Dorothy passed away peacefully in Victoria, BC on March 27, 2018 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Dorothy was born on December 27, 1939 and grew up on the family farm in Aldergrove, BC. She graduated from Langley Junior-Senior High School in 1957.
Dorothy worked for the public service for over 25 years, first as a court reporter for the Department of Immigration and then as a stenographer with the RCMP. She married Klaus Schroeder in 1980 in Victoria.
Upon retirement, Dorothy spent many years travelling the world with Klaus before his death in 2009. Dorothy’s bubbly sense of humour and outgoing nature kept her in many social groups: the weight training ladies, the Cordova Bay hikers, the book club, and volunteering with the Victoria Symphony.
“She will be dearly missed by her family and her many friends”
Dorothy is survived by her sister Joan and brothers David (Kathy), Herb (Evelyn) and Ken (Sharron) as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and friends. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband Klaus, sister Kathy and brother Bill.
Thank you to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Victoria Hospice.
A Celebration of Dorothy’s Life will occur at a later date.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
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Dear Kirk,
When we returned to Victoria this month we were saddened and shocked to learn of Dorothy’s passing.
As long time residents of Seascape, we knew both Dorothy and Claus these past 18 years. We witnessed her ‘bubbly’ sense of humour on many occasions and will always remember her with fondness.
We extend our sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Deanna and Robert Ross
We are truly sorry to hear of the loss of Dorothy. Please accept our sincerest condolences. We’ll always remember that “twinkle” in her eye and her “fierce” protection of “her” office and “her guys”. She was one of kind.
We were fellow hikers of Dorothy and are sad that she will no longer be out with us. We have so admired her courage the past few years and found her as positive as ever when I visited her in hospice as she said “it will be what it will be”. May she Rest In Peace. ❤️. Dea & Gord
Dorothy was such a special volunteer for the Victoria Symphony. Generous with her time, always willing to help and everyone enjoyed her happy and easy going nature. She was a pleasure to be around and we at the Symphony will miss her. She certainly helped the Symphony in many ways.