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O’KEEFFE, Catherine

Catherine was born April 20, 1964, Salmon Arm, BC and passed away June 6, 2016, Kelowna, BC at the age of 52 years. She passed away after a short two-month battle with cancer. She was held tightly, as her family guided her to heaven.   Catherine loved caregiving in every aspect, between her kids, and her husband it was a full time job. She was a truly selfless person, never stopping to think how things would affect her, only how others were affected. She enjoyed gardening and being outdoors, especially if those hobbies included family. One of the most important things she left behind was to cherish the memories, since life is too short and uncertain to leave room for remorse.   Catherine had a way about her; every person she met was touched by who she was. She will be remembered by her selfless acts of kindness, her radiant unflawed smile and genuine kind-hearted spirit. Catherine will live on in the memories and hearts of the people she touched with her affectionate personality, for those whom we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always there.   Catherine is survived by her husband Robert O’Keeffe, daughter Madison O’Keeffe, and son Jared O’Keeffe. She leaves behind a big loving family, full of many nieces, and nephews, her two sisters Myra Erikson and Linda Elison, and two brothers Bernard Schikowski and John Schikowski, and many more who will carry her spirit forever.

“The price to pay for having someone special touch your life is

the sadness you feel when they’re gone.

Even though it cost me tears the memories were a bargain.”

  A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 1:30 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna. If you wish to send a condolence, post photos or share a memory, please scroll down the page to the area called “Share Your Condolences.”

Service
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 1:30 pm

Location
Springfield Funeral Home

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