In Memory of Mary Helen (Ella) Gallaher September 17, 1923- September 14, 2012

Ella Gallaher, mother of Bob Gallaher (Kamloops Pipe Band) and Jack Gallaher (formerly of Triumph Street Pipe Band) passed away on September 14th.

Ella was the second dancer to be registered with the B.C. Highland Dancing Association at the age of 16, and competed for many years throughout Western Canada, the United States, and Scotland winning many Championships along the way.

Ella will be lovingly remembered by her three children Bob (Debbie), Jack, and Elaine (Larry); grandchildren Sheila, Rob, Greg, Ryan, Jeff, Angela and Aaron; great grandchildren Curan, Cooper, Mira, Daelan, Kale, and Brody, as well as many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Ella’s life will be held in the Chapel at Schoening’s Funeral Service, 513 Seymour Street, Kamloops B.C. on Saturday September 22, 2012 at 2:00 pm.

The family requests that any expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to the Alzheimer’s Society of B.C.  543 Battle Street  Kamloops, BC
(250) 377-8200