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ENSIGN, Doreen Mary (née Underhill)
October 25, 1931 — March 30, 2023
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Doreen Ensign of West Kelowna, at the age of 91. Doreen passed away peacefully on March 30, 2023, at Kelowna General Hospital with family by her side.
Doreen was predeceased by her husband, Russell Ensign, on September 30, 2013; and her parents Dr. A.S Underhill & Mrs. Joyce Underhill. She is survived by her beloved sister Lois Bennett (RJ); her four children: Rusty, Chris (Sandra), Shauna Bakala (Cam), and Cam (Kim); nine grandchildren: Louis (Lindsay), Kersty (Jordan), Elysia (Scott), Jaxson (Chantelle), Alana (Cole), Mackenzie, Ava, Darby, and Duncan; six great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Doreen was born and raised in our beautiful City of Kelowna, BC. Graduating from Kelowna High School. She continued her studies, enrolling in the Royal Columbia Hospital, graduating as a Registered Nurse in 1952.
Doreen was an accomplished athlete, winning the Kelowna High School athlete of the year award. She played with the Kelowna Aces soft ball team and competed in the BC provincial championships as well as the war canoe races during the Kelowna Regatta. She enjoyed playing basketball, competed in track and field, synchronized swimming, snow skiing and water-skiing. Doreen was an avid tennis player and played weekly until the age of 79. She loved all sports and could carry on a knowledgeable conversation about all current professional leagues. Alongside sports, her other passion was bridge and playing with her much beloved bridge club up until last year.
Doreen and Russ married in 1957 and made their first home in an orchard located beside the lake in Okanagan Centre. In 1962, they purchased a cattle ranch in Westbank and relocated to live and raise their family until her passing. Russ, Doreen, and family spent many years either horseback riding, boating on Okanagan Lake, camping and fishing the local lakes, or on the coastal waters of BC. Doreen and Russ spent their final years travelling to Hawaii for the winters or cruising to exotic destinations around the world.
Doreen remained in the family home on the ranch until her final days, where she was the happiest planting her vegetable and rose gardens and going for walks around the ranch. Doreen took great pleasure witnessing the farm transform through all the seasons, while enjoying her pets (Joe and Buddy), and the calves being born.
Doreen touched many lives with her sweet disposition, beautiful smile, and never-ending kindness to everyone. She felt very blessed to have had such a wonderful life and was ready to re-unite with her cowboy.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation.
A celebration of Doreen Ensign’s life will be held on SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 2023, at 1:00 PM, at SPRINGFIELD FUNERAL HOME, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. A reception will follow after the service at Springfield Funeral Home.
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October 25 1931 — March 30 2023
Death notice for the town of: Kelowna, Province: Colombie britanique
death notice ENSIGN Doreen Mary nee Underhill October 25 1931 — March 30 2023
obituaries notice ENSIGN Doreen Mary nee Underhill October 25 1931 — March 30 2023
We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of ENSIGN Doreen Mary nee Underhill October 25 1931 — March 30 2023 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
