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.
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23 Responses
Irvine and family
We offer our condolences at this time of your loss. My memory of our student days is awakened by Isabelle’s obituary. Our wish is that you be sustained by the life together you have had and by the family that surrounds you.
May the Lord bless in the coming days..
Irvine,
I send you my deepest sympathy and personal support at this sad time for you and your family.
I hope the strength you have shown for so many others will be a comfort to you also.
Bruce Hayes, Ottawa.
Dear Irvine and family, on behalf of the Salty Dips Committee of the Ottawa Branch of the Naval Association of Canada, I wish to offer you our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Irvine and family,
May healing be yours,
May Light infuse your being,
May beautiful memories be sustained,
May you be gentle and loving with yourself as you have been
with so many others.
Blessings.
Ruth
A beautiful tribute to one who spent her life enriching the lives of others. Alison, may a lifetime of wonderful memories carry you and your family through the weeks and months ahead.
To Irvine,
Our heartfelt sympathy to you and all your family. The world has lost another great lady who will be sadly missed by many appreciative beneficiaries of her life and dedication to others, young and old.
God Bless you all,
John & Valerie Rackham.
Our hearts and thoughts are with you at this time of great loss. You were both such an inspiration and help to others. Hope to see you soon.
Dear Irving,
Our hearts and thoughts are with you at this time of loss.
Dear Irv,
It is with great sadness that I read today in the newspaper about the passing of your beloved Isabelle. She was a great lady and she will be missed by many.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of great loss.
Jennifer Hill
Your friend in Rotary
Our thoughts are with you. Like a warm hug.
Lots of Love
John and Arlene Tozzi