(nee Gilmore)

Born February 15, 1926 in Vancouver.  Passed away January 17, 2011 on Salt Spring Island, former BC Minister of Education, first female Deputy Premier in Canada, passionate believer in public service, and gracious pioneer for equality by deed as much as word.  Daughter of Joseph John (Paddy) Gilmore and Mary Scott. Life-long champion of the underdog and noted pacifist, Eileen stood up to anyone on the playground making fun of her brother John (Jack) Gilmore.  Joined the CCF as a 15 year-old and later the NDP. Graduate of John Oliver and the Vancouver Normal School.  At 18, began teaching in a one room schoolhouse on Denman Island.  Diminutive Eileen’s views on corporal punishment changed forever when she faced the folly of trying to strap a sturdy 17 year-old grade 8 student for running her purse up the flagpole. Taught in Burnaby until 1956 when elected to the Burnaby School Board.  Served five terms as Trustee, three as Chair.  In 1966, elected as first MLA in new riding of Burnaby North and served five terms. Respected members on both sides of the Legislature for serving their communities. BC Minister of Education and Deputy Premier with the Dave Barrett NDP government from 1972-1975.  Particularly proud of introducing mandatory kindergarten; abolishing corporal punishment in BC schools (she received death threats for “banning the strap”) and creating the first aboriginal school district (the initial grad class invited Eileen back as their honoured guest, even though she was no longer Minister).  Retired in 1987, and became the first woman named Freeman, Burnaby’s highest honour.  Eileen believed strongly in our collective and individual responsibility as citizens.  She had firm convictions, but was a team player who practiced politics and life with dignity. Ever polite, Eileen’s favourite epithet was “That so and so!”  She will be missed. Eileen is survived by son, Robert Dailly, daughter-in-law Sally and grandchildren, Brodie, Freddie, Robbie, and Roxie of Salt Spring Island; dedicated and dear friend Les Harper; nieces, Cecelia Gilmore and Alison Kwasnycia and nephew, Kevin Gilmore; cousins, Eleanor and Billy Gilmore, and sister-in-law, Berenice Gilmore. Special thanks to Sony, Jay, and Terry, the staff and friends at Somerset House in Victoria, The Royal Jubilee in Victoria, and Lady Minto Hospital on Salt Spring Island, Dr. Woodley, Dr. Goranson and a very special thanks to al the caring nurses. A memorial at the end of April will be announced at a later date.  Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.

Born July 5, 1921 in Leoben, Upper Styria, Austria. Died January 15, 2011 on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada.

Alfred grew up in Austria and developed his appreciation of the outdoors in his youth, hiking and cycling in the mountains. He graduated from high school in 1938 and immediately enlisted in the mountaineering troops of the German army, quickly becoming an officer. From 1940 to 1948, Alfred was a prisoner of war in Russia. After his release, he became a journeyman painter in Austria. In 1952, he and Ingrid immigrated to Montreal, Canada, where he lived and worked until 1957. Moving West, Alfred lived in Vancouver until 1964, when he and his young family came to Saltspring Island. He had a long artistic career combining his painting trade with mural work and interior design. His passions included languages, art, history, geography, classical music and hiking.  Memories of Alfred’s kind demeanour, love of storytelling, artistic ways and strong moral principles live on in the hearts and minds of his six children, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, friends, and community members. As Alfred tips his loden green hat goodbye, his family thanks the many people who enriched Alfred’s life. His family extends special appreciation to the staff of Lady Minto Hospital and the many visitors who treated Alfred with respect, compassion and sensitivity in the last weeks of his life.

A tea to celebrate Alfred’s life will be held at Beaver Point Hall on Sunday, January 30 from 1-4 pm. The Temmel family invites you to come and bring stories, memories and Alfred’s art to share.

Born Aug 16, 1953 in Vancouver BC; died peacefully Jan 13, 2011. A lover of nature, nothing brought greater joy to Chris’ heart than being in her garden with the birds and frogs. In her free moments Chris played the piano, flute or harp, and paddled with her dragon boat team on Cowichan Bay. Chris was an exceptional mother, loving sister and daughter, and devoted friend. She is survived by her sons Kevin and Alistair Brogan and daughter Gwyneth Born; her sister Susan, brother Jonathan, and father Maurice. The family extends special thanks to Doctors Trottershaw and Norgrove, and all the nurses, support staff, and volunteers who cared for Chris at Saanich Peninsula Hospital. A memorial gathering will be held at 1927 Barrett Drive, North Saanich on Feb 12 at one pm. Donations can be made in her memory to Somenos Marsh Open Air Classroom project.

1923 – 2011

Strong, beautiful, loving

and joyful beloved mother of Jane, John and Kathy Stack lived life to the fullest. She was a fearless traveller and an avid nature enthusiast. She had a child-like sense of wonder and appreciation for life, love and giggles. Marge spent many happy years on

Salt Spring.

She’s the sunshine

in our smiles.

Sept. 30th, 1959  – Nov. 13th, 2011

   In the early morning of November 13th with her father by her side, Sandy passed away peacefully at Lady Minto Hospital. She was predeceased by her grandfather Herman Bishoff, her grandmother Albertine Bishoff Zerbin, and her mother Shirley Bishoff who recently passed away on September 30th of this year. She will be sadly missed by her father Albert Bishoff, her sister Donna Hoeppner (Tim), her brother Ken Bishoff, and her three children Damian, Caleb, and Tuscany.

   The family wishes to thank the following: Dr. Gunneson, the nurses and staff of Lady Minto Hospital, Tamsin and Ritchie Braggs, Gordon and Linda Lee, Kim Hansen, Susan and Derek Lundy, Tracy Stibbards, Pat Brown, Beacon Home Care workers, especially Charlene Wolff, and private caregiver Ellen, Janice of The Wardrobe in Fulford Harbour as well as many others not mentioned.

   A gathering was held in Sandy’s honour on Wednesday, November 16th at her residence in Salt Spring Island.

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Aug 10, 1948 –

Dec 31, 2010

I have come to speak of love, of its valleys and its hills, its tremors, chills and thrills. I have come to say I love love and I love loving love and I, surely, love the brave and sturdy hearts who dare to love.

-Maya Angelou

Celebration of Life date to be announced.

South End Potluck Party. Open Invitation to musicians, loved ones & friends. Please call Joanna Stiver at Community Services 250-537-9971

for more info or to find out how you can help.

December 29, 1943 – December 30, 2010

It is with great sadness that the family of Dale James Drever announces his untimely passing.

He leaves behind his loving wife Darlene, his mother Luella Drever, sisters Mona (Jack) McManus, and Marilyn (Allan) Ross, brother Kent (Trudy) Drever, and brother-in-law Larry (Terry) Pasemko, sister-in-law Shelley (Jan) Klesko, as well as numerous nieces and nephews, and his beloved companion Vinnie. Dale is predeceased by his father, Jim Drever. Also mourning his loss are teaching colleagues and students in Edmonton, and friends from Salt Spring Island.

Born in Castor, Alberta, Dale graduated from the University of Alberta with degrees in Art and Education. The majority of his career teaching Art was at Strathcona High School in Edmonton where he developed his unique teaching ‘strategies’. If Dale had his way, Art classes would be compulsory and Math an option and he thought that everyone should take up art, not just those with talent and aptitude. He was invigorated by the ongoing contact with past students and enjoyed following their accomplishments.

Dale and Darlene retired to Beddis Beach on Salt Spring Island, where they have lived for the past eleven years attracting a wide circle of friends from all across the Island through the warmth of the home that they created together.

In addition to being a fine and passionate artist, this talented and delightful man took great pleasure in creating an innovative and extensively landscaped garden full of colour and texture.

Keenly interested in the complexities of race-horse breeding, shrewdly he never placed a bet on horses preferring to paint them instead.

Dale was a consistently optimistic and cheerful man who observed the world through mildly irreverent but kindly eyes. His gentle personality, quick wit, and wonderful sense of humour will be greatly missed by his family, friends and professional associates.

A celebration of Dale’s life will be held at 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, January 5th, 2011

Salt Spring Island United Church

111 Hereford Avenue

Messages of condolence can be e-mailed to info@haywardsfuneral.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Dale’s honour to the SSI Humane Society (www.spca.bc.ca/branches/salt-spring-island) or Island Wildlife Natural Centre, 322 Langs Road, SSI, B.C. V8K 1N3

Jack Fisher passed away on Christmas Day, 2010. He leaves a loving and grateful family, including children Bob (Helen), Joan Beaty (Len) and Dave (Ginny), plus 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Born in 1914 in Vancouver, Jack was blessed with a brilliant mind and strong athleticism. Although he achieved honours for his first degrees in chemistry at UBC, his passion was the Varsity Outdoor Club. After receiving his PhD from McGill, he distinguished himself as a researcher and chemical engineer in the pulp and paper industry. While working in St Catherines, he invented a method to extract artificial vanilla from a byproduct of Ontario Paper’s pulp mill. He developed the process from the laboratory through pilot plant to a full scale production facility which generated much of the company’s profits for a number of years. Longing to return to his beloved west coast, he convinced HR MacMillan that it was time the forest industry giant had a research division and he was the man to build it. In 1953, he moved his family of 5 to Nanaimo where he ran the MB research group until 1964. He then transferred to B.C. Forest Products as Research and Development Manager where he stayed until his retirement in 1973. He is still remembered today for his many valuable contributions to both production and environmental improvement processes.

Although not a religious man, Jack had very strong moral values that guided him both at work and at home. He played a part in forming a Unitarian Fellowship in Nanaimo as a community group that reflected those values. He often referred to Gandhi, Einstein and Albert Schweitzer as his heroes.

His retirement on Salt Spring Island in 1973 began the happiest years of his life. At 59, he was healthy and vigorous with much to contribute to Island life. Together with his beloved wife Margaret, they made many friends and loved living with nature on their Collins Road property. Jack was very proud of the produce from his garden, which he shared widely with friends and family. He served a term with the Islands Trust, became very active with the tennis association and enjoyed the camaraderie of the “Eggheads” men’s group. Jack and Marg’s generous donations for the Jack Fisher trail, the tennis courts and Lady Minto Hospital reflect the gratitude they felt for the Island community.

After Margaret’s passing, the family is most grateful for the wonderful care of Dr David Woodley, the love of Francis Antonik and family and the friendship of Marc and Jean Holmes and neighbours Brian and Lucille Adderley.

When it became necessary, moving a fiercely independent man from his beloved land to communal living was not easy. It was the wonderful staff and residents at Heritage Place that made this possible. Jack often said, “I’m really very happy here”.

You all gave so much to Jack’s quality of life, a life well lived indeed!

A celebration of Jack’s life will take place at Harbour House Hotel Wednesday, January 5th at 2:00 pm.

B.A., M.A., RPDt (retired)

died peacefully on December 24, 2010 at Lady Minto Hospital on Salt Spring Island from metastatic breast cancer at the age of 71. She leaves her beloved husband John to carry on Scottish Country Dancing, walking with the Trail & Nature Club, caring for her Labrador retriever Sandy, and giving love and advice to their children and grandchildren. Bob Heddle and his wife Paula of Kirkland, WA and their newborn daughters Tesla and Cashel will miss her dazzling smile and throaty chuckle. Catharine Heddle and her husband Terry Lee of Toronto and grandchildren Colin (7) and Simon (5) will miss her wisdom, exuberance, and sense of adventure, most especially when at the family cottage in Bala.

Judy was born in Toronto to Olive Lavina Campbell and Peter John (Jack) McArthur. She was educated at the University of Toronto (Victoria College, Home Economics, Nutrition), and took her first job teaching at the University of Tennessee, where she supported John’s doctoral studies. After a year in England and five years in San Francisco, where Bob and Catharine were born, they moved to Kleinburg, Ontario. She worked for the Canadian Diabetes Association and the North York Health Department, established the Diabetes Education Centre at Doctor’s Hospital, and later managed the York Region Heart Health Program. Judy was active in the Home & School and served as president of the Kleinburg Chapter of the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW). After 33 years in Kleinburg, they moved to Salt Spring Island, where she became a VP of the local CFUW chapter and president of the dance club. She remained in constant touch with her incomparable collection of friends wherever they were, and knitted her extended family together through letters, visits, and holiday dinners.

She loved fun, friends, food, family, Christmas, literature, art, music, politics, travel, great discussions, and the great outdoors. She expected everyone to do the right thing. She loved churches, hymns, choir music, and the Christmas spirit of generosity. She was the proud artist of The Unfinished Quilt, almost perfected her piano rendition of Ain’t She Sweet, and was just getting rolling on her makeover of John’s office. She never stopped trying to foster a love of music in her children, and was glad when one of them developed a love of opera. She had wonderful memories and oft-repeated stories of her friends from her time in California, England and France, of her very close friends in Kleinburg, and of her classmates at the University of Toronto. All who knew her will miss her open, friendly intelligence, her enthusiasm, and her generosity of mind and spirit.

We are enormously grateful to Dr. Sharon Allan of the BC Cancer Centre and Dr. Robert Crichton and the staff at Lady Minto Hospital for their exceptional care and skill, and to the many friends who brought soup, stew, cookies, and cheer in equal measure. Donations can be made to the BC Cancer Centre or the Lady Minto Hospital Foundation. Friends may gather at Salt Spring United Church in Ganges, B.C. on Thursday December 30 at 3:00 p.m. or at the McMichael Gallery in Kleinburg, ON in early January.