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Stanislav Stan Kosirowski
March 24, 1932 - February 1, 2011
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Stanislav “Stan” Kosirowski passed away at South Okanagan Hospital on Feb. 1st, 2011 after a lengthy illness.
He was born on a farm in Flatbush, Alberta. He worked on the farm and in Saw Mills in the area through his teen years
He served three years with the army in Germany.
Stan had two sons, Randall and Michael, with his ex wife Pat.
Stan began his construction company Athabasca Oilfield Construction in 1953. He built oilfield leases and major highways in northern Alberta.
He sold all this equipment and retired in 1979
Stan met his partner Carrol in 1981 and they worked for Indian Affairs building roads on the Goodfish Reserve for 5 years.
Stan & Carrol travelled all over Canada, US, New Zealand, Australia, Fiji & Hawaii. They travelled to Arizona for 20 winters where Stan enjoyed playing his 12 string guitar at the jam sessions.
They moved to Oliver in late 1998 and got involved with the Senior Center playing in the Volunteer Band for dances every Saturday morning.
Stan and 3 other members formed a band they called the Valley Toe Ticklers and entertained at dances for several years.
Stan’s greatest enjoyment in life was playing his guitar and doing carpentry work.
Stan was predeceased by his parents and three sisters. He is survived by his loving partner Carrol, two sons, Randall & Michael, 2 grandchildren Nitasha & Joshua. He is also survived by two stepchildren, Sandra & Neil; step grandchildren Bradley & Narisse, a brother-in-law Nick Karmann; several nieces & nephews, several great nieces & nephews and four great-great nieces & nephews and several in-laws as well as many friends. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
A special thanks to all the nursing staff at South Okanagan Hospital who were so kind to him. An extra special thanks to the Doctors who looked after Stan during his illness, Dr. Johnston, Dr. Shaw, and Dr. Ashton you all did a wonderful job.
Donations can be made to the Okanagan Cancer Car Project, 2251 Abbott Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1E2 or a charity of your choice. A celebration of life tea will be held at the Oliver Seniors Center on Saturday Feb 5th at 12:00 p.m.
Condolences & tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com
Arrangements entrusted to Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium, Oliver & Osoyoos.
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From: Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service Staff
Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service Staff send our condolences to family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
From: Doreen & Phil Wihlidal
Relation: Friends
Our prayer for you , for each hour of your loneliness; We pray for a day of comfort; for each minute of grief, a year of peace; and for every tear, a thousand reasons to “SMILE”.
From: David and Linda Soluk
Relation: Good friend to son Randy
We are so sorry to hear about dad’s death. Just to let you know that we are thinking of you Randy. Take care and we will talk or see you soon.
Love Dave and Linda Soluk
From: R. Earl Warner
Relation: friend
Carrol, sorry to hear of Stan’s passing. With your loss, I understand you intend to move to Alberta to be with your family. Much like me, and my return to Sask after Ruth passed away this past July. May your family provide you comfort during this time of your sorrow and loss.
Earl Warner
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Date & Time:
February 5, 2011
Beginning at 12:00pm
Location:
Oliver Seniors Centre
34452 - 95th Street
Oliver, BC Canada V0H 1T0
A memorial tea will be held at 12:00 P.M. Saturday February 5, 2011 at the Oliver Seniors Centre.
34452 - 95th Street
Oliver, BC Canada V0H 1T0
Memorial Gifts
Memorial Gifts may be sent directly to:
The Okanagan Cancer Car Project,
2251 Abbott Street,
Kelowna, BC
V1Y 1E2
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