It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our mother Gladys (age 91).
Predeceased by her brother Harry Eaton and nephew Brian, Gladys will be fondly and forever remembered by her four daughters Joanne Licsko (Frank), Susan Thomas, Barbara Thomas and Connie Thomas Jenkins (Don); grandchildren Adam Licsko, Celina Licsko Reese (Tyler), Renee Thomas McIntyre (Lee) and great-grand daughters Isla and Yvette Reese.
Gladys also leaves behind her sister-in-law Muriel Eaton; nephews Donald, Bruce and David Eaton and niece Brenda Kocherosski and their families.
Born in Vancouver, BC during the second world war, she quit school to help the war effort by working as a riveter at Brisbane Aircraft and earned her pilots license in 1944. Later in life, she returned to school to get her diploma.
Gladys re-entered the work force when her daughters were all in school and had successful careers in both real estate and hotel management.
Gladys loved life, particularly enjoying flying and boating (she was a member of the Victoria Power Squadron). She loved to travel, visiting China, Italy and Central America, plus several cruises to Alaska.
She will be missed.
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Albin & Miriam Nelson
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Christine Kinghorn Sympathy to my friend Connie & all the family. I met your mum back in the 70’s & will never forget how glamorous she was. I know you will all miss her very much.
Gladys will always be remembered as very beautiful and she will be missed!! We were happy to see Gladys last year and had a great visit at Kelpie’s special celebration.
We know this is a big change for the family, and at the same time, Gladys adored all of you and you her for a lifetime and beyond!! Please include us in any celebration of Gladys’ life.
Love to all of You!!
Al and Miriam Nelson