Walton, Ronald Bertram
was a British Columbian by birth. He served his country in WWII serving in the R.C.A. during that conflict. Spent his working life after the service in the lumber industry. Ron loved gardening, making wine, and spending time alone fishing on Shuswap Lake. He was a proficient fisherman winning several fishing derbies.
Wainwright, James Ross ‘Jim’
was born in Toronto but moved to Victoria to attend Royal Roads Military College. He met his wife Ramona there and he entered the life insurance profession. He moved through his career and eventually retired to Salmon Arm. Jim loved to spend time at the cottage, sailing, boating, woodworking and visiting with neighbours. He enjoyed […]
Villeneuve, Emile
was a prairie boy that had a deep love for the sea. Emile who was affectionately known as “Captain” by friends and neighbours of the Gardom Lake area where he retired. He earned his title after many years at sea visiting many parts of the world. In 1986 he qualified for his pilot’s license and […]
Stroulger, Robert Arthur (Bob)
was born in the Enderby area. He spent most of his life in the Shuswap farming with the exception of 10 years in the Kamloops area. Bob loved the land, his family, his friends, and life in general. He loved fishing, camping and baseball games. He was an accomplished beer maker and enjoyed sharing his […]
Strilchuk, Julian
was a Saskatchewan boy who found his way to BC in depression days to find what ever work he could. He worked picking fruit and on a ranch. He eventually joined a CPR section gang. In the late 30’s he homesteaded in the Grindrod area where he farmed until retirement, interrupted only by service in […]
Sneve, Diana
was born in Vancouver. She and her husband Ray lived in the Sorrento area for many years. Though she had no family of her own she very much enjoyed her nieces and nephews and numerous other relatives and friends. She was taken much to soon with cancer and passed in Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops.
Smith, Raymond ‘Smitty’ John
to many of his friends was a New Zealander who was a qualified and expert machinist fitter who was well respected for his ability to design and build modern equipment in his years at Newnes in Salmon Arm. He was a tireless volunteer helping others in the community. He served as a volunteer ambulance attendant, […]
Scholl, Hans George
was born in Germany, immigrated to Calgary with wife Elke in 1966. George worked as a millwright until 1972 when he opened his own auto repair. He retired to the Shuswap in 1991. He served as the leader of the German Speaking Society for 15 years . George enjoyed dancing, coffee and cake with his […]
Rolin, Garry Edward
was born in Salmon Arm and was a lifetime resident of the Shuswap. Garry had a real love and talent for music. He played saxophone from the age of 14 and was well known for his talent across the Okanagan. Garry spent many years working in the hardware and lumber sales business and he looked […]
Pukas, Paul
was a prairie boy moved to beautiful BC. Paul was dedicated to his family and was a passionate business man as well. His business successes included the creation of Salmon Arm Ready Mix and Tech‐Crete Producers, Mount Ida Concrete. For nearly four decades the ‘Concrete Mans’ handshake was his guarantee. With other partners he was […]