Obituaries

DROUGHT, Nellie (Ellen Mary)

Drought: Nellie ( Ellen Mary) Born October 1, 1918 Died May 22, 2016 . Nellie passed away with family at her side on Sunday May 22 at the age of 97 years. She was pre deceased by her loving husband Eric in 1999. She is survived by her three sons Claude ( Kathleen), Brenton ( Elizabeth), and Kelvin ( Andrea). She is also survived by her brother Bert Howe, sisters Ruth, Olive and sister-in -law Betty Howe and Lillian Howe. She was predeceased by her sister Phyllis, brother George, brother Maurice, and brother Johnny. She is survived by grandchildren Joshua, Shannon, Carly, Hannah, Nicholas, Brenna and Zachary as well as many nieces and nephews. Nellie was born on October 1, 1918 in Bury-St. Edmunds England and travelled to Canada as a month old baby. Her family home-steaded near Elstow Saskatchewan where she lived until the late 1940's when she moved to Westbank in the Okanagan Valley. There she worked helping new moms and later she worked in Westbank Packinghouses where she met her future husband Eric Drought. In 1950 Nellie married Eric and they were together until Eric's passing in 1999. The family would like to thank all the amazing, caring people who helped Mom through the last 4 years. Thank you to those who work at Westwood, The Heritage, and the Village at Smith Creek, all in the City of West Kelowna. A Celebration of life will take place at 2:00 PM on Saturday July 30th 2016 at First Memorial on Sutherland Avenue in Kelowna B.C. Memorial donations can be made to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.firstmemorialfuneralkelowna.com. Arrangements entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna. 250-762-2299

Link: www.firstmemorialfuneralkelowna.com

Condolence Messages

Jun 05, 2016
Claude, Brenton, Kelvin and family, Aunt Nellie was a pleasure to visit throughout my childhood allowing me to use the big telescope in the living room window and playing in the front yard. She will be greatly missed by our family, sorry for your loss.

Tracy, Mellissa and Kayleigh.
May 27, 2016
Condolences to the family. Mrs. Drought was our neighbour in Lakeview on Thacker Drive. We would run and play through their property. Always a kind, beautiful family.

Lynn Simpson
May 27, 2016
Claude, Brenton, Kelvin and families:

Sorry for our lost loved one but she is with all our love ones we will all mis her.

Now we will be looked on by another angel. We loved her very much.

Love and hugs, Uncle Bert
May 27, 2016
We were very happy to have known Nellie. A lovely, quiet lady who enjoyed walking to the stores in Lakeview. We were always happy to see her smiling face.

The Andreen Family
May 27, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with the Drought family at this time.

Darrell Fischer
May 26, 2016
Aunt Nellie was a very special lady. I especially loved her big warm hugs! I remember fondly the summer I spent with the family! I was treated like one of her family. That warm welcome continued later when I would bring my family to the Okanagan to visit!! We will miss Aunt Nellie but she has left a legacy of love and hospitality and hearty laughter! Our sympathies and love to you Claude, Brent, and Kelvin and your families.
May 26, 2016
Very sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. I remember her with a smile.

Terry and Heather
May 26, 2016
There is so much I could say about Mrs.Drought that it would fill page upon page. But I know that Kelvin, Claude and Brent are well aware of how I feel about her. So I'll be brief here and just say, love and happiness - that's what she brought to my life and to so many others.

Best to all of you.

Doug, Carla, Kendra & Abby
May 26, 2016
Claude, Brenton, Kelvin and families,

Aunt Nellie was such a dear member of our family. I enjoyed many visits with her and your family as a child after we moved to the Okanagan, and as an adult niece when she would go camping with my Mom and Dad, as well as various family get-togethers. She will be missed by all of us who had the privilege and honour to know her and especially those of us who were related to her. We will hold her memory close in our hearts.

Love and hugs to you all.

Dawn, Doug, David, Stephanie & Devin (Gibson)