Rocky Mountain District - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

George Atkinson & Elizabeth Robertson

Karen — 23 Sep 2005 3:43:00 GMT

Looking for any info on George Watson Atkinson (born 1880's) and Elizabeth Margaret Robertson. They had children Sidney and Margaret. George died in 1921 and Elizabeth remarried to John Benjamin Wise in 1923.

St. Margaret's Cemetery, Fernie, BC

silvermeadowfarm — 31 May 2008 10:30:30 GMT

I will be visiting Fernie week of 15 June 2008. I will be going to St. Margaret's Cemetery. If anyone has somebody they would like me to find and take picture of marker, please let me know. Thank you.

Baynes/Waldo

Reg Volk — 11 Apr 2006 8:54:41 GMT

Anyone out there with good connections to Baynes?Waldo (South Country) history??

obit lookup - George Pybus

LMEggert — 10 Jan 2008 1:30:57 GMT

I would like to obtain an obituary for George Garnet Pybus who died in Revelstoke, BC on August 28, 1978.

South Country

reg31 — 1 Aug 2007 9:00:25 GMT

Please be advised that ther is now a published family history book for the Baynes Lake/Waldo/Grasmere/Newgate areas.

I will do look ups if a specific name is requested.

Who is this boy?

sturetorikka1 — 10 Feb 2007 7:48:42 GMT

This picture was found in my great uncle Alfred Torikka's belongings after his death in Canal Flats, B.C., on April 19th, 1964.
Anyone who recognize this boy, probably born between 1956-1960?
Anyone who have seen this picture somewhere?

Wonder

Sture Torikka
Luleå
Sweden

Torikka, Alfred

Linda Reverchon — 21 Oct 2006 9:46:53 GMT

On 22 April 1964, Alfred Eric Torikka, 61 years old, was buried in the Old General Cemetery in Cranbrook, in the East Kootenay region of British Columbia. An employee of Crestbrook Lumber until September 1963, he had died in Canal Flats on the 19th of April.
Alf Torikka was a native of northern Sweden, born into a Finnish-speaking family in Luppio, Sweden, in 1903. He had lived in Canal Flats for eight years and was a resident of Canada since 1924.
Present at Alf Torikka's burial in Cranbrook were his brother Axel, who lived in Vancouver, and a woman, possibly in her forties, accompanied by two small children, a boy and a girl.
Anyone seeking information about Alf Torikka and his family in Sweden can contact his grand-nephew Sture Torikka at sture.torikka@bredband.net or mailing address: Bredviksvägen 31, S-974 41 Luleå, Sweden.

Lookups - St. Margaret's Cemetery in Fernie

tarah99 — 9 May 2006 4:43:00 GMT

Can anyone help me with either transcriptions or photographs of stones in St. Margaret's Cemetery in Fernie? My Puckey's seem to have been buried there....

Obit Lookup - William Brock in Cranbrook area

John Reid — 24 Jul 2006 11:36:22 GMT

Hi
I'm looking for a death obituary for William Brock died January 22 1951 at Cranbrook B.C. Thankyou
John Reid

Obit Look-Up for Geo. JOHNSON 1966 Cranbrook

ancestralfamilytrees — 19 Sep 2006 2:59:33 GMT

I am hoping someone might be able to find me the obituary for Mortimer George or George Mortimer [as he preferred] JOHNSON who was born May 27 1880 in Ontario and died in Cranbrook on Mar 28 1966.

This appears to be George in 1911 Census in Souris, Manitoba ~

1911 CENSUS - Souris, Manitoba

Johnston George M Head M May 1880 31
Johnston Edith F Wife M Feb 1883 28
Johnston Helen May F Dau S Jan 1910 1

Many thanks for any help!

Puckey Family of Fernie BC

tarah99 — 9 Apr 2006 12:17:52 GMT

Looking for information on the Puckey family of Fernie. My husband is related to them but knows nothing of the family as his grandfather did not keep contact with any family.

Laura Mae Stockman

bbwvixen — 14 Apr 2006 7:56:47 GMT

I'm looking to trace my grandmother's roots.
I'm not sure when she was born but her name is Laura Mae Stockman and she married Alfred E Rathbone in McBride BC in 1946, she died Oliver BC 1952

Soren Johnson

CarolAnderson136 — 21 Mar 2005 2:30:53 GMT

I am looking for any information on Soren Johnson, B: 1868 in Denmark. He married Selma. They had a daughter Florence. They moved to Cranbrook sometime between 1900 & 1910. I think he died in 1947.
Any information would be appreciated.

Carol

Pearson in Fernie

bill pearson — 23 Feb 2006 11:41:20 GMT

Need any info on any "PEARSON" who lived in Fernie up to
1911,any PEARSON born in Fernie or any family still living in Fernie.
Thanks for any help

Viola or Violet Rose Steinwandt

OliveSteinwandt — 14 Nov 2005 4:34:44 GMT

I am trying to find out the death date of my husband's grandmother. Her name is Viola or Violet Rose Steinwandt. She was born on November 23, 1898 in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota. She is buried in the Kimberley Cemetary. The only date I have for her death date is 1944. I would like to know the day. I believe she died of cancer of the liver.

Obit Lookup - John Covalcine

Jason Covalcine — 17 Apr 2005 5:30:02 GMT

I have been desperately trying to get anyone at the Cranbrook Courier or anyone else for that matter to help me get the actual newspaper which has John Covalcine's obituary of, 18 Sept., 1968. If I can just get a phone number or a website which gets me into the office of the Cranbrook Courier and to someone who can mail me this information that would be immensely appreciated. Please please please email me if you can help.

Kimberley Cemetery grave photos please

gravechaser2 — 30 Aug 2005 11:11:33 GMT

I have four relatives buried in the Kimberley City Cemetery on Knighton Road. I have the names, death dates and grave locations. Willing to pay expenses. Thank you for any lead. Katy

JOHANSON-JOHANNSON

Arlene Cervoni — 11 Sep 2005 5:15:34 GMT

MARTHA JOHNASON may be one of the people I am looking for. Is 30 May 1926 a date of death?

Can you also search for JOHAN JOHANSON(JOHANNSON)
GUSTAF JOHANSON(JOHANNSON), WILHELM
JOHANSON(JOHANNSON). They emigrated from SWE
in 1907 to Jaffray, B.C. Thank you for your help Stella.

Pehr JOHANNSON

Arlene Cervoni — 7 Sep 2005 4:35:00 GMT

I AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON PEHR JOHANNSON
AND FAMILY WHO EMIGRATED FROM SWEDEN TO
JAFFRAY, BC, CANADA IN 1907.

Brock Family

robtam_conley — 14 Apr 2005 5:02:09 GMT

I am searching for obituaries, Brock's from Golden, BC

One EMILY BROCK (died around 1984-1986), and her husband JAMES BROCK (unsure of dates), GORDON BROCK (Died in 2003, I think), and ROYAL "Rocky" BROCK.

Unfortunately, I don't have alot of information that I can offer, but if anyone can help me, I would be very grateful.

Kind Regards,

Tammy Conley

robtam.conley@sympatico.ca

Edwin Abbott or Lenard Reggin

Reg Volk — 31 Dec 2004 12:52:24 GMT

Looking for Edwin Abbott perhaps in the East Kootenays 1920's or Lenard Reggin in Cranbrook as a barber 1910-1920??

Francois BROUILLETTE Ancestors

Maxine Davies — 29 Oct 2004 2:07:06 GMT

Petronille Brouillette married Medard Bourgeois 28 Oct. 1834 in L'Acadie, Quebec, Canada. She was the daughter of Francois Brouillette & Archange Bourassa.
Petronille & Medard were my gtgtgtgt grandparents.
does any one on this list have information on the BROUILLETTE & BOURASSA fsmilies. Hearing from you would be most appreciated. Thanking you in advance. Maxine

Pelton Family

waldon pelton — 4 Oct 2003 8:16:49 GMT

Looking for any Peltons,as am compiling a family tree,and have lost touch with ALL of them. My father was George H.Pelton.Hope to hear from someone.I was born St. Marys Hosp.,1939. Waldon W. Pelton Merry Christmas to all.

Baynes Lake/Waldo

Reg Volk — 9 Jan 2005 12:14:59 GMT

Looking for any info on early Baynes Lake/Waldo 1900-1950

Moise Bourgeois

huguettegagnon1 — 11 Mar 2002 8:52:44 GMT

I am looking for information about MOISE BOURGEOIS of St-Celestin, Quebec, who came to the Cranbrook area in 1906 and established with his family there. Back in St-Celestin, he was a baker.
He was married to PARMELIE MORIN also of St-Celestin, Que. and when they moved to BC they came with their family. Their children were named: Juliette, Albertine, Ernestine, Antonio, Henri, Orphyre (or Orphire) Charles and they had a son PAUL who was born here in BC probably in 1911-1912.
Any information will be greatly appreciated. Moise Bourgeois was my great grandfather and I would like to find out more about him and this family. All I know is that when he moved to BC he bought a large area and was raising lamb.

Parish records for Donald, B.C.

ltpaquette — 8 Dec 2005 7:23:16 GMT

Does anyone know which parish Donald, B.C. (Golden District), is in? I am looking for Roman Catholic parish records for Donald for the time frame 1880-1900. Thanks.

George William Lawrence and Stella Scott family

alberta1950 — 24 Jan 2005 12:46:24 GMT

They had seven daughters. Five were born in Sedgewick Alberta in the 1920s. Two were twins. I have five or out seven of this families births as well as the Lawrence family history t o share..I would like to know where the seven daughters and their families are... to create a genealogy file for those who seek it. I hav eit back into the 1800..in England.. and am st ill gathering more. If you would like to share...contact me at ldbest@cablerocket.com
Thanks

Obit Lookup - Charles A. Stanfield

JoyceWylie2007 — 9 Jan 2005 12:16:51 GMT

Could someone please look up the obit for Charles A. Stanfield, who died in Cranbrook 21 July 1959? His obit is in the Cranbrook Courier, according to an index from the Cranbrook Genealogy Club...
STANFIELD CHARLES A. O/CC 23 JULY 1959 P12C3

Obituary Lookups - BROWN, Annie Mary & ALCOCK, William

olive — 2 May 2004 10:11:21 GMT

Hello...Hopefully someone out there can do a lookup for a Rvelstoke obituary for Annie Mary BROWN, b. 1903 IN Camarthen, Wales, d. February 16, 1936 at Revelstoke Hospsital, Revelstoke, B.C.
Also hoping for a Spillamacheen Obituary lookup
for Grandfather William ALCOCK, b.March 21, 1851, d. Sept. 6, 1939, Spillamacheen, B.C. (don't know if there was a Spillamacheen newspaper back then......possibly in the Golden, B.C. newspaper.

Any help would be very much appreciated.

Than you. Olive

Harold TRAVIS ~ Fatal Accident in B Mine Michel British Columbia ~ Jun 14 1945

Dallas — 13 Dec 2003 1:33:16 GMT

I'm hoping someone out there might have access to a newspaper article about this tragic accident that claimed my cousin's life. He was married and 33 yrs old at the time that the tragic accident took place when the falling of rock struck him and crushed his skull and face.

Kimberley Municipal Cemetery Look-Ups

Dallas — 13 Dec 2003 1:36:49 GMT

I am hoping that some kind soul with access to transcriptions for this cemetery might check these names for me:

1] Lydia Ann (Annie) JONES (nee Collier)
born abt 1894 in Lancashire England
died Sep 11 1966 in Saanich but buried in Kimberley Cemetery.

2] Richard JONES
born abt 1896 in Wales
died May 26 1964 and buried in Kimberley Municipal Cemetery
Annie & Richard had 3 babies die and all are buried in the same cemetery as parents:
Female Baby died May 3 1933
Female Baby died May 16 1940
Donald JONES died Jan 21 1946

Thanks so much in advance!

LITTLER & BAYBUTT connections with CPR Boarding House ~ Crowsnest BC

Dallas — 13 Dec 2003 1:35:51 GMT

Following are my relatives who were proprietors of the CPR Boarding House in Crowsnest BC between approximately 1922 or so to abt 1959.

1] Thomas BAYBUTT & Margaret (nee FARRIMOND) 1922-1926 /

Tom was killed in a terrible car crash that spared his wife Maggie and son Henry. Maggie later married Frank CAMINITTI and they lived in Cranbrook for many years.

2] Matthew LITTLER & Alice (nee FARRIMOND, sis of Maggie) abt 1926-late 1940's.

Matt, once upon a time a pit boss and who once worked the Bankhead Mine AB & Alice semi-retired when their son Henry LITTLER & wife Ada (nee THOMASON) took over, staying there til abt 1960ish.

3] Henry & Ada moved to Cranbrook once the Boarding House closed down and he worked for several years at the Cranbrook Golf Coure. They lived next door to Agnes PHILIPS (d/o Harry & Mary Alice BROWN) and down the street (8th Ave South) from Frank & Maggie CAMINITT and next door to a lady with a wonderful veggie garden which she always shared ~ Pat BROAD.

I would love to hear more about the CPR Boarding House and its history as well as from anyone who may have known any of these people.

Clark's in Cranbrook/Revelstoke

Susan — 4 Oct 2003 9:27:37 GMT

I am searching for any information on the Clark family, they resided in Revelstoke, B.C.
Andrew and Margaret Park. He remarried and I believe his second wife's name was also Margaret.

Any info would be appreciated.

Lizzie CLARK and John MUIR

marilyn_warburt — 17 Jun 2003 3:13:47 GMT

Searching their descendants. Lizzie was the daughter of Andrew Clark and Margaret Park who came to BC ( Cranbrook )in 1910 from Scotland. John served in WW1,

John Major, d Natal, BC 1926

Aldo10 — 24 Dec 2003 8:38:46 GMT

Great Uncle John Mauger/Major ranched at Fernie, married Mabel Philips, he was shot/killed at Natal in March 16, 1926, age 42. Any reference to him appreciated, SVP to my e-mail.

Wm Tomlinson m. May Valentine, April 1895

@@gwens@dccnet.com — 18 Feb 2006 4:29:46 GMT

Report of Marriage

“The marriage of William Tomlinson, of this city [Vancouver], and Miss E. May Valentine, of Revelstoke, took place at Lafayette, Or., on April 17th. The happy couple have returned to this city to reside.”

Source: Vancouver Daily World, 30 April 1895, page eight.

Note: I’m not related to nor am I researching this family.

Carl Douglas Kingsbury

carl926 — 4 Oct 2003 8:19:00 GMT

would like to know how he died. any information is welcomed.

Gillett family, Fernie, B.C

lori — 31 Dec 2002 10:02:33 GMT

If anyone has any information on Charles and Margaret Gillett, who emigrated to Fernie early 1900's from Lancashire England and know of any family they may have had please contact me. Thank you.

Whiting family

Paulette Loree — 31 Dec 2002 12:30:09 GMT

Hello, wondering if anyone has any information regarding the Whiting Ranch in the Elk Valley. My grandmother was born on the ranch and has asked me to find out if it is still in existence. Thankyou

Veltri family - Michel, B.C.

Ann Baus — 23 Sep 2005 3:40:57 GMT

My great grandparents/grandmother lived in Michel between 1905 - 1916. The last name was Veltri(Veltry). While I would love to hear from anyone about that family, I am interested in history of area, including the location of St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church. Are there any newspapers on line within those time frames?

Would love to hear from anyone researching the area.

Thank you.

Ann

Mike Bonner - Kimberley, B.C.

DTTSCHIRKY — 23 Sep 2005 3:45:10 GMT

My grandfather was Patrick J. Bonner from Donegal, Ireland.
His obituary in the 1930's stated he had a brother named Mike who lived in Kimberley, B.C. I would love to receive any information on Mike Bonner. He would have been born in
Donegal, Ireland, in the 1870's.

Jackson Family of Cranbrook, B.C.

Snoopy48 — 3 Feb 2005 8:11:47 GMT

Looking for family members of Joseph Jackson [paper hanger] who resided in Cranbrook, B.C. in 1915. I am working on the family tree, his father is David Jackson of Nova Scotia who died in 1915 age 80 yrs. Please reply,
Doreen

Cyril & Mary Pratt

mppratt — 28 Nov 2002 10:35:00 GMT

Hello:
I am looking for anyone who knew Cyril & Mary. They retired to Kimberly and passed away there. Cyril is buried in the Kimberly Municipal Cemetery and Mary was cremated and ashes spread over St. Mary's Lake. I am hoping that someone knew them.
Thank you for any assistance.
Regards,
Pat Pratt

Merasty family

dmerasty — 23 Sep 2005 3:39:03 GMT

Cliff Grainger

pasolady — 5 Sep 2002 4:41:05 GMT

Does anyone in the area remember my dad Cliff Grainger

James Shea

Susan Bottom — 19 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

From "The Kimberley Courier" Thursday July 21, 1938

Funeral of James Shea Held at Kimberley

Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 13th at 1 p.m. from St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church here for the late James Earl Shea, age 32, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Shea, who was almost instantly killed Sunday, July 10 in a motor accident. Rev B. L. Willis conducted the service, and the pallbearers were: I. Jahren, A. Reinhart, L. Sortome. C. Sortome, I. Simms and J. Leith.
In addition to his parents he leaves to mourn his loss three sisters: Mrs. T. McVicar of Chapman Camp, Mrs. J. Livingstone and Mrs. S. Crewe of Kimberley; one brother Clifford of Trail; and several other near realtives in Canada and the States.
Born in Wyoming, Ontario, he came to Kimberley in April 1925 with his family. He had worked in Crowe's retail store, the Mark Creek Store, and just recently had commenced work at the Kimberley Hotel.

James & Helen MacKenzie in Kimberley

Karen — 23 Sep 2005 3:42:01 GMT

Looking for info on James & Helen MacKenzie (both born 1894 in Scotland). They came to Canada in 1929 with their children George, John, James, Annie (born Inverness), Helen & Mary. They had 2 others named Jean and Joy.

Connaught Tunnel

Lucy McRae — 23 Sep 2005 3:43:12 GMT

Looking for anyone with info on the building of the Connaught Tunnel, and old newspaper articles on same topic.
Also anyone related to MCRAE's or NEWITT's from Field, BC

Masse surname

jmnord1 — 23 Sep 2005 3:45:46 GMT

Looking for anyone who might remember the Masse name in that aera, in about the 1920-30 ies. Thank You.

Cartlidge family

smithclc — 23 Sep 2005 3:46:12 GMT

Looking for Cartlidges which immigrated from possibly Sheffield, Eng. in late 1800's or early 1900. Landed in Toronto area and eventually settled in Fernie B.C. area. Tks

KERSHAW family in Fort Steele

Dawn Samson — 23 Sep 2005 3:51:26 GMT

My great grandfather Henry Kershaw and wife Hannah Banford married in Rochdale, England

They had 3 children born in England:
1. Henry
2. Emma
3. Elizabeth

They immigrated to North America and arrived in Fort Steele in 1897

Henry married and had 9 children in Fort Steele, B.C.
Emma married Lewis Patmore and moved to Prince Rupert
Elizabeth married S.R.W. Rogers and eventually settled in Vancouver, B.C.

Would appreciate any information you may have

Thanks

Dawn Samson (nee Rogers)
British Columbia

George Holman

slick — 23 Sep 2005 5:21:00 GMT

looking for mr. and mrs.george h.holman.lived in rocky mountain house in 1949 where a daughter linda fay holman was born to them. george was a self employed saw filer in 1967.

Four Fernie Men Killed, May 10, 1917

CS_Grant — 23 Sep 2005 3:48:12 GMT

Fernie Free Press, British Columbia, May 10, 1917

FOUR FERNIE MEN KILLED - Fernie was hit hard in the casualty list this week, there being two men reported killed and one wounded.

Thomas Patrick Shields, who went overseas with the 54th, gave his life for his country on May 3. Deceased, who leaves a wife and family here, was well known in football circles.

On Monday, Mr and Mrs Harry Dunlap received a dispatch saying that their son Angus had made the great sacrifice. Angus was a real Fernie boy, having grown up from childhood here, and his parents have the heartfelt sympathy of a host of friends.

Mr W.R. Wilson received word on Tuesday that his son, Lieut. Bishop Wilson, had been wounded. Lieut. Wilson, who is connected with the flying corps, has been on the fighting front for the past two months and his daily routine was to make a 2 1/2 hour scouting trip over the enemy's lines. No particulars have yet been received.

Alex Ferguson, who formerly worked here for George Barton, and enlisted with a Vancouver Regiment, is also reported as killed.

Mrs George Evans received a letter last week from an officer in France stating that her husband had been killed in action. She had received no official notice from Ottawa and the news was a terrible shock. Deceased, who leaves three small children, enlisted with the 54th and has been on the fighting line for nearly a year.

Peter Buzan; Harold Swan

Susan Bottom — 19 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

From "The Cominco Magazine" April 1943
Two deaths at the Mine

Two tragic accidents occurred at the Sullivan Mine on March 18, bringing death to two well-known and respected employees of the mine.

Peter Buzan, barman, was working on a 30-foot ladder when a fall of rock broke one of the guy-wires leading from his ladder. He was thrown from the ladder, fracturing his skull. Born in Austria, Peter was an old-timer around the mine, having worked for the Company since 1926. He is survived by his wife, and four daughters Mildred, Pearl, Edith and Patricia. Mildred is stationed with the air force in Toronto, while the youngest daughter, Patricia is attending school here.

Harold Swan - amiably called "Dutch" by his many friends - was killed two hours later when he fell down a raise, fracturing his skull. Born in Slocan City in 1904, he worked in Slocan, Trail and Nelson before coming to Kimberley in 1936. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife; a brother, Clifford of Kimberley; and his father Mayor Peter Swan of Slocan City.

Both men were well-respected citizens of the community and their fellow workers extend to the bereaved ones their sincere sympathy.

Pearson family in Fernie

bpearson2000 — 23 Sep 2005 5:16:05 GMT

Need any info on any "PEARSON" who lived in Fernie up to
1911,any PEARSON born in Fernie or any family still living in Fernie.
Thanks for any help
Bill Pearson

Obituary: William K. Van Druff (1897-1978)

Gerald_Hobson — 22 Jun 2001 5:41:47 GMT

Obituary: Christena Taylor Van Druff (1900-1952)

Gerald_Hobson — 22 Jun 2001 5:41:47 GMT

From
The Creston Review
Creston, B.C., Canada
Thursday, January 31, 1952

Mrs. K. Vandruff,
Age 52 Years,
Passes Sunday

A well known valley resident, Mrs. Kenneth Vandruff, age 52 years, passed away at the family residence Sunday following a long illness resulting from a heart condition.

Mrs. Vandruff is survived by her husband, two daughters, Lida at home, and Erie at Spokane, Wash., and a son, Pete, Los Angeles, California; three brothers, Mantford and Earl Taylor, at Eastend, Sask.; Arthur Taylor at Claydale, Sask., and a sister, Erie Taylor, at Eastend, Sask.

Mrs. Vandruff came to Creston with her family in 1943 from Moose Jaw, Sask.

Funeral services were held today from Trinity United Church, with Rev. A. O. McNeil officiating.

Pallbearers were Ed Clark, Ray McKelvey, George Holmes, Norman Strong, Les Lund and Les Boffey.

Interment was in the Forest Lawn Cemetery.

(Ed. note: Mrs. Van Druff's first name was Christena, per the B.C. Death Index)

John William Crowe and Mary Caroline West

Pat McArthur — 23 Sep 2005 3:50:10 GMT

Seeking parents and siblings of John William Crowe and Mary Caroliine West, married April 9, 1912, Cranbrook. Their daughter, Marion Vernice, b. Feb 6, 1916, Cranbrook, married Herbert Gordon Greenman, May 15, 1937.

Thomas BATES, RCMP 1923

jeffrysims — 11 Apr 2002 10:46:42 GMT

Looking for info on Thomas Bates, who married Myrtle Alette Sims in Cranbrook June 12 1923. He was an officer of the RCMP and may have been based in Kingsgate BC; after the marriage they may have moved to Calgary. Myrtle later married Arnold Moody Beach in Chicago in 1927; his father was a veterinarian for the Canadian Gov't and also stationed in Kingsgate starting in 1921. What happened to Thomas Bates? where was he born and who were his parents? Did he have any children?

Cominco retirements - John Sims

Susan Bottom — 23 Sep 2005 3:57:50 GMT

From the Cominco magazine May 1948
JOHN SIMS
"Now I can really do a lot of fishing," says John Sims, who was retired on February 1, after serving 23 years with Cominco. John was born in Elk Co., Kansas, and came to Canada in 1902 to farm in Alberta. He came to Kimberley to work for the Consolidated in 1924, being engaged in blacksmithing on the surface. In 1937 he went underground to follow the same trade and worked there until his retirement this year.
He and Mrs. Sims intend to continue residence in Kimberley among the many friends who will join with Cominco and its readers in wishing them many happy years.

Leaman Family History

Susan Bottom — 1 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Kimberley news from 1942.

Susan Bottom — 23 Sep 2005 4:00:35 GMT

Dennis Quong

Susan Bottom — 19 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

James Fulton

Susan Bottom — 19 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

From "The Cominco Magazine" Jan 1942.
JAMES FULTON MOURNED
It is with deep regret that the death is recorded of James Fulton, barman, who was instantly killed at the Sullivan Mine on the morning of November 17, 1941. The accident also brought serious injury to Anton Kadin, Jim's partner.

Jim was born in 1906 at Wardner, BC and came to reside in Kimberley in 1923. He started working with the Company in 1925 and in 1934,was married to Miss Maisie Montieth who was a member of the teaching staff of Kimberley School. Beside his wife, he leaves to mourn his death, a small son, Lorne Monteith, age five, an infant daughter Sheila Kathleen, age two, two brothers, William, who is with the Pay Office staff, and Robert, of Sommers, Montana, a sister Mrs. Mansfield of Billings, Montana and a nephew, Bob, who resides in Kimberley.

Jim was a keen and active sportsman. He took part in curling during the winter and was one of the most active and enthusiastic members of the Kimberley Rod & Gun Club. It was through the efforts of Jim and Alan Bond that the famous "Elephant Shoot" held last September was a sucess and this same spirit was shown in all his activities. Nothing was ever too much trouble for Jim.

His untimely passing cast a deep shadow over the entire community and through this humble medium may the sympathies of his fellow workmen and partners of the Sullivan Mine and Concentrator be extended to Mrs. Fulton, the children, and all bereaved relatives and friends.

Oiva Saatela; Leonard Hystead

Susan Bottom — 19 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

From "The Cominco Magazine" April 1942
OBITUARY
Two fatal accidents have marred an excellent safety record at Sullivan Mine and have taken the lives of two well-liked young men.

On March 10, Oiva Saatela, well known in both Kimberley and Rossland, was killed. Oiva was born in the Golden City in 1915 and came to Kimberley when his father, John Saatela, was transferred to the Sullivan mine. He finished his schooling in Kimberley and commenced work with the Company in September, 1933. In June, 1937, Oiva married Elizabeth Doolan of Cranbrook and leaves two small daughters, Sandra, aged four and Audrey who will be two years old in August. As well as his wife and daughters, he leaves to mourn his loss his mother and sister in Vancouver, and a sister in Canmore, Alberta. The men from Sullivan Mine extend their sympathy in this untimely death to his wife, his children, mother and sisters.

On March 21, Leonard Hystead was killed. Len was born at Redcliff, Alberta, on December 24, 1923 and received his schooling at the Kimberley Public School and Kimberley High School, where he was an honour student. He was a keen sportsman, excelling in baseball and hockey and was selected to play on the team through all stages from Pee Wee hockey to Juvenile. This year, on the Juvenile team, he played excellent hocky. He started to work for the Company only last fall.
Len leaves to mourn his loss, his mother and his step-father, Archie Lilley, mucker boss at the north end of the 3900-foot level, a sister in Calgary and two small sisters at home. His fellow students and all the workmen of the Kimberley district as well as lovers of good, clean sport, join in offering their sympathy to the bereaved family.

They will be greatly missed.

Albert Bonner

Susan Bottom — 19 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

From "The Cominco Magazine" August 1942
Albert Bonner
During the first week in July, a plane accident claimed the life of Flight-Lieutenant Albert Bonner while engaged in flight-formation practice near Borden, Ontario.

Prior to enlistment last Fall, he was employed at the Concentrator. Stationed at Edmonton for a while, he progressed rapidly in his instructional tuition and was transferred to a Vancouver depot. Early this Spring he was sent to Trenton air field to complete his training.

He was to have recieved his wingson July 17 and was expected to be home on leave a week later.

Born at Cranbrook, 22 years ago, Albert received his schooling at Kimberley and, in addition to showing brilliance in his studies, starred in the sports world on track and in the field. During recent examinations he obtained the highest percentage of marks received by any pilot at Borden.

In addition to his mother, he leaves to mourn his loss two sisters, Mrs. A. Rinehart and Mrs. J. "Puffy" Kemp, and three brothers, Jack, George, and James.

The body was accompanied to Kimberley by LAC Switzer and was interred July 8. Full military honours were observed, members of the Kimblerley unit of the reserve army, the Legion and pipe band parading to the graveside.

Ted Elliott

Susan Bottom — 19 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

From "The Cominco Magazine" January 1943
Ted Elliott Dies by "Monty" Moll

A tragic shadow was cast over Kimberley district with the passing of "Ted" Elliott during November. Ted was 53 years of age and one of the most highly respected citizens of the Camp.

Born in Bellingham, England, he came to Canada in 1913 and started work as a plumber at Chapman Camp in 1928.

He is survived by his wife and daughter and all the residents of this community share with them the sorrow of losing this fine man.

Don Gill

Susan Bottom — 19 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

From "The Cominco Magazine" May 1943
Flying Officer Don Gill, one of the Sullivan Mine's many employees who have enlisted to fight for freedom, was reported missing over enemy territory after having led a successful bomber attack on an enemy airfield in France last November.

Youngest son of the late Tom Gill and Mrs. Gill of Cranbrook, he will be remembered for his active interest in basketball, swimming and diving at McDougal pool, and in first aid competitions. He was a member of Jock McConnachie's first aid team which won with a perfect score in Fernie. During this competition, Don wore a full beard, adding a bit of humour to an otherwise serious exhibition.

Even before enlisting in October, 1940, Don was an enthusiastic airman with one hundred hours to his credit.

According to information received by the family through the Red Cross, he lies buried in Haupertus cemetery in Northern France.

Brother Carl, eldest son of the Gill boys, was well-known Down North where he flew Company "box-cars" over the northern wilderness. For many years a member of Kimberley and Trail hockey and basketball teams, he was killed in a tragic crash at Camp Borden in 1931.

Three bothers, Otto in Yellowknife, Arthur in Trail and Allan at the Sullivan mine, survive.

LAC George W. Lindsay R.C.A.F.

Susan Bottom — 19 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

From "The Cominco Magazine" July 1943

News of the death of George Lindsay, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Lindsay of Kimberley, has brought home once again the realization of the real tragedy and incalculable loss which the war is bringing to our district and to all of Canada.
George was 20 years of age and one of Kimberley's outstanding young citizens. Excelling in sports, Lietenant-Colonel of the cadets during his last school year, a favourite among his fellow workers at the mine and one of the most popular young men in the East Kootenay, he leaves a gap in Canada's future that can never be properly filled by those whose fortune it will be to carry on.
To Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay, sisters Mary and Eleanor and brother Edgar, the Consolidated family extends inadequate but heartfelt sympathy in their loss of a fine son and brother. He gave his life to join that host of gallant young Canadians who were willing to make the supreme sacrifice in order that democracy should not perish in our generation.

Burton H. McLeod

Susan Bottom — 19 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

From "The Kimberley Courier" Thursday July 21, 1938

The funeral of the late Burton Hedley McLeod, 20, youngest son of Mrs. Hedly McLeod, one of the two young men killed in an auto accident Sunday night, July 10th, was held last Wednesday July 13 at 4 p.m. in Cranbrook.
Deceased was born in the St. Eugene Hospital on December 13, 1917, and had lived all his life in Kimberley. He is survived by his widowed mother, two brothers, Reggie and Murray, and one sister, Betty.
Internment took place in the family plot in the Cranbrook cemetery, where his father and eldest brother are buried. The services were conducted by the Rev. B. L. Willis, and the following were pallbearers: A. Bonner, A. Joliffe, P. Judge, A. Livingstone, E. Wheeler and H. Wik.

Bruno Sellan

Susan Bottom — 19 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

From "The Cominco Magazine" May 1946

Bruno Sellan Fatally Injured at Kimberley

It is with deep regret that we record the death in the Sullivan Mine of a well-known member of Kimberley's younger set, Bruno Sellan, who died as a result of an injury received May 11.

In the course of his work he stepped off a ladder and was struck by a timber which had slipped from the hands of miners working the raise above. His leg was fractured and he died later in the hospital of shock.

Bruno, mine electrician, is survived by his father, mother, one brother and two sisters, all of Kimberley. The management and employees extend to those bereaved, their sincerest sympathies.

Robert William Ford

Susan Bottom — 19 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

From "The Cominco Magazine" September 1946

Kimberley was sadly shocked this month to learn the news of the death of Robert William Ford who passed away on July 3.
Mr. Ford was born in Kent in 1892, coming to Canada as an infant that same year. He was a plumber apprentice in Winnipeg from 1908 to 1911, then came west to Victoria. He served with the Canadians from 1915 to 1919, and on his return from overseas worked on an experimental farm in the Okanagan until 1926, when he left to join the Consolidated. He is survived by his wife, a son, Barrie, a daughter, Coryl, all residing in Kimberley, and a married daughter, Meryl, in Toronto.

Peter McLeish

Susan Bottom — 19 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

From "The Cominco Magazine" September 1946

It is with deep regret that Kimberley records the passing of one of her old-timers and a recent pensioner of the Consolidated Mining & Smelting Company.
Peter McLeish, before receiving his pension early this year, was operator of the mine's solarium for five years, and "Pete" always had a cheery greeting for underground workers as they came in off shift.
Starting with the Company in 1925, he worked in Kimberley until May, 1929, at which time he was transferred to Winnipeg on prospecting for the Company. He returned to the Sullivan six months later and was a popular figure underground until 1939 when he was stricken with arthritis.
During the past year, Mr. & Mrs. McLeish had been operating a small grocery store in Happy Valley. He is survived by his wife and two sons, Charles Allen, and Roy Gerald, all of Kimberley.

Bernhard Skorheim

Susan Bottom — 19 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

From "The Cominco Magazine" September 1946

We also record with regret the passing of another pensioner, Bernhard Skorheim, whose death came earlier this year. He was a blacksmith at the mine prior to his retirement.
He started off his working life as a "smithy" in his home state of Suth Dakota in 1908, and "clinked" his wayinto Canada in 1918 and to Kimberley in 1924.
Since joining the Company he had been a car repairman, a chuteman, and even a dishwasher, but his first love had always been the anvil and the glow of red hot iron.

Rolf Johanson

Susan Bottom — 19 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

From "The Cominco Magazine" November 1946

It is with deep regret that we record the passing of another miner at the Sullivan Mine, with the sad accident that claimed the life of Rolf Johanson, on October 4th. Rolf was operating a mucking machine when a large slab of rock fell from the wall behind him, struck him on the head and shoulders and killed him. He was born in Norway in 1914 and is survived by his wife Irene in Kimberley, and his parents in Nelson.
During the war he served in the army as a private and soon after his discharge joined forces with the Consolidated in August 28th of this year. A quiet, unassuming chap, Rolf made many friends during his short period of aquaintanceship and these, together with the Cominco, extend their deep sympathy to his wife and family on their tragic loss.

John Ellis

Susan Botton — 19 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

From "The Cominco Magazine" March 1947
The men at the Sullivan concentrator and the residents of the village of Chapman Camp were saddened last month on learning of the passing of John Ellis on January 18.
Mr. Ellis has been a resident of Chapman Camp since 1929 and since that time has become a highly respected and valued member of the community. John was born in Scotland but came to this country in 1920. He entered the service of the Consolidated in the same year and at Trail, Moyie and Kimberley has worked continuously ever since.
John was a quiet man. He was one of those who deserved the title "salt of the earth". He was a good neighbour. In a village of experts, he was acknowledged as one of it's best gardeners, and his lot on the townsite was a pleasure to see in the summertime. It was neat, it was tidy; and showed the results of many hours painstaking work performed after shift in the mill. To men like John Ellis, who contribute that essence of character so essential in the building up of worthwhile communities, it is hard to say "good-bye".
To Mrs. Ellis, Cominco expresses its profound sympathy on her tragic loss.

Andrew Williamson

Susan Bottom — 19 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

From "The Cominco Magazine" March 1947
It is with deep regret that Kimberley records the passing of another of its old timers in the person of Andrew Williamson who passed away on Jaunary 18. Andy was born in Scotland and came to Canada as a young lad. He worked in Alberta for many years before coming to Kimberley and joining the service of the Company in 1927. He was retired in 1939 and since then has operated the Thrift shop in Kimberley. During his younger days he was a noted athelete and starred especially in lacrosse. Since coming to Kimberley he continued his interests in sports and was to be found at all sporting events in the city.
Cominco add its condolences to those of the many friends of Mr. Williamson and extends its pround sympahty to Mrs. Williamson.

G. F. Chapman

Susan Bottom — 19 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

From "The Cominco Magazine" March 1947
G. F. Chapman Dies.

The districts of East and West Kootenay, with which he had had such an intimate connection for over 40 years, mourned the death last month of Mr. Fred Chapman. He had been associated with the Consolidated for 44 years, having entered the service of the Company in 1902. He started work that year with the Canadian smelting works at the age of 16 in the machine shop in Trail. After intensive training in drafting and construction engineering he later became construction superintendant for the company during the First World War. He was responsible for the construction of the Sullivan Concentrator and the village of Chapman Camp was named in his honour.
In 1926 he entered the services of West Kootenay Power and Light Company and had charge of construction of the dams at Upper and Lower Bonnington, Goat River and other developments in the Kootenays.
During his boyhood he had been active in musical circles and had at one time led the Trail band and symphony orchestra. In December of last year he was honoured at a banquet at which the officials of the Consolidated and his many friends gathered to wish him well on his retirement. On that occasion mr. Diamond, Vice-President and General manager of the Company paid him tribute in these words - "He has spent all his working life here and he is as much a part of this district as are the very hills that are about us, and is as much a part of the country as the smelter smoke".
He was a member of the Scottish Rite Kootenay lodge of Perfection and of the Shriners.
Surviving are Mrs. Chapman who resides in Nelson, and a daughter, Mrs Sturgess of Bridge River, and his aged mother and one sister in Trail, and one sister, Mrs. S. Goy, in New Westminster. To them Cominco extends its sympathy in their bereavment.

George Dawson Garden

Susan Bottom — 19 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

From "The Cominco Magazine" April 1947

Chapman Camp lost one of its most highly respected citizens on February 23, when George Dawson Garden passed away after a six month's illness.
George first saw the light of day at Cedarville, Ontario, in 1880. He came west in 1904 and has resided in the Boundary-Kootenay country since that time. He worked for the Consolidated for forty years and during his long service was employed as carpenter boss at Moyie, Sullivan Concentrator, also as construction foreman at Afton, New Golden Rose, Bayonne, Big Missouri, Texada Island, Meridian, Dentonia, Box property, and the Con mine. George also handled the crew at the Corra Linn power project.

George was a good scout and a good and efficient foreman. During his many years' residence in Chapman Camp he took a keen interest in all the village affairs and was an enthusiastic supporter of all kinds of sports.

In addition to his widow, Mrs. Marion Garden, he is survived by son Murray and daughter Myrtle (Mrs. James Russell) of Kimberley and Chapman camp respectively and also by two brothers and three sisters.

The sympathy of the Cominco staff is extended to Mrs. Garden and family on their tragic loss.

Ben Gigliotti - Fernie, BC

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HADDEN family in Michel

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