Obituaries

BECK, Kathleen

Born April 27, 1928 in Regina, SK to James and Katherine Kinnear, Kay got her wings the day after her 91st birthday on April 28, 2019 with family by her side.
Kay spent her early years in Meadow Lake, SK before moving to Winnipeg where she met her first husband, Robert Mcmillan, with whom she had her three beautiful children. She eventually made her way to BC and ended up in Kelowna in 1960 where the population was a mere 10,000 people. Kay was very active in our community and was one of the first patrons of the Kelowna Recreation Center where she swam five days a week up until the age of 85 years. She had a core group of friends whom accompanied her and they enjoyed frequent luncheons, teas and over the decades their birthdays never went uncelebrated. Kay also had an undying love for animals. She played a crucial role in the building of the Kelowna SPCA, raising much of the funds to get the Casorso Road location established. She trained and showed her own dogs for many years and had numerous trophies and medals which displayed her dedication.
Kay spent endless hours volunteering for the Legion showing her respect for all Veterans. From selling poppies on Remembrance Day to delivering chocolate bars, mints and TV

Link: www.springfieldfuneralhome.com/obituaries/beck-kathleen-irene/

Condolence Messages

May 10, 2019
Our deepest condolences to Gail, Jim and family.

Scott & Chris Nisbet
May 06, 2019
Deepest sympathy Judy, Gail and extended family. Heaven has gotten a beautiful angel.

RIP Kay.'

Hugs, Connie
May 06, 2019
So sorry to hear of your loss. Kay and my mom Margrit swam for many years at Parkinson Rec. My husband Don worked at KGH and they always had a warm hug for each other. I met her many times at the Boston Pizza birthday parties. She always had a kind word for everyone. Hugs to you all.
May 05, 2019
Kay will be missed by many people young and old. She had a smile for everyone and her energy was unbridled. deepest sympathy to the family and special thoughts to Gail, Lori, calla and Katherine

Pat Bauer
May 04, 2019
A very special lady, will always remember her with loving thoughts-as a teenager always there when I needed her. Jeanette (Fulks)Hynes
May 04, 2019
We were sorry to hear about Kaye, we used to run into them regularly at Zellers for breakfast she always had that great smile. Diane and Kerry Lomax
May 03, 2019
Our deepest condolences to you and George and all your family.

Brian and Angie Neigum.
May 03, 2019
Sending our deepest condolences. What a nice picture to remember her by. She lived a long wonderful life, always happy and full of energy. She will be missed. Hugs to all the family!

Ken & Chris
May 03, 2019
Our deepest condolence to the family.

Denis and Doreen Deleurme
May 03, 2019
Kathleen shared Hawthorn Park with my mother - what an absolute delight this little gal was! I can't remember ever seeing her without a big smile and positive attitude. She was so fond of her Chrissy (her little fur companion) and we often chatted about that. I hope hers was a good journey in her final days.

Donna (Coupal ) Numminen