Obituary
Print Obituary
With sadness we announce the passing of Jean on December 1, 2020 at the age of 85 following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s. Jean is survived by Sterling, her loving husband of 64 Years; three daughters: Cathy (Tom), Krista (Paul), and Lisa (Robert); three grandchildren: Erin (Jordan), Stuart (Rebecca), and Leighann; and four great-grandchildren: Madison, Everleigh, Bowen and Collins. Jean was an only child, born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, to Cyril and Lillian Church. She completed a nursing diploma and post-graduate maternity nursing certificate in 1955, during which time she met and fell in love with Sterling, whom she married the following year. While raising her family, Jean managed a very successful home-based business and later returned to maternity nursing once her three daughters were grown. She fulfilled this passion until she and Sterling retired to pursue their love for RV travel. Together they enjoyed many years travelling across Canada and the US, making their way to Florida each fall as ‘snowbirds’ and spending the winter months with friends from many parts of North America. In 2006, they began another exciting new chapter in their lives, relocating permanently to White Rock, BC to be closer to grandchildren and the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, and where Jean also made many new friends in the local community and church.
Sterling and family wish to express their deepest gratitude to the wonderful care team on the Oasis Community at The Terraces, Evergreen Baptist Campus of Care, White Rock, BC, and to all those who have blessed Jean with friendship, comfort and support throughout the final chapter of her life.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a celebration of Jean’s life will be arranged at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in honour of Jean may be made to the BC Alzheimer’s Society or the Evergreen Baptist Care Society.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Jean Victoria Cunningham Church February 25 1935
December 1 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Abbotsford, Province: Colombie britanique