With great sadness, we announce Barb passed away surrounded by her family at the Royal Jubilee Hospital on January 5, 2020. She will be deeply missed by Ken, her loving husband of 47 years; her son Dustin (Chrissy) and daughter Kristine (Pooya); as well as her 5 grandchildren (Brynn, Madden, Tallis, Elias and Mila); and her loving brothers and sisters Jim (Arlene), Bobby (Barbara), Elizabeth (Albert) and Donna. She will also be in the hearts of many nieces, nephews and loving friends whose lives she touched.
Barb and Ken met as teenagers while ice-skating at Memorial Arena. They married 5 years later in 1972 and began their life together. Barb worked many places but most significantly at the Law Courts of BC in Victoria and the Victoria School Board. Her last position before retirement was at Braefoot Elementary School, where she greatly enjoyed the students, parents, teachers and staff.
After retirement, Barb captured great pleasure from spending time with family and friends and engaging in her hobbies of stamping and crafts. As a stroke survivor, she was an active member of the Victoria Stroke Recovery Association for over 15 years.
A heartfelt thank you to all the nurses, doctors, surgeons, anesthesiologist and staff at RJH ICU for their incredible care and kindness.
A Celebration of Barb’s Life will be held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 2 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Victoria Stroke Recovery Association, 2964 Richmond Road, Victoria, BC. V8R 4V1.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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18 Responses
Ken, Christine, Dustin and family, I am very sad to hear of Barb’s passing. My heart goes out to you all at this difficult time. God bless.
Ken, I am so sorry for yours and your families loss. Sending love and blessing to all.
So sad to hear this Kristine 🙁
Big hugs and warm kisses
Ginette and Martin Bilina
Duncan
My prayers and thoughts are with the family at this time.
Dear Kristen
Please accept our condolences on the passing of your dear mom. May her soul Rest In Peace.
May Almighty God comfort you and your family.
I am so sorry for the loss of Barbara June Oliver. It is a great loss to my family and my sister-in-law. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her and as well as her grandchildren, children, and husband. RIP Barbara. Thanks for always being so sweet.
Dear Ken , Justin, Kristine & family. We are so very sorry for your loss. Barb was an amazing lady.. She was always there for her family and friends..Spent many days watching and encouraging her kids playing soccer and fastball. She welcomed Tania with open arms when Kristine & Tania became friends at the age of 7.. she will be truly missed.. hugs to the family ❤️
Mara & Kurt
I am so very sorry to hear this sad sad news. Barb and Ken were always so welcoming to me when I was part of the family. She was a special lady!
Incredibly sorry for your loss! The world is a little less bright! My heart is with all of the family and friends grieving. ♥️
Love to you all. Barb was amazing ❤️