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Joseph (Joe) Ernest Nuttall passed away November 12th 2007 at the age of 69 after a long battle with cancer.

He leaves behind his wife Elaine of 36 years, son Bob, three grandchildren Gabby, Dylan and Ashley, his sister Emma Johnson and a large extended family as well as a very faithful canine companion Mia.

Born in Ridgedale, Saskatchewan on March 12th, 1938, Joe came to BC in 1955 starting his lengthy career in construction as a heavy duty mechanic. Joe was a longstanding member of the Operating Engineers (Local 115). His career took him to many places around BC with road construction to construction on both the Mica Creek and Revelstoke dams. His last job before retiring in April 1993 was the Rogers Pass Project C.P. Rail.

A Celebration of Joe’s life will be held on Saturday, November 24th, 2:00 p.m. at Fischer’s Funeral Services with Pastor Norm Russell officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Joe’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Box 3451, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4S2 or the CT Scan Campaign, Box 265, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4N3.

Arrangements entrusted to FISCHER’S FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORIUM LTD., Salmon Arm, BC, (250) 833-1129



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