Joan Bondesen, 94, of Victoria, BC died peacefully on January 10, 2016, at Berwick House in Saanich, BC. She was born on November 3, 1921 in York, England to Samuel and Lily Ankers, before immigrating to Canada as a child.
Joan was a riveter in WWII, before marrying Walter in 1945. Joan and Walter moved to Victoria, where they lived together for 70 years. While raising her family, Joan enjoyed singing in a choir, hiking with her walking group, playing bridge, and gardening. She was blessed with many good friends and neighbours. She made mouthwatering black current pie.
Joan was predeceased by her husband, and her son, Mark, and is survived by son, Jim (Carmen) and daughter, Kerry (Norm) as well as six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Berwick House on Shelbourne Street, where Joan received excellent care in her final year.
A celebration of Joan’s life will be held on Friday, February 19 at 2:30pm at McCall’s Funeral Home, Johnson and Vancouver Streets, Victoria, BC.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall’s Funeral Home
www.mccallbros.com
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Bonnie Bergeron
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Sue Johnstone So sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a lovely lady, I always enjoyed our visits.
Sue
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David and Marion HRper Dear Kerry, Norm, Brett and Matthew
We were sad to read about your recent loss. Kerry, I am sure that your mom was very pleased when you came to live a little closer during her last years. We are thinking about you all during this difficult time.
Best wishes from David and Marion
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Jack and Catherine Mortensen Dear Kerry and family, Sending you our sincere condolences regarding the death of your Mother. Not only you loosing your Mom but the rest of the family as well loosing their Mother-in-law, Grandma and Great Grandmother not to mention the community of friends that she must have had after having a lifetime in Victoria. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers in these days ahead. Catherine and Jack
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Tess I wish I got to know her more. I’m so sorry for your loss.
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Mike and Mary Ryan Our condolences to all the family… you are in our thoughts and prayers
Mike and Mary
The loss of a loved one can leave such an emptiness, thus I hope all of you find peace and solace with the joyful memories you’ve shared together, and that you are able to reach out and spend quality time with close friends and family.
Thinking of you all; Jim & Carmen, Shelley & family, Sam & family, and all the family members Kerry/Norm, grandchildren and great grandchildren, many of whom I know and love.