Our sweetheart Georgia passed away suddenly as a result of a house fire 2 months short of her 23rd birthday on February 16, 2013. She leaves behind her parents, Patricia Truman and Stephen Klap, brother, Sam, and many relatives and friends. She entered the world as a strong presence born at home in the countryside near Calgary on April 23, 1990. A creative, kind, loving and beautiful soul, Georgia touched many lives as she packed in lots of living in her short time here. With her background in Waldorf education, she combined her talents and love of nature to take up Environmental Studies at the University of Victoria. With integrity, respect and a strong sense of justice, she lived out her beliefs in social action for causes close to her heart. She was a passionate, loving, thoughtful and wise spirit that will be in our hearts forever. Corazona, que te vaya bien con Dios.
A funeral service and reception will be held on Friday, February 22 at 10:30 am at McCall’s Funeral Home, Johnson & Vancouver Streets, Victoria, BC followed by a green burial. Donations in memory of Georgia can be made to her family and will be given to those causes dear to her. Contact information for the family is as follows:
Steve Klap/Patricia Truman
6344 Lakes Road
Duncan, BC V9L 5V6
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
-
La Chelle Yates
-
Marg St.Cyr Dear Pat, Steve and Sam:
My heart pours out to you. I did not find out about Georgia until after the funeral. I feel numb. Such a wonderful,beautiful person with great integrity and musical ability. I so enjoyed being a part of Georgia’s life when she came for horn lessons. I looked forward to her lessons. She was always full of questions and always gave 110 %. Georgia did more living in her too short life than most people do in a lifetime. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marg St.Cyr
-
Gerald and Denise Pat and Family
Our heart and soul goes out to you and yours at this time. Ones condolences and sympathy simply are not enough but it is all we have.
Please forgive the lateness due to miscommunication.Denise, Gerald and Family
-
Cathie Agoston My life is richer for having known Georgia and I will remember her everytime I see a hummingbird. May the wonderful energy that was Georgia provides you with comfort.
-
Brenda Truman Lajeunesse Patty, Steve and Sam: For sure, life is not fair and it is times like this when it is hard to find meaning in such a senseless tragedy. Your little daughter had so much to give. Take care of yourself and your family as best you can. Take courage from the people who love you. From afar, Brenda.
-
Vicky Radley Pat and family –
I can only imagine what you are going through right now. Please know that my thoughts are with you and your family.
Vicky (from Pilates)
-
Kate Proctor To Patricia, Steve, and Sam, I am so sorry for your loss.
I was lucky to get to know Georgia during an Environmental Studies course I was TA’ing. She stood out to me as a bright woman who was very passionate about learning and using her knowledge to improve the world. She was outspoken in class and often stayed after to discuss her ideas further. The last time I saw her was a couple of weeks ago at a local music event. She was dancing and smiling. This is how I will remember her.
Wishing you the best during this time of grief and healing.
-
Ellie Jenner Patrica, Steve and Sam,
To lose such a beautiful young daughter and sister so suddenly is so tragic. I remember Georgia as the fun young girl at the Waldorf School full of energy and love. The photo of her as a grown woman, so lovely and happy fulfilling her dreams. You are in our thoughts. Ellie and Kelsi Jenner and Roger Lore
-
Patricia Dawn May the creator watch over you all as this child moves to the otherside of the veil of life. I pray to the Ancestors that it be your will to recieve her fully and completely walking with her along her pathway home. I send much light and love to all who surrounded Georgia may you peace.
aho
-
Sharpe Family Our sincere condolences on the loss of your dear daughter/sister Georgia. She sounds like a remarkable young lady who lived her life to the fullest and left the world a better place.
The Sharpe family
Calgary Waldorf School
-
natalie (from the On2 class) Hi Steve, there are no words for moments like this, but know that you and your family are in our thoughts…my sincere condoleances.
Natalie
-
Ernest and Lynn Patricia, Steve & Sam, Our deepest sorrow at your greatest of losses. One cannot imagine the pain you must be in. Your beautiful Georgia will never be forgot by any of the many souls she has touched. May Gods peace reach into your hearts and ours.
-
Sharon Sangster Pat Steve and Sam– and family
sad — My prayers are with you —My heart filled sympathy–
Another angel in heaven—
-
Louise Hall Dear Pat, Sam and Steve, our hearts are aching for the tragic loss of your beloved daughter and sister, Georgia. Andy and I both remember her as being bubbly, friendly, gentle and loving. Please accept our sincere condolences. We will keep you all in our thoughts and our prayers.
Louise & Andy Hall
-
John Archibald From the Faculty of Humanities at UVic, please accept our condolences. Georgia was a strong presence in our Latin American courses, and strove for a better world. Our thoughts are with you in these trying times.
John Archibald
Dean of Humanities
-
Sabrina Steve, my heart and prayers go out to you and your family. I hope you find peace in your heart and may Georgia’s beautiful spirit live on in your memories. xo
-
Rob Grisdale I did not know your daughter, but my son was an acquaintance as he is taking Environmental Studies at U of Vic. Our hearts are full of sorrow to see such a lovely young woman be taken away from all those who knew her. Our deepest sympathy goes out to your family.
-
Geoff Dickin Dear Pat and family:
Please accept our heart felt condolences on the tragic loss of your daughter.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Geoff Dickin and family
-
Mamie Yee My condolences and deepest sympathy on your tragic loss of your daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sadness.
-
Bernard Dear Steve,
My heart goes out to you. You have been a good Salsa friend and I am deeply saddened by your loss.
-
Carole Mackenzie Dear Sam and Family, I cannot express in words how deeply saddened I was on hearing of your loss. Sam, I remember how you spoke of Georgia with much pride and love; it was really nice to meet her. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time and that we are here for the times ahead. I am so so sorry Sam.
-
Eugene Mensch I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved daughter. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
-
Bonnie Stacy Dear Sam and Family,
I offer my most sincere and heart felt sympathy to you and your family at this most tragic time. I got a sense of your sister’s spirit and strong presence in your life as we worked together during your final practicum. I am so sorry for your loss.
B. Stacy
Sam’s UVIC final practicum supervisor
-
Nick Maduck Pat,
Very heartfelt condolences from the “Getting There” gang in Calgary. We feel deeply for you and your family and our prayers of support for you and yours are steadfast and ongoing. Nick
-
Jacquie & Jay Greenwood Dear Steve,
Words can’t express how saddened we are to hear of the sudden loss of your beloved daughter. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.
With our deepest sympathy,
Jacquie & Jay
-
Steven Chanpong I am deeply saddened to hear of the loss for your daughter. My thoughts and sympathy are with you and your family during this difficult time.
-
Ariane Alimenti Dear Steve,
I can’t imagine your sorrow in this tragic moment. Like all of us in the salsa dance community, I am devastated and wishing to bring you some comfort.
-
Jennifer and Stephen Dancey Dear Steve
We were so sad to hear of the passing of your beloved daughter. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. Sending you much love from your fellow dancers here in Vancouver.
-
Jay Kaye So sorry to hear this tragic news. My thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends affected.
-
Annina My sincere condolences to you Steve and your family. May the love of people around you comfort you through the days ahead.
-
Marion Maurer There are no words to express our sorrow and the sense of loss we felt when we heared about Georgia. She will always be in our hearts, the memories of her time with us here in Calgary will remain. She was a very special friend to my daughter Kayla-Rae, and always a bright spot in our lives. Please know that she was loved dearly and will be missed by a lot of people here in Calgary, she touched many lives.
I offer you our most heart felt condolances and hope that you find peace and support from the love of those who’s lives she touched.
Love from Marion, Kayla Rae and the Maurer family.
-
Nelda Didychuk (Truman) I wish there was a way to lessen the burden of your pain. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Thinking of you all, especially Pat, Steve and Sam.
Love your cousin Nelda and Family
-
Sandra vishloff My heart goes out to your family during this difficult loss. Know that the Salsa community holds you and your family in our hearts during this difficult time.
-
Sandi Olson Our heart felt condolences to Pat, Steve and Sam. Words cannot express our great saddness at your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sandi and Stephanie Olson
-
Tammy Truman Dear Pat, Steve, Sam and all my Truman cousins.
There are no words to express my sincere condolences on the tragic loss of your daughter, sister and niece .
May you try and find comfort knowing that she is now with the angels watching over you.
Hugs to allTammy
-
Vicki Burgess I am so saddened by the news and so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my heart with thoughts of condolence for you and your family during this painful time.
-
Miya Amore May peace and prayer be with you…
-
Jennifer Bishop Dear Pat and family, I offer my deepest sympathy for you all. I have Enjoyed the stories of her life shared publicly and from our LIP regional. Sounds like she was a wonderful person with a bit of her Mom’s fiestiness and directness. The world is an emptier place without her and also richer because she was here and participated fully! I wish you well and send you love from the other side of the country. Jen
-
Keith Myler I have met your Georgia before and I cannot comprehend the hurt and sense of meaningless loss and despair that you, your family and so many of Georgia’s friends have been hit with. Please know that my thoughts and that of many others are with you now and in the days to come. Keith Myler
My sincere sympathies to Georgia’s family and friends,
It is never easy to loose someone so young and vibrant with so much to offer the world. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
This scripture has buoyed me during my times of stress and grief and I hope it has a similar affect.
“The righteous themselves will possess the earth, And they will reside forever upon it.” – Psalm 37:29
Sincerely,
La Chelle Yates
filletmignon31@yahoo.com