CLAUDE passed away on Monday, January 21, 2008 at the age of 72 and was received into the loving arms of Jesus. He is survived by his loving wife Marguerite; daughter Claudine Heiss (George) of Okanagan Centre; two sons: Denis (Debbie) of Abbotsford, Pierre of Joe Rich; grandchildren: Everett Dion,Jyssica and Gabrielle Heiss and brother Jean (Rjanne) of Vancouver. Claude was owner of Dions of Rutland for 23 years and was a generous and proud supporter of his church, family and community. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at 1:00 pm at the Chapel of Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. Cremation. Interment to follow at a later date.Should family and friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to Cottonwoods Extended Care, c/o 2268 Pandosy Street, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 1T2. A gift in living memory of Claude will be made to Holding Hands for Hospice by Springfield Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.