HOOPER, MARY (nee BARTEL) The family of Mary Hooper (nee Bartel) sadly announce her passing on August 1, 2013 at Kelowna General Hospital after a short illness. Mary was born in Arnaud, MB to Peter & Anna (nee Falk) Bartel on April 26, 1930. She was predeceased by her husband Jim Hooper, son David Hooper, her parents and her 5 siblings. Mary is survived by her daughter Barbara (Jim) Masters of Peachland, son Robert (David) Hooper of Nanaimo, her grandchildren Kristy (Walter) Gevers of Kelowna, Brandy (Thomas) Ingle of Asheville, North Carolina, Ryan Hooper of Cranbrook and her cherished great-granddaughter Nevada Champion of Kelowna. Mary and Jim retired to Peachland, BC in 1971 where she became involved with the Peachland Queen's Committee in the mid 1970's and also with the Peachland Hospital Auxiliary for many years. She was the Postmaster in Peachland until her retirement in April 1991. A Celebration of Life will be held 2:00 P.M., August 9, 2013 at the Peachland District Retirement Society, 5672 Beach Avenue, Peachland, BC. Interment to follow Saturday, August 10, 2013 at the Peachland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Foundation would be appreciated. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.HansonsFuneral.ca Arrangements entrusted to the care of