July 3, 1934 — March 11, 2021

Barbara Jane Stankiewicz was born on July 3, 1934 in Revelstoke BC and passed away in her sleep on March 11, 2021 at Gemstone Care Centre in Kamloops BC.

Barbara grew up in Vernon BC during the Second World War and her parents Milton and Kate Haner (with brother William “Bill”) helped the war effort by billeting a number of army soldiers. Barbara fondly remembers the evening debates that she was able to participate in for entertainment.

After graduating from Fulton high school Barbara moved to Victoria to get her teaching certificate from Victoria Normal School. In later years she completed her degree in Education by attending UBC in the summer.

Her first teaching job was in a very small school in Celista BC on the Shuswap Lake where she met her husband Henry Stankiewicz (Hank). The two were married and built their forever home on the Thompson River in Kamloops BC.  Barbara kept up her career that lasted more than 35 years, mostly split between Marion Schilling School in the early years and then later at Dallas Elementary School. She would often recall teaching students and later teaching the children of those past students, as the generations slipped by.

Once Barbara and Hank were established, they brought two sons into the world, Stewart and David. They taught strong family values of community, worship, volunteering and above all “love” as they both taught Sunday School at the United Church.

The Stankiewicz family tree grew through the years with Stewart marrying Valerie Carins with their granddaughter for Barbara named Serria. David married Laura Marshall and brought five more grandchildren into the picture, Riley, Fraser, Calvin (wife Andrea), Oliver, and Miranda (husband David). Most recently Miranda and David gave Barbara two great grandchildren, Oscar and new baby Anja.

After Barbara’s husband passed away in 2001, she moved to Sun Rivers Golf course where she bought a home and started new endeavors such as belonging to Retired Teachers and volunteering at the Sagebrush Theater.

Our Mom has gone to be with her Hank, along with all the family and friends that passed before her.

Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com.

• Date : 2021-03-11
• Location : Kamloops