October 31, 1947 – November 28, 2021

Born in Vancouver, British Columbia on November 28, 1925, Gloria grew up on Lulu Island and worked at the Fish Cannery Steveston before she married her childhood sweetheart, James L. Fraser on October 31, 1947. They lived in New Westminster, Burnaby, Delta, Surrey, Halfmoon Bay, then settled in Kamloops in their 60’s. Gloria loved baking (she was very good at it), gardening, spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. In her spare time, she loved doing puzzles and was known as the “Puzzle Queen”. Gloria was always smiling, positive and such a joy to be around.

Gloria is gone to join her loving husband of 60 years, James L. Fraser. She is survived by her children – Kathleen (Keith) Westerlund of Maple Ridge, BC, James Fraser of Maple Ridge, BC, Lorna (Rick) Stevens of Kamloops, BC, grandchildren – Sharla (Youssef), Leslie Stevens (Katharyn), Tanya (Adam), Trevor Westerlund, Great grandchildren – Madelynn Stevens, Xander Westerlund and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers and sisters – Violet Engstrom, Ken & Helen Engstrom, Stan and Margaret Engstrom, father – Robert Engstrom, Mary Johnson (Carlson), and their infant son – Donald James Fraser.

A service will take place in the new year.

A special thanks to the amazing staff at Pine Grove Care Home.

Condolences may be sent to the family at Kamloops Funeral Home.

• Date : 2021-11-28
• Location : Kamloops