Bodil put up a brave fight but lost the battle to Cancer on September 5, 2019 in Victoria, BC. She was born on August 18, 1947 in Bjerringbro, Denmark but also was a Canadian Citizen. Bodil is survived by her husband, Edward Clayton Sim, whom she met in 1991 in Zimbabwe and married in 1996. She is also survived by her sister, Sonja Poulsen.
Bodil was a diplomat for the Danish Embassy for many years until retirement. She traveled and lived in several countries around the world, spoke several languages, loved to play the piano, write poetry and ballroom dance. She also published a book called “Double Rainbow at Full Moon”.
Visitation will be held in the Redwood Chapel at McCall Gardens on Thursday, September 12 from 6pm to 8pm. A Celebration of Bodil’s Life will be held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive on Friday, September 13, at 10am.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to BC Cancer Agency, 2410 Lee Avenue, Victoria, BC V8R 6V5.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Dear Ed, Just found Bodil’s obituary now. So very sorry to hear about Bodil’s passing. She was a joy to know and I so appreciated the times we spent together at the Danish Social Club and the Danish Ladies’ gatherings. May the Lord Jesus comfort you in your time of sorrow. I will pray for you. Ann Cooper
Met Bodil from FB and we had Many good exchanges of viewpoints, sources and talks.
Am so sad She had left, RIP dear Bodil, my condolenses for the family.
I met Bodil ( Bak Sim? via Facebook. We had a lovely contact always.
Few months ago she told me about situation.
I really have learned from Bodil
R.I.P.
Dear Ed,
Our acquaintance with Bodil was brief and wonderful. She enriched our lives in many ways as only she could.
She will be missed but not forgotten. Our deepest sympathies Ed.
Maurice and Jasso Harnett.
Dear Ed,
So very sorry to hear about dear Bodil. My thoughts are with you.
Bodil was an amazing women….such exuberance. I remember when she received her citizenship paper…so enthusiastic, pleased and proud to he a Canadian……an inspiration to us all.
It was a joy to know her..we will keep Bo in our hearts.
Love, Pauline