Obituaries

Went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 6, 2012 at the age of 85. Survived by her loving husband Pete; three daughters: Dorothy (Ed) Rempel of High River, AB, Sharon of Maple Ridge, BC, Ruth of Waldheim, SK; three sons: Dave (Tena) of Waldheim, SK, Milt (Kathy) of Glennallen, Alaska, James (Debbi) of Kelowna, BC; 22 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; one brother Donald Schoenwald (Anita) of Painesville, Ohio; two sisters: Delphia Sawatzky (Harry, deceased) and Irene Smith (Marvin, deceased) both of Billings, Montana; as well as many nieces and nephews. Sadly predeceased by her parents Henry and Susie Schoenwald, brother Harvey, sisters: Eva Boese, Johannah Schoenwald and Lyla Schoenwald. Delores was born in Glendive, Montana on May 22, 1927 and raised on a farm in the Richey area. She came to faith in Christ at age 14, was baptized and joined the church. She was a good, caring mother to her six children and a loving wife to her husband. Delores was a good cook and an excellent seamstress. Her alto voice contributed significantly to many services. Her love for and devotion to the Lord had a positive influence on the family. She passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord Jesus Christ in the Baptist Housing facility in Kelowna, BC. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at 10:00 am at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. Interment to follow in the Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Gideons, c/o 593 Spruceview Place South, Kelowna, BC, V1V 1S8. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.

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