1922 – 2016

Rita Gertrude Cosens of Kamloops, BC, passed away on April 30, 2016 at 93 years of age. She is survived by her children, Bonnie Beattie of Kamloops, BC, Andrew Cosens (Elouise Cosens) of Nelson, BC, Mackenzie Cosens (JaneAnn Lahmann) of Vancouver, BC, grandchildren, Kevin (Shelly) Lindley, Kim (Terina) Lindley, Andrew (Shannon) Cosens , Dan Cosens, Melissa Cosens (Kyle Malakoff), great grandchildren, Aurora Lindley, Brooke Lindley, Savanna Lindley, Mason Lindley, and Sterling Cosens. Rita is predeceased by, her Husband, Andrew Cosens , Father, George Bishop, Mother, Clementine Bishop, Uncle, Frank Bishop  and Twin Brother Lorne Bishop. Rita was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan (Atwin). She moved to Edmonton for office education then off to Yellowknife for a job with an airline. Rita married Andrew Cosens on June 6, 1946 and together they had a daughter, Bonnie who was born in Yellowknife, June 1947.  Andrew and Rita moved back to Dawson Creek, where he began work in The Forest Service Industry. Andrew Junior was born in Dawson Creek 1956, then soon after his brother Mackenzie “MAC” was born in Dawson Creek, 1960. The family moved to Nelson, BC in 1964 and then to Kamloops in 1974 where they would enjoy the rest of their lives together. A Memorial Service for Rita will take place at a later date. – See more at: http://kamloopsfuneralhome.com/online-tributes

• Date : 2016-04-30
• Location : Kamloops, B.C.