Obituaries

ANDERSON, Jean

It is with deep sadness that we announce that Thelma Jean Anderson has gone to be with her Lord and Savior on February 17, 2019 at the age of 89. She was residing at Orchard Manor, Kelowna, where she received outstanding care from nurses and care aides. Jean was born November 20, 1929 into the Roy and Irene Vanstone family of Lang, Saskatchewan - one of five siblings. Following her youth on the family farm, she pursued nursing studies at the General Hospital in Regina, Saskatchewan. In 1954, she married the love of her life, Eldon George Anderson, with whom she shared 59 years of marriage, until his passing in 2014. In 1962 and 1964 Jean had two daughters, Tanya Joy and Carmel Rea. Jean will be fondly remembered as a loving mother and a champion of causes for the betterment of others in her community. She was an OR nurse and public educator with the Heart and Stroke Foundation for many years, a Returning Officer in elections, and together with her husband, supported many social welfare initiatives including founding the first food bank in Saskatchewan. In 1998 Eldon & Jean moved to Kelowna for a warmer climate and to be close to their youngest daughter and her family, as well as Jean

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Condolence Messages

Feb 24, 2019
Our thoughts are with your family at the loss of Jean. Your parents were great friends with my parents. Audrey Barr
Feb 24, 2019
Tanya, Carmel and Bernice, cherish the wonderful memories of your Mom and sister. Blessings, Carol Polasek.
Feb 24, 2019
Sincere condolences to you and family members.

Val Flannigan
Feb 22, 2019
So sorry to hear of Jean's Passing. Jean & Bernice were members in the same club as myself for many years. We spent many times together and many Christmas parties. Jean was a very gracious and beautiful lady.

Sincere condolences to Bernice and Jean's family.

Ardeth Galitzine
Feb 21, 2019
Carmel I am so sorry to read of your mom's passing. I will always remember her fondly for the kind words and soft smile she offered whenever I had the pleasure of seeing her. Deepest condolences to you and your family.

Wendy McIntyre
Feb 21, 2019
Carmel, my thoughts are with you and Tanya as you adjust to this news. Your mom was a treasure to neighbourhood kids in Regina and could be counted upon to create craft projects for each little person who showed up. She is in my happiest memories of my childhood in Regina.

Paula Diakiw
Feb 20, 2019
Our sincere condolences to you Dr. Carmel Anderson, your husband Colin Comfort and family. May God be with you during your dark days and may sunshine always on your home to remember your happy memories of your mother.

May God Bless you always, Co and Flore
Feb 20, 2019
Fondly remembered in quilting, Norma De Bodt.
Feb 20, 2019
My sincere condolences in the passing of Jean. Jean and I worked together at the Heart and Stroke foundation. We shared many great times. Jean was a wonderful, beautiful caring soul.

Sincerely,

Hazel Wallace