Our world has been forever changed. It is with much sadness that we have to say goodbye to our husband, Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, brother, uncle and friend.
Stanley Alfred Wolfenden passed away at home in New Hazelton, B.C. after a courageous fight against cancer on Aug. 13, 2008 at the age of 74. Stan was predeceased by his sister June, his mother Eva, and his father Stanley.
Stan is survived by his wife Hilda of 52 years, daughter Carol (Randy), Spruce Grove, AB, son Mark (Cindy), New Hazelton, B.C., son Arthur (Bonnie), Prince George, B.C., his grandchildren, Nathan, Meagan, Nicki, Matthew, Olivia, Barry, Jennifer, Stephan, Adam and Katherine, great grandsons Lucas and Alexander.
He is also survived by his brother Ray, Lumby, B.C., sisters Jean, Fruitvale, B.C., Pearl, Vernon, B.C., Philis, Vernon, B.C., their families, and many other relatives and friends.
“We can’t believe you’re gone.”
We would like to thank all the people in the community for all of your support you have shown us during Stan’s illness. Special thanks to Dr. Hougesen and staff, Wrinch Memorial Hospital staff, Wrinch Memorial Pharmacy, Palliative Care Nurses Pauline Juhasz and Lynn Shervill, Upper Skeena Hospice, Red Cross Society and the Wrinch Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.
A memorial service for Stan was held on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the Community Gospel Chapel in New Hazelton with Rev. Sunni Shular Officiating. Cremation was requested.
In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes to the Upper Skeena Hospice are requested and can be made to Bag 999, Hazelton, B.C., V0J 1Y0.
Arrangements were entrusted to the R.A. Schrader Funeral Home, Smithers, B.C. 250-847-2441.
“Service with Dignity”