I will take this opportunity to thank all who have offered their condolences privately and clarify for all genealogists. Bonita Beatrice STEPHENS nee GOUDIE was to me, Aunt Bon. Her husband Ralph (Red), children Tracey, Naomi, Cliff and James as well as grandchildren and her g-granddaughter Kassidy have received all the private condolences in forwarded email. Thank you one and all for your comforting thoughts, prayers, as well as understanding. STEPHENS Bonita Beatrice nee GOUDIE September 23, 1935 - October 15, 2003 younger sister of my father, James Donald GOUDIE (living) STEPHENS Bonita Beatrice, age 68 was born at Otter Point in Sooke on September 23, 1935. With great sadness and a greater love we announce the passing of our loving wife and mother on October 15, 2003, into the peace- fulness she so deserves. Throughout the past 11 years of her life she faced many very challenging health related problems and met each with incredible strength, courage and great dignity. She will be forever loved and remembered by her husband Ralph of 48 years; 2 daughters, Tracey (Peter), Naomi (Brian); 2 sons, Cliff, James (Ramona). She is also survived by 7 grand- children Branden, Tamara, Tyler, Lauren, Elise, James, Myles; one great-grandchild Kassidy and remaining family and friends. We are comforted knowing her struggles have ended. She is deep in our hearts and will always stay, loved and remembered every day. At families request there will be no services. Victoria Times Colonist, October 17, 2003 Dennice Goudie researching: Brûlè, Poirier, McFadden, Stephens, Michelsen, French, Brooks, Brown, Goudie, Vautrin pioneer families of British Columbia and their 'country wives' http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~goudied/index.html Most Recent Family Tree database online (10,000+ individuals) http://www.gencircles.com/users/goudie_d/1 http://www.gencircles.com/users/goudie_d/2/ << Fotheringhame - V7 - 669 Unless specifically stated otherwise in this message, there is no intentional attachment on this e-mail transmission.