1930 – 2021

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Vera Lillian Befurt (nee Berry). She passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side at the Overlander Extended Care Facility.

She was predeceased by her father John Thomas Berry, mother Violet Witten Allen, brother John Allan Berry, foster sister Eileen Duff, newborn Wendy Witten Vera Befurt (1960), grandson Jacob Russell Befurt (1999), and eldest child Richard Shane Befurt (2017) (Dianne).

She leaves to mourn her husband Jacob Befurt, children Thomas Befurt (Nicole), Wilna Capotinsky (Steve), Trevor Befurt (Kathie), Roger Befurt (Debbie). Grandchildren Amanda, Miranda, Troy, Hunter, Roger, Alexis, James, Julia and Liam. Great-Grandchildren Mahleah, Aria, Jacob-Trevor, Clarke, Parker, Calissa, and Zara. Foster sister Kathleen Heron. Also, many other family and friends.

Vera was born in Trail and moved to Duck Range, where she was raised and attended school. She graduated from Kamloops High School in 1948. Vera met her sweetheart Jacob when she was 17 at a dance at the Masonic Hall. They were married on May 7, 1949 and spent 72 loving years together.

Vera was a proud lifelong member of the Kamloops United Church. She had many hobbies including sewing, knitting, crocheting, flower gardening, travelling, baking, camping, and helping with Scouts Canada. Vera was a dedicated member of the Kamloops Garden Club and won many blue ribbons for her beautiful roses. She supported the Royal Inland Hospital Gift Shop with many baby outfits over the years. Vera also taught all her children and many Arthur Hatton students how to bake bread and strudel, the Viennese Way!

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of Ponderosa Lodge and Overlander Extended Care Facility for their wonderful care of our angel.

Condolences may be sent to the family Kamloops Funeral Home.

• Date : 2021-12-01
• Location : Kamloops