December 25, 1942 - May 22, 2024
In loving memory ~
Orville "Ole" Maurice Cumming passed away peacefully in Salmon Arm hospital after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage at the age of 81years. He is lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his wife Mary and his two sons: Sheldon and wife Ashley, Derek and fiancée Robyn; as well as his four brothers: John (Karen), Doug (Marge), Murray (Brenda) and Wayne Cumming; his two sisters: Rosalie Skori, and Carole Shippy (Ron).
Ole was predeceased by his parents Maurice and Olga, his brother in-law Alan Skori, and brothers Mac, Earle, Pete and his nephew Dale Cumming.
Ole moved to BC after graduating high school in Viking Alberta. He worked as a surveyor for the Dept of Highways on Vancouver Island. Ole worked on three BC Hydro dam projects from 1971 - 1983.
In late 1983 Ole moved to Salmon Arm and purchased the Salmon Arm Go Kart track with his brother Earle. Ole worked on many construction projects in and around Salmon Arm. He especially enjoyed developing the Village at 10th & 10th as well as Horseshoe Bay in St. Ives, B.C. After joining the Elks lodge, Ole spearheaded the building of the new Elks hall in the park.
Ole loved to travel and enjoyed winters in Arizona for 10 years. Ole enjoyed golf, curling, and baseball and was an avid sports fan.
A celebration of life will be held on June 14, 2024 at 3:00PM at the Elks Hall 3690-30 St. NE, Salmon Arm with Jack Bowers officiating.
To Leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.bowersfuneralservice.com.
Service Details
3:00 PM