The Rupert Connection

My mother and father in 1940 on the bow of the Anna S.

The Anna S. Courtesy of Ross Holkestad

The seine boat was owned by my father’s uncle, Elias (Eli) Skog. Elias was the brother of Ole Skog whose wife’s name was Fanny.

Reg Wesley who was married to Angie, who through marriage had been related to Fanny and Ole Skog.

In 2007, 67 years after the first photograph was taken, my wife Joan and I moved into Crown Pointe in Courtenay, B.C. When I heard the name Wesley I went up to Reg and asked if there was a possible connection between the two of us. That evening at the welcoming party he introduced me to the residents as his cousin. Now, how cool is that? Also when we came returned to Prince Rupert I worked with a lovely lady, Inga Brunton and discovered that she was the daughter of Ed Snidel who had worked at Cassiar Cannery.

Looking backing over many similar such occurrences in my life, (and possibly yours) I’m beginning to feel that there is some sort of mystical energy around us. When it senses that there are two kindred spirits from Prince Rupert and surrounding coastal communities in close proximity to one another it draws the two of them closer together.

PEOPLE, THERE IS A FORCE ABROAD IN THE LAND!!!

Well there could be, .couldn’t there ... .maybe?