On Sunday, March 7th, 2021, Caroline Klaver (nee Johnson) passed at the age of 62 in the arms of her four loving children and with her devoted partner by her side. She leaves behind a legacy of having the heart of a Lion, being an amazing mother, an avid runner, and a phenomenal friend who was loved for her generosity of spirit, infectious smile, and big laugh.
Caroline left for her spot amongst the stars with her running shoes on and directions to her children to make their beds and do the dishes.
Caroline was preceded in death by her mother Audrey Johnson. She will be greatly missed by her children Giles, Derek, Malcolm, Olivia, granddaughter Rowan and daughter-in-law Jess. She is survived by her life partner Rob Becker, Father Ed Johnson, brother Graham Johnson, his family Nicole, Hannah & Logan, sister Sharon Earthy, her family Bill & Walker, and extended family & friends too numerous to name.
You are Forever in our Hearts Caroline! Happy Running.
Kenny The Cat Klaver requests no flowers.
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The first time I heard of your mom was at Eagle Harbour School, and a comment was “Caroline will get it done, if you give a busy woman a task it always gets done”. Who was this amazing Caroline I wondered? Your mom was an inspiration of hard work, fun, and ready with a laugh or smile. We send our sincere condolences to all you wonderful children whom your mom was so proud of.
Our hearts are sad and heavy with her passing.
We are so sorry to hear about Caroline’s passing. We have many great memories of times shared in Eagle Harbour, especially birthday parties and polar bear swims. Caroline was a beautiful, bright light and a loyal friend who was always there with support and banana bread when either was needed. She leaves us all with her lasting legacy of love and kindness. Heartfelt sympathy to Giles, Derek, Malcolm and Olivia. Rest in peace dear CJ. The angels have a new friend.
With love xx
Dear Giles, Derek, Malcolm & Little Olivia,
Our sincere condolences to you all.
I will always remember sitting on a cold, wet soccer field listening to your mum shouting instructions to the soccer coach. Meeting another lady with 4 kids who was just as crazy as me was perfect. She was an incredible mother & friend. I will miss her and her infectious laugh. She was a powerhouse and I’m so honored and happy for that cold wet day when we met ! Lots of love always, The Binnies
I was very sad to hear this news about Caroline. She was a school mom! She was Alexis soccer & baseball coach and she was always happy to lend a hand even though she worked and had 4 children! My condolences to Malcolm and Olivia, Derek and Giles. Keep those memories of your dear mom close to your heart.
Such sad news. Our thoughts are with the family and her children in this hard time. We have been blessed to have Caroline as part of our extended family through Derek and Jess, and are thankful for the time she had with little Rowan.
I will forever remember your mom as a fierce, strong womans football player, tough on the field and always correcting me because I constantly called her Carolyn. R.I.P. lovely lady and original player in the Greater Vancouver Womans Soccer League.
Caroline, your light will live on forever in the four fantastic humans you created. You embodied generosity, compassion and resilience. Giles, Derek, Malcolm and Olivia, I will miss my chats and walks with your mother. And her laugh. She had such a gift for making people feel special. Sending you all much love.
Dear Giles, Derek, Malcolm and Olivia,
We are all saddened to hear this news. Living across the street, our families shared road hockey, impromptu baseball games, trampoline times, snacks, laughs, cat fights and life. You were the first family to welcome us to the Cranley neighbourhood. We will never forget Caroline’s generosity of spirit, deep laugh, offbeat sense of humour and warm smile.
Know that we are thinking of you all.
Big hugs, the Bradfords xo
I was so sorry to hear about Caroline. In the short time that I knew her it was very clear that what she wanted most was to live and enjoy her family and that she was definitely not ready to go gently into that good night. She made a huge effort in the face of her fear and sadness .But her disease gave her no quarter.My heartfelt condolences go out to her family and to Rob
and to her unbelievably devoted friends
Gone too soon CJ. My heart aches for her children and Rob as I know how much they cherished her.
Her infectious laugh could turn anyone’s mood around. CJ spread that laughter around like pixie dust and we were all the better for feeling it’s warmth and love. The group of us known as Lifers, or soccer sisters, will carry on with heavy hearts and will always, always have Caroline in our hearts. Rest In Peace Caroline.