We Remember
SCHNELL, Barbara Ann
January 23, 1917 — September 14, 2015
Passed away peacefully and joined her late husband John, on Monday, September 14, 2015 at the age of 98. Survived by her family Val (Mary Ellen) of Oyama, Marcelle (Al) MacMillan of Vernon, Yvonne (Jim) Costa of Delta, Evelyn (Wally) Buhman of Kelowna, Larry (Sue) of Vernon; grandchildren Dale (Michelle) Biesick, Greg Biesick, Sheryl Biesick, Wayne (Grace) MacMillan, Sherry (Rod) Fedyck, Debbie (Tony) Thompson, Terynn (Mel) Papadopoulos, Brad (Traci) Costa, Lori (Larry) Oishi, Kevin (Corinna) Buhman, Nicole (Jason) Flack, Corina Schnell; 19 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband John and great granddaughter Teegan Oishi. Mom has always been a hard worker who loved her family dearly, always considering others before herself.
Warm thanks to Dr. Mackle for his exceptional care, to the nurses on KGH 5th Floor and the staff at Joseph Benjamin House (Village at Mill Creek).
A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 25, 2015 at 11:00 am at St. Charles Garnier Parish, 3645 Benvoulin Road, Kelowna, BC. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.
Service
Friday, September 25, 2015 at 11:00 am
Location
St. Charles Garnier Parish
We loved Barbara very much and we are sad this beautiful lady has left us. Larry and I truly are sorry for your loss and we will be there to join the family to celebrate her and wish her peace. We know our Mom will be happy to see her again. Such good friends for so many years. We send kindest regards and warm hugs knowing that Mom’s forever hold a special place in our hearts. We have so many fond memories of Barbara.
Larry Schatz (Rhonda)
So sorry for your loss. Your Mother lived an amazing life, and is definitely resting in peace now, looking down at all of her wonderful children and feeling very proud. She will be sadly missed. Bob & Trudy
sorry to hear of Barbara passing. Barb and John were very dear friends of my mom and dad raising there families in the north end of Kelowna. she was a very kind and happy person and was always nice to me and my brothers. To Yvone,Evelyn and Larry , sorry for your loss.
Evelyn and Wally we are so sad for your loss as your mother was such a great lady.So glad that I got to know her. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family in this time of sadness. With love Flo and Gary Neal.
To the Schnell family. We are so sorry to hear about Barbara’s passing. May love surround you, may faith sustain you, may hope encourage you day by day. May the belief that she is now with God bring you comfort. We have very fond memories of our visits with Barbara through the Church. Our thoughts and our prayers are with you all. Sincerely, Denise and Marcel Bergevin.
We are visiting in Kelowna with our daughter who just recently moved here. I did some research & discovered that your Mom died two years ago. Sorry to hear it. I often think of your family & it would be nice to reconnect. Send me an email if you wish.
Margaret & Lloyd Beler