Died peacefully February 20, 2012 as a result of a stroke. Born July 5, 1939 in Vernon, B. C.
Predeceased by her parents, William and Helen and siblings, Lena and Walter. Sister to Ann, Peter and Dennis. Sonia left school early to work as secretary and bookkeeper at H. E. Fowler and Sons for 17 yrs. She continued her education and became a Certified General Accountant going on to work in many aspects of accounting. Sonia was praised for her broad knowledge and experience in business. She helped in the development of the Green Mountain Ski Resort and was a member of the Victoria Motor Sports Club . Sonia enjoyed skiing, fishing, golf and travel.
By request there will be no memorial service. There will be a private gathering for family and a few friends later this year. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Movie Monday Society, 2033 Chaucer St.,Victoria, BC, V8R 1H6. Condolences may be offered below.
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Raymond Dornan
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Dick & Doreen Fowler With sympathy and love
Dick and Doreen Fowler
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Dave Allen We remember fondly the times she spent with our daughter after we moved here. She also opened her home to us when we first came to Victoria in the middle of a huge snowstorm in 1981(?) She will be missed.
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Dennis Perkins I have fond memories of the good times we all had at your cabin off Lily Street in the farmers fields with the cows all hanging around having Barbeques and hoisting a glass…You will be sadly missed!!!
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Harry S. Fowler I remember her fondly as I do Big Walt (he used to take all my lunch goodies when I was under his wings) My thoughts are with you all.Holly remembers her also. What a proud Family.
Best wishes and God Bless.
Young Harry Fowler
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kathleen sonia rose I will miss you did have great times together. Sure did some fun things together. esp. in our old cars. 36 yrs as good friends. rest in peace. love kathleen.
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Janean Perkins ( jan ) & Michael Wong I met Sonia up at Green Mountain in the 60’s, we were friends for a long, long time, we went through all the ups and downs together, remembering all the ” good- times ” ! – disco dancing in high-heels and waiting for her to pick me up on a Friday nite so we could hit the weekend and * PARTY *— at all the clubs !!!!
Those were exciting and fun-times !!!so sad she’s gone, we know ~ she’s at peace now ~
Janean & Michael
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Holly Fowler I remember Sonia well and spent a few party nights with her.
I know she was greatly missed when she left Dad’s company
I could never do the job she did – especially the filing!
Please accept my condolences and remember her with happy memories.
Holly Fowler
daughter to Harry O. Fowler
H.E. Fowler & Sons Ltd.
To paraphrase Mattie Ross from True Grit, I knew Sonia long ago. We too had lively times. We worked together at Clarkson Gordon & Co., Chartered Accountants for several years and had many good times together. I remember the day before her birthday, 1975 I think, we went to the Tally Ho to celebrate and the bouncer carded her as we entered. She gave him a big hug and kiss and thanked him very much. Even though we only saw each other a couple of times over the last 20 years I will miss her.