked on the adventure of their lives by coming to Canada as young teachers along with Elsie’s daughter Pat from her first marriage
(her husband drowned during an Army exercise). The province of BC sent an interviewer to Liverpool and recruited the young couple for teaching
positions in Salmon Arm: Tom was to teach French and Elsie English at the Jackson High School. Elsie added a Masters in counseling to her
qualifications and later worked in that field. Tom advanced to become a school principal and later Director of Education.
They recall the crossing by sea on the Empress of Scotland; the exciting train ride across Canada; and lovingly remember their greeting by Clara
Johnston with a tea reception. In time, two daughters, Ruth and Jean, were born. They had satisfying teaching careers and enjoyed tennis, x-country
skiing, hiking, camping, RVing, birding, trail building and of course music. How could they not fall in love with Salmon Arm!
Tom pays tribute to Don Rogers, Mayor of Salmon Arm from 1990 to 1993, for his foresight in creating a steering committee to explore the idea of
establishing a community foundation in the Shuswap area. Don sent Alderman Tom Brighouse to a Union of BC Municipalities conference in Richmond
to attend a Foundations workshop. Tom presented his findings and Council voted to explore setting up a Community Foundation. Don astutely
established a committee of community leaders chaired by Tom. At the end of one year the committee established a completely independent board
comprising of representatives from communities around Shuswap Lake. Tom is quick to pay tribute to this hard working and trusted first board.
Both Tom and Elsie are so proud to have been a part of the establishment of the Shuswap Community Foundation. They wanted to start their family
fund while they were still alive so they could enjoy that wonderful feeling at the annual community meeting when money from their discretionary fund is
handed out to volunteer groups to benefit the community. They have opened their fund to other donations.
Notes by Gabriel Klein
GARY BROOKE & SUNNI BERGER
Gary Brooke
Sunni Berger
• Was born and raised in Salmon Arm;
• Holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Simon Fraser
University and a Bachelor of Laws degree from
University of British Columbia;
• Practiced law for 34 years, 32 in Salmon Arm, and was
a founding partner of the firm now known as Brooke
Downs Vennard;
• Was a member of the steering committee which formed
the Shuswap Community Foundation and served on the
Board from 1994 through 2006 and from 2010 to the
present.
Story Coming Soon!
WENDY & GREG BROWNE
If you have a story you would like to share with us about this Founder, please
contact SCF at [email protected]
MARGERY & LEON CARTER
RITA & GERRY CHU
Maintaining the Charm of Salmon Arm
Rita and Gerry Chu love the charms of Salmon Arm—the small town feel and the many amenities—
Nature trails, musical events, art gallery, museum, theatre, film society and more. All run by volunteers! They would like our town to
retain this community feel and want to support the volunteers who make this wonderful lifestyle possible. They have decided that instead
of making many small donations to various groups, they want a larger donation to benefit the community. After all, their loyal patients are
all members of the community and many are also volunteers. Through this fund the Chu’s can support their patients and the larger
community.
In 1976 they were a young couple freshly graduated from The University of British Columbia—Gerry from the Dental School (‟76) and
Rita from Dental Hygiene (‟75). While waiting for Gerry to graduate, Rita furthered her knowledge in different dental practices including
the UBC Dental Faculty. In March they signed up to come to Salmon Arm for a one-year adventure. It was not the prettiest time of the
year, but after four months they decided this is the place for them--a place to raise a family. They surprised their friends and relatives
who expected them to return to Vancouver. Gerry was born and bred in Vancouver and Rita, originally from Burns Lake, spent her
university years in the big city. But they fell in love with Salmon Arm because of its many natural charms and the genuine community
spirit powered by volunteers.
Gerry and Rita established a well-respected and busy dental practice and raised two daughters: Carina born in 1980 and Kristy in 1984.
Gerry relates with pride that Kristy has just finished Dental School and has joined his practice. Kristy has lived in two of the most livable
cities in the world‟-- Vancouver for her undergraduate degree at UBC and San Francisco for Dental School at the University of the Pacific-yet she wants to make her life in Salmon Arm. This is a satisfying family story.
Why did they choose to set up a discretionary family fund? They were among the visionary founders of the Shuswap Community
Foundation; and they know this is a good organization, run by dedicated, knowledgeable and hard-working volunteers. And finally, they
like the Foundation, because as Gerry says, “It is satisfying because we can see where the money goes.” They will leave the distribution
of grants from their fund to the Directors to determine.
Their overriding sentiment--a town needs a balance between business and the amenities that contribute to a quality life and Salmon Arm
has this balance because of its volunteers and the Shuswap Community Foundation.
Notes by Gabriele Klein 2011
NANCY & GEORGE CLARK
Nancy Leggatt
1921 – 1998
George Clark
1923 – 2000
The Clarks had a very keen sense of community and of the importance of contributing to the health of the place you live in order to
make it a better community, a better country, and a better world. Their values were reflected in everything they did. Nancy, an
enthusiastic outdoor person and well-known gardener, was born in New Zealand in 1921. She came to BC briefly to teach, but returned
home to further her own education.
George was born in Saskatchewan in 1923. After serving in the Second War, he bought land under the VLA, and took up farming in
Peace River Country. In 1961, after his crop was in, he decided to travel, and in New Zealand he encountered Nancy Leggatt. They
married and moved back to the farm.
Nancy taught in the Peace, much of the time on a Reserve. She understood immediately that much of the subject matter of prescribed
curricula was not relevant to the culture or the experience of her students, and with them proceeded to write stories appropriate to her
primary readers.
Life on the farm was good, but never easy. Both Nancy and George developed tremendous self-reliance and survival skills. They also
experience again and again what they already knew—community, sharing and hospitality are critical.
Nancy and George retired to Salmon Arm in 1977. Nancy soon became known for her gardens. She
was a volunteer literacy tutor of OUC, and eventually joined the College’s Community Advisory
Committee. George—always an exceptional handyman took up model making and weaving, and ended
up touring fairs and conferences showing and selling his product.
George and Nancy were Foundation Founders and supporters. In their wills, they left over $150,000 to
the Foundation for scholarships, for Foundation administration, and for discretionary gifts to their
community.
PAULINE “PEG” CLARKE
March 24th 1921 - August 8th 2015
Peggy was born in Bombay, India in 1921 and raised in Leeds, England where she completed her education. After a tour of
active duty as a WAAF in the RAF during World War II, she came to Canada in the early 1950s with her husband, Charles
“Chaz” Clarke. They settled first in Driftwood Creek, near Smithers, B.C., relocating several years later to Salmon Arm, which
became Peggy’s home for the remainder of her life.
Peggy loved to travel and was an avid skier, celebrating her 80th birthday on the slopes of Silver Star. She was a counselor for
the Canadian Cancer Society and an energetic member of the Salmon Arm community, contributing in many different ways
during her long and active life.
Pauline Margaret “Peggy” Clarke, passed away on Saturday August 8th 2015, at the age of 94 1/2.
https://memoryleaf.net/pauline-clarke
CINDY DERKAZ & DON DERBY
Family Fund Established With a Gift of Shares “Just taking care of
business”
Walter and Betty-Jean Derkaz and their toddler daughter, Cindy, moved to Salmon Arm in 1958 after Walter was appointed
manager of Shuswap Consumers' Co-op. They fell in love with the Shuswap and knew that it would be their permanent home.
Two years later Walter and Betty-Jean made the big decision to take their few hundred dollars of savings and "go into
business". Derkaz Shoes opened on Alexander Street offering "a full range of footwear for all the family".
Thanks to Walter's extensive retail experience, a lot of hard work, lenient creditors, Betty-Jean's flair for designing shoes and,
above all, tremendous support from their loyal customers, the business thrived. Ten years later a second store opened in Vernon.
Derkaz Shoes grew to be recognized as the largest independent shoe retailer in the BC interior. After retiring from the shoe
business, Walter and Betty-Jean owned and operated the Red Barn in Sicamous as a community hall and market. They found
themselves welcomed in Sicamous by a community of friends and customers. In the mid-198o's, they sold the Red Barn to the
Sicamous Arts Council and were pleased to see it continue to operate as a community arts facility. When Cindy returned to Salmon
Arm to open a law practice in 1981, Betty-Jean stepped in to help. She became an excellent legal assistant and office manager.
Walter and BettyJean Derkaz
Walter and Betty-Jean always believed that you should support those who support you. They knew that the success they
enjoyed in their businesses, and Cindy's success in her law practice, was due to the loyal support of the local community. Walter liked the concept of a
community foundation because it provides a simple way to give back to the local community. Being a careful businessman, he also liked that Shuswap
Community Foundation is run by a group of dedicated volunteers with a wide range of expertise. And the Foundation does not charge administration fees
against the funds under its management. When his beloved Betty-Jean died in 1997, Walter "kicked-off" the Foundation's Seniors Project Fund with a
donation in her memory. He continued to watch the growth of the Foundation and liked what he saw.
On his death in 2006, Walter left a gift to the Foundation in his Will of $2o,ooo in shares to establish the
Derkaz/Derby Family Endowment Fund. In keeping with his management style, Walter made the gift completely
discretionary. The directors of the Foundation will be able to use the income to meet the community's need as
they change over time- "if you have a good team working for you, give them the power to make their own
decisions". By making a gift of shares, Walter's estate was able to reduce his final income tax bill by taking
advantage of the 2006 change in the tax laws eliminating capital gains tax on public traded securities that are
donated to registered charities, and by using the $2o,ooo charitable donation tax receipt
issued by the Foundation.
Cindy and her husband, Don Derby, are proud that the Derkaz/Derby Family Endowment Fund has added to the
Family Funds administered by the Foundation. They plan to keep the fund growing.
Derkaz Shoes
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NINA DICKINS
Nina claims that “Salmon Arm found me” when asked how she happened to move here. Her route from
England to Revelstoke as a lab technician and marriage to a 'fellow Brit ‘ Ken, took her to St. Bruno, Quebec
where she raised their two sons. They always had plans to move back to BC once Ken retired. But he passed
away before they could fulfill that dream together.
Not every woman has the chance to reinvent herself and to realize some of life’s dreams, but that is just
What Nina did when, at age 58, she found herself alone in St. Bruno. After a skiing holiday with her sons at Silver Star in 1993 Nina
explored Salmon Arm. Heron View was just under construction and as she stood in an unfinished house she had the feeling that this is
where she should be, even though she knew no one in Salmon Arm.
The first new venture was to become trained as a hospice volunteer which led to, in the spring of 1994,Therapeutic Touch training. She
found this helpful in her hospice work. This led to involvement in the ‘Relaxation Support Group’ started in 1999 to help patients deal with
chronic illness. Nina has been the facilitator of this group for the last few years. The second most important purchase after her house was
a kayak. Her love of nature, hiking and camping was enriched when she became an ardent kayaker. Among her memorable kayaking trips
were Tonga, to celebrate her 70th birthday, and Belize with her son Mark to celebrate her 76th birth-day.
Nina was able to realize a long-standing ambition soon after arriving in Salmon Arm: learning Tai chi. She was a keen and enthusiastic
student taking extra classes and workshops whenever possible. Eventually she became a teacher herself and led a seniors class for many
years. In St. Bruno Nina had taught herself calligraphy and took weekend courses. Here she joined the Kelowna Calligraphers Guild and
continued formal studies. She has taught workshops in Kelowna and still works on calligraphy commissions. A related interest is her
membership in the ‘International Decorative Envelope Exchange’.
Nina’s many volunteer activities include hosting at the Art Gallery, one on one reading with the Literacy Alliance and assisting with brain
fitness courses. She has been a dragon boater and belongs to both book and journal clubs. Nina’s interests and volunteer activities
allowed her to integrate easily and she is a valued community member. In late 1993, shortly after arriving in Salmon Arm, Nina met Lois
Higgins just when Lois was looking for founders to provide seed money to start the Shuswap Community Foundation. The fledgling
organization’s goals and purposes resonated with Nina, who prefers a personal connection to some of the projects she supports with her
charity dollars. Becoming one of the founders of the Shuswap Community Foundation was a perfect fit for this then new citizen of Salmon
Arm.
MARGARET & ERNIE DOE
Ernest Doe
(1912-1986)
was a long time resident of Salmon Arm. He was born in Bulwell, England.
He worked as an accountant and auditor in Salmon Arm. He was author of
"The Centennial History of Salmon Arm" and was named citizen of the year
in 1963.
Ernest Doe was active in many of the community's organizations. He was
secretary of the Chamber of Commerce for 25 years, secretary of the
Salmon Arm Museum for 17 years, was involved with the Salmon Arm
Community Association for 11 years, and was Salmon Arm's volunteer
weatherman since 1950.
Margaret Catherine Doe
passed away in Pioneer Lodge, Salmon Arm, BC on Thursday,
November 13, 2003, at the age of 91 years.
She will be lovingly remembered by her son Alan (Linda) Doe of
Vancouver; daughter Helen (Kevan) Hill-Tout of Prince George; four
grandchildren, David, Erin, Brien and Tiffany; as well as her sister
Gwen Burnett.
She was predeceased by her husband Ernest Doe, and brothers Cliff
and Ernie.
Ernest took over the position of volunteer weatherman from his father,
who had served from 1925-1950. Ernest was also an amateur radio
operator.
Ernest married Margaret Catherine Avery, had two children, Alan and
Helen (Hill Tout) and one grandson, David Mathew Hill Tout, at the time
of his death.
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BROOKE, JACKSON, DOWNS
Gary Brooke
Gary was born and raised in Salmon Arm, as were three generations of the Brooke family before him. He was one of the
founders of the Firm and was a key contributor to the Firm's growth and success. Gary had a busy solicitor’s practice with a
large and loyal client base until his retirement in 2012.
Robin Jackson
The late Robin Jackson was also instrumental in building the Firm's reputation for practical legal advice, personal attention
to clients and positive results. Robin was a successful litigator, a strong advocate for his clients, and was highly regarded
for his skills in the courtroom.
Jim Downs
Jim joined the firm in 1993. Prior to coming to Salmon Arm, Jim was corporate counsel for the Jim Pattison Group and an
associate at the Vancouver law firm Owen Bird. Jim has added his strong skills as a corporate commercial lawyer and the
Firm's corporate client base has grown tremendously during the time that Jim has been a partner.
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KARI DUKESHIRE & BERNIE WEARE
Dr. Kari Dukeshire
Veterinarian
Dr. Bernie Weare
Veterinarian
I grew up in an RCMP family that was transferred often, so BC is my
home rather than any particular town. Like many young girls who visit
our clinic, I too wanted to be a veterinarian. Almost five decades later
I still consider myself lucky that this came true. Bernie and I met at
the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon. We worked
in Cape Breton and Manitoba before joining Shuswap Veterinary Clinic
in 1988, where I have worked part time as a small animal vet ever
since. We have two daughters, both somehow already starting careers
of their own. Ruby, Pearl and Zeke, our current dog and cat family,
provide no shortage of fun, and hair to vacuum, and Rocinante keeps
up the tradition of great horses we have known. Outside of work, I’ve
been kept busy with some of the many clubs and community groups
that help make Salmon Arm the wonderful place it is.
I had horses as a kid. Seemed to stick. I went to the
University of Victoria, and then Veterinary training in
Saskatoon. This was followed by mixed practice in Cape
Breton, Manitoba and then Salmon Arm. In the mid 90’s I
focused on small animal medicine. Outside of work, my
primary interest is keeping up with my two daughters and
my wife, Kari. I have returned to horses and have taken up
three day eventing.
Life is a circle.
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IAN DUNCAN
1921-2015
Ian Windley Duncan passed away peacefully at home on November 13, 2015, at the age of 86. He is survived by his wife, Maureen
Stickney; children, Maggie (Todd), Mary (Hans), Bill (Olga) and Tom (Janet); stepsons, Greg (Sudabeh) and Gerald (Kerri); 15
grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren; as well as numerous cousins across North America, Scotland and Australia. Ian is predeceased
by his son, John (2011); his great grandson, Josias (2008); and his former wife, Eva Robertson (1996).
Before moving to the Shuswap in 1992, Ian enjoyed an influential career as a civil engineer. Employed by the University of Calgary in
1964, he retired in 1989 as Director of the Physical Plant. The major building projects leading up to the 1988 Winter Olympics were a
highlight for him, especially the unique design and building challenges presented with building the Olympic Oval. Upon retirement, he
was recognized with the title "Director Emeritus," and in 1994, he was further honored with the prestigious "Order of the University of
Calgary."
An intelligent, patient and steadfast man, Ian was a consistent and reassuring presence in the lives of his children as they were growing
up and beyond. His efforts to connect with the family's roots have left a lasting legacy for the younger generations of Duncan's.
His Salmon Arm community will remember Ian as a devoted husband and an avid supporter of local businesses and institutions,
including the Shuswap Film Society, the Shuswap Art Gallery Association and the Shuswap Community Foundation. They may also know
him as someone who fixed a problem door, changed a light fixture, performed wizardry with mortar and trowel, or as the guy with just
the right tool or right-sized bolt for the job at hand.
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MARY & REID FOWLER
Mary Belle Jean Fowler
April 8, 1938 - May 19, 2009
Mary Belle Jean Fowler was born in New Westminster, BC and raised in the Dunbar area of Vancouver. She met Reid Fowler while
they were both attending UBC, and they married in 1961. After stints in Saskatoon and Victoria, Reid and Mary arrived in Salmon
Arm in 1970, with their children, son Malcolm and daughter Norma Jean. Reid had accepted a position as a Math and Physics
professor at Okanagan College, where he taught until his retirement in 2000. Mary chose to be a homemaker, looking after their
home and the children. She loved gardening, and was an excellent cook. As a very competent, highly organized secretary, she had worked in Saskatoon
assisting the Director of Cancer Research, and continued secretarial work in Salmon Arm on a part-time basis after the children had begun school. She was
employed at the Salmon Arm Health Unit for short periods of time, and also worked for the Simon Fraser University Teacher Training Program.
A lifetime member of the Shuswap Lake Health-Care Auxiliary, Mary was a driving force behind the Youth Health Care (Candy striper-Cadet) program, and
worked directly with the young volunteers for many years. Over the years she held every executive position on the Auxiliary, some several times. Mary also
served as a member of the local Hospital Board. She was an active member of many other community organizations, including the Shuswap Outdoors Club, of
which she was a charter member.
She and Reid both decided to learn to play the trombone when their children were in high school, and played with Rich Thorne's "Bonehead Band"(as they
called it), later joining the Salmon Arm Community Band together with daughter Norma. However, Mary's first love was choral music, and she sang with the
Shuswap Singers for over 30 years.
Spending time in the wilderness, in nature, was a necessary part of Reid and Mary's life. Every summer would find them on the beach near Gibsons, where
Mary's family owned a cabin. A favourite place to celebrate special occasions was Lake O'Hara, and canoeing the South Saskatchewan and Upper Columbia
Rivers with a group of friends were trips repeated with exhilaration and joy. Through their interest and participation in the world of music, with their children
actively involved during their school years, Mary and Reid became aware of a sub culture in the world of music, equivalent to that of athletes seeking
excellence in their chosen sport. Although taught music in schools as part of the curriculum, many students pursued their musical choices mainly outside the
school system, taking private lessons, travelling to adjudicated competitions, and always striving to become the best at what they did. As parents and
grandparents of music-loving children, they knew what costs were involved in allowing children to reach their full potential.
With Mary's untimely death in May of 2009, the family chose to honour and commemorate Mary's life by establishing the Fowler
/Gomme Family Endowment Fund. Many friends and family have donated to this fund, which was initiated by Reid. Malcolm and
his wife Mary-Ann donated in the name of their daughter Meghan, as did Norma Jean & Graham Gomme in the names of their
children, Hannah and Reid. The income from the fund will be given each year as a scholarship to Shuswap Music Festival
Society, with preference given to excellence in vocal performance.
EDITH & EDWARD FOUNTAIN
JOYCE & JOHN HENDERSON
The Henderson family philosophy is ‘everyone has a responsibility to make the world a better place.’ Their heroes are those who see a need, take
action, and make a difference.
Joyce Anderson met John Henderson while attending the University of Toronto, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and her R.N.
degree, and John graduated as an M.D. They married in 1962 and spent the next two years living and working on the Queen Charlotte Islands, under
the auspices of the United Church. In 1964 they chose Salmon Arm as the place where they could raise a family and become part of the fabric of the
community.
John became a highly regarded general practitioner (doctor and anaesthesiologist), while Joyce worked as an RN at the hospital. She then continued
her education, achieving a Masters in Public Health. She worked as a Public Health Nurse with Health & Welfare Canada, work-ing with five different
First Nations communities between Chase and the Okanagan. After that she taught nursing at Okanagan University College.
There came a time when they wanted to give their children an opportunity to gain an under-standing of the wider world, so in the mid-1970s they took
their four children, Paul, Bob, Barry and Laura, to rural Kenya where they volunteered for a year. This experience was the gene-sis of their interest and
involvement in international health and community development.
Over the course of the next 30 years John & Joyce volunteered two more times in Kenya. Joyce also went to Ghana with fourth year OUC nursing
students on an International Community Health Practicum. When she retired she taught nursing for a semester at the University of Development
Studies in northern Ghana. Both Joyce and John had learned what worked best ‘on the ground.’ It became very clear to them that education is of
paramount importance and effectiveness in creating choices, especially for women.
Now retired, John &Joyce wanted to give back to the community that has sustained them, yet also find a way to provide on-going financial support to
people who are working in developing nations in an empowering way. In collaboration with UBC Okanagan, they established the Henderson Award in
International Development Fund with the Shuswap Community Foundation. Income from the fund will be disbursed each year to the University of British
Columbia Okanagan Campus, to be awarded to a student, recommended by the Faculty of Health and Social Development in consultation with UBC's Go
Global program and the College of Graduate Studies, who is studying and is involved in community development initiatives in an international setting.
They plan to make annual contributions to build up the fund, increasing the grant each year. The fund is open to anyone who would like to donate to it.
By establishing this fund, the Henderson's increased the value of the Foundation’s capital fund, thereby increasing the fund’s earnings, which benefits
the entire Shuswap community, while the award made possible by the income from the fund perpetuates their vision of a safer, healthier life for
disadvantaged people around the world. A perfect example of thinking glob-ally, acting locally.
Notes by Ineke Hughes and Joyce Henderson January 2011
LOIS & HARRY HIGGINS
When Harry and Lois Higgins moved to Salmon Arm in 1968 the small community seemed to be waiting for their energy and ideas. They met in Manila,
Philippines, where Harry, an Australian, was working with Shell Oil and Lois, an American, was visiting her parents. Together they decided to make
Canada their home, living first in Ocean Falls then in Enderby for two years before moving to Salmon Arm. Here they grew deep roots and participated
in community building as leaders and participants. They raised their three sons, Robin, David and Bill who still have friends and close ties to the
Shuswap although they no longer live here.
Harry worked as a school administrator, including sixteen years as principal of J.L. Jackson Sr. Secondary School. He was involved with the Shuswap
Teachers’ Association and the provincial BC Teachers Federation. In Salmon Arm he was a founding member of the counseling committee of the Drug
and Alcohol Association and the Community Alternatives Measures Program (CAM) which was organized by the Attorney General’s office to divert young
offenders from the courts through mediation and counseling. As a keen naturalist Harry participated with the University of Victoria and its graduate
students in a rattlesnake study to mark over 1500 snakes in the Vernon area.
Lois was a founding member of the Shuswap Naturalist Club, the Shuswap District Arts Council, Shuswap Theatre, and the Shuswap Daycare Centre.
She was also a Board member with the Shuswap Independent Living Association (SILA), the Caravan Stage Company, Okanagan College Advisory
Council and the Salmon Arm committee for the Okanagan Symphony. Her interests included being a member of the Shuswap Singers and the writing
group Octava for many years.
The vision of a community foundation led Lois and a small group of like-minded individuals to set up a steering committee to explore this idea. For two
years this committee proceeded carefully to plan and put in place the requirements for the Shuswap Community Foundation. Lois then served on the first
Board of Directors formed on January 10, 1994 remaining a member and Chair of the Grants Committee until her retirement in 2011. She continues to
serve as advisor to the Grants Committee.
When not involved in building and promoting community groups Harry and Lois enjoyed the great outdoors as cross-country skiers, hikers and canoeists
taking one or two-week trips on rivers in Alberta and BC for many years. Lois’ work in the travel industry provided ideas and opened doors to journeys to
all parts of the world including an entire sabbatical year in the South Pacific and Asia.
In 2009 Harry and Lois set up the Higgins Family Endowment fund as a totally discretionary fund because they understand the importance of
nondiscretionary funds that allow the Foundation Board to meet the changing needs of the community. The Higgins Family Endowment Fund is a
lasting legacy to two ardent community builders and the quality-of-life organizations they helped to create.
Notes by Gabrielle Klein August 2012
JOAN & COLIN HILL
LINDA & RICK HIRTLE
ANNIE & RW HOLLIDAY
THE HUCUL FAMILY
BOBBI & JOE JOHNSON
LINDA & BILL LAIRD
THE LETHAM FAMILY
THE MACKENZIE FAMILY
Mackenzie's’ Men's Wear was a fixture in downtown Salmon Arm for many years. Built in 1947, Earl & Muriel MacKenzie operated the store
until Earl's death in 1987.
Born in Glendyer, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Muriel Emily Smith grew up on a mixed farm. Her family had a large market garden, chickens, and fruit
trees. Muriel remembers “how good we had it” during the depression years when so many out west were suffering.
Muriel was working as a secretary in a pathology lab in Halifax when she met Earl, who was vacationing there. They kept in touch, and, one year after
he returned from overseas at the end of WW11, they were married in Halifax in 1946. A year later they came to BC, first to Vernon, where Earl's father
had settled in the late 1800s, then to Salmon Arm, to build a second Mackenzie's Men's Wear on Hudson Street, the first being Earl's father's shop in
Vernon. Muriel recalls they used to call it “Mudson Street‟ due to the terrible clay-like mud that would suck the galoshes right off your feet when it
rained.‟ (Hudson Street is now Hudson Avenue, running between Shuswap Street and McGuire Lake. “Lake Effects‟ now occupies the premises.)
Earl and Muriel lived on Okanagan Avenue for 10 years, then moved to North Broadview (now 30th Street NE). They had three children—William (Bill)
born 1958, Arthur (Art) born 1959, and Lora Jean born 1961 deceased 1964.
Earl was active in the community, acting as Scout Master as well as belonging to the Masons and the Kinsman Club. He was most proud of being a
founding member of the Salmar Community Association. By retaining control of the movie theatre, the association was able to use the profits
generated to contribute financially in a significant way to many deserving arts, sports and charitable groups in Salmon Arm over the years, as it
continues to do today.
Muriel is a member of the Eastern Star organization and the Kinette Club. Actively involved as a member of the United Church Women's Group, she
also takes great delight in continuing to play golf and bridge. She enjoys living in a community where so many give back.
Earl and Muriel both enjoyed their summer home at Pierre's Point, and liked to travel as a family, which Muriel still enjoys. Salmon Arm has been good
to her family and she was happy to be able to contribute to the establishment of the Shuswap Community Foundation. As the grandmother of a 7th
generation Canadian she understands the importance of providing for the future. “It was the right thing to do.”
Notes by Ineke Hughes June 2010
PEGGY & ED MARSDEN
MARSDEN Peggy (nee McClovnie).
A very beautiful and much loved lady, who was born in
Vernon, on May 24, 1911, passed away in Bastion Place in
Salmon Arm, on March 3, 2005, with her son by her side.
Predeceased by husband Rollie Babington in 1975. Survived
by friend of 65 years and husband of 21 years, Ed. Also by
son Don Babington, Salmon Arm, and daughter Anne Stevens
of Castlegar. Also 5 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and
2 great-great-grandchildren. "Free From The 'Burden' At Last.
MARSDEN Ed (Robert Edwin)
passed peacefully March 30, 2007, one day after his 94th birthday in Salmon Arm, BC with his
family at his side. Born on March 29, 1913 in Ladysmith, BC, his early years were in North
Burnaby and the East end of Vancouver. Ed was a lifetime hard worker, notably active in real
estate and the residential construction business. During his "Vancouver period", he served on
the Board of American Missions of the Lutheran Church of America for several terms in the
capacity of Real Estate Chairman. He was the last surviving member of the 1937 Dominion of
Canada Soccer Team, who were the Canadian National Champions. They won the Gold Medal
as the Johnson Nationals, where he played left fullback. Always an avid athlete, he coached Jr.
Soccer in his later years in Vancouver. As an avid golfer he maintained a 12 handicap for years.
He shot his age or better from age 69 to 79. Ed was one of the original founding members of
the Pitt Meadows Golf Club and a member of the Salmon Arm Golf Club for 30 years. The last
35 years he lived in Salmon Arm with his wife Peggy, who predeceased him in 2005. The past
three years Ed enjoyed his home and friends at Piccadilly Terrace, where he will be sadly
missed. He was also predeceased by his grandson, Rick, in 1989 and sister Evelyn (Nick)
Campbell, brother Bill (Eva), and sister Emma (Perry) Scott. He is survived by his sister, Beverly
(Norm) Busler, son, Gerry (Lois) Marsden, daughters, Donna Good and Katie Stone; 5
grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
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JOAN & DENIS MARSHALL
Denis Marshall
April 6th 1933 - October 8th 2011
Denis died the 8th of October. He is survived by Joan, his wife of 40 years, and three daughters: Linda Giberson (Erik
Otterstrom), Tannis Helmcken (Douglas) and Pamela Giberson (Rick Davis). He also leaves three grandchildren: Andrew, Jane
and Fraser.
He was formerly the owner publisher of the Salmon Arm Observer, which his family had owned since 1944.
LIL & KEN MCKEE
Salmon Arm resident Ken McKee is one of the Shuswap Community Foundation founders and a strong supporter of the Foundation's
philanthropic work. "I've always been a home town booster," he states. He and his wife, Lillian, now reside in Bastion Place. Ken struggles
daily with post-polio syndrome.
Ken was born in Chicago in 1925 while his father was studying in Bible School. His mother became ill-with what was later diagnosed as
Multiple Sclerosis-so the family returned to Alberta where his father tried in vain to find a cure for MS. It was just before the Great
Depression when his father bought a half-section farm in the Barrhead area. Poor weather conditions and a 9 percent interest rate tell the
sad tale that broke so many farmers at that time.
When he was 14 Ken attended a school in Three Hills, Alberta. He recalls one day talking to a girl. The strict Bible school was shocked when this was reported and
suggested he leave school. Ken says to this day he does not know if he ever obtained his grade 11 status. Like many young people he sought work in the city. He
found a job delivering typewriters by bicycle in Calgary. The pay was 11/week and from that sum he had to pay room & board plus payments on the bicycle. One day,
he remembers, a truck ran a red light and hit Ken on his bike. "The bike was a mess I was okay and the typewriter was okay but the bike was not paid for!” He
hitched a ride to High River where he found work on a big farm hauling grain (he learned how to drive the truck on the job). He also worked with the combine in the
fall. "We combined when the weather was dry and I got 5 a day.” We worked from August 20 to the end of October." However, when the harvest ended so did Ken’s
job and his next adventure involved working for a poultry farm in Calgary. In a story reminiscent of Dickens, Ken worked for one dollar a day plus board putting in a
15-hour day, delivering eggs to the Hudson's Bay store, grading eggs and monitoring the incubators. He says the owner basically retired when Ken arrived on the
farm.
The year was 1942 and Ken opted to join the Canadian Airforce after convincing his father he needed "to get out of that chicken farm" and "permission to join up at
age 17 and-a-half.“ At trade selection, Ken became an armorer, working with guns and bombs. This trade was to become his wartime and peacetime career. Although
the military was not easy, Ken smiles when he compares it to the terrible chicken farm and comments, "it was not a bad life!“ During the Second World War, Ken was
stationed near Cambridge, England working in the "bomb dump" where bombs were fused and delivered to aircraft. Returning to peacetime life, Ken wanted to farm
and worked for his father at the Barrhead farm. In 1946 he met Lillian and they married in 1947-they will celebrate their 6oth wedding anniversary in January 2007.
Conflicts at the farm prompted Ken to travel to Edmonton where he was recruited back into the Airforce and worked in Canada's north winter-testing airplanes for
British and Canadian forces "We had to wait until it was 60 below to test.“ In 1952 Ken was assigned to work in aircraft exercises in Alberta and Whitehorse returning
to base at Rivers, Manitoba, a very exhausted man. Rivers was in the midst of a polio epidemic and Ken became one of its victims. Ken went through 21 months of
treatment in four different hospitals but, in the end, never regained use of his left arm. He wanted to remain in the Airforce but was discharged. He and his family
moved to Edson were he got a job as a Forestry clerk and also dabbled in reporting sports for the Edson Leader.
In 1958, the McKee’s sold their house, bought a travel trailer and drove to British Columbia looking around the Kootenays and the interior before settling in Salmon
Arm. "The summer of 1958 was hot but Salmon Arm looked green," says Ken Local realtor Les Greaves suggested Ken become a realtor and, for the next 10 years,
Ken sold real estate in Salmon Arm. During this time he served as a council member for the District of Salmon Arm (1962-63) and later became Reeve (1964-65). Ken
was one of the moving forces to bring about amalgamation between the District and Village of Salmon Arm. He left real estate in 1969 to become the only employee
of the CSRD first as secretary/treasurer and later, administrator. He was involved in setting up the referendum to build the Revelstoke Hospital. After nine years the
board wanted to make some changes and Ken questioned some of the proposed moves. "It was a lead-up to getting rid of me," he says sadly and it has remained as
a cloud over him because he was never told why he was let go.
Until recently, Ken lived in his own home in Salmon Arm where he had a garden, orchard and walnut trees. He was also a volunteer with junior golfers.
Notes by Marg Shand
Kenneth "Ken" McKee
February 27th 1925 - August 19th 2011
Lillian McKee
October 8th 1926 - March 15th 2010
It is with much sadness that we announce the recent passing of our
Father Ken McKee in Bastion Place on the 19th day of August 2011. He
was born on February 27, 1925 in Chicago Illinois as the only child of
Paul and Evangeline McKee.
Lillian was born on October 08, 1926 and passed away peacefully with
her family at her bedside on March 15, 2010 at Bastion Place; Salmon
Arm.
During his life in Salmon Arm, Ken was very involved in the community.
He served on council and became Reeve in 1963; he wrote a column for
the Observer entitled "Box 166"; he also was involved with the Elks; the
board of directors for the Shuswap Drug & Alcohol committee; the Credit
Union committee; the Legion executive; Toastmasters and was a
Shuswap Rep on the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board.
Ken really enjoyed watching the Toronto Blue Jays and was an avid
golfer who played very well for a man stricken with polio. He got his
children involved in golf and was a mentor for many years in the Junior
Golf Program. Ken was ever the optimist, he never let his disability stand
in his way of achieving his many accomplishments. Ken was a true
inspiration to his family with his strengths, humour and intelligence up
until his final day.
In short he was an amazing man who will be sorely missed.
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Lillian was the second child of Fred and Christina Deschamps who farmed
in the Pickardville area of Alberta and in 1947 she married Ken McKee.
The have been happily married for 63 years and she will be greatly
missed. In addition to her husband she leaves behind to mourn her loss,
three children and seven grandchildren; Douglas (Vicki) Mary Ann and
Krista; Clifford (Kathleen) Leah, Tara and Kayla; Vivian (Dave) Nolan and
Owen Preeper. She is survived by her sister Mary Beveridge of Westlock
Alberta. Lillian was predeceased by her brothers Earl (Bud), Howard and
Gerald.
Ken and Lillian together with their son Douglas moved to Salmon Arm in
1958 and Lillian was an active member of the community for a number of
years. Lillian's hobbies included gardening, bowling, cribbage, bingo, golf,
bridge and she was an excellent homemaker.
Lillian had a keen sense of humour and enjoyed joking with the staff at
Bastion Place during her stay there. The Family wishes to extend many,
many thanks to all who were involved with Lillian's excellent care over the
years and especially during her final days. Your kindness and caring will
always be remembered.
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LAURA MIDDLETON
IVY & SAM MILLER
Ivy Sjodin and Sam Miller were from pioneer farming families in the Shuswap. The Miller farm was located
near the present site of Piccadilly Mall, and the Sjodin farm was situated in Notch Hill. The original log farm
house, built by Ivy’s Swedish father and uncles c. 1905 is still occupied.
The Miller family moved from Lyleton, Manitoba in 1905. Sam and his brother Bill were joined by a baby sister, Jenny, in 1911 .
As a young man, Sam spent 10 years in Oakland, California working as a mechanic and professional speed boat racer. When he
returned to Salmon Arm in 1934, he opened a garage at the corner of Alexander and Harris.
In 1935, Ivy and Sam met at a New Year’s Dance; they married in Vernon in 1936. Ivy and Sam raised three children: Linnea, Jim and
Glenda in their home on the edge of McGuire Lake with its many gardens and fruit trees.
Sam and Ivy were active in the Community. Sam was an Elk, an Odd Fellow, volunteer fireman, and he maintained the beacon light at
the end of the wharf channel. While he was active in the Fish and Game Club, Sam was conscious of the need to conserve the precious
heritage of the beautiful Shuswap area. Sam was a member of the local Power Squadron, and an enthusiastic volunteer with the
Salmon Arm Regatta for several years; he transported many a “Queen” on his beautiful hand-built boat, The Linnea.
Ivy was equally devoted to the community: she was a member of the Rebecca Lodge and an active participant in the United Church.
An enthusiastic gardener, Ivy filled her freezer and cold room with cans and preserves. Her flowers were wonderful. Ivy was a potter,
and for other recreation enjoyed bridge and scrabble. Like Sam, Ivy embraced the out of doors, and particularly loved moving to the
cabin at Pierre’s Point where summer provided a rich social life and a relaxed pace.
Ivy, Sam and the children always looked forward to trips up and down the arms of Shuswap Lake and to the Narrows on board The
Linnea at a time when sighting another craft was a rare occurrence.
Sam passed away in 1967 after a long struggle with cancer. Ivy died in Kamloops in 1978. The three children,
grandchildren and great grandchildren return to the family cottage at Paradise Point each summer.
Notes by Linnea Fouracre, 2006. Current references are to 2006.
Jenny later married Vic Nancollas—see reference to Jenny and Vic Nancollas elsewhere in Foundation records.
JOHN & INGRID MONK
From the beginning of the Shuswap Community Foundation, John and Ingrid Monk were staunch
supporters. They are listed among the Founders, those who made the initial contributions that provided
the start. Now, in the form of the John and Ingrid Monk Endowment Fund, the family has contributed a further $40,000. To be disbursed at the
discretion of the directors, approximately half of the earned income will be used each year to support non-profit projects in the Sicamous area
and the other half to assist projects elsewhere in the Shuswap.
The fund recognizes John, who died in his garden at the age of 87, September 3, 2002, and Ingrid, his wife of 60 years, who
continues to live in Salmon Arm. John grew up on the Monk family farm in Grindrod, handling chores, pedalling a bicycle 12 miles to school
and still finding time to excel in a number of sports. After several years of manual work he put himself through Normal School in Vancouver then
returned, teaching at Eagle Bay for a year or two and then for several years at Grindrod. He met and married Ingrid in 1942 before shipping
overseas. He taught officers’ training in England for two years and was promoted to captain.
After the war John retrained again, studying evenings and weekends. He worked in personnel for 17 years for the City of Vancouver, then for
King George Junior College, was vice dean of Langara College and finally Dean of Vancouver Vocational Institute for a further 10 years.
Throughout, John retained his love of sports and was a keen boater and fisherman, both at the coast and on annual returns to the Shuswap. He
was also active in community matters and served on the seven member board responsible for founding the BCIT Burnaby Campus. John retired
at the age of 55 and the Monks returned home, spending some 16 years on Mara Lake near Sicamous and another 16 in Salmon Arm.
During all those years, with Ingrid’s support and backing, he was active in local government, land use tribunals, chambers of commerce,
community development and other projects. He and Ingrid were among the founders of the Salmon Arm Bay Nature Enhancement Society and
donated scholarship funds to assist young people in both Salmon Arm and Sicamous. Their son, Douglas, and daughter-in-law, Doriane say they
share the feelings of the elder Monks about the Shuswap Community Foundation. “After attending an annual meeting and seeing what is being
accomplished, the good that is being done in the community, I was very impressed,” says Douglas. Like most involved, he says they are also
delighted by the perpetual aspects of the Foundation and the fact capital portion will go on working, spinning out income to meet the changing
needs of the future.
“Every day of his life my father tried to make a good and positive difference to the people he lived and worked with,” says Douglas. “My parents’
support and concern for others in this world was great. “This fund would be pleasing to my father and is pleasing to the rest of the family because
it is the kind of philanthropy that touches the community directly, where it does the most good.”
Ingrid Mildred Monk
May 17th 1919 - September 30th 2009
Ingrid Mildred Monk passed away quietly Wednesday, Sept 30th, at 1:00 p.m. in Salmon Arm, B.C. Born Ingrid Hoas in
Vernon in 1919, Ingrid was in her 91st year. Many thanks to the staff and owners of Arbor House, who for the past 6 years have cared for, and
extended comfort and pleasure to Ingrid's life. She is survived by her son Douglas and daughter in law, Doriane.
Born before the great depression, Ingrid grew up with her brother, Norman in logging camps operated by their
parents, John and Lilly Hoas, on Mable Lake, Kootney Lake, and elsewhere. She attended High School in Vancouver, Secretarial School, and then lived in
Lumby, where she worked as a secretary for the Walter H. Sigalet Lumber Company. Circa 1940 she met John L. Monk at a community dance. There was
a mutual attraction, and in 1942 they were married. Ingrid moved to Vancouver, while John served 2 ½ years in the war, overseas. Upon his return they
lived for 31 years in Vancouver, until 1974.
Ingrid played piano, sang in the United Church choir, was a skilled painter, sketch artist, and excelled at several crafts. John & Ingrid loved to play
Bridge, and always maintained a beautiful garden. Ingrid gave birth to Douglas Monk in 1949, and made her life as a full time wife, mother and
housekeeper. She was a cheerful soul who chose to make the best of things and kept a positive attitude throughout her life.
John and Ingrid moved from Vancouver to 2 mile subdivision near Sicamous in 1974, upon retirement. This was the year of the birth of their grandson,
John Daniel Monk. They lived on the edge of Mara Lake for 16 years, they then moved to Salmon Arm, late in 1989. Three years later, in August, 1992,
they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. In August of 2002, they celebrated their 60th anniversary in Salmon Arm. John Monk passed away in
Sept of 2002, at age 88.Throughout their lives, John and Ingrid were supportive to the communities they lived in.
Later, John and Ingrid were active in supporting a municipal government in Sicamous, in order to secure provincial grants for the implementation of a
sewer system and clean water system. John served on the Greater regional board. John and Ingrid supported Sicamous and Salmon Arm High Schools
with annual scholarship grants. They were founding donors with the exceptional Shuswap Community Foundation, and donated funds to the Shuswap
Hospital Foundation. John was a founder of SABNES, and active in efforts to save the Salmon Arm marshlands as a wild life preserve. Ingrid was a
constant support to John and a full partner in all of these efforts. Though not wealthy people, John and Ingrid lived frugally, saved consistently, and
shared what they had with their family, their friends and the community.
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AGNES & MORRIE MORRISON
Morrie and Agnes Morrison, now retired and living in blind Bay, BC, are two of Shuswap Community Foundation's founders. In fact, Morrie says he and fellow
founder Denis Marshall "cooked up the idea" of inviting founders for this brand new local foundation less than a dozen years ago.
Morrie says they hoped for 20 to 25 people to give 1,ooo. "It caught fire," remembers Morrie and grew to more founders who raised 10,000. With this 10,000 - all
in discretionary funds- the fledgling foundation was on its way. He has high praise for Cindy Derkaz and Gary Brooke whose legal skills were important in "getting
the board off the ground," and for the work by original board treasurer Rick Hirtle. He also noted Lois Higgin's commitment to the steering committee. "We were
a small but strong group of dedicated people setting the course," he recalls. Morrie served on the board-of-directors in the early years and states," I took to it. It
was such a good concept for the community. I wanted it to succeed. I saw the dedication building up...we were early in the game."
The 12-member board-of-directors is all volunteers. Morrie points out, " it impressed me that there are only one or two salaried people (webmaster and
bookkeeper).We're one of the most economical foundations. I'm proud of the Shuswap Community Foundation. It's a marvelous concept."
No stranger to boards, Morrie was Senior Vice-President of the Royal Bank in Ontario (in charge of 600 bank branches in Ontario) when he retired in 1984. In
the years before his retirement he was active in the Lion's Club (Morrie is currently a member of the Sorrento Lions club), Chairman of the Metropolitan Toronto
and Region Conservation Foundation, Vice-President of the Traffic Injury Research Foundation of Canada, a National Director of the Canadian Cancer Society, a
Trustee of the United Way of Greater Toronto, served on the Advisory Committee of the Doctors' Hospital and was President of the board for the Ontario
Chamber of Commerce.
Morrie was born in Manchester, England. He has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of British Columbia. He joined the Royal Bank in Sudbury in
1940. The war years intervened and he spent World War II with the Canadian Navy. In a story he has written about his war years, Morrie recalls that he was
seventeen-and- a-half years old when he enlisted on May 28, 1942, taking a leave of absence from his banking career to serve aboard HMCS Mulgrave.
Returning to the bank in 1945, he was posted to Vancouver, BC. After a series of branch and departmental assignments, he obtained his first managerial
position in 1962 in Sydney, Nova Scotia.
In 1970, Morrie became assistant General Manager of the Royal Bank based in Toronto. Throughout the197o's he took on additional responsibilities in the Bank as
it enlarged its Ontario district operation and changed it corporate structure accordingly. In 1974, he became one the District General Managers. Four years later he
became a Vice-President and then led the Bank's segmentation project into Retail Banking in Ontario and then became a Senior Vice-President in 1980.
Agnes was born in Salmon Arm. Her father farmed here and later the family moved to Vancouver when Agnes was seven years old. She met Morrie in
Vancouver after the war when Morrie was attending the University of British Columbia. Agnes and Morrie celebrated their 6oth wedding anniversary in 2007.
They have three children.
Notes by Marg Shand
Morrie Morrison
October 19, 1924 – May 28th 2008
Morrie Morrison died somewhat peacefully the morning of May 28th, 2008 in the intensive care unit in Salmon Arm.
He was 83 years old.
Born in Manchester England October 19, 1924, Morrie lived in Canada from infancy. He was raised primarily by his paternal grandparents in
Sudbury Ontario. Morrie first learned the value of a dollar while managing his Sudbury paper route and scrubbing office floors at 50 cents a piece.
He then began his life long career with the Royal Bank as an office boy at the age of 16. Morrie served aboard the minesweeper H.M. C. S.
Mulgrave during World War II and was discharged in Vancouver where he saw the woman of his dreams, Agnes Sanderson, out on a dance floor.
He married the beautiful and talented Agnes on the 6th of September, 1947 and attended the University of British Columbia where he graduated
with a Bachelor of Commerce in 1950. Agnes gave Morrie the three children they hoped for: Glen, Margo, and Peter.
Morrie's career with the Royal Bank spanned 44 years, with promotions taking him from Vancouver to Montreal, Ottawa, Sydney NS, and finally to
Toronto where he retired in 1984 as a Senior Vice-President.
Upon retirement, Morrie and Agnes moved near to Agnes
place of birth and built their dream home in the newly formed Shuswap Lake Estates. It
was the perfect place for Morrie to pursue his favourite pastimes: fishing, golfing, camping, motorcycling, and of course, chairing committees. A
Lion's member all his life, Morrie was very involved within the communities of Blind Bay, Sorrento and Salmon Arm. He became President of the
Lions Club of Sorrento where he was instrumental in reviving the Sorrento Memorial Hall. He was also active in the Shuswap Lake Foundation and
ran the fund-raising campaign for the local BC Cancer Foundation. A staunch Conservative, Morrie was also active within the Conservative Party. In
keeping with his banking prowess, Morrie managed the Sunday collections at St. Mary's Church for many years.
Morrie is survived by Agnes, his loving wife of over 60 years, his children, Glen, Margo and Peter, his daughters-in-law, Sandra and Phoebe, sonin-law Keith O'Leary, grand children Jennifer, Jonathan, Shea, Ananda, Cassie, and Christopher and Matt O'Leary, and by the cats Mart and Tini,
appropriately named after his favourite libation. Morrie will be greatly missed by his family, friends and those he supported. He was the kind of
man whose presence will not be forgotten once met and who knew how to take charge and get things done.
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DORIS & NORMAN MURRAY
Doris Murray
November 22nd 1921 - November 25th 2008
Doris Elaine Murray (nee Danner) passed away on November 25, 2008 at Bastion Place in Salmon Arm, B.C. at the age of 87 years.
Doris was predeceased by her husband Norman Murray in 2000 and by her brother Gerald Danner of Lacombe, Alta. in 2005.Doris is
survived by her daughters Judy Murray (Blaine Carson) of Salmon Arm and Joan Murray-Kehr (Warren Kehr) of Hinton, Alta., brother
Austin Danner of Lacombe, Alta., brother-in-law John Murray of Toronto, Ont., grandson Mark Carson of Salmon Arm, nephews Dick, Bill
and Ken Danner and her very special Salmon Arm and Deep River friends and neighbours.
Doris was born in Lacombe on November 22, 1921, the third child of Anna (nee Haight) and Clifford Danner. She spent her early life in
Lacombe, then moved to Edmonton where she attended the University of Alberta earning a Bachelor of Science degree in 1942. At
university Doris met her husband-to-be Norman Murray and after his discharge from the RCAF they were married in 1945. They moved
in 1947 to Deep River where Norman had gained employment with Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. at Chalk River. There they raised their
family of 2 girls and stayed until their retirement to Salmon Arm in 1980.
Doris liked to be busy and productive. She worked hard to create a beautiful home and garden wherever she lived. She was very
interested in arts and crafts and made many beautiful quilts, large and small, plus countless pillows, placemats and other decorative
items over the years. Doris liked to be active. As a child she spent hours speed skating on local prairie sloughs. As an adult she golfed
and skied both downhill and cross-country and in her later years she attended exercise classes and went for walks. Doris wished to
contribute to the community and volunteered at the Art Gallery, the Fall Fair and the Churches Thrift Store. Doris enjoyed travel and
was able to go on many trips with a final ambitious cross-Canada train trip this past May. Most of all though, Doris loved to spend time
with her family, friends and neighbours. Doris wished to be cremated and her ashes placed alongside those of her husband's at the
cemetery in Trail B.C.
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JENNIE & VIC NANCOLLAS
“It snowed on the mountains last night”, “the geese are back”, “the ice left the big lake today”, “the snowdrops are blooming”, “I saw my first robin” – these
are yearly statements we heard in our household from two people who loved their community and natural surroundings. Jenny and Vic Nancollas were
passionate about their home of Salmon Arm and continually instilled in those around them the wonderful opportunities of living in such a place. They
contributed to Salmon Arm in many ways and in their own individual way.
Jenny was born in a house out “in the Valley” in 1910 and never left the area. She had many stories to tell of changes in Salmon Arm. One such story was
having picked apples in Turner’s orchards and then years down the road she saw the old hospital replaced by the Salmon Arm Motor Inn and the new hospital
built in the orchards! Jenny was a keen painter and was a founding member of the Salmon Arm Sketch Club. She was also very concerned about the history of
Salmon Arm being preserved and worked tirelessly with friends to establish the Salmon Arm Museum. She helped cut the ribbon to the Museum in the Centennial
year, 1967. She also spent many hours with the Salmon Arm Pottery Club and her family remember her learning to ‘throw clay’ in the basement of their home.
Jenny was a member of the United Church Women and hosted Unit (Circle) meetings in their home when it was her turn in the rotation. Jennie was also an
active member of the Salmon Arm Horticulture Society. Neighbour children (and their parents) will always remember her Hallowe’en doughnuts, as do her
daughters and grandchildren. She was a keen traveler and enjoyed visits to Mexico with her friends, bringing back memories she had sketched or painted. When
you visited the Nancollas house you always knew there would be a cookie or a square to have with your coffee (or tea). Jenny cherished her life in Salmon Arm
and was a very supportive partner to her husband Victor, who was also very involved in the Salmon Arm community.
Vic was raised in Durham, England and came to Canada in 1928. He worked in the gardens near Armstrong when he first came to this country and then worked
in the grocery department at the Salmon Arm Farmers’ Exchange until he became owner of The Furniture Store, (a business he purchased from his
uncle
Joe) for 18 years. Vic very quickly became involved in many aspects of Salmon Arm community life. He married Jennie (Miller) on July 18th, 1934. Jennie and
Vic became involved with musicians, actors and choral groups and spent many happy hours performing musicals and minstrel shows in Salmon Arm and
neighbouring communities. They both had strong voices and Vic used to join a Minister on his trips to Seymour Arm and other points on the lake as the ‘organist’.
Over the years Vic participated in the Masonic Lodge, he was president of the first Junior Chamber of Commerce, president of the United Church Young People, a
Boy Scout leader and a Life Member of the Kinsmen Club and later a K-40 member. He served as chairman of two centennial committees, one of which started
the famous Salute to the Sockeye Salmon on the Adams River. A World War Two veteran, he was long time secretary-manager and a Life Member of the Salmon
Arm Royal Canadian Legion. Vic was a volunteer fireman for 33 years, served 20 years on the hospital board, served 27 years on council, 11 years as a
councillor/alderman and 16 years a village chairman/mayor. He was also a member of the combined Columbia Shuswap Regional District and Columbia-Shuswap
Regional Hospital District and served as deputy mayor following amalgamation of the two Salmon Arms in 1970. This amalgamation was the “best thing that ever
happened while I was a council member”. Through all this volunteer work he still managed to grow a very large garden that was harvested and preserved/frozen
by Jennie for tasty meals over the winter months. Vic loved to grow flowers and Jennie perfected the arrangements for inside the house.
Jennie and Vic treasured their home in Salmon Arm and all the wonderful people there. They especially enjoyed their surrogate nieces (Adele and Rhonda)
next door who became their pride and joy and wonderful company in their later years. Their three daughters, Joan (Kamloops), Barbara (Prince George) and
Mary (Irvine, California) were grateful to make a donation to the “Founders Fund” of the Shuswap Community Foundation in honour of their parents.
Notes by Barbara Basserman
RAY NEWNES
Ray Newnes
June 25th 1923 - April 20th 2010
Ray was a well known and respected local businessman. He will be remembered for his humour, love and his log cabin on
Shuswap Lake, downhill skiing, and his service to various community projects.
ELIZABETH LOUISE OZEROFF
MICHELLE & ROBERT PAPWORTH
BETTY & ALLAN PATERSON
HJALMAR PETERSON & HUBERT PETERSON
(1947) Picking apples in the Peterson orchard.
Peterson Brothers in the late 1960’s: (l-r) Hjalmar,
Hubert, Floyd, Alf and Elmer.
The five Peterson brothers and their father formed a company called “Peterson Brothers Salmon Arm Ltd.” to run the orchards. The two
older brothers, Hubert and Elmer, had also formed a separate partner-ship to operate bulldozers for building logging roads and snow
ploughing roads for the District of Salmon Arm. Floyd says they had to plough sometimes on a 24-hour basis to clear snow from roads at
Canoe to Kault Hill, the Industrial Park to Silver Creek.
When asked how a family could work together successfully, Floyd says, they treated the company as a business and always billed each
other for work done through the company. “Oh sure,” he remarks, “ We had disputes but still talked to each other,”
Hjalmar and Hubert were Founders of the Shuswap Foundation; Floyd, and wife Barbara later established the Peterson Family
Endowment Fund in support of the Salmon Arm Museum and Archives Association.
HOLLY & SHAYNE READY
Shayne Ready
1929-2004
Shayne Ready was born and raised in the Vancouver area. He graduated in Pharmacy from UBC in 1952 and married a
classmate Holly a week later. After serving as a community pharmacist in the Vancouver area Shayne moved to Salmon Arm in
1965 with his family and operated Ready’s Rexall Drugs and Camera Shop ‘the corner drug store’ until retirement in 1994.
Shayne was a big part of the community. He was a Gilwell Scouter and assistant scout master in the 70s for the 1st Salmon
Arm Scout Troop. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Royal Arch Masons.
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THE RITCHIE FAMILY
SALMON ARM OBSERVER
On October 10, 1907 the first issue of the paper hit the streets. The main story was coverage of the Salmon Arm and
Shuswap Lake Fair. Another story announced a public meeting to discuss formulation of a telephone system for the town.
Publisher Rick Proznick says the paper still feels a responsibility as the paper of record in the community. "The staff are
aware people will someday be reading the paper to get an idea of what life was like in our times," he says. "The paper acts
as a snapshot of the week that was." The paper's commitment to keeping the community informed was rewarded with a
first place finish in the B.C. and Yukon Community Newspaper Association General Excellence competition. The Observer is
published Wednesdays. Observer staff also put out a free-distribution paper, The Shuswap Market News, each Friday.
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SALMON ARM SAVINGS AND CREDIT UNION
SASCU is a forward looking, community hearted, financial organization driven to provide world class products and services for all phases
of your life. With four established branches, SASCU is continuing to grow in size, offerings, and quality. We continue to be the number
one choice for businesses and residents in the Shuswap region.
History
Established in 1946 with 33 members and $205 in assets, SASCU (Salmon Arm Savings & Credit Union) has been helping local residents
achieve their financial goals for more than 60 years. Originally formed by local orchardists who recognized that they all would grow
stronger by reinvesting in the community, we have held onto our co-operative roots.
Today
SASCU communities and its members continue to prosper under this co-operative philosophy and unique credit union structure: Our
members are also our owners and our customers. Today, 18,946 members own SASCU. With over half a billion dollars in assets under
administration, SASCU is among the top-rated credit unions in Canada.
We thrive on providing quality service in a friendly and professional manner for your entire financial product and service needs
throughout all phases of your life.
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JIM SCALES
Jim, the first of the Scales family to be born in Salmon Arm (1933), has roots going back in our City's early days. Both his
grandfather and his father became mayors of Salmon Arm and, later, Jim served as a councillor.
His grandfather ca me here from Verden, Manitoba to visit the Wilcox family. He liked the town so much he stayed and bought a general store on the
corner of Shuswap and Front St. (now Lakeshore Drive) and later became mayor of Salmon Arm. He
and his wife raised two children, Harold and Effie.
Jim says his father, Harold, met his mother, Myrtle, in Penticton after he came back from the First World War. They settled first in Revelstoke, where
Jim's brother Bob was born, and later in Salmon Arm where Jim was born. Jim attended school here when the elementary or public school was located
in what later became the Municipal Hall (now the site of our present City Hall/Court). He went to high school in what later became
J.L. Jackson junior high school.
Jim joined the Bank of Commerce right out of high school in the mid 195o's. "I was called junior. I did everything and started right from the
beginning," he recalls. A family background in business accounting probably influenced his decision to join the bank. "I was born a n accountant," he
states. Jim eventually became a bank manager travelling to various places in BC including Dawson City in the Yukon where he met his wife, Sally.
Then, it was all over the province to various banks and finally to Vancouver. Jim's heart brought him back to Salmon Arm. He didn't like living in
Vancouver so when he heard the Salmon Arm manager, Jack Lyons, was retiring he went to the Regional Manager and said." I want Jack Lyons' job."
He got it ! Jim and family moved to Salmon Arm in the late 196o's where he took up position as manager in the new Bank of Commerce that had been
built on the site of the old Montebello hotel (on the corner of Alexander and Hudson) that had been destroyed in a fire.
Jim says he was so happy to be back home. The Bank had other ideas and wanted to transfer him again. Jim says he told them he would "rather leave
the Bank than be moved again." And that's exactly what he did setting up a private accounting business and becoming involved in community activities.
He was on the District of Salmon Arm council for six years, belonged to Rotary including terms as president and secretary and, of course, as treasurer on
the newly formed Shuswap Community Foundation.
When he was first heard a bout the plans for a Foundation says he thought it was a good idea. "When we started we were feeling our way but I
thought it was a great idea and I still think it's a great idea." One of the highlights for Jim is that a Foundation "gives us a n un biased approach to
giving money ...no ties to other organizations." In this way, he feels, the money is given a "broader reach." And, he adds, "We still have the advantage
of being small, local, and able to represent the Shuswap. We're not so big that we can't still keep in touch.“ Jim notes that, at this time, the board is still
made up of volunteers ...no pa id staff. He feels the board is very hands-on" which is important to our community.
James 'Jim' Gordon Richard Scales
April 14, 1933 – October 5, 2014
80th birthday (2013): Peter, Linda, Jim,
Rich, Jazmin, Zenon
November 2006
The ledgers are neatly balanced, the forms are correctly filed and the cabin is securely shut. His work is done.
Jim -- banker (CIBC 1950-1972), bookkeeper, Salmon Arm alderman (1981-1982 and 1984-1987) -- is survived by his
brother Bob (Martha), his children Peter, Richard and Linda, five grandchildren, and his former wife Sally.
Born in Salmon Arm, Jim was the second son of Harold Wilcox Scales and Myrtle Emma Foreman. A life-long Rotarian, Jim
believed in "service above self.” He co-founded Shuswap Community Foundation, and contributed to many groups including
the Shuswap Hospital Foundation, RJ Haney Heritage Village & Museum, Canadian Mental Health Association, Heart & Stroke
Foundation, Salmon Arm Bay Nature Enhancement Society, Horn of Africa Fund, BC SPCA, public TV, and political parties.
Jim was never happier than when he was at the family cabin in Sunnybrae or building cabins near
Burns Lake, on White Lake, and at Queest Beach on Shuswap Lake.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Berwick Royal Oak and Island View Place, and Dr. Ingrid
Friesen, R.Psych., Dr. Paul Boughen MD and Dr. Peter Meyer MD.
Jim in Oct. 1960
MARIAN & RALPH SEGRETO
Marian Segreto
Story Coming Soon!
Ralph Segreto
• Ralph has lived in Salmon Arm since
1987 and until retiring in 2015, was
the manager of the Salmon Arm TD
Bank branch.
• His background is in finance, investments
and working with people.
• Ralph likes being involved in causes where
everyone wins and there's no better
example than the Shuswap Community
Foundation.
CATHERINE & JOSEPH SHAY
Catherine Shay
1923 - 2001
Catherine Shay, Kay to her friends, was a quiet woman who truly loved the Shuswap. She was born in 1923 in Cologne, Germany to
Anna Louise and William Tyson (her father was with the British Army of Occupation following World War I). Kay’s family immigrated to
Canada in 1930, settling at Hershel, Saskatchewan. It was here that she met her husband, Joe.
Joe and Kay moved to Salmon Arm in the late l940s, settling on a small holding in the Ranchero area. Joe operated a painting and
decorating business until 1969. Joe passed away in 1973, and Kay moved into an apartment in town. Kay did not travel much: she
was content with life in the Shuswap.
Kay was also a big fan of the Shuswap Community Foundation. She made a contribution to the Founders Fund in memory of husband
Joe, and when she died in September, 2001, Kay left a very substantial testamentary gift. Generations to come will benefit from Kay
Shay’s manifestation of her love for, and her support for, our community
Notes by Doreen Hall/G. Priestman
MAVIS & DICK SMITH
BARBARA STROHAN
Nov. 28, 1909 – Oct. 8, 2002
Barbara Strohan was born in Cudworth, Saskatchewan, one of 5 children in her family. She worked in Prince Albert,
Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Vancouver and Kamloops before moving to Salmon Arm in 1973.
Barbara was a Founder of the Shuswap Community Foundation, and a major supporter.
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BONNIE & GRAHAM THRELKELD
DR. TESS TRUEMAN
Dr. Tess Trueman was born in Red Deer, Alberta in 1925. After high school graduation she joined the Canadian Women’s Army Corps.,
and in 1945 became the youngest woman commissioned in the service. She served in many areas of Canada.
After discharge Ms. Trueman enrolled in the University of Alberta. She graduated with a B.Sc. M.D. in 1953 and then went on to seven
more years of post-graduate work in Edmonton, Toronto, and Montreal. In 1960 she became a specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
with a practice in Calgary. She was the first person in her specialty to qualify as an FRCSC in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. As the only
fully qualified female doctor in the city, Dr. Trueman was extremely busy. She also taught at the University of Calgary and practiced in
the Foothills hospital until the end of 1975 when she retired to Denman Island.
Dr. Trueman worked very hard on community projects on Denman Island. She donated the land and worked on raising money for a
very complete Seniors’ center. The building has a large sitting room, office, a gymnasium which converts to a dance hall, with a stage
which can be a squash court. When Dr. Trueman left Denman to move to the Shuswap, the Seniors’ Centre was named Tess Trueman
Hall. Tess moved to Shuswap Lake Estates in the second phase of her retirement.
She is a contributor to the Shuswap Foundation’s Founders Fund, has her own Tess Trueman Endowment Fund with the Foundation,
and was a Director for several years representing the Sorrento area.
Tess Trueman
Born July 27, 1925, it was just 3 days short of her 90th birthday when Dr. Tess Trueman passed away
peacefully at the Comox Valley Seniors Village, in Courtenay, B.C. Tess's life was guided by her sense of duty, her
curiosity, loyalty and dedication to all her endeavours.
Born in Red Deer, Alberta, the youngest of 5 children, Tess joined the Canadian Women's Army Corps after her high school
graduation. At the end of WWII, she was discharged from the CWAC with the rank of Captain and enrolled in the University
of Alberta in Edmonton. In 1953 she graduated with her M.D. Several years later, after post-graduation studies and
residencies in Edmonton, Toronto and Montreal, she was a qualified obstetrician and gynecologist. Tess was one of the first
female OB/GYN specialists in Southern Alberta. She had a private practice, taught at the medical school in Calgary, and
treated patients at Foothills Hospital.
By the mid- 1970's, it was time for Tess to slow down a little, and she semi-retired to the Comox Valley. She lived on Denman
Island, and was instrumental in creating the Seniors Centre on Denman Island which is named after her. In her semiretirement, Tess became a land developer on Denman Island, and several of her Alberta colleagues acquired vacation home
sites from Tess. Tess thought that the drier climate of the B.C. Interior would be more conducive to pursuing her love of golf
and tennis, but a few years of Shuswap Lake winters were enough, and Tess returned to the Comox Valley.
Tess leaves behind her companion of 35 years, Ann Watson, and many nieces, nephews and friends. Tess and Ann travelled
on vacations for many years – to the Maritimes, Barbados, Texas, Arizona and anywhere else with clear skies, warm weather
and tennis courts. Tess' family and friends wish to express their thanks to Perlita Dacurin, and to all of Tess' care staff while
she was at home, to Dr. Janet Green for her compassionate care and to the sensitive and caring staff at the Senior's Village.
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SHIRLEY & CLYDE TUCKER
It's hard to imagine the Shuswap Community Foundation without Clyde Tucker. Since its inception over thirteen
years ago, Clyde has been an integral part of this dynamic, effective organization that has become such a valuable
resource and has so enhanced community life in the Shuswap. But Clyde's leadership, hard work, and dedication
has not only served the Shuswap Com munity Foundation and benefited the local area - Clyde has also been a valued leader in the
broader community foundation movement, both in BC and Canada, and internationally as well. You are no doubt aware of or will hear of
Clyde's many local contributions, so let me tell you a little about his work beyond the Shuswap ...
Although community foundations have been around for the better part of the past century, it's really been in the past 15 years that their
growth and proliferation has resulted in an organized national network in Canada that today includes 164 community foundations. As the
community foundation movement gained momentum in this country, it was also developing internationally, and today there are over
1100 foundations in 42 countries. This period has also seen an expansion of the role of community foundations, from being somewhat
passive grant makers and endowment builders, to more strategic funding, donor development, and community leadership. For some
older foundations, this evolution was not an easy shift. But the Shuswap Community Foundation "got it" from the beginning. It has been
a wonderful role model for other community foundations in BC, and has been very generous in sharing its learnings, expertise, and time
with both individual com munity foundations, and with Community Foundations of Canada. Clyde has always been a willing volunteer
when we needed speakers for regional meetings and national conferences, participation in advisory committees, input into programs and
planning, or just someone to run ideas by. He has formally and informally brought the rural perspective to both community foundation
work, and to other voluntary sector initiatives, such as the Centre for Non Profit Sustainability and the BC Rural Leadership Advisory
Group, committing many hours of work and travel, all as a volunteer.
But Clyde brings much more than a rural or smaller foundation perspective; he brings considerable community development expertise,
knowledge of regional issues, and solid leadership skills, among many other valuable at tributes. Whether welcoming our colleagues from
the Community Foundation of the Western Region of Zimbabwe when they visited Salmon Arm, meeting with the folks at the Community
Foundation in Lake Baikal in Russia, presenting to Kootenay area community foundations at a meeting in Nelson, or convening a Smart
Growth meeting in Salmon Arm, Clyde could be counted on to provide relevant experience and valuable insights served us with a dose of
modesty and good humour. Though his term may be up and he is stepping down from the Shuswap Community Foundation, I somehow
suspect his friendship and leadership, and contribution to the community foundation movement is not ending yet; we know where to find
him ! Very best wishes to Clyde and to everyone at the Shuswap Community Foundation from all of us at Community Foundations of
Canada.
THE RONALD TURNER FAMILY
From the small orchard that existed on the land that young Irish immigrant Robert Turner purchased in 1895, the Turner
orchards grew to extend over some 70 acres, from present day Ross Street up the hill to what is now 20th Street NE. Robert was a founding member of the Salmon Arm
Farmers' Exchange, created in 1907 in order to allow local fruit growers to market and ship their fruit in an organized manner. At that time, apples from all the various
orchards were mixed together and shipped loose in box cars, using only bedding straw as protection.
The firm of R. Turner & Sons came into being in 1932, the result of are mark made by another apple grower that his 'apples didn't look bad when mixed with Turners.'
This allowed Robert to have control over the packing and shipping of his fruit. In 1935 he purchased a small packing house operation from A.E. Palmer. Over the years
the building was enlarged and a cold storage plant added. Several other large growers in the area also chose to ship through R. Turner & Sons, making this a more
viable operation. In its peak year, 1946, 66 box car loads of fruit left Salmon Arm, to be delivered all over Canada, Great Britain, Australia, the West Indies, the Middle
East, the United States and Brazil.
At some point early in the development of the orchards, a tree was discovered that always produced a solid red Delicious apple, rather than the striped variety. Robert
propagated this variety, and because of its' attractive properties, it became famous as the 'Turner Red Delicious', becoming the Red Delicious of choice among growers
throughout the Okanagan Valley.
In 1907 Robert married Maude Louise Maguire. They had four children – Edward Charles, Marjorie Eglah, Ronald Hudson, and Alexander Robert. All the children worked
alongside their father in the orchards, and in the packing house. Robert died in 1950, Maude in 1979.
When the killing cold of the winter of 1949/50 decimated the fruit industry, the Turner orchards were not spared. This, together with steadily rising production and labour
costs as well as a dearth of seasonal labour to pick and pack the fruit, brought an end to the firm of R. Turner & Sons. The eldest son, Edward (Eddie), remained on the
orchard and continued the operation on a much smaller scale until his death in 1971. Ronald (Ronnie) acquired employment with the Department of Highways, helping to
build roads throughout southern BC and Vancouver Island.
Upon his retirement in 1977, Ronnie returned to Salmon Arm, moving into the house built for his mother and where he resides to this day. Ronnie is proud of the
contribution his family has made to the community. Family pride shines through when he says his dad was a well-respected business leader in the community, and a fair
employer. Ronnie says there wasn't a kid in town who didn't work for his dad while growing up during the 20s, 30s, and 40s. He also says his dad was a progressive
thinker, having had the foresight to wire his new house for electricity before it was even available in Salmon Arm. Some of that progressive thinking was passed on to
Ronnie, who became a Founder of the Shuswap Community Foundation in 1996. He is pleased he was able to help the foundation achieve a solid footing.
Ronnie was married in 1946 to June Gillis, a newly graduated nurse with roots in Sicamous who had moved to Salmon Arm upon accepting a position with the hospital
here. They had three children, Robert, Glenna and Janice.
In 2009, Ronnie and his family established the Turner Orchards Endowment Fund, with grants from the fund to be distributed to a non-profit charitable organization in
the Shuswap, at the discretion of the Shuswap Community Foundation. Ronnie's philosophy is 'do the best you can – just carry on.' Today he still sells fruit off the trees
on the two acres surrounding his home, including apples from a 90-year old Wealthy tree at the entrance to his driveway.
Notes by Ineke Hughes May 2010
RONNIE TURNER’S 100TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Ronald Hudson Turner
August 16. 1913 - December 9, 2013
Age: 100 years and 115 days.
Ronald (Ronnie) was the third of four children born to Robert and Maude (McGuire) Turner.
Edward ,Marjorie and Alexander (Sandy) all predeceased him. The mother of his children, June
Johnson (Gillis) died in December, 1999. Left to enjoy the wonderful memories of this amazing man
are his children, Robert & (Evelyn) (Stewart), Glenna & (Gary Thors), and Janice & (John Grave)., three grandchildren, Michael , Michelle and
Shannon and three great grandchildren, Hayden, Emily and Malaya. He is also survived by life long friend, Norah McDiamid and will be missed
by nieces, Patricia, Jennifer, Pat and Teresa and their families who made regular trips from afar to visit him He was one of the two remaining
grandsons of Sarah Agnes Hudson and Alexander McGuire. Cousin, George McGuire at 98 years, lives in Victoria.
Ronnie was born into a home located where the Service B.C. building currently sits, amongst a growing orchard started by his father in1896.
Including the time he was going to school, he spent thirty years working for his father’s company, R. Turner & Sons. It would have
been much longer had it not been for the bitter winter of 1949/50 commonly known as the “Big Freeze” which hit the Shuswap orchardists very
hard. In 1953 Ronnie left his fathers dream behind him and started a new chapter in his own life. He became employed by the B.C. Dept. of
Hwys in a career that would take him to his retirement in 1975. During his tenure with the Dept. of Hwys. he worked in Vernon, Revelstoke (
Rogers Pass) and then to the Fraser Canyon where he stayed for a number of years. In 1964 he was moved to Campbell River and then Gold
River where he loved to go fishing in Nootka Sound. Lake Cowichan was the next stop and then back to the mainland to Honeymoon Creek and
finally Langley. Wherever he ended up, he took an intense interest in the local history. After his mother, Maude died in 1978, Ronnie moved
back to Salmon Arm into the house they had built for her 25 years before. He started planting fruit trees again and was soon back to what he
loved best, tending to his little orchard. He was fondly referred to as “the Plum Man”. Nothing fancy; weigh your fruit on a 100 year old
scale, put your money in an old tobacco can. This carried on right up until the last Italian prune plum was picked for the season 2013.
Ronnie loved to travel and he managed to touch down on every continent but Antarctica. His last trip was in 1996 back to his father’s
homeland, Northern Ireland. With only a postcard sent to his family some 90 years before from his uncle to go by, he and daughter Glenna, set
off to the old country to seek out any relatives that might be still alive there. With very little trouble (thanks to the postcard) they were able to
locate his Uncles’ son, another Robert Turner. The lines of communication between the families remains today.
In addition to traveling to far away lands, Ronnie enjoyed hiking, fishing, reading and stamp collecting. He made enough jam and jelly from his
own fruit to keep all his family supplied and anyone else who happened to be there. He loved to have his grandchildren around and taught
them to play crib at a very early age. There was never a family gather without the crib board appearing. The terms “Morgan’s Orchard ( two
pair) and “You couldn’t stack hay” will ring on in our family for ever.
MAUD & ROBERT TURNER
Robert Turner was born in Ireland in 1868, immigrating to Canada in 1888. He apprenticed as a blacksmith in Ontario. Turner later took on
work with the CPR as a second cook in the dining car.
He came to Salmon Arm and bought 70 acres from Alex Paul just east of 8th Ave. NE. By 1906 the orchard was thriving, growing Red
Astrachans, Duchess Kings, Golden Russets, Northern Spy, Peewaukee, and Seek-No-Further apples. Turner named his operation
"Coraghwood Orchard".
Robert married Maude Louise in 1907, youngest daughter of Alexander and Agnes McGuire. Maude arrived with her family in 1890. The
couple had four children: Edward Charles, Marjorie Eglah, Ronald Hudson and Alexander Robert (Sandy).
Robert joined the Salmon Arm Farmers' Exchange in 1907, but for reasons of economy resumed packing his apples at the farm. In 1935
Turner purchased the E.A. Palmer warehouse and used the Turner label on all his boxes. In 1938 the building was enlarged to and a cold
storage plant added. Another expansion took place in 1940. During the peak years, Turner's packing business shipped 66 car loads of
apples nationally and internationally.
R. Turner died in 1950 during the "Big Freeze" which eliminated many of Salmon Arm's orchards.
http://www.memorybc.ca/r-turner-and-sons
THE UJIMOTO FAMILY
LYNN & IAN WICKETT
EVE & CHRIS WRIGHT
Chris Wright
1911 - 2007
Chris was born in Kamloops, the son of Frank T. Wright, a rancher, and Anges M Cleave, a registered nurse. Sporadically he
attended six different elementary schools, but most of his early education was by correspondence and home schooling. He attended
Kamloops High School. After graduation in 1929 Chris worked briefly in the Bank of Montreal and then at Tranquille Sanatorium for the
tubercular, where he learned the “people skills” that served him well in future years.
Chris attended Victoria Normal School in 1932, then taught for three years in the one room Darlington School between Barriere and Little
Fort. For the following six years, he was principal of Chase Superior School, teaching grades 8–12. During these first ten years of teaching,
Chris completed in BA, first class in English and Latin, at UBC, graduating in 1944. From 1943 to 1954, Chris taught at Kamloops
Junior Senior High School. In 1954 he married Eve Bradley. That year he became principal of Armstrong Junior Senior High, in a brand
new building that had just replaced an out-dated and inadequate three-room secondary school. These were five very happy and
successful years.
In 1959 Chris became a District Superintendent of Schools, stationed at Smithers, but serving the Smithers, Burns Lake and Vanderhoof
School Districts’ “a great learning experience.” In 1962 he transferred to Creston as Superintendent of two Districts, Kootenay Lake and
Creston. During his five year tenure, he helped the two districts go through an amalgamation process and expand boundaries eastward to
include Yahk. In 1967, Chris successfully applied for a transfer to Salmon Arm. “We felt that this was coming home, built our house and
planned to stay.” Chris’ first task was to complete the amalgamation of the Salmon Arm and Enderby School Districts to form Shuswap
School District #89.
After six and-one half mostly happy and productive years, retirement came in 1974. Since then Chris has had time for his own interests:
gardening, travel, St. John’s Church, and the New Democratic Party. Chris’ wife and very dear friend, Eve, died in 1999; in 2000 Chris
moved to Kelowna, but still very actively supports the Shuswap and the Shuswap Foundation. Chris and Eve were Foundation Founders in
1996.
Eve Wright
1919 - 1999
Evelyn E.M. Bradley was born in Folkstone, England, to an English Mother, Dorothy Cordery, and Stewart Bradley, a sixth generation
Canadian and an officer in the Royal Flying Corps. She grew up in Calgary, graduating from Western High School, and later attended UBC
where she earned a BA and a diploma in Education. Eve won first class honours in English and Social Studies, subjects she taught for the
next nine years at Kamloops High School.
After her marriage to Chris, Eve’s first interest was her family; however she kept up her interest in Art and Literature. Her “literary group”
welcomed her as an authority on procedure and a very thorough researcher whose presentations were always of the highest quality.
As the children grew older, Eve’s interests expanded. For three years she was Girl Guide Commissioner for the East Kootenays.
In Salmon Arm, Eve taught English for New Canadians for a few years; she became very active in the Salmon Arm Sketch Club and St.
John’s Anglican Church, serving on the executive of both bodies. She was one of the founders, and the first Vice President of the Shuswap
District Arts Council, and represented that body on the Okanagan Mainline Arts Council for several years.
Eve believed passionately in the principles of the CCF (New Democratic Party), and was a willing scrutineer at elections. She proved her
descent from several United Empire Loyalist ancestors, and was a charter member of the Thompson-Okanagan Branch of the UEL
Association.
Chris and Eve have been solid supporters of the Shuswap Foundation from its very beginning. They were Founders, and major supporters
thereafter. Chris was a faithful attendee at Foundation events until he moved to Kelowna in 2000. He still corresponds.
Notes by Clyde Tucker, 2003
HONOURARY SUPPORTERS
This section of our Founder’s Story Book is
dedicated to honouring the memory of those
individuals who supported the Shuswap
Community Foundation and made a difference
in our community.
BLAIR BORDEN
"Some funds became available and I couldn't think of a better use for them," says retired music teacher Blair Borden commenting on her
$10,000 donation to the Arts Council Scholarship Endowment Fund, (The fund is held by Shuswap Community Foundation). See separate
story on the Arts Council scholarship.
She adds, "I'd like to see the focus on music and not necessarily on youth. I think learning goes on all your life." Blair insists on an inclusive approach to the world
of the Arts. She believes references to the "Arts" sometimes suggests graphic or visual arts only leaving out music, dance and drama. "They don't realize they're
artists," she states.
Active in the local music scene for many years, Blair currently plays string bass in the Salmon Arm Community Band. She has been with the band since its inception
10 years ago. "I was one of the seven originals," she recalls, "and at that time played the E-flat tuba." She instructed an Adult Beginner Band class through
Okanagan College for a couple of years. Several of her students now play in the band... a band that has grown to some 50 players ranging in age from 13 to 80
years under the direction of Cees Kooyman.
A music enthusiast all of her life, Blair recalls learning to sing "at mother's knee as a kid riding in the car." Her mother had a powerful alto voice. And while her
father claimed to have a "tin ear," Blair's paternal grandfather played the fiddle. Blair sang in school and university choirs and played trombone in the Montreal
Junior Symphony.
Born in Toronto, Blair grew up in Montreal and attended McGill University, After graduation, she spent two years travelling and working in recreation in both London
and South Africa. She arrived in Salmon Arm in 1968 to teach school and was encouraged by then principal Tom Brighouse to move into music teaching. "I've always
enjoyed music and learned to play a diversity of instruments and enjoyed their relationship to each other." When she first lived in Salmon Arm she played with
the Okanagan Symphony for 10 years and later, after a move to Sorrento, played for another 10 years in the Kamloops Symphony. Blair also joined the
Shuswap Singers. During these years with the symphonies she played the string bass and brass instruments. "I consider myself a specialist in low brass
instruments," she comments.
Other musical pursuits included a nine-year association with an approach to music teaching called ETM (Education Through Music) now officially called Music
EdVentures. ETM approached music education in pupil-directed learning based on folk material. In the Shuswap School District, Blair actively promoted school choir
programs.
Blair has taken an energetic role in many Shuswap organizations: member of a local writing group dubbed "Octava"; director on Shuswap District Arts Council board
for 15 years; president of The Shuswap Recycling Society; and on-stage and back-stage with Shuswap Theatre productions. An enthusiastic photographer, Blair has
entered her work in the annual Salmon Arm Fall Fair and participated in local shows. The outdoors hold a fascination for Blair and she is happiest near the water
whether it's canoeing, fly fishing or camping.
Notes by Marg Shand Summer of 2006
BERTHA BOSWELL
Bertha Boswell
Dec. 27, 1908 - Feb. 14, 2006
Bertha Boswell of Enderby was in her 97th year when she passed away.
She bequeathed a gift of 82,600 to Shuswap Community Foundation and asked that this money be endowed in the
Wainwright Mobley Memorial Fund.
Bertha enjoyed listening to music, gardening (both vegetable and flower), sewing & knitting, cooking & baking
especially for special family occasions. She was a cook at the Princeton Hospital for 24 years.
Bertha did a lot of travelling with late husband, Rex. She had strong family ties and liked to keep in touch with all her
family members and friends. Bertha was a Life Member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
In making her gift to Shuswap Community Foundation she hopes to give children and youth a helping hand toward
their futures.
ROBERT WILLIAM GRIFFITHS
April 13, 1935 - August 19, 2002
Bob Griffiths was born in Saskatoon, but moved as a young man to the West Coast. He and Norma and three children lived in Richmond for most
of Bob’s working life. He took early retirement from CP (Canadian) Airlines in the mid 1980s, and bought a small farm on Chase Creek near Pillar
Lake.
Bob and Norma both played a very active role in the life of the Falkland Community. But more than that, Bob contributed enormously to the
Columbia Shuswap Regional District.
Although it necessitated driving daily to Salmon Arm, Bob served as the CSRD’s Economic Development Commissioner for several years between
1990 and 1997. He was a long time Board Member and Chair of the Community Futures Development Corporation of the Shuswap, and also
served as a volunteer on the Board of the Shuswap Training Society.
Bob had a special interest in rural development, and worked hard to support agricultural interests in our area.
Notes by Clyde Tucker
JIM KENNEDY
Jim (James Gerard) Kennedy was born in Glasgow in 1928. He served in the RAF at the end of World
War 11; graduated from the University of Glasgow and taught at St. Mungo's Academy.
In 1968 Jim and wife Betty and three children came to Salmon Arm where Jim taught French at Shuswap School; Salmon Arm
Senior Secondary, and Okanagan University College.
Jim contributed to the community in several ways. He was raconteur, soccer aficionado and coach, and volunteer, particularly
in support of Legion activities. He was very interested in music: he had a radio show for a few years that featured mostly
Scottish music; he sang with Shuswap Singers, and his French classes were always enhanced with French ballads, usually
accompanied by Jim's banjo.
And Jim was a golfer!
Jim died July 12, 2008.
MARGARET FRANCES (PEGGY)
KERNAGHAN
Margaret (Peggy) Kernaghan
June 13, 1925 - July 20, 2002
Peggy was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, where she attended elementary school and McDougal High School. She was a good student, and a junior
member of the Edmonton Grads Women’s Basketball team—a team that ruled the world of women’s basketball for a number of years before the Second World
War. Peggy enlisted in the Canadian Women’s Army Corps near the end of the war. After her time in the service, Peggy came to visit her sister, who lived in
Enderby.
She began employment with D.S. McTavish law firm, and continued with other law firms as well as the North Okanagan Health Unit, real estate offices,
lumber firms and two different Credit Unions.
Peggy met Bill Kernaghan in Salmon Arm, and they were married in 1948. They had five children—two girls and three boys, and for a while a son and
daughter of a friend.
She still found time to volunteer with the Rocky Mountain Rangers Militia, help reorganize the Girl Guides in Salmon Arm. She was a member of the North
Okanagan Coin Club, and was actively involved with the Royal Canadian Legion. For a time she held office in the Legion’s North Okanagan Zone.
In addition to her other activities, Peggy raised and enjoyed the company of numerous dogs and cats, two horses, a budgie, various fish and two skunk
kittens. Her concern for animals led to Peggy’s involvement with the S.P.C.A., who recognized her in 1992 with the S.P.C.A.’s Humanitarian Award. She
continued to volunteer faithfully until her health started to fail. One of the kittens she nursed a number of years ago has remained in the family and is still
ruling the roost!
A memorial tribute in Peggy’s name has been endowed with the Shuswap Foundation by the family. The earnings on this contribution will go annually to the
BCSPCA (Shuswap Branch).
William David (Bill) Kernaghan
Dec 6, 2007
William David (Bill) Kernaghan died suddenly in Salmon Arm, BC on Thursday, December 6, 2007 at the age of 87 years.
A celebration of life service will be held from the chapel of Bowers Funeral Home, Salmon Arm, on Friday, December 14th at 11:00
a.m. with Rev. Daniel MacQuarrie officiating. Honors will be presented by comrades of the Royal Canadian Legion, Padre Norm Russell
presiding and tribute shared by President Henry Butters. Cremation with interment to follow in the family plot at Mt. Ida Cemetery.
The Kernaghan family were true pioneers of Salmon Arm. Bill was born here on January 2, 1920; his father was also born in Salmon
Arm. Bill retired from the Federated Co-op, having worked as a saw filer for years. This allowed him years of dedicated work with the
Legion and the community.
Bill was predeceased by his wife, Peggy, in 2002. He will be lovingly remembered by his five children, Maureen Hucul of Salmon Arm,
Marjorie (Larry) MacMaster of McBride, John (Helena Arsenault) of Enderby, David of Squamish and Jim (Shirley) of Pemberton; five
grandchildren, Glenn, Rya (Andrew), Mark (Angie), Darryl and Danny; one great grandchild, Alexi; one great grandson, Joel Vernon;
sister, Betty (Harry) Betts; special friend, Irene McCrae; numerous nieces, nephews and many good friends.
W.H.D. (BILL) LADNER
W.H.D. (Bill) Ladner was born in Vancouver, January 18, 1913. As a young boy he moved to Vernon with his family,
where his father practised law. At age eleven Bill returned to Vancouver with his mother and two sisters after his
father was killed in a motor vehicle accident.
In 1930,after obtaining his teaching certification, Bill again returned to the Okanagan and at Bearsto Elementary School in Vernon he
began a forty year teaching career
.
In 1940 Bill volunteered with the B.C. Dragoons and served as Major in the Canadian Armoured Corps, in charge of tank command,
until his discharge in 1946. Following WW II, he attended the University of British Columbia. After completing his second degree Bill
returned, once again, to Vernon and became Vice-Principal of Fulton Jr. Sr. Secondary School.
In August of 1952 Bill moved his family to Salmon Arm when he was appointed Principal of J.L. Jackson Sr. Secondary School. He
became Principal of Salmon Arm Sr. Secondary when it opened in 1961 and devoted a quarter century to making Salmon Arm High
School one of the top academic and athletic institutions in B.C.
Bill was an outstanding administrator who provided a strong role model. He was respected throughout the province for his
professional abilities, his directness and honesty in dealing with people and for the quality of his vision for his school.
Bill Ladner was an excellent athlete who brought his competitive energy and zeal to his school in the early 195o's. He played and
coached many sports and excelled particularly at track and field. Bill held several Okanagan Valley and Provincial records and was
Canadian high-hurdle champion. For years he was the official starter at the Okanagan Valley Track and Field Meets.
Bill also established a lengthy community service record. He was President of the Salmon Arm Rotary Club, a director of the Board of
Shuswap Lake General Hospital for fourteen years, being a chairman for eight of those. He was instrumental in initiating the plan to
improve and beautify McGuire Lake. Bill was a founding member of the Salmon Arm unit of the Canadian Power Squadron, acting as
Commander for some time. In 1968 he was honoured as Salmon Arm's Good Citizen of the Year.
Bill Ladner died January 7, 1989. Just prior to his death it was his choice to establish a fund to provide an annual scholarship to a
worthy student graduating from S.A.S.S.
ROSS ALEXANDER MCLEOD
February 17, 1915 - January 16, 1998
Ross McLeod was born on the family farm in Salmon Arm on February 17, 1915, the fourth child of Jack and Marion McLeod.
Ross owned a dairy farm at 3931 Foothill Road. He farmed all his life and loved the land.
In 1941 Ross married Winsome Marion Garbutt–the daughter of another pioneer family, Wray and Ella Garbutt. Ross and Winsome had three
children, Ken, Mary Anne, and John.
Ross served on the Municipal Council in the late 1940s and ‘50s. He also served on the School Board, and was very involved when, in 1951 rural
children were kept out of school–the consequence of a tax dispute between Village authorities and Rural ratepayers. Ross believed in the principle
that education is free, compulsory and universal regardless of whether the child’s parent has paid, or was liable to pay taxes. The dispute went to
the Supreme Court, and Ross’s case won. The rural children went back to school.
Ross helped organize a Farmers Union in Salmon Arm. He served as an advisor to the Land Commission, and felt that farm land was a sacred trust.
Ross was a life long member of the CCF/NDP.
Ross loved his family, his farm, and the Shuswap. He felt that Salmon Arm was the best place in the world to live.
Notes provided by Heather McLeod
MARY COLES MICHELL AND ANNE LINDSAY
Mary died May, 2000 • Anne died Aprll,2008
Sisters left a legacy to the SAGA Public Art Gallery
Long-time Salmon Arm resident, Anne Lindsay, left a bequest of 25,000 to the SAGA Public Art Gallery in memory of her
late sister, Mary Coles Michell.
In 2002 Mary Coles Michell left a gift of 50,000 to SAGA, which was augmented by another 11,000 when the estate was finalized. The SAGA Board wisely set up
an endowment fund with the Shuswap Community Foundation to build
financial security. This decision marked a positive step in planning for the future because the money is invested in perpetuity and only the interest is paid out
annually.
The SAGA Board decided to add Anne's gift to the already established Endowment Fund.
The Sisters
Anne was born in 1919 with cerebral palsy. The doctors at the time did not expect her to live past age 15. She lived at Bastion since her
sister Mary Michell's illness and death. She loved it there and felt well taken care of.
Anne celebrated her 9oth birthday on March 17, 2008 and died in April 2008.
Mary was born in Kamloops, BC in 1913 and moved to Vancouver with her family where she completed high school and attended Vancouver School of Decorative
and Applied Art which today is Emily Carr School of Art and Design. Following her studies at Normal School, Mary returned to Kamloops to teach high school art.
About this time she met and married Edward Coles, manager of the Monte Creek Ranch.
In retirement the Coles moved to Celista and were strong supporters of St. David Anglican Church. Here Mary took her brushes and paints to decorate the pulpit
and altar with paintings of over forty varieties of wild flowers. This wonderful work, still there today, was Mary's artistic legacy.
Each year Mary painted a different wild flower and attached it to her Christmas cards. Rowena had a treasured collection of a dozen of these delightful water
colours. In honour of Mary's financial legacy to the Gallery, Rowena donated this collection and gave permission to have cards printed for sale at the Gallery.
The framed collection of the wild flowers hangs in the Gallery.
After Edward Coles' death in the 197o's, Mary continued as caregiver for both her mother and sister in Salmon Arm. Mary eventually married Jack Michell who
predeceased her. The sisters' love of community and the arts is reflected in their actions and serves as an inspiration.
Notes by: Gabi Klein, Marg Shand and Rowena Morrell Between 2003 to 2009
POTTER EDGELL – MURIEL AX FAMILY
Muriel Axe moved to Salmon Arm in 1996 when she was 84 years of age to be near her sister and
brother-in-law Margaret and Dennis Potter, her niece Carol Edgell and her family, and closer to her
nephew Frank Potter and his family in Calgary. Carol relates that Muriel was like a second mother to her
and Frank—they were very close.
For twelve wonderful years Muriel enjoyed daily walks along the foreshore, the wharf and around McGuire
Lake. She lived close to the water’s edge so was next to what she loved—the water, birds, ducks and
turtles that she knew by name. She could easily spend a good part of everyday outside— she cherished the
wonder and peace of nature. Her passionate reverence for nature and all of life was evident when she
scooped up spiders or bugs in the house and carried them outside.
Muriel thought Salmon Arm was the friendliest place because she would walk down the street
or along the wharf and trails and meet everyone. A hallmark of her life was her keen interest in people,
what they were doing and what was going on in the natural world around her and in her adopted city. She enjoyed each day and lived it
to the fullest.
One of the secrets of her long and fulfilling life was her attitude that the glass was always half full. Her niece Carol remembers Muriel as
one of the most positive people around. She also recounts that ‘she never had an unkind word about anyone and was a kind and lovely
human being with a beautiful smile.’
Muriel, a widow since 1985, had no children of her own, but was part of her niece’s and nephew’s families. She took part in every family
celebration. She traveled widely both on her own, and in later years, with family members. Travel satisfied her insatiable curiosity about
life and people.
Muriel transmitted her love of nature and her curious, gentle manner to her family, thus leaving a wonderful legacy to those she loved.
When she passed away in September 2008, at age 96, Carol and Frank wanted to honour their beloved aunt, so they set up the ‘Potter
Edgell Endowment Fund’ in memory of Muriel Axe.
In keeping with Muriel’s love for nature, this fund’s priority is to enhance the natural environment. If volunteers want to do things to
preserve and support nature, then this fund will help them to preserve for future generations what Muriel loved and enjoyed—the natural
world.
Notes by Gabrielle Klein August 2012
AGNES RUDEEN
Agnes Rudeen
1921 – 2005
Agnes Sylvia Rudeen was a resident of Salmon Arm from 1960 until she died in 2005. Born in Quebec, Agnes worked
as a bilingual civilian secretary in Ottawa for the RCAF during WWII. It was there that she met her future husband,
Flight Lieutenant Howard Rudeen. After their marriage in 1946 the couple moved to Saskatchewan.
In 1960, Agnes, Howard and their 2 children Vicki and Mel came to Salmon Arm where they enthusiastically embraced
the community and the Shuswap. Over the years Agnes worked with the Department of Highways, and as a Secretary
at Shuswap School. Her first love, after her family, was drama. She was active in Shuswap Theatre where she
enlivened stage performances for many years.
Agnes was a woman who cared about civic life and duty. She maintained that if you have a talent—a gift—you should
share it. She was a strong supporter of youth, and was a mentor to many young people, encouraging them to excel in
their endeavours.
Agnes had a cracking good wit, and told a fine story. She had a flair for special occasions, and added extra joy to any
celebration.
Notes by Vicki Rudeen
LOUISE & SIEG SILVER
Louise and Sieg Silver—the very epitome of a loving couple—contributed in a most fulfilling way to the entertainment and education
of young people in the Shuswap.
Sieg was a puppeteer, and a skilled artisan. Louise was an artist and a teacher of art. Everyone who was privileged to know them
grew enormously from the relationship.
Gordon Priestman was a great friend of the Silvers, and was the person who wanted to write the memorial. Sadly, Gordon himself
died before that chore was attended to.
So this little memorial lacks specifics. We hope that friends of the Foundation and of the Silvers will add details. We will up date this
memory page as soon as we receive more information.
MARY LOUISE TAPSON-JONES
Mary Louise Tapson-Jones was born on November 27, 1922, in Vernon, BC to Louise and Alex Woods and spent her
childhood on the Woods family farm at Canoe Point on Shuswap Lake. The family of five included older brothers Allen
and Robert.
The entire family worked hard to make a living off the farm by raising cows, chickens, pigs, growing fruits and
vegetables, canning corn and selling cream and butter. All of this was done in a by-gone era of no roads, electricity or
running water. Mary Lou's schooling was done through the Ministry of Education's Correspondence program.
However, the education that Mary Lou received from her parents left her well versed in literature, music and in particular her greatest love nature.
In 1950, new neighbors arrived at Canoe Point and Mary Lou was called upon to help nurse the terminally ill wife. A year later, Mary Lou
married widower John "Tapson" Tapson-Jones on October 1,1952 in a simple civil ceremony. Despite the many years difference in their ages,
Tapson and Mary Lou had a loving and productive marriage that endured a quarter century. They gardened, traveled, enjoyed music,
woodworking and writing. They remained resident on Canoe Point until 1964,when they moved into Salmon Arm to be closer to the medical
attention required by Tapson and Mary Lou's aged parents.
The move to Salmon Arm provided Mary Lou with opportunities to join the Salmon Arm Garden Club, Shuswap Naturalists, Haney House
Museum, and the Salmon Arm Photo Club.
Her involvement with community led to numerous awards including the Louise Woods Memorial Garden Trophy in 1970,the Federation of BC
Naturalists knowing Nature Award in 1996, the Canada 125 Medal in 1993 for her sharing her knowledge of flora
and fauna and her involvement as an environmentalist and naturalist; and the Overwaitea Salute in 1997. She
was repeatedly honored for her wonderful wild flower photography at the Salmon Arm Fall Fair. In later years, her
knowledge of the flora of the area led her to teach through the Salmon Arm Naturlists, Elder Hostel, BC Parks
Interpretive program, the spring outdoor education program of the Salmon Arm School District and Haney House
Museum. Her greatest thrill was to publish a book "Perilous Charmers; Poisonous Plants of the Pacific Northwest";
this book included many of Mary Lou's magnificent wildflower photos. She also co-authored the first checklist of
Wildflowers, Trees & Shrubs of the Shuswap in 1972, reprinted in 1995. Mary Lou would rarely, if ever, cast
judgment on others.
She took everyone for who they were at face value and would be supportive of people in whatever endeavor they
Mary Lou on a visit to the family farm in
were involved in. More that that, she took a genuine interest in other people's activities and that kind of interest
the early 199o's
Photo: Marg Shand
garnered her many true friends. Mary Lou had a great, if not quirky, sense of humour and was always quick to
laugh, especially if she could find a pun. She could come out with some very good lines that would lighten up
anyone around her. What a great combination of keen wit and genuine interest in other people, if only we could all be more like Mary Lou
Tapson Jones.
Notes by: Sheila Hart and the Woods family, Spring 2009
DAVID LLOYD WALTERS
David Lloyd Walters
July 7, 1966 - November 7, 2003
Born and raised in Salmon Arm, Dave was a teacher much respected by his students in Salmon Arm and Enderby. Dave’s
greatest love was soccer. The participation rate in youth soccer in the Shuswap is the highest in the Province–an achievement
for which Dave Walters gets a great deal of credit.
Dave’s memorial service was overwhelming. Hundreds of friends and colleagues were joined by many young soccer teams in
uniform, paying tribute to a selfless, giving individual.
While on his way to visit a new nephew in Red Deer, Dave died in Roger’s Pass, a passenger in a vehicle struck by an impaired
driver.
Please direct any contributions to youth soccer in the Shuswap to the Foundation.
Notes by Clyde Tucker
DR. RALPH WILLIAMS
Born in St. Boniface, Manitoba, Dr. Ralph Williams came to Salmon Arm first in 1955 to fill in for Dr.
Drummond. He fell in love with the area, and returned in 1956 to begin his 40 year medical practice
in the Community.
In his long and distinguished career, “Dr. Ralph” worked for the betterment of medical care in Salmon Arm and proudly
watched the changes and improvements to the hospital as its chief of staff for eight years. When Ralph arrived in Salmon Arm,
he brought the complement of local physicians to four. (At the time of his death, there were 45.) As the only doctor with post
graduate training, Ralph took on general and orthopaedic surgery, obstetrics and a non-stop on-call schedule 365 days a year.
Shortly before his death on June 16, 2000, Dr. Williams was honoured by the Canadian Medical Association whose Board
unanimously granted him a senior membership in the organization. This is an honour reserved for physicians who have made in
important contribution to medicine in Canada.
After the death of his first wife, Dr. Williams married the director of nursing at Shuswap Lake Hospital. He and Addie had 28
happy years together. Their three children, Robyn Markowski, Rodney Williams and Theresa Rutledge all graduated from high
school in Salmon Arm.
Ralph was active in the community; a member of Toastmasters, Salmon Arm Rotary Club, Shuswap Lake Care Society, Kinsman
Club and K-40. He was also a director of the BC Lung Association for 12 years.
Notes contributed by Addie Williams/Lois Higgins
DAVE WILLIAMSON
"Dave Williamson was born and raised in Vancouver. In 1948 he went to work for a company that
produced batteries, spending time in Winnipeg before retiring as Vice-President of Marketing after 12
years in Toronto. He and his wife Joan (now deceased) arrived in Sicamous in 1964. In 1968 they
opened Mara Sands Resort. They also built a home and camping resort at Shandy Cove, which Dave and his wife Jean continue
to operate today. He was active with the Sicamous Chamber of Commerce and served as a director with the CSRD. For several
years he was the head of the Thompson Shuswap Tourism Association, travelling throughout the area promoting its many
attractions.
In the mid-1970s, disappointed with the failure of a referendum held to establish a public beach in Sicamous, Dave, together
with Gordon Mackie, John Monk, and Peer Paynter arranged to borrow enough money from the Bank of Montreal to purchase
six acres of waterfront property. They then created and built Sicamous Beach Park with a lot of help from their friends. Dave is
proud of having been instrumental in the creation of this legacy for the citizens of Sicamous.
Dave was in the crowd when Shuswap Community Foundation made a presentation in Sicamous in May, 2009. A forward
thinking fellow, he believes strongly in building and supporting community, so the foundation’s message of building community
through philanthropy appealed to him. He and Jean made a substantial donation to help establish the Eagle Valley Communities
Endowment Fund with the Shuswap Community Foundation. When donations to the fund reach $10,000 and beyond, the
income earned by the fund will be given back to the community annually, in perpetuity, at the foundation’s Annual Community
Meeting held each year in September.
Notes by Ineke Hughes August 2010

foundation founders - Shuswap Community Foundation

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