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
39 Responses
Dear Steve,
My heart goes out to you. You have been a good Salsa friend and I am deeply saddened by your loss.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
So sorry to hear this tragic news. My thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends affected.