Jean passed away in her sleep on September 26, 2011 at the age of 95 years. She was predeceased by her husband Len in 1986. She will be missed by her daughter and son-in-law Nancy and Ron Anderson, her grandchildren James (Jennifer) and Heather, and by her other relatives and friends.
She was born in Victoria and taught in the Cariboo for 5 years before meeting and marrying Len. She was an active member of First United Church, the United Church Women, Dogwood Trailer Club and drove for Meals on Wheels for many years. Jean and Len enjoyed traveling for pleasure and with their businesses, Floral Novelties and Carter’s Seeds. She enjoyed gardening and watching the growth and change in plants. She was a very caring and giving person who was involved with life up to the end.
A celebration of Jean’s life will be held at FIRST METROPOLITAN UNITED CHURCH (932 Balmoral Road), on Saturday, Oct 8th at 11:00 AM. Private burial will be held at Royal Oak Burial Park on Friday, Oct 7th. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
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Julie and Ray Flemming (J. de St. Jorre)
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Maureen Lennie We are so sorry for your loss. Randy and I have fond memories of many ‘over the fence’ chats with Jean as she moved about her garden and yard. I loved the story she told us of how when she was a teenager she would babysit young Jack who was born and lived in our house many, many years before we moved in. Such history! I know she led a very full life right to the end and would often see her heading out in her Beemer.
Our condolences,
Randy Kaneen and Maureen Lennie
(Jean’s white picket fence neighbours on Wildwood)
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The Matthews Family Dearest Nancy and Ron and family,
We are so sorry for your loss! Your mum, and grandma, was such a great lady…kind, generous and full of life. We were very lucky to have such a lovely neighbor for so many years.
Our thoughts are with you.
Pat, Susan and children.
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Sheila Maxwell I have happy memories of your parents involvement with Hi-C and Kairos at First United when we were young. I am so sorry for your loss and know how difficult it is to lose a mother, having just lost mine.
Love always,
Sheila
Dear Nancy and Ron and family,
Just wanted to take the time to let you know what a nice neighbour your mother was to us when we lived on Pinewood Avenue.
I was thinking of her today and was looking for someonelse when I accidently came across the obituary.
Julie Jorre de St. Jorre Flemming