Obituaries

SAUNDERS, Laurena Myrtle

SAUNDERS, Laurena Myrtle (Dempsey) was born July 1, 1922 in Burnaby, BC and peacefully passed into the presence of her Lord and Saviour on February 14, 2021 in West Kelowna.

Laurena grew up on a farm in Gregg, MB. She moved to Winnipeg for her education, completing a degree in Theology, and a BA at the University of Manitoba. She moved to Penticton to be near her sister, before marrying her husband in 1953 and moving to Richmond, BC where she raised her family. In 2012 at the age of 90 she moved to West Kelowna to be with her daughter Eleanor and son-in-law Jens.

Laurena was a woman of integrity and deep faith in God. She was a devoted wife, loving, caring mother, forever giving grandmother, filled with kindness, a love for animals and a sense of humour. She will be forever loved and missed.

Laurena was predeceased in 2010 by her loving husband of 57 years Richard (Dick) Saunders, sisters Hazel Zachary and Verna Mills. She is survived by her three children Richard (Lorraine), Eleanor Goldgrabe (Jens), Myles (Cheryl); 5 grandchildren (Curtis (Sarah), Eric, Shelby, Saul and Brooklyn); 2 great grandchildren (Myra and Macy), brother-in-law Bob Saunders (Sarah) and numerous nieces and nephews.

“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me, all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever”.

A live streamed Memorial service will be held on Sunday, February 28 at 2 pm.
Link https://youtu.be/tX2rRR3-leg.

In lieu of flowers, donations to The Gideons International in Canada will be gratefully received. (www.gideons.ca)

Arrangements are in the care of Everden Rust Funeral Services & Crematorium,
West Kelowna Arrangement Centre (250-768-8925).

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.everdenrust.com

Link: www.everdenrust.com/obituaries/Laurena-Myrtle-Saunders?obId=20082850#/celebrationWall

Condolence Messages

Feb 28, 2021
I watched the service in Celebration of my dear cousin Laurena with tears in my eyes as I remembered the years past. It was in my parents home that Dick and Laurena met so I feel very close to your family. I'm so glad we had some time with you as we celebrated her 95th birthday just a few years ago. God Bless each member of Laurena's dear family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Erma Thomson
Feb 28, 2021
Sincere condolences Richard and family.

Steve Klassen
Feb 28, 2021
Dear family of Laurena, David and I were so blessed to have Dick and Laurena and you kids in our Richmond Baptist church for the 16 years we pastored there. They were among the first to welcome us into their home, and were always so supportive and encouraging to us! We are so sorry for your loss and pray for God’s comfort to be yours. With love, sympathy and prayers, Virginia Fairbrother Smith.
Feb 25, 2021
We are so sorry for your loss,

Our hearts and prayers are with you

Donna and Darryl Austin and family