Valerie Mae Andrew
Posted Nov 19, 2021 | 2:06 PM
March 13, 1943 — October 15, 2021
Born on March 13, 1943 in Morden, Manitoba, the day her father left for World War II. She stayed with her mother at her grandparents’ farm until he returned. In her childhood she joined Highland Dancing and as a teenager she did her Lifesaving Course and was a lifeguard at many local beaches. She graduated from Winnipeg General Hospital Nursing and continued to nurse until 2001.
She married dad, Terry Andrew on August 22, 1964. She had 3 children, Lori Dawn (1965), Terrance Scott (1967) and Geoffrey Craig (1970). She was a great mom to us kids, joining many field trips to ski hills, McQueen Lake and many other trips. She enjoyed ski trips, golf trips, scrapbooking with her friends and going to Naramata to do healing touch.
She loved the congregation at Mount Paul United Church and the Blazer Booster Club for camaraderie. She was listening to a Blazer on the radio the night she passed and loved attending Blazer games with Lori & Marek. She also loved her pool and garden.
She passed away October 15, 2021, surrounded by her children Lori & Scott.
Celebration of Life will be held in the chapel of Kamloops Funeral home on: Saturday, October 30th at 3pm with LeAnn Blackert officiating at 285 Fortune Drive.
Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com.
- Date : 2021-11-15
- Location : Kamloops