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 […]
Pryhitko, William (Bill)
came to British Columbia from Saskatchewan in 1945 and began a long career with CP Railway. Bill was a life member of the Elks Lodge and was an active member of the Legion having received a 48 years continuous membership pin. He had a passion fishing, cutting the lawn with a straight line, and many […]
Pringle, Sybil (Sy)
was a big part of any community where she and her husband Bill resided. And they resided all over the world but chose to retire in the Shuswap. Words used to best describe Sy include, laughing and smiling, assertive and strong, traveling the world, activities galore, caring for the poor. Just a full rounded person […]
Nicklason, Neil Oral (Bud)
was a local having been born in Kamloops and spent his life time in the Shuswap His working career was spent in the wood working industry. He, along with other partners started the Notch Hill Wood Door and Millwork. Later Bud purchased Custom Window and Glass Works. Bud loved the outdoors and his vacations in […]
Mueller, Anna Marie
Harmier was born in Edmonton Alberta but grew up and lived most of her life in Salmon Arm. She had a real zest for life and enjoyed skating, skiing, basketball, and most of all riding horses. She loved and was loved in return by her many friends, husband, and family. She was passionate about her […]
Mier, Erwin Helmut
born in Germany emigrated to Canada in 1953. Erwin spent the next 14 years in the oil exploration industry. In 1967 he and his family moved to Salmon Arm where the were in the mobile home business eventually developing Cedar Crescent mobile home park in Canoe. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing and […]
McKendry, Isobel Margaret
was born in Toronto but was a Salmon Arm resident since 1995. She was a family woman who devoted herself to her family, her children and grand children. She will be sorrowfully missed by all who knew her.