August 1, 1928 – April 9, 2021

Vivian passed away after a short illness, she is missed and lovingly remembered by her son Bill Affleck (Val Perkins), granddaughter Wendy Chalmers (Kemper Klyne), great grandchildren Abby and Joel Klyne, niece Janice Fisher (David) and great nephews Shawn and Michael (Fisher). As well as many friends and family.

Vivian was predeceased by her daughters Lorna Chalmers and Wendy Burns and son-in-law Ian Chalmers, second husband John (Patrick) Keen, as well as, her parents Robert and Margaret Gordon, brothers  James (Buster) Gordon, Johnny Gordon and Bob Gordon and sisters Roberta Cook and Edna Wismer.

Vivian was born in Kamloops and in her early years she worked at Tranquille and a tomato cannery that was located near the Overlander bridge.  She later moved to Victoria and then Quesnel before settling back to Kamloops.  She was a vibrant, active woman always spending hours in her garden in the spring and summer tending to her tomatoes, strawberries, flowers, and the lawn.   Autumn was for raking leaves…. all the leaves-sometimes even her neighbour’s leaves and in the winter, she would shovel the snow from her own driveway and reserve time to bake the best pies, cookies, and muffins.  She always had something to do and would say “you need to justify your existence” or “you need to have a purpose” she was never one to sit still for too long.

She had a great love for her family, caring for her great grandchildren and great nephews when they were young, she also never missed an opportunity to visit her son Bill and daughter-in-law Val in Surrey. Her care and compassion for her family continued through the years.   Although she went through hardships in her life, she tried to maintain a positive attitude and instill this to others, she could be heard saying “…now, you need to think positively”.  She had a way of offering advice without you really knowing that was what she was doing, love you Gram and I will miss the “pep talks” and our daily chats.  She had a sly sense of humour and some great “one-liners”.   She was fiercely independent and did things her own way.

Left to cherish her memory, along with her family and friends, are special long-time friends Verne and Audrey Hauge and family (Victoria), Olga Rhoades (Mill Bay), Lynn Mortensen-Oudoire (Le Thor, France) and Isobel Nemitz (Prince George).

No service by request.

~ I am going to miss you Mom, Love Bill ~

~ We Miss You – Love Always ~

XOXO

Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com.

• Date : 2021-04-09
• Location : Kamloops