Carkener, Melburn Hilbert “Mel”
(1) Elsie C. Mason (Maule) Carkener
(2) Mabel Victoria (Leach) Carkener
(3) Irene Lillian (Springate) Carkener (1916-1990)
Father: Plumas Hilbert Carkener (1888-1964)
Mother: Gladys Blanche (Little) Carkener (1892-1965)
Sister: Kathleen P. (Carkener) Cermak (1924-1979)
Son: Michael Carkener
Daughter: Chia Carkener
Step-children: Dorothy, Alan, Trudy
Melburn Carkener was born on November 2, 1912, in Brandon, Manitoba. He married Irene Springate. He died on May 22, 1987, at St. Mary’s Hospital in New Westminster, BC.
In November 1941, L/C M.H. Carkener added to the Elks Smoke Fund list. HIs regimental number was K-52587 and he served with H.Q. Company, No. 3 Canadian Infantry, Holden Unit (1942 ). His name was removed from the Elks list In October 12, 1944.
Princeton Our Valley, page 1; Marriage and death registrations (BC Archives); The Similkameen Star, November 13, 1941, page 1; December 24, 1942, page 4; October 12, 1944, page 1