Stories Stories
Ken & Grace Campbell
Ken Campbell was born in Bethune, Saskatchewan on December 14, 1927. Ken attended Bethune Country School and Bethune High. He worked 38 years with Imperial Oil. Grace Campbell was born…
John “Edward” McGowan
Ed McGowan was born in Montreal, Quebec on January 26, 1921. Unfortunately he had a limited school education but did attend those of hard knocks during his lifetime. He was…
Henry & Ella Metke
The Metke’s took great care to eat healthy and take their vitamins! They spent very little time being sick but they understood how important it was to have…
Mary Esther Bean
Mary Esther Bean, born December 13, 1925 (Barnley, Worsbrough England) – died November 9, 2008 (Kelowna, British Columbia) Contentment with life can be seen in her face And happiness shines…
Alice Soja
Alice (Seveta in Ukranian) Makowichuk was born at Soda Lake Alberta on July 1, 1921, and was the oldest of 8 children. Her father died leaving her family little means…
Lena Wilson
Charities were a special part of Lena Wilson’s life and she supported many. The most important to her was the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation. Lena passed away on August 27,…
John Patrick Moss
John Patrick Moss’ generous support of the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation began more than 30 years ago as a loyal annual donor. He was the son of a pioneer Kelowna…
Dorothy & Ken Thomson
Dorothy Thomson (nee Phipps) and her husband Ken were both born and raised in Kelowna and Ken graduated from K.S.S. Ken was a farmer all his life. Ken was born…
Per Kjell Sundin
I have had cancer twice. In both instances, it was detected early. In 1996 I was operated on for the removal of my prostate. In January 2004, I had a…
