Stephanie was born in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia on December 13, 1950 to Don and Betty Trim. She is survived by her loving family, husband, Gerry; son, Tyler (Heather); grandchildren, Avery and Faith; daughter, Kimberly Bregg (Quentin); grandson, Parker; stepson, Duane (Lauren); grandsons, Liam and Aidan; sister, Jill Stokes (Dean) and many relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her brother, Scott in 1978.
Stephanie graduated from Vic High in 1969. She worked at Capital Iron, BC Government in Premier Dave Barrett’s office as Secretary, Fish and Wildlife, Attorney General’s, BC Government Manager’s Association, School District 61 in Maintenance and then spent 20 years at Monterey Middle School as School Secretary. She retired after she became ill, eventually succumbing to Alzheimer’s Disease on November 14, 2016 at Luther Court Community of Care. Stephanie was treated with care and compassion at Patient Care at Royal Jubilee Hospital for 18 months and the staff at Luther Court pampered her to no end for almost two years. I personally thank all the staff at these facilities. Stephanie’s end of life care was incredible at Luther Court. How these brave and compassionate people do what they do with limited staff is unbelievable. From the top to the bottom they all work together. To the staff on 3rd floor West, Bravo!! Thanks go to Dr. Robert Shepherd for his genuine care of Stephanie. He visited Stephanie often and thanks to Dr. Kent Butler for saving Steph’s feet!
Stephanie loved her children and she loved life in general. Rest in peace my love. You were my everything!! Forever yours, your loving family and friends from St. John’s Newfoundland/Labrador to Victoria, you were loved by all as we travelled Canada with curling. Until we meet again – Ger!
A Celebration of Life will be held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, on Monday, November 21, 2016 at 10:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Luther Court, 1525 Cedar Hill Cross Road, Victoria, BC, V8P 5M1 or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 202-306 Burnside Road W, Victoria, BC, V8Z 1M1.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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26 Responses
Dear Gerry and family,
We were unable to attend the service, but wanted to let you know we are thinking of you.
Stephanie was a wonderful person. Her last years were difficult for everyone including Stephanie. Keep your memories close always, we are sure she is in a better place and is watching all of you from above. Our deepest condolences.
Wayne and Eileen
Dear Gerry and Family:
We are very sorry to learn of Stephanie’s passing.
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Most Sincerely
John and Marilyn Bate
Victoria, BC
Hey Coach , so sorry for your loss, it was nice to hear Stephanie had such a great medical team at the end , well done to everyone. Gerry , better day’s ahead, stay strong and god bless. Jim & Ben Faulconbridge.
Gerry and family, my condolences to you all. As a co-worker and friend, Stephanie greatly enriched my life with our many chats about life, family and such while working at Monterey. She was so compassionate, caring and supportive when I was dealing with my husband’s cancer and later when I became a widow. Steph was special and brought a ray of sunshine wherever she went. She is now free to go help many others, God bless her. Leslie Reece
We are so sorry for your loss. She sounded like such a wonderful person. You chatted about her on and off the ice. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Heartfelt condolences,Gerry, to yourself and family at this saddest of times. All my love to you and yours, old friend.
Ray Cooper
Dear Gerry, Tyler, Kimberly and families,
We are so sorry that we can’t be at Stephanie’s celebration of life but our thoughts will be with you.
She was a wonderful person, loved by many and left us too soon.
Mike and Trudy Briggs
To Gerry and all your family, we offer our deepest condolences, we are unable to attend the services, but our thought will be with you all.
I’m at peace now. Family and Friends are here to Honor the Life of Stephanie and you best believe there will be a Celebration of Stephanie’s Life! Look out McCall Gardens. We will break that beautiful building in! Hahaha! Cheers! Gerry and Family!
We would like to express our deepest sorrow to you and your family in the loss of Stephanie. We send our love and prayers in this trying time. We are glad that you had 44 wonderful years together. Love Harry and Gerri Ruitenbeek