It is with great sadness that the Family of Stella Harshenin announce her passing on Monday, November 12, 2012, with her family by her side. Stella was born in Nelson, BC on April 30, 1654. She grew up in Krestova where she met Joe Harshenin and they married in 1972. They made their home in Rivervale and started their family. Through the years they moved to various locations, finally settling in Genelle in 2005. Stella was dedicated to raising and looking after her family, whom she loved dearly.
She is survived by her husband; Joe Harshenin of Genelle, Daughter; Emhyrst Makortoff (Chris) of Edmonton, Sons; Warren Harshenin of Vancouver, and Chad Harshenin of Genelle, Grandchildren; Dakotah and Mayson Makortoff, Brothers; Harry Zeabin (Stella) of Krestova, and Paul Zeabin (Natalie) of Castlegar and many nieces and nephews.
Stella was predeceased by her Father, Paul Zeabin in 1990, her Mother, Helen (Hazel) Zeabin in 1998 and her youngest Brother, Gordon Zeabin in May 2012.
Stella was a wonderful and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, and friend. She will be fondly remembered by all whose life she touched.