March 7, 1948 – October 28, 2016

Dana Davies of Kamloops, BC, passed away on October 28, 2016 at 68 years of age. She is survived by her loving partner Brian Avery and her daughter, Erin Torry of Kamloops, BC, brothers and sisters: Marina Davies, Lloyd (Janet) Davies and Allan Davies, nieces and nephews: Maralee (Jeff) Webber, Morgan (Emma) Webber, Melissa (Daniel) Page, Lidia (Derek) Davies, Brandon (Samantha) Davies, Trevor (Becky) Gorgichuk, great nieces and nephews: Darby, Adam, Jackson, Samuel, Angelina, Gabriel, William, Georgina, Olivia, Sullivan, Raegan.

She was predeceased by her brother Grant Davies

When Dana was born on March 7, 1948, who could have imagined all the lives she would enrich and the many friends she would make in the too-short span of her life? Her love for others was reflected back at her and, as her life came to an end, on October 28, 2016, there was an outpouring of love for Dana.

Dana was a social person who found it easy to make friends. Anyone who went shopping with her, had better be prepared for a long stay in the store. She usually met a friend or two and had long, long conversations. Sometimes, these conversations in person were not enough, and later in the day, she and her friends would spend an hour or two, or three, on the phone, catching up on what they did not cover earlier. Oh yes, she had the gift of gab, and was reputed to have the ability to talk to a post. Fortunate post.

Dana spent her first 18 years in Peachland, BC, developing a great love for the town, lake, and local friends and relatives. On graduating from high school she attended college in Nelson. From there she moved to Calgary where she worked in Grace Hospital. Then she moved to Kamloops where she worked in a doctor’s office. Later she became a forester. The work was hard but there were moments she cherished, such as flying over the forests in a helicopter.

Many of Dana’s friends still live in Peachland. Among her good friends is a group that call themselves the “Princeton Avenue Girls”. Whenever they met, it was a cue for their spouses to find sanctuary elsewhere, because it was “girl time”. The guys were not totally ignored, though, and would be cheerfully welcomed when they returned, after the “girls” had talked themselves out. Well, that never quite happened.

This summer Dana and her high school graduating class attended their fiftieth high school graduating class reunion in Peachland. That was one of the events that capped off a life well-lived. The gardens at her home looked better than they had for a few years, with plenty of geraniums, her favourite flowers. Two events at North Barriere Lake made this summer memorable. First, a gathering of friends was a happy event, as usual. Later there was a gathering of family members which turned out to be one of the best.

We are left with memories of Dana. They are good memories, and will be shared over and over with friends and family in coming years. We shall begin with a celebration of Dana’s life in March, at the home where she lived in Kamloops for the last thirteen years with her partner, Brian Avery. This was Dana’s final wish. Please contact a family member if you wish to join in the sharing of memories.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the medical staff at Royal Inland Hospital.

There will be no other service, at Dana’s request. If you wish to honour her, please donate to a charity of your choice.

Condolences may be expressed at www.myalternatives.ca

• Date : 2016-10-28
• Location : Kamloops, B.C.