Obituary of Rosella Annette Nelson

Rosella Annette Nelson 1918-2009 Rosella Annette Nelson, resident of Dawson Creek, British Columbia and former resident of Winfield, British Columbia passed away on August 26 ,2009 at Peace River Haven in Pouce Coupe at 97 years of age. Annette was born on April 3, 1918 in Bainville , Montana to Oscar and Clarinda L’Arrrivee. She was the sixth of eight children. When she was five years old, the family moved to Arborfield, in northern Saskatchewan. Annette spent the next twenty-five years in Arborfield . She met and married Elmer Salibury , then moved to Carrot River, Saskatchewan . Annette could speak French fluently as well as read and write it. She was an avid gardener and believed in preserving what was grown. She made superb pickles, not to mention the canning, juicing, and freezing, as well as fruit roll-ups and other fruit done in the dehydrator. At various times in her life she was a cook in a restaurant, a ticketed log scaler, an Amway sales representative, and a cannery worker in the Okanagan. Her hobbies included crocheting and tramping in the hills searching for rocks that could be cut and polished, and always on the lookout for "the special one”. One of her great passions was working on the family tree. She spent countless hours doing research, writing letters and copying documents. Annette had a special talent when it came to garage sales, whether she was selling or buying. She loved antiques and other collectibles, and at one point had over 1,000 pieces. For more than 40 years Annette lived in Winfield, British Columbia. She met and married Ray Nelson and they had over 20 wonderful years together. Annette and Ray took trips across Canada, and visited the homestead where Annette was born. They made a wonderful team, and shared so many interests. They spent time visiting with their many friends and sharing the abundance of produce from their garden. When Ray passed away in 1997, Annette decided to move to Dawson Creek, British Columbia to be closer to be closer to her son Oscar. Annette was predeceased by husband Ray Nelson; son Willy Salisbury; daughter Evelyn Anderson and three sisters and two brothers. She is survived by her daughter Dorothy (Larry) Stefanyk; her son Oscar (Faye) Salisbury; her brother Edmour(Jean) L’Arrivee; her sister Lillian Trudeau and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. A memorial service was held at Bergeron Funeral Chapel, Dawson Creek, British Columbia on Friday, September 11, 2009. Pastor Gary Henderson officiated.