TESSMER TESSMER

Donna Jackson is sad to announce the passing of 'Tex' Edward Tessmer at Ponderosa Lodge on February 8, 2016, following a lengthy illness. Born near LeRoy, Saskatchewan on June 24, 1930, he is survived by his son Christopher, granddaughter Ashley and her mother Dawn. Predeceased by his son Mark, Ashley's father. Surviving siblings are Lydia Bagstad, Albert Tessmer (Laverne) and Elizabeth Hewlett (Bert) and their families. He will be missed by Donna's family.

Tex was a well-known diamond driller, and owner of Tex Drilling Ltd. He retired 20 years ago and enjoyed a life of travel, tending to his shrubs, vegetables and flowers, puttering in his shed on various projects, cooking, visiting with neighbours and meeting his 'buddies' for coffee every morning.

Thank you to Dr. James Howie, and those in the medical community who have attentively seen to his well-being over the past two difficult years. The family is particularly grateful for the compassionate care he received during the final hours of his life from nursing staff and care aides at Ponderosa. He was never left on his own and was treated with gentle kindness throughout a grueling 48 hours.

Private arrangements care of First Memorial Funeral Services, #8-177 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, B.C., V2B 3E8 (www.firstmemorialkamloops.com). The Kamloops Food Bank is suggested for those wishing to donate in Tex's memory.