1924 – 2017

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Helen Marie Gopsill. Mom was born in Edson Alberta on July 6th 1924, to Noel and Grace Armstrong, and spent many happy years with her family there before moving to Kamloops, BC in 1963. Mom was the last survivor of her large, immediate family and was predeceased by her husband Edwin Thomas Gopsill, parents Noel and Grace, brothers Welcome, Paul, Avery, Lee, Harold, and Fred, and sisters Edna and Mable.

She is survived by children Noel George (Bonita) Gopsill, and Cheryl Lynn (Bob) Dale, of Kamloops, grandchildren Michelle (Chris) Grout-Smith, Teresa (Jason) LaBonte, George (Sara) Gopsill, Christopher (Shevaun) Dale, and Kevin Dale, as well as great grandchildren Austin LaBonte, Taylor LaBonte, Amber Grout-Smith, Thomas Grout-Smith, Sadie Gopsill, and Gabriel Dale.

Mom had a good life, and had many friends in Kamloops and Edson that she loved to visit and had some great times with. She enjoyed traveling with her husband Edwin after he retired from the CNR, and went on many trips in Eddie’s Caboose (nickname for the motorhome) to points south and in BC/Alberta.

I found these wise words in the back of Mom’s family diary that I’m sure she would have liked to share with everyone.

“Enjoy today each day one day at a time for who knows when the
whistle will blow and the game of life will be over.”

Mom requested that there be no funeral, and will be interred with the love of her life Edwin when the weather improves in Kamloops.

Thank You to the staff at Ponderosa Lodge, and Ridgeview Lodge for the wonderful care they provided for mom over the last few years.

Condolences may be expressed at www.myalternatives.ca

• Date : 2017-02-26
• Location : Kamloops, B.C.