Tribute

Mom has moved on to be with the other half of our family: Dad, Bella (daughter), Mike (son) and good old friends. She leaves behind her son Ron, daughter Kathleen (Denny) and daughter Tracy (Karl). Mom was gentle in all ways but a fierce competitor at cards. She was “our” friend to say the least, strong, yet warm, a heart of gold, solid and always there. We could always count on her loving us, family was everything to mom. She was a lady through and through and beautiful from the inside out. She was our rock, full of encouragement and always reassuring of giving hope. Mom taught us to give and share, love and forgive, and we’ve laughed and cried, fought, made up and forgiven. You knew you were understood and validated. Mom always looked after herself so she could be their for us. Troubled times hit hard but she always said, “One foot in front of the other, slow and steady wins the race.” What a trooper and lover of life and people. Mom was unselfish and kind, and always thoughtful. We may not have much, but we had the greatest gift in the world: love! We all have a thousand memories to carry us through until God calls us one by one to be joined together again. Our hearts weigh heavily and our loss is far greater than most could know. We love you, so so much Mom, now go be with the rest and have fun! You earned it! Good luck at cards! A special huge thank-you to all the men and ladies from the Home Support Health Care who came and helped with our mom the last year of her life. God bless you all! In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of British Columbia.
God bless you, Mom.