WEATHERDON, Verna Jean (Nee Demers) – Verna, born December 27, 1922 in Ottawa, Ontario passed away at Central Park Lodge, Glenwarren, Victoria, BC on February 22, 2004 at age 81. Predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Bert (John) Weatherdon on Oct. 27, 1991 and their eldest son, Keith on August 6, 1979.
Survived by her daughter, Beth (Tom) Pengelly, N. Delta, BC; and son, Brian (Virginia), Burlington, Ontario; grandchildren, Rob (Wendy) and Craig (Lena) Pengelly, Lou (Mike) Fluri, James, Nathan, Bethany and Sarah Weatherdon; seven great grandchildren, Danielle, Dustin, Bryce, Tristan, Brandan, Kaija and Lina; sisters, Dot Inglis, Calgary, Alberta, Edith Smith and Edna Shedden, Ottawa, Ontario; many other loving family members and dear friends.
Verna has been a devoted member of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Victoria, BC since 1955, also a past member of Canadian Power and Sail Squadron (having attained Advanced Piloting), Capital City Yacht Club, and a past volunteer at the Victoria Stroke Club.
Special thanks to Dr. Jane Wright, Dr. Coetze and to all the staff at CPL-Glenwarren for your competent, professional and empathic care given to Verna since January 14, 1999. Although it is your job, you give of yourselves in the care that you provide.
Memorial service will be held to honour Verna’s life at ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Douglas and Broughton Sts., Victoria, BC on Friday, February 27, 2004 at 11:00 a.m.
Refreshments will follow.
Verna’s wishes are to be cremated followed by committal at sea to join Bert and Keith near Trial Island. Our family welcomes you to sit and enjoy the memorial bench in memory of Verna, Bert and Keith on the east walkway of Clover Point.
Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to St. Andrew’s Church, 680 Courtenay St., Victoria, BC V8W 1C1 or Central Park Lodge, Glenwarren, 1230 Balmoral Road, Victoria, B.C., V8T 1B3 or to the charity of your choice.
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