Royce Jean Whyte (nee Sanderson)
November 20, 1930 – February 28, 2021
After a life well lived and well loved, our Mom went to join Bruce her husband and love of her life who predeceased her on March 20, 2020. Deeply missed by her children Hugh (Cindy), Chrissie (Hugh MacInnes), Ian (Jacquie) and Catherine (Mike Logan). Grandchildren Klay (Chelsey), Bailey (Kolton), Tyler (Jill Harnett), Sarah, Alexandra, Jayden (Joel Fox), Cassandra, Laurel, Christine MacInnes (Brandon Douglas) and Emily MacInnes. She is also survived by 9 great-grandchildren Mekenna and Camryn Boice, Kaden and Camryn Whyte, Rhett Kasur, Tor and Cadele Locken, Abigail and Emelia Douglas. Also surviving Mom is her sister Audrey Campbell, brother Dr. George (Donna) Sanderson, Sisters-in-Law Audrey Burwash and Thorie Whyte and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Mom was predeceased by her Husband Bruce, Parents Hugh “Sandy” and Margaret Sanderson, Mother and Father-In-Law, Clifford and Clara Whyte, Sisters-in-Law, Opal and Barbara and Brothers-in-Law Don, Carson and Colin as well as many cousins.
Mom spent her childhood in Binscarth, Manitoba and many wonderful summers at the family cabin at Clear Lake golfing, boating and spending time with friends and family. Graduating from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Science (Dietician) degree. It was here that she met the man who she would share the rest of her life with.
After moving to Kamloops in 1972, Mom worked for Interior Health until her retirement. An avid and talented knitter and sewist, bridge player, curler, golfer, amazing home cook and baker.
We are so thankful to have had many years of love, fun and laughter with Mom, she will be deeply missed.
Rest in Paradise Mom, until we meet again.
A Celebration of Life for Mom and Dad will be held in the future when we are able to gather together.
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Death notice for the town of: Kamloops, Province: Colombie britanique