SAUNDERS, Jane Annette (nee Dykstra) passed away peacefully at home on August 3, 2011 to be with her Lord at the age of 50 years. Born in Toronto on September 8, 1960, she is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Derek. Lovingly remembered by her children; Johanna, Michael (Jess); parents John and Aggie; twin sister Connie (Marion); sisters-in-law Heather and Pam; brothers-in-law Christopher and Jeff; parents-in-law Catherine and Calvin, many loving family members throughout Canada and Holland, numerous close friends and Oreo.
In 1981 Jane started her career as a Respiratory Therapist in Victoria, where she first met her husband Derek. Jane was devoted to both her children spending many hours with them at their activities and sporting events. Her passions included playing Bridge, keeping score at her son’s baseball games, tending her beautiful gardens and living life to the fullest. Hers was a life shortened, but a life fully lived.
Special thanks to Dr. Sharon Allan, Dr. David Bell and staff, nurses and staff at the Victoria Cancer Clinic, Homecare Nurses, especially Alison Denton, Occupational Therapist Jill Slauenwhite, Palliative Response Team, Reverend Canon Peter Parker, Canadian Red Cross, Home Oxygen Program and the Safeway Pharmacy Team at University Heights.
Visitation will be held at ST. LUKE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH on Sunday, August 7, 2011 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (corner of Cedar Hill Road and Cedar Hill Cross Road). A Celebration of Jane’s life will be held at ST. LUKE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH on Monday, August 8, 2011 at 11:00 am with Reverend Canon Peter Parker officiating. Interment to follow at Royal Oak Burial Park followed by a reception at St. Luke’s Parish Hall. Donations in Jane’s memory may be made to the Victoria Chapter of The Canadian Red Cross, 909 Fairfield Road, Victoria, BC V8V 3A3. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
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My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this painful time, and may you find comfort in each other and peace in your hearts.
Connie and Marion,
I was deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Jane at such a young age. I never had a sister so I can’t imagine the loss you are feeling, but it must be devastating. Please know that my thoughts are with you at this most difficult time and I know that you have a large circle of family and friends to help you through it. Hang on to each other.
Dr. Saunders and family,
Please know that we are thinking of you at this difficult time and offer our sincerest sympathies.
Our deepest sympathy to you. Jane was loved by many, so please remember that you have countless friends to lean on now and in the future.
Hi Derek, I am thinking of you and your family during this tough time.
Take care!
Our prayers go out to the entire family . May you keep all the good memories of Jane in your hearts forever.
Our deep and heartfelt condolences to Derek, Johanna, Michael and other family members.We will miss Jane and her beautiful smile. Parveen was very grateful to have gone to Johanna’s jewelry party, and talked to Jane for the last time, and Parveen was very impressed with Jane’s lively interacting with others.
Sincerely,
Sumeet, Parveen, Sonia, Sean and Sunil.
Kind thought to you in this time of loss. All our lives were enriched by knowing Jane.
Mike,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. God surely has a wonderful angel to keep score of the games in heaven.
Our thoughts and sympathy are with you at this time of grieving.