Officer killed in Nelson, B.C. avalanche promoted at his funeral

Nelson Police Constable Wade Tittemore poses in this undated handout photo. Tittemore, 43, who died in an avalanche Monday while skiing off-duty with a colleague just north of Kaslo, B.C., is being remembered as gentle man who looked out for those who were new to the force. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO - City of Nelson

By James Paracy

Posted January 18, 2023 9:30 pm.

A small, private funeral service was held in Nelson, B.C. for a local police officer killed in a backcountry avalanche last week.

Nelson Chief Cst. Donovan Fisher told the service they had been talking about promoting Tittemore before he died, so the decision was made to go ahead with that plan.

“In recognition of his hard work, dedication and skills…it’s my honor to posthumously announce Cst. Tittemore promotion to Detective Tittemore.”

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The 43-year-old Tittemore is being remembered as a dedicated, conscientious, and intensely athletic person with a wicked sense of humour.

His sister-in-law also told the crowd that Tittemore had a gentle soul, a kind demeanour, and was full of integrity.

Tittemore’s coworker Cst. Mat Nolet was also caught in the avalanche, and is still hospitalized in intensive care.

An online fundraiser organized to help support Tittemore and Nolet’s families has raised over $70,000.

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