Tribute

Rena went to her heavenly home just after midnight on December 3. She is survived by her husband and best friend of 61 years, George. Rena also leaves to mourn, her two sons Ron (Maureen) and Doug (Evelyn), grandchildren Laura (Chris), Sara (Dave), Duncan (Theresa), Amanda (Joe) and Kaleigh as well as great-grandchildren Andrew, Scott, Gwen and Abby. Rena is also survived by her two younger sisters Donna and Greta (Dave) and their respective families. She was predeceased by her youngest son Gordon in 1981. Rena was born in Cabri, Saskatchewan and lived on the family farm in Shackleton, Saskatchewan before moving to Vancouver, BC with her parents and siblings in 1946. It was in Vancouver that she met and fell in love with her husband George and in 1962 they moved to Powell River, where she resided happily until her passing. Rena was the first female bank manager of the Bank of Montreal, Townsite branch in Powell River and was well loved and respected by her staff and her customers. Rena had a smile for everyone and always sought the good in people. She and George shared what can only be described as a storybook romance their entire married life and spent countless happy hours together travelling, entertaining or relaxing at their cabin on the lake. She loved all her family unconditionally and was a fabulous mother and grandma. The world will be a little lonelier without her smile.
A celebration of Rena’s life will be held Saturday, December 11 at 2 pm at Faith Lutheran Church, corner of Ontario and Alberni. Memorial donations to Powell River General Hospital.