October 2, 1926 – January 13, 2014
Bravely, after a life well lived. Isabelle is survived by her beloved husband Irvine; son Michael and daughters Kathleen, Alison (Greg Fyffe) and Diane (Rob Lee); grandchildren Amy, Becky, Chris, and Duncan; great-grandchildren Jason, Kara-Rose, Dakota, and Caleb. She was the daughter of Walter and Amy (Gardner) Denholm. Predeceased by brother Walter. She will be greatly missed by a large extended family and many friends. Born and raised in Vancouver, Isabelle graduated from UBC with a BA (1948) and a BSW (1949), after which she worked for several years for the Children’s Aid Society. In 1951 she married a handsome young man who had caught her eye and subsequently followed his life as a United Church minister and naval chaplain while raising a family. Post-retirement they settled in Victoria. Isabelle was strong, determined, hardworking and always busy. She lived much of her life with a needle in hand and created many beautiful quilts. A member of the Crystal Silver Streaks, she won more than 125 medals at seniors’ swimming competitions. She was also a world traveller, a genealogist, a gardener, and book club member. In earlier years she taught swimming to handicapped children. In later years she made quilts for babies of teenage mothers. She was active in the United Church throughout her life. Most recently, she was a member of Cadboro Bay United Church, where she sang in the choir. Many thanks to the friends and hospice workers who helped Isabelle through life’s last challenge. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Victoria Hospice and Victoria’s Project Literacy would be appreciated. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 21, at Cadboro Bay United Church, 2625 Arbutus Road. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
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23 Responses
Kathy,
I’m sorry to hear of your Mother’s death. She was really a very active lady wasn’t she! Please accept my sympathy to you and your family at this time. Thinking of you,
Sincerely,
Joanne (one of the Adm Clks from the GGFG BOR – 1976/78)
Dear Irvine and family I am so sorry to hear of Isabelle’s death. I grew to admire and love her. I will miss her on Thursday mornings. at Thriftys. We always had a visit when she came to do her shopping. She brightened up my day with her smile and ready wit. My condolences to all the family. She spoke often of them all. You will all be missing her. Dianne Pollock
To the Hare family: sending our deepest condolences on the loss of your wife, mother and grandmother. Kathy, I am so sorry to hear the news of your mother’s death. I recall meeting her a few times at your house when we were young and at your wedding at the chapel in CFB Rockcliffe. We are very sorry.
Carolyn and Craig and family