December 24, 1946 – January 16, 2026 

Nadene (Dean) passed away peacefully after a brief illness at Nicola Valley Hospital. 

She was predeceased in 2023 by her devoted husband, Ed, to whom she was married for more than 50 years. She was also predeceased by her two sisters, Rita Hansford and Pauline Smith. Dean leaves to mourn her sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Dean was born to parents Nanne and Martha Terpstra and was raised in the heart of the large Terpstra family on a hobby farm along Latimer Road in Cloverdale. 

After graduating from the University of British Columbia, she set out on an adventure, moving to Fraser Lake in northern British Columbia, where she worked as a school librarian. It was there that she met the love of her life, Ed Morris. They were married in Cloverdale in 1970, and several years later Dean and Ed made Merritt their home. It was there that they built their lives together — building their home, planting roots, forming lifelong friendships, and creating a home that was always open and welcoming. 

Dean was a natural host and took great joy in entertaining. Her home was filled with laughter, music, conversation, and good food. She loved hosting family and friends, as well as gatherings of her bridge group. Dean and Ed shared many interests, including curling and bonspiels, cruising with family, their beloved cats, the backyard swimming pool and working together in their vegetable garden. 

Dean will be remembered for her warmth, humour, kindness, and generous spirit. She leaves behind many who were fortunate to have been welcomed into her life and her home. 

No services will be held, by request. 

You may offer a message of condolence at Merritt Funeral Chapel for the Morris family. 

• Date : 2026-01-16
• Location : Merritt