Passed away peacefully at age 98 in residences at Piccadilly Place Care Home. Formerly a long time resident of Horsefly BC. Amy and husband Philip moved to Salmon Arm BC in 1972. Born at Rochester Alberta, Amy married Philip Bourelle at age 15. They shared 66 years of marriage until Philips death in 1998. They had 12 children then raised two additional boys. She is survived by 9 of her children. Philip Jr; Arthur (Alice);(Predeceased George); Charles; Hazel Glusman (Dave) Katherine Sarrazin (Bert); Emory; Walter; Lyda Critchlow (Stanley); Ivan (Judi); Brian Brown and Barry Brown. Amy had 12 siblings and is survived by brother Edmund Hill of Ft. St. James BC and sister Silvia Madsen of Boyle Alberta. Philips family of 8 have all passed. Amy and Philip’s fruitful life leaves 9 children, 25 grandchildren, many great grandchildren, several great great grandchildren and a few great great great grandchildren. Amy will be oh-so-missed by family, nieces, nephews, friends, neighbours for all of the wonderful moments and memories of her 98 years. Amy’s family extends our very special thanks to Dr. Wicker for his outstanding care to our mother’s needs. Our thanks also to Fischer’s Funeral Services for excellent guidance and service.
Memorial “Celebration of Life” gathering to be on December 7th at 2:00 pm at the Salmon Arm Elks Hall, 3690- 30th St. N.E.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories through Amy’s obituary at www.fischersfuneralservices.com.