Evelyn Louisa "Emma Toop

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• Name: Emma Toop
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December 5, 1914 - July 25, 2016

Born in Chilliwack to parents Fred and Pearl (Simpson) Toop, granddaughter of Chilliwack pioneers Sampson and Emma Toop, died peacefully at Christine Morrison Hospice in Mission.

Evelyn was married to Roy Edwards on June 23, 1936 and together they raised five children.

Evelyn will be missed by sister Edna and brother Edgar, sons Robert, Ronald (Carolyn), Harley (Dawn) and daughters Myrna and Sharie (Arnie). Grandchildren Lorelei, Melanie (John), Stephen (Tracey), Tamara (Greg), Marlo (Steve), Jaida (Darrell), Niki (Darcy), Loni (Robin) and Erin (Randy), 15 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and their families, plus many friends. The Vancouver Canucks and Toronto Blue Jays have lost an avid fan.

Pre deceased by husband Roy, brother Earl, sister Ethel and granddaughter Denise.

Evelyn lived in Chilliwack until 2007, when she moved to Hallmark on the Lake in Abbotsford.

She was second to none as a Mom and touched many lives in a positive way in her 101 years. She will be sorely missed by all of her family and all of her friends new and old.

Memorial service will be held October 8, 2016 at 2pm

(https://www.dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/obituaries/chilliwack-bc/louisa-edwards-7026425)

Family/Spouse: Henry Roy Edwards. Henry was born in 1909 in New Westminster, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada; died in 2001 in Chilliwack, Fraser Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada; was buried in Chilliwack Cemeteries, Chilliwack, Fraser Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Sharie Edwards

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• Name: Fred Toop
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?b? FRED TOOP?/b?
Chilliwack pioneer Fred Toop, a resident of the Fraser Valley since his birth in 1886, died May 30 at Chilliwack General Hospital in his 90th year.
Mr. Toop was a retired dairy farmer and was formerly of 134 Gore Avenue.
He was presented with a 65-year IOOF membership pin in 1975 and was past grand, past chief patriarch of Chilliwack encampment No. 3, a long-time member of Ruth Rebekah Lodge No. 4 and a charter member of Canton No. 42, Valley United Patriarchs Militant.
Mr. Toop farmed for many years on part of the original homestead on Sumas Prairie Road where he and his wife Pearl attended Sumas United Church.
He was a life member there and was president of the church board of management for 29 years.
Always active in community affairs, he was vice-president of the White Cane Club and is a former director of the Chilliwack Regional Fall Fair. With Stewart Dixon he organized the Junior Farmers' club, now called the 4-H club.
Mr. Toop is survived by his wife Pearl; three daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Edwards, Chilliwack, Mrs. Ethel Anderson, Victoria, Mrs. Edna Brooks, Victoria; one son, Dr. Edward Toop, St. Albert, Alberta; 15 grandchildren and 13 greatgrandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 at Henderson's Funeral Chapel. Burial follows at IOOF cemetery.

Frederick married Pearl Edith Simpson on 29 Dec 1913 in Chilliwack, Fraser Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada. Pearl (daughter of Robert Milton Simpson and Evelyne Louisa Brown) was born on 29 Sep 1895 in Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; died on 14 Apr 1988 in Chilliwack, Fraser Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada; was buried in Chilliwack Cemeteries, Chilliwack, Fraser Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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?b?PEARL EDITH TOOP?/b?
Pearl Edith fJF Menholm Rd., Chilliwack, passed away April 14, 1988 at Chilliwack General Hospital at age 92. Born Sept. 29, 1895 at Winnipeg, Man., she lived in the Chilliwack area for 80 years. toop She was a housewife at home. She was a member of Sumas United Church and superintendent of its Sunday School. She produced many Christmas concerts. She enjoyed entertaining many groups with her comic recitations. With the Ruth Rebekah Lodge 7, she was a Past Noble Grand and financial secretary as well as a life member. For many years, she was a member of the Willing Workers Group of the Chilliwack United Church.
Funeral service was held April 18 from the chapel of Henderson's Funeral Home with Rev. Reg Brown officiating. Interment was at the Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Casketbearers were Robert Edwards, Ronald Edwards, Harley Edwards, Bruce Morrison, John Anderson, and David Brooks.
She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law Evelyn and Roy Edwards of Sardis, Ethel and Robert Anderson of Victoria, Edna annd Lloyd Brooks of Victoria; son and daughter-in-law Dr. Edgar and Muriel Toop of St. Albert, Alta.; 15 grandchildren; 19 greatgrandchildren; sisters Emily Hogg of White Rock, Lillian Bradwell of Chilliwack, Roberta Wilson of Hope; and by her brother Wesley Simpson of Sardis.

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Eldest of 10 children born to Robert Milton Simpson & Evelyne Louisa Brown

married Frederick Wesley Toop at Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada on December 29, 1913

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?b?TOOP - SIMPSON.?/b?
At noon on Monday, December 29, Frederick Wesley Toop and Pearl Edith Simpson were united in marriage by Rev. A. K. Roberts in the Methodist church. Albert Hall and Miss Alma Campbell were the witnesses to the ceremony. The bridegroom is the son of Sampson Toop of Sumas, and is president of the Sumas Epworth League, while the bride is the daughter of Robert M. Simpson of South Sumas, and is secretary of the league. The happy couple will spend their honeymoon visiting the Sound cities, joining home by way of Victoria, and will reside at Sumas on the Toop homestead. The many friends, both in Sumas and Chiiliwack, extend hearty congratulations to the young couple.

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Sampson married Emma Bidgood in Oct 1868 in Tavistock, Devon, England. Emma was born on 1 Mar 1846 in England; died on 15 Oct 1918 in Chilliwack, Fraser Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada; was buried in Carman Cemetery, Chilliwack, Fraser Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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(Medical):Stricken with a heart attack while letting some cattle out to pasture on the afternoon of Wednesday, March 14, Robert M. Simpson of Atchelitz passed away shortly after he went indoors to rest.

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Son of WIlliam W. Simpson & Henrietta Cherry

?b?ROBERT MILTON SIMPSON?/b?
Stricken with a heart attack while letting some cattle out to pasture on the afternoon of Wednesday, March 14, Robert M. Simpson of Atchelitz passed away shortly after he went indoors to rest. Born at Ashton, Ontario, 63 years ago, the late Mr. Simpson came to the Fraser Valley twenty - five years ago and had been a well known and respected citizen of the district since that time. Prior to coming here he resided in Winnipeg.
Mr. Simpson is survived by his wife, five daughters, Mrs. F. Toop and Roberta Simpson, South Su - mas; Mrs. J. Hogg, Sumas; Mrs. George Bradwell, South Sumas, and Mrs. Harold Bradwell, Radium Hot Springs; and four sons, Cecil of Rosedale, and William, Joshua and Wesley of South Sumas.
Mrs.. Simpson was in the south at the time of her husband's passing, the funeral arrangements were held over till her arrival. The funeral took place Wednesday from chilliwack United Church, with interment in the Odd Fellows' cemetery.

Robert married Evelyne Louisa Brown on 3 Oct 1894 in Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Evelyne (daughter of George Brown and Louisa Blunt) was born on 3 Dec 1875 in Maidenhead, Berkshire, England; died on 12 Apr 1943 in Chilliwack, Fraser Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada; was buried in 1943 in Chilliwack Cemeteries, Chilliwack, Fraser Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Evaline Louisa Brown
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daughter of George Brown & Louisa Blunt

married Robert Milton Simpson at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada on October 3, 1894 and had 10 children

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• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

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(Medical):Attending Physician: Dr J. S. Murphy M. D.
Informant: John Simpson, Smiths Falls, son

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?b?Late W. W. Simpson.
?/b?Mr. William W. Simpson, who was well known in the Ottawa district, passed away recently at his home in Smiths Falls, at the age of 89 years, following a short illness which was attributed to a fall. Deceased was born at Ashton, where he resided till 15 years aso, when he retired from farming and took up his residence in Smiths Falls. He was the last of a family of seven sons and five daughters. Surviving are three sons: Willoughby, of Edmonton: Robert of Chilliwark, B.C.; and Joshua of Smiths Falls; and four daughters: Mrs. Robert Shilllngton, Moose Jaw; Mrs. W. J, Bleeks, Winnipeg; and Misses Maude and Pearl Simpson, Smiths Falls. The funeral took place to Munster Union cemetery, the services being conducted by Revs. Ellis and Bradfoid. The pall bearers were Messrs Kidd, Clayton, Ormond and James Simpson, and Milton and Willard Graham. Many floral tributes testified to the esteem in which the deceased was held in the community.Funeral service conducted by the Revs. Ellis and Bradford.
Pall bearers were: Kidd Simpson, Clayton Simpson, Ormond Simpson, James Simpson, Milton Graham and Willard Graham.

William married Henrietta Cherry on 3 Aug 1861 in Ashton, Goulbourn Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada. Henrietta (daughter of Robert Wesley Cherry and Jane Argue) was born on 11 Mar 1842 in Goulbourn Township, Carleton County, Canada West; died on 30 May 1905 in Ashton, Goulbourn Township, Carleton County, Canada West; was buried in Pincrest Cemetery, Ottawa, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Married:
Name:?tab? William Simpson
Age:?tab? 25
Birth Year:?tab?abt 1836
Birth Place:?tab?Goulbourn
Residence:?tab?Goulbourn Township
Marriage Date:?tab?3 Aug 1861
Marriage Place:Lanark, Ontario, Canada
Father:?tab? James Simpson
Mother:?tab?Helen Simpson
Spouse:?tab?Henrietta Cherry

George married Louisa Blunt. Louisa was born in 1845; died in 1934. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]