March 21, 1939 — December 1, 2025

Helen White Barnett (formerly Kerr), born March 21, 1939 in Edinburgh Scotland to Robert Brown and Helen (Ailie) Brown (née Sutherland), died peacefully in Kamloops Hospice on December 1, 2025 of the complications of pancreatic cancer. She died with grace and contentment at the time of her own choosing. She is survived by her beloved husband Francis, children Ian Kerr, Ailie Kerr and Paula Bridgeman (Graham), and grandchildren Elizabeth Bell, Jake Bell, Ben Manson and William Bridgeman.

Helen and her family moved in 1966 from Edinburgh to Kamloops. She quickly got involved in community organizations, and soon after that, in politics. She was elected to School Board from 1972 to 1978, to City Council from 1980 to1984, and again to School Board from 1988 to 1993. She was chair of the School Board for two terms. The School Board appointed her to the board of the Kamloops 1993 Canada Games Society, and she chaired the 1995 BC Summer Games for Athletes with a Disability.

Helen and Francis enjoyed lots of travel to various parts of the world, most often travelling with, or to see family. She also enjoyed spending time with great friends and walking and socializing with her walking group.

Heartfelt thanks to the wonderful and amazing staff at Kamloops Hospice – your concern and care for Helen and attention to her were greatly appreciated by her and the family. There will be a celebration of life for Helen, details to be advised. The family requests no flowers. Donations, if desired, to the BC Interior Community Foundation or Kamloops Hospice. Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial Funeral Service.

• Date : 2026-12-01
• Location : Kamloops