John Rassmussen

RASMUSSEN, John Graham Went to his eternal home on March 16, 2007 at the age of 83 after a long hard struggle with COPD and Post-Polio Syndrome. John is sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Hilda of 16 years marriage; his child, Chris of Victoria, B.C.; two grandchildren: Nadeen and Jill (Andrew); two great-grandchildren: Austin and Emily; and sister: Verna Robinson of Carberry, MB, numerous nieces and nephews, plus extended family. John was sadly predeceased by his first wife Doris. John was a 50 year member of St. Andrew's Lodge #174 A.F. and A.M. Regina, SK, Gizeh Shriners of BC and Yukon including Penticton Shrine Club #20, Edina Chapter #33 Order of Eastem Star, as well as a member of Royal Canadian Legion #40 and a veteran of World War II. Many thanks to Dr. Baillie, nurses and staff of SP2 Penticton Regional Hospital, care aides and staff at Village by the Station, Summerland Extended Care and the many home support workers, especially "Sam". A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, March 23, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. from Penticton Funeral Chapel, 501 Winnipeg Street, Penticton, B.C. with Pastor Ian Walker officiating, assisted by Reverend Callum Jones. Interment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery, Penticton, BC. Memorial tributes may be made in John's memory to Post Polio Awareness and Support Society, 2-2630 Ross Lane, Victoria, BC, V8T 5L5 or Okanagan Cancer Car Project, 2251 Abbott Street, Kelowna, BC, VIY 1E2. Arrangements have been entrusted to Penticton Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be directed to the family: pfchapeI@vip.net Penticton Funeral Chapel & Crematorium (250) 492-0713 350353