On the drive to Mabel Lake, a certain landmark has become a fixture in the community over the years.
If these old barn walls could talk, they'd have decades of stories to share.
Two barns owned by the Procter family were hit by the recent large snowfall this month.
About a week ago, one of the barns collapsed under the weight of the snow.
Ashlee Procter was also sad to see the ageing barn collapse.
"What a sight," she said. "We will get out as soon as its truck-accessible. A sight to be respected."
Since then, Lumby residents have been sharing their fondest memories of the beloved family Procter barns.
Cindy Procter says the old barns have been in the family for several generations. As far as she remembers, the barns were built in the late 1920's.
"My husband's grandfather (Benjamin Robert Procter) milked cows in those barns in 1938. They were well-used for years to store hay in during the winters," told Procter to KelownaNow.
Benjamin Procter was one of eight children born to pioneers, William and Hannah Procter.
Born on May 6, 1933, Benjamin Robert Procter owned the barns and property until he died in his home in Lavington on Sept. 27, 2011.
Known by many as "Bob," he worked as a logging contractor and enjoyed the outdoors.
One of Benjamin's brothers, William "Duke" Procter was the last living veteran of the First World War from western Canada. Also raised also in Mabel Lake, he learned to drive horses and haul wood at an early age. He joined the Canadian Army at age 16 and years later, in 2004, he received the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal.
In 2005, Duke passed away at the age of 106 in an Enderby care facility.
The Procter's legacy continues to live on in the Lumby community through David and Cindy Procter and their daughter, Ashlee, Bobbi Lee and Maria, the great-granddaughters of Benjamin Robert.
Over the years, the Procter barns have been used countless times as backdrops for wedding photos and family photos.
Several Lumby community members are also sad to see the fixture go.
For the past two weeks, Lumby residents have been sharing about what the Procter barn means to them.
Both residents and tourists often stopped to photograph the barns, as they seemed to be perfectly placed in front of a stunning background of rolling hills and wide-open, blue skies.
"On the drive out to Mabel Lake, many will miss seeing the two old barns on the Procter property," said Pat Pointer, Lumby community member.
"Loved those old barns," said Renate Leroux, member of the Lumby community.
"The stories they could tell. Loved the setup and the view," said Pat Horton.
"How sad - been there since I was born. A landmark in our community" said Tanis Magnusson.
Over the years, many have wandered onto the lengthy property without permission to camp or hike around. Now, some are hoping the wood will be sold for building furniture and other crafts.
"These days it's hard for us not living on the property because there are a lot of people that disrespect the property and the barns and the old farmhouse," said Cindy Procter.
Last fall someone had stolen barn wood from the barns, while hunters and fishers trespassed through the property to hunt and fish in the river.
The family asks that residents stay off the property until they are able to get trucks in and clean up the area.
"This has been one of my favourite views," said longtime Mabel Lake resident, Esther Deuling.
