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April 14, 1945 ~ June 14, 2017
After a 16 year battle with breast and bone cancer Judy Ruth Spalek (nee Eaton) passed away peacefully on June 14, 2017 in Kelowna, BC at the age of 72 years.
Judy is survived by and will be lovingly missed dearly by husband Bill of 55 years and their children; Debbie (Ivan), Darcy (Barry), Bill Jr., Susan (Jason), Sarah (Seth). Grandchildren: James (Richelle), Andrew, Melissa (Ken), Wyatt (Shania), Drake (Emma), Haydon, Felicity and Ethan. Great Grandchildren: Matteya, Izabella, Dreah, Kennedy, Parker and Jagger. Judy will be remembered by her sisters, bothers, in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews. Judy was predeceased by both her mother and father (Marg and Jack), mother and father-in-law (Frances and John), her niece Barbara H., brother-in-laws Alan S. and Danny Z.
We would like to thank all the staff at Kelowna General Hospital, Kelowna Cancer Clinic and Central Okanagan Hospice House. Special thanks to Dr. J. McIntosh, all Judys sisters and brothers from the Kingdom Hall that supported us along this journey.
There will be no service as per Judys request, memorial donations in Judys name can be made to the Kelowna Cancer Clinic through bccancerfoundation.com
Arrangements entrusted to Everden Rust Funeral Services, (250) 860-6440.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.everdenrust.com
- Aug 13, 2017
Thank you all for your condolences. They are greatly appreciated by the family. Thank you all very much again for taking time to share your love and stories. We will miss mom very much. Debbie Spalek xo - Jul 28, 2017
Dear Bill and family, we're so sorry to hear about Judy. She will be missed. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Joe and Helen Portelance and family. - Jul 27, 2017
My sincere condolences to the Spalek family. I have kept you all close to my heart and in my thoughts and prayers. - Jul 27, 2017
Dear Bill & family, Our heart breaks for your great loss...our deepest condolences to you and the family...Love & Hugs Gary and Sue - Jul 25, 2017
Dear Bill and family,
I'm sorry to hear about Judy. My condolences to you and your family.
Jim Spencer
- Jul 24, 2017
Hi to Judy's sisters and brothers,we used to play with Judy up in Carmi-when they lived behind the Efonoff family whom was our cousins- and through them Judy became a good friend, and we were one year younger- Judy was a happy fun girl , always polite and kind. Sorry to hear of her sad illness. She will never be forgotten.
Judy(Fritz twin) - Jul 24, 2017
Dear Bill and family, we are sorry to hear about Judy. Our condolences to you and the family.
Wally and Evelyn Spencer.