December 9, 2021

Hazel Beatrice Sundby of Kamloops, BC passed away on December 9, 2021, at 89 years of age.

She is survived by her loving children Rodney (Donna Lee) Sundby of Kamloops, BC, Rudy (Tammy) Sundby of Cochrane, AB, Dawn Kroad of Victoria, BC, Glayne (Kim) Sundby of Kamloops, BC, Grandchildren Josh (Katie) Sundby, Sarah (Brandon) Sobchak, Kailyn (Keegan) Metz, Lyndie Sundby (Tyler Brooker) Lauren (Dave) de Villiers, Devi (Matt) Roy, Jaron Kroad , Myles Sundby and numerous great grandchildren.

She is also survived by her sisters Hope McNabb of Nanaimo, BC, Gail Lange of Medicine Hat, AB, and lifelong friend Pudgy Johal of Victoria, BC.

Hazel was predeceased by her loving husband Dick.

Hazel was born Oct. 24, 1932 and raised in a large family of 5 sisters and 5 brothers. Life on the farm, in Big River, Saskatchewan, was difficult and these hardships shaped Hazel into the strong, resilient woman she became. Hazel married, and between 1955 and 1959, she and her husband, Delbert Sundby had four children: Rodney, Rudy, Dawn and Glayne. Work took the family to British Columbia and in the early sixties Hazel and Delbert bought and operated a corner store in Lake Cowichan. In the late sixties the family moved to Kamloops, BC where the children were raised. Hazel worked for many years at the Village Hotel Restaurant, and she quickly became known as a hard worker. In 1977, Hazel moved to Radium Hot Springs where she eventually bought and ran the Chicken Kitchen for 11 years with second husband, Dick Remple. After selling the Chicken Kitchen, she and Dick purchased Radium Video Store which they owned until 2004. Her life as an entrepreneur continued back in Kamloops. She and Dick purchased and operated the bottle depot in Scotch Creek, BC. for several years, until her retirement. Hazel often commented she didn’t feel old until she stopped working.

It is important to note that Hazel’s children and grandchildren were the loves of her life, and she would do anything for them. She had the biggest heart, and she was generous to both family and those less fortunate. Hazel’s unique personality made an impact on everyone she met and her colourful stories were unforgettable. Her sudden death has left a hole in our hearts, and she will be dearly missed.

A celebration of Hazel’s life will take place at a later date.

You may express a message of condolence at Alternatives Funeral & Cremation.

• Date : 2021-12-09
• Location : Kamloops