Florence Elsie Harrison (née Holding)
With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Florence Elsie Harrison in Kamloops on May 13, 2022, just shy of her 87th birthday. She was born to the late Arthur and Elsie Holding on June 2, 1935 in Vernon B.C and her family moved to Adams Lake when her father purchased an interest in the lumber mill. Florence is survived by her sister, Joyce (Vic) Skjeie and was predeceased by her sister, Grace (Alford) Pelletier. Florence was predeceased by her former spouse, Bob Harrison. She is also survived by her son Arthur Harrison (Lona Grant) and Lona’s sons Russell and David, and her daughter Sandra (Phil) Walters and grandchildren Heather, Harrison (Sabrena) and Sarah.
Florence lived in various places in B.C. and Alberta after she started her teaching career in Calgary in the 1970’s and went on to earn a Master’s degree in Psychology to develop her ability to help children as a school psychologist. Blessed with a sense of adventure, Florence explored various parts of the globe over the years, often on tours with the Vancouver Opera Guild or the Opimian Wine Club. Florence was also a history buff, collecting antiques and, when she retired to Shuswap Lake, becoming a supporter of the North Shuswap Historical Society. We will especially miss Florence’s ‘joie de vivre,’ including her child-like excitement at Christmas time.
The family will host a gathering for those who knew Florence to celebrate her life on Saturday, June 11, 2022 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Please join us at Sandra’s home at Lot 5- 4186 Squilax-Anglemont Road in Scotch Creek. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the North Shuswap Historical Society via cheque/mail or e-transfer to the Society President. Contact information is available at www.northshuswaphistory.ca/contact-us/
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Death notice for the town of: Kamloops, Province: Colombie britanique