Obituaries

ETHIER, Lorna

June 18, 1960 - Sept 11, 2022

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our mom, Lorna Ethier. She passed away peacefully on September 11, 2022 with her partner of 32 years, Barry Stabeck, by her side.

Lorna is survived by her loving life partner Barry, Uncle Xavier, step mother Margaret, her children, John (Ashley), Jennifer (Phil), Amanda (Neil), Jennifer (Brett), her grandchildren, Angeline, Griffin, Evan, Elyssa, Cyrus, Carter, Zennon, Avery & Olivia, along with her siblings, Theresa, Brian, Marcel, Colette, Carla, Mervin and countless friends, all of whom she loved and who will miss her dearly. She was predeceased by her parents as well as her younger sister Jeanette. May they now be reunited.

Born on June 18,1960 in Eriksdale, Manitoba to Peter & Myrtle, Lorna grew up on a farm where she spent countless hours working the pasture, milking the cows, taming wild horses and competing in rodeos for barrel racing. She loved animals and the joy they brought to life.

She spent the last 30 plus years in Kamloops, B.C. A place she loved very much where she was surrounded by her family and friends. Lorna was a very compassionate soul and was happiest when helping others. She spent many years in Kamloops working as a caregiver in various group homes, taking her clients on many memorable trips. She also spent many hours volunteering for the Kamloops Hospice.

Lorna enjoyed the outdoors, going on many adventures and road trips with her people. Never one to sit still, she always had somewhere she was going, which earned her the nickname “Wheels”. Lorna had such expression in her stories and had the most infectious laugh paired with the brightest smile. If she had a plan in her mind nothing could stop her from making it happen, her quick wit and determination always persevered. She was an avid reader and had a great collection of books in her library. Lorna was very creative. When she wasn’t on an adventure she was working on one of her many crafts. She was always thinking up clever, out of the box ideas and when she was learning something new she was smiling.

Despite the many adversities throughout her life Lorna was a positive woman who lived life and loved to the fullest. She loved her wall quotes which she hung all over her library. "Don’t Ever Give Up", “I Can Do This", "It Is Up To Me To Make Things Happen” are just a few of the many. She overcame all obstacles, always displaying courage, strength and love in the hardest of times. May she live forever in our hearts.

The family would like to thank the nurses and doctors in the Kamloops ICU for the special care and compassion given to Lorna while she was there.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her name to the Royal Inland Hospital Intensive Care Unit or Kamloops Hospice.

A celebration of life will be held in her honor at a later date.

“God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,

The courage to change the things I can,

And the wisdom to know the difference.”

Condolence Messages

Oct 12, 2022
So sad for your lose Jon ,Ashley and Amanda,may she I.R.P. - Colette Ethier
Oct 09, 2022
So Sad :( for her kids. Son- Jon and 2 daughters Ashley and Amanda. RIP. C.Ethier
Sep 22, 2022
Sincere condolences to Lorna’s family. I had the pleasure of working with Lorna at Waddington Group Home and we had a few memorable adventures and outings. Lorna was a lot of fun, and also had a heart of gold. Rest In Peace Lorna. - Lil Cholewa
Sep 20, 2022
Rest In Peace Lorna. Until we will meet again. Lots of love and hugs to Barry John Amanda n Jennifer’s. - Irene
Sep 20, 2022
Rest..in peace little sister your brother Brian - Brian Ethier brother
Sep 20, 2022
My condolences to you Barry, very sorry for the loss of Lorna. John, Jenn and Amanda I’m sorry for the loss of your mom, she was a very special and unique lady and will be missed by everyone that knew her. - Mark Harrison
Sep 20, 2022
In my heart for always. I love you to the end of time. May you be at peace my dear aunty. - Jolene
Sep 20, 2022
Dearest Lorna ... I am so glad we reunited a few years ago. You left much too soon, my friend. RIP. - Glendene
Sep 19, 2022
Dear Barry.

Our hearts and thoughts go out to you. We are so sorry for the loss of Lorna. We hope that the memories you have of special time spent together will help you in the days ahead. Sending big healing hugs

Shirley and Alan Boon - Shirley and Alan Boon
Sep 17, 2022
Barry and Jen, I am so sorry to hear of Lorna's passing. Our thoughts and prayers have been and will be with you and your family.

- Diane Schimanowsky
Sep 17, 2022
Barry, I am so sorry for your loss. - Connie (Small) Gellatly
Sep 17, 2022
Barry, so sad to hear about Lorna. - Julie Inancsi
Sep 17, 2022
To family and friends so sorry to hear of Lorna passing,she was such a great lady I worked previous at pharmacy she dealt with we had some beautiful conversations from trips to family ect,

she came in one day gave me this black rock ,for keep sake i have always treasured this to this day still have

Rip Lorna you will be missed by many

Mary - mary mckenzie