Jean

(Marjorie Lucille) Taylor

March 15, 1934 –

June 17, 2012

On June 17th our caring and generous mom passed away in Edmonton, Alberta and is now reunited with her loving husband Archie (Slim). A former long time resident of Saltspring Island, mom was known for her volunteerism and active membership with the Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion, as well as an astonishing cook for Friday night suppers. Our mom was an avid believer of making post secondary education available to all and started the “Legion” bingos in order to award bursaries to Salt Spring students. This fund later was named the Jean Taylor Bursary Fund.

Mom leaves to mourn and celebrate her life, her children; Heather (Glen), Shelly (Scott), Allen (Rose) and Cathy (Gord) as well as grandchildren Kristy (Donavan), Jamie, Rob (Karin), Teihl (Marco), Zachary, Joshua, Maggie and Tess. She was known as Gigi to her great grandchildren Cohen and Aaliyah. She was an attentive mother and mentor to several more children who were in need of some love, guidance and attention throughout our childhoods. Always willing to take in, protect and shelter those kids that were experiencing tough times.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Jean Taylor Bursary Fund would be appreciated, care of the Ladies Auxiliary, Royal Canadian Legion, Ganges, B.C. As per mom’s wishes, a memorial to celebrate her life will be announced at a later date to be held in Ganges.

You can only have one mother?Patient kind and true;?No other friend in all the world,?Will be the same to you.??When other friends forsake you,?To mother you will return,?For all her loving kindness,?She asks nothing in return.??As we look upon her picture,?Sweet memories we recall,?Of a face so full of sunshine,?And a smile for one and all.??Sweet Jesus, take this message,?To our dear mother up above;?Tell her how we miss her,?And give her all our love.

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MAXWELL, Gladys (Lee)

Passed away June 16, 2012 at the age of 83

Survived by son Karl Maxwell

(Joy) of Ladysmith/Parksville;

daughter Kelly Parnett

(Wayne) of Morinville, AB;

two grandsons Jesse and Tim

Parnett; great-grandchildren

Brandon and Brandi Sheldon of

Ladysmith.

Maxwell and Lee Gathering

to be held at Old Timer’s

Reunion event Aug. 5, 2012

at Farmer’s Institute Hall, Salt

Spring Island. Ashes to be

spread on Mt. Maxwell that

afternoon. Further info contact

Karl or Joy at 250-245-8088.

JOHNNY CANUCK

Nov 9, 1941 – Jun 15, 2012

Pathfinder, country person and citizen. Artist, steward, defender of land, community and country. Dancer, sage, friend.

Founding father of many farm organizations, and source of inspiration for many. Passionate lover of life, gentleman and clown.

John Daniel Wilcox’s legacy is vast and deep and bright. He devoted his life to service to his country, countless volunteer hours doing his duty as citizen and organic farmer to create a vision that sustains all life. He always led by example, by his good sense of what was right and by showing what hard work and hard play gave to make a man shine. And shine he did!

Surviving him are his brother Jim Wilcox, daughter Lisa Wilcox, first wife Judith Stuart, daughters Samantha Wilcox and Emma Rubatscher (Jon), second wife Lynda Wilcox, stepson Dan Brooke (Erica), granddaughter Megan Brooke, partner Sue Earle, stepson Eland Bronstein and daughter Ella Bronstein.

A celebration of his life will be held at the Fulford Hall on Canada Day, July 1, starting at 3 pm, dancing and howling at the moon to follow.

For those who wish to make a personal farewell, John will be at the farm today between 3 pm and 5 pm. Bring something with which you wish to toast him. Try to carpool. Drop off area up by the house.

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JOHNNY CANUCK

Nov 9, 1941 – Jun 15, 2012

Pathfinder, country person and citizen. Artist, steward, defender of land, community and country. Dancer, sage, friend.

Founding father of many farm organizations, and source of inspiration for many. Passionate lover of life, gentleman and clown.

John Daniel Wilcox’s legacy is vast and deep and bright. He devoted his life to service to his country, countless volunteer hours doing his duty as citizen and organic farmer to create a vision that sustains all life. He always led by example, by his good sense of what was right and by showing what hard work and hard play gave to make a man shine. And shine he did!

Surviving him are his brother Jim Wilcox, daughter Lisa Wilcox, first wife Judith Stuart, daughters Samantha Wilcox and Emma Rubatscher (Jon), second wife Lynda Wilcox, stepson Dan Brooke (Erica), granddaughter Megan Brooke, partner Sue Earle, stepson Eland Bronstein and daughter Ella Bronstein.

A celebration of his life will be held at the Fulford Hall on Canada Day, July 1, starting at 3 pm, dancing and howling at the moon to follow.

For those who wish to make a personal farewell, John will be at the farm today between 3 pm and 5 pm. Bring something with which you wish to toast him. Try to carpool. Drop off area up by the house.

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Nancy (Nan) Coughlan

Nancy Coughlan passed away quietly at the Lady Minto Extended Care facility on June 11th 2012, she celebrated her 99th birthday on April 20.

Nan was born, Nancy Wooster in New Westminster in 1913. The pioneer Wooster family came to New West in 1898 The “Wooster’s” first settled in Canada in Grand Manan NB in 1799 and prior to that arrived in Salisbury Massachusetts from England in 1639.

Nancy’s father, Captain Wooster, owned and operated tug boats on the Fraser River in the early 1900’s. The home that he built there is now a designated heritage building. 

Nan and her brother Warren, and sisters Vera McGrath and Betty Fry (all deceased) enjoyed their summers in White Rock during their school years.  This is where Nan met Aubrey Beaumont, a Vancouver Firefighter, whom she later married in 1934 and became Nancy Beaumont.

Nan worked as a dress designer and pattern maker for Madame Runge in Vancouver and in later years as a Medical Secretary.  

Aubrey and Nancy were avid skiers, tennis players, swimmers and dancers. Together they built a ski cabin on Hollyburn Mountain in the 30s, a summer Cabin in Deep Cove and a new home in Vancouver in the 40s. Their time together was cut short by Aubrey’s untimely death in 1950. They had two boys William Beaumont (Edmonton) and Neal Beaumont (Salt Spring)

Nan began raising the two boys on her own until she became Nan Coughlan in 1956 when she married Keith Coughlan, also a Vancouver firefighter. The Coughlan and the Beaumont families relied on Nancy as their “rock and touch stone” for years to come.

Life with Keith was also an active one, the two were involved with the training and breeding of Labrador retrievers and they participated in many dog trials in Canada and the US, winning their fair share of trophies for their efforts. Nancy became a crack shot with her 20 gauge shotgun and on many occasions brought home her limit of pheasants.  

Nan was one of the original members of the Burnaby sketch club (now the Burnaby Artists Guild) where she found great pleasure in developing her skills as an artist. She was always able to view the world through an artist’s eye. She worked with oils, acrylics and pastels but found her greatest pleasure in water-colours.

She also embraced new technology and loved the computer for her armchair travel and continued education. Her email contacts throughout North America kept her in touch with friends and family.

Keith passed away in 1991 and Nan was once again on her own and at 78 she moved to Salt Spring Island. Nan loved Salt Spring; it provided her with a wealth of visual beauty and inspirations to develop her painting and photography skills.

She joined most of the senior’s activities and enjoyed the camaraderie and established many wonderful friendships on Salt Spring over the next 21 years. She was blessed with good health and a strong mind throughout 98 years of her life.

Nan will be sadly missed by many; she has been an inspiration to her children, and step children and their extended families.

A special Thank You to the Staff and Volunteers at the Lady Minto Facility for their kindness and consideration during Nan’s stay.

  Nancy was cremated in Victoria last Friday and there will be no service by request.

“In a world that demands so much of you, take a little time to be kind to yourself.” 

Charlotte Wypkema

Devoted, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away June 3, 2012.  Pre-deceased by husband John in 2000.  She will be greatly missed by her children:  Christa, Maria, Zensho, Peter, Tony, Ingrid and nephew Walter.  Caring grandmother of Shea, Laurel, Emily and great grandmother of Charlotte.  A lady of many accomplishments, Charlotte had a great capacity for lasting and generous friendships.  She leaves a legacy of love, care and precious memories. A celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, June 10 on Salt Spring Island.  Memorial donations may be made to the Nature Conservancy of Canada.

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Cordula Doris Vogt

(Nowrath)

March 3, 1955 – May 28, 2012

Cordula died peacefully on May 28th, 2012. She spent her last months the way she lived, surrounded by family, friends, flowers and music. Her lengthy illness did not diminish her joy in life or her concern for others.

Cordula loved the West Coast. She swam and kayaked in the ocean, skied in the mountains and hiked in the forests. Her curiosity led her to travel the world and learn many languages. When her beloved husband, Andreas, died, she established the Andreas Vogt Nature Reserve on Salt Spring Island.

Cordula was a devoted practitioner and teacher of yoga. She had a talent for working with specialized groups, including adults with disabilities and new mothers. She loved gardening and singing with the Women of Note choir.

Cordula was a loving and caring mother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. She will be forever missed by her children Kai and Svea, parents Horst and Oda Nowrath, sister Gwen (Philip), brother Bernard (Wendy), and parents-in-law Helmut and Irmgard Vogt.

Her family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Lady Minto Hospital. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the Lady Minto Foundation. A celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, June 3 from 2-4 at 260 Mountain View Drive, Salt Spring Island.

Namaste om, Cordula