Ida Cecelia Speller (nee Bergstrom) passed away October 20, 2010 at Royal Inland Hospital.

Ida was born May 6, 1923 in New Hill, Alberta to Eric and Ada Bergstrom. She was the second of two gentle children and grew up on the family farm in nearby Centreville. Ida acquired her teaching credentials at Calgary Normal School. She taught multiple grades in central Alberta before moving to Victoria to teach at Strawberry Vale and Lampson Street Elementary School.

In 1952, Ida married Lionel C. Speller and became a devoted and loving wife and mother. She tutored many young students over the years and also taught piano lessons. Ida had a keen interest in health and nutrition that served her family well. After a full life and 54 years of marriage, Lionel died in April 2006. In December 2008, Ida moved to Kamloops to be near family.

Ida is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Ross and Wendy Speller of Kamloops; daughter and son-in-law, Carol Speller and Arlen Goodwine of Medford, Oregon; grandchildren Raylene, Erin and Samantha of Kamloops; two great-grandchildren; and 23 nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held at 1:30 pm Saturday, November 20th at Royal Oak Burial Park, 4673 Falaise Dr. in Victoria. A reception will follow at 2 pm at First Memorial Funeral Services, 4725 Falaise Dr.

Memorial donations may be made to a children's charity of your choice.