Tribute

Our wonderful mom passed from this world into heaven January 2, 2021 at the age of 87. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her sisters, Margaret and June, and nephew Glen Overton.

Left to miss her but celebrate her life are husband Leslie, children Ron, Kathleen Grant (Jamie), Chris Romses (Don), Raymond (Leah), and Robert, Grandchildren Christina, Michael, Sage, Hailey, Bobby, Kara, Kayla, and Karlee, her beloved sister Jo, and nieces and nephews Janet, Nancy (Alan), Pam (Dale), Mark (Nancy), Karen and Reva.

Born in Penticton, mom was the youngest of 4 daughters born to William and Dorothy Hall of Olalla. As a small farming family, they faced many hard times during the war years, but she remembered that anyone in need who knocked on their door never left empty handed.

After graduating from Keremeos High School, mom moved to Victoria where she worked in the parliament buildings for 2 years. Married to our father in 1955, they relocated to the Okanagan and in 1966, bought a piece of property and built their home. As well as being a wife and mother to her 5 children, she became ‘mom’ to many of their friends who continue to remember her with great affection.

Mom was also partner with Les in the well drilling company they began in the late 60’s. After retiring, they devoted their time and energy into expanding their garden and supplied their friends and family with the fruits (and veggies!) of their labour. After Leslie’s relocation to the Westview care facility in 2019, mom continued to live in the home they had built, tending to her loving family until her passing.

Our family would life to extend their heartfelt thanks to long-time friends, Bob and Heather Pearce, for their thoughtfulness and generosity in our time of grief. We also want to gratefully thank and acknowledge the wonderful care aides who tended to mom in her last weeks with such love and compassion, as well as palliative nurses, Liza, Carmen, and Sadie.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Interment will take place on May 17 2021 in the Keremeos Cemetery.

Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com