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VIDEO – Gabe Walker and Karen Maxwell – in Grand Cayman, Caribbean and in Vancouver, BC Canada during 2019 through 2023.
Photos on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/dianawalker/albums/72177720308005973
Here’s the direct link to the Video:
Such a wonderful relationship. So happy for Gabe and Karen and their dog Mando!!
Love, Mom
Diana Walker
CEO, Diana’s Healthy Lifestyles
My sweet sister Goldie Denise Caldwell Wilson passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022, with Bone Cancer. Celebration of Life for Goldie is Sunday, May 21, 2023 in Salmon Arm, BC, Canada.
I watched Goldie being born at home in Malawka, BC, Canada on January 23, 1958.
I was 10 years old at the time.
Our family has created a Facebook Group here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/638520997905979
1. Goldie Younger Years
2. Goldie and Sisters
3. Goldie and Family
4. Goldie and Friends
5. Goldie and James
Hannelore’s Link: https://hannelore.ca/retreats-overview/dolphin-retreats/
I created this post below with photos and videos celebrating Goldie and with many sister memories with Goldie, Roselyn Phare and myself (Diana Walker) – we have so many wonderful memories:
https://dianawalker.com/goldie/
Goldie, we miss you so deeply.
Obituary
https://www.bowersfuneralservice.com/obituary/GoldieDenise-CaldwellWilson
GOLDIE DENISE (Eckstadt) CALDWELL WILSON was born in Malakwa on January 23, 1958 and passed away in Salmon Arm on October 10, 2022 from the effects of bone cancer at the age of 64 years. The Eckstadt Family moved to Salmon Arm when she was only six months old.
She was predeceased by her father Emil Eckstadt, her sister Rhoda Eckstadt and her Mother Constance Denise Eckstadt. She is survived by her two daughters, Sabrina Ozpazarcik (Ibrahim) of Vancouver and Jasmine Caldwell of Salmon Arm, B.C., the love of her life, James Wilson (his son Matt Wilson and daughter Shannon Hodgson) and two sisters, Diana Walker and Roselyn (Keith) Phare, five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews; Jesse Walker, Gabriel Walker, Julie Phare Dubyna and Andrew Phare.
Goldie was a wonderful person and genuinely cared about others. She was compassionate and very generous. She lived by the saying “Strangers are just friends you haven’t met yet” and extended her kind and loving ways to many. Goldie loved the great outdoors, travelling, drumming, walking, belly dancing, yoga, boating, swimming and generally embraced a very healthy lifestyle. Goldie also enjoyed playing the guitar and singing. She had a sense of humor and was very hospitable. She loved the beauty of the mountains and tranquil moments by Shuswap Lake at Sunnybrae.
Goldie was fierce, independent and steadfast in her approach to everything in Life. She balanced this in her unique way with a friendly, helpful, outgoing, compassionate spirit. Her presence was captivating. Cancer became evident about five years ago and her radiant light was very bright until very near her passing. To hear her voice and see her vibrant smile one would not have guessed anything was amiss.
Goldie lived her life on her own terms and treasured people and experiences over all else. She is missed here and now not only by family but by many others in the community and around the world. A gathering of family and friends to celebrate her life will be held in May of 2023.
May she rest peacefully evermore…
I hope you are keeping healthy and happy!
For the first time in my life, I’ll be taking a one-month vacation, driving from British Columbia to Ontario.
Some of the time I won’t even have cell or internet service!! I will have my new laptop with me, so I still can keep in touch (when I have internet) but mostly I’ll be relaxing, enjoying the scenery, and enjoying meeting Patrick’s family and friends in Ontario. I know Patrick will enjoy fishing with his brother!
Goldie, Diana, Roselyn – Three Sisters – I am so grateful to have sisters to share life with.
Here is a video with wonderful memories of many happy occasions together over the years. As you can see, we love to get together, and often we go for walks together, or boating on Shuswap Lake, Salmon Arm, BC, Canada, in the summer.
Goldie, Diana, Roselyn Photo Album on Flickr here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/dianawalker/albums/72177720300132971
Goldie – Watch this beautiful video of Goldie Belly-dancing
Photos of Roselyn Phare and Diana Walker when we were very young!
https://dianawalker.com/roselyn-phare-diana-walker/
Name: Emil Eckstadt
Rank: Gunner
Unit/Division: Lorne Scots A/A (R.C.A) REINFS) C.A.
Dates of Service: 27 March, 1941 to 20 March, 1946 (5 years)
Emil Eckstadt, was born in Estuary, Saskatchewan, according to his birth certificate. When he was a young lad, his family moved to a farm near Medicine Hat, Alberta and that became their homestead.
On March 27, 1941 Emil made a trip to Calgary to get some needed farm supplies. He saw a Recruiting Booth and stopped to make some inquiries. That was the day Emil joined up as a soldier with the Canadian Armed Forces to serve his country.
He was 24 years of age and spent a portion of his army training in Vernon, B.C. and then was dispatched to Brandon, Manitoba. From there I understand Emil boarded a Troopship on December 13, 1941 and arrived at Gourock in the United Kingdom ten days later on December 23, 1941. He was then placed with the Canadian Artillery Holding Unit where anti-tank training continued. From records recently obtained from Library and Archives Canada, it shows that Emil was stationed in Sicily, Italy and the United Kingdom during his military career overseas.
While in England Emil met a charming nurse and requested permission to marry. This was granted and although he had to return to Canada with his mates on demobilization, his wife Denise, travelled with hundreds of other War Brides from Southampton, England to Halifax, Nova Scotia on the ship R.M.S Aquitania. They were looking for a new life and exciting adventures in Canada.
On his Discharge Certificate it is noted that Emil Eckstadt received several Medals for his service. They were the 1939/43 Star, Italy Star, The Defence Medal and the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal & Clasp. Emil’s family treasure these medals and will keep them safe in remembrance of the many sacrifices this man and so many others made so that we can live in a free country. We will never forget their journeys and what they have done for us.
Submitted by Emil Eckstadt’s daughter Roselyn (Eckstadt) Phare
for Remembrance Day, November 11, 2021
Page B3 of Salmon Arm Observer:
https://www.saobserver.net/e-editions/?iid=i20211105020019870&&headline=U2FsbW9uIEFybSBPYnNlcnZlciwgTm92ZW1iZXIgNSwgMjAyMQ==&&doc_id=211105090653-2dedfb0ee6944500b8dc5b8afff4d561
Remembrance Day Emil Eckstadt and Denise Eckstadt
Below is a poem by our Mom, Denise Eckstadt.
Here is a tribute to Denise Eckstadt:
https://dianawalker.com/denise-eckstadt-video-in-memory-of-our-mom/
