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BICKERT, Janice Mary

September 8, 1954 — November 30, 2025

With a deep sense of loss but also with a sense of joy that our dearest sister, Janice Mary Bickert, has passed to her eternal rest with the Lord. Janice passed peacefully in her sleep at Orchard Manor Seniors Care at 5:45 in the morning on November 30, 2025, with her brother, Dr Paul F. Bickert, at her bedside.

Born on September 8, 1954, in Nelson, British Columbia, Janice moved to Alberta in 1968 with her parents, John Irven Bickert and Kathleen Helen Bickert and brothers Geoffrey and Patrick. Then in 1986, Janice and her parents moved to Kelowna, and she has resided here since then. Janice was a challenged individual with Cerebral Palsy; however, she was spirited, loved enough by family to carry on after the passing of her father here in Kelowna in 1986 and then her mother in 2002. Then, until 2020, she resided in the Patrick and Mary Bickert family home under the loving care and fostering by her sister-in-law, Mary Bickert, when, in June 2020, she moved into Orchard Manor for the senior care of the loving Orchard Manor staff.

Throughout the many years while residing in Kelowna, Janice has attended ProVision’s programs along with her other challenged friends. The family is deeply indebted to the loving care given by the support workers of ProVisions staff, particularly Erin Barton and Keri Hayashi, Janice’s primary support worker.

Janice was a highly spirited individual with love for Jesus! She was an Elvis Presley superfan!

Janice is survived by her brother, Dr John Bickert D.C. (Gail) of Calgary, Mr Geoffrey Bickert BA, LLB, Q.C. (Sarah) of Ottawa and Dr Paul F. Bickert D.C. (Marlene) of Kelowna and numerous nieces and nephews in Kelowna, Vancouver, Calgary and Ottawa. She was pre-deceased by her father, John Irven Bickert (d 1986), her mother, Kathleen Helen Bickert (d 2002), her sister, Sherry Anne Bickert (Hackett) (d 1988) and her brother, Dr Patrick Gerard Bickert (d 2025).

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Janice’s memory to the 2026 Motionball Marathon of Sport Kelowna.

Funeral Mass, with Father Gerald presiding, will be held on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM (PST), at St. Charles Garnier Parish, 3645 Benvoulin Rd, Kelowna, BC. If you are unable to attend in person, please join the family online by Livestream at the time of the service, a recording will be made available to view in 3 – 5 days.

Online streaming provided by St. Charles Garnier Parish: streaming link will be posted here when available.

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Service
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM (PST)

Location
St. Charles Garnier Parish, 3645 Benvoulin Rd, Kelowna, BC

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The service for BICKERT, Janice Mary is scheduled for TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM (PST). Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.

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St. Charles Garnier Parish, 3645 Benvoulin Rd, Kelowna, BC

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Condolences

  • Roland Bohémier says:

    My sincere condolences to all family and friends who are mourning Janice’s passing! You will all be in my thoughts and prayers in the days and weeks to come!
    Dr Roland Bohémier DC
    Niverville Manitoba

  • Susan Gibson says:

    Dear Paul, Marlene, and family,
    My heart is with all of you during this time of deep sorrow. The loss of your sister is deeply felt, and I pray that God brings you comfort, strength, and moments of peace. May the love you shared and the memories you hold close help guide you through the days ahead.
    Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers, and I’m holding your family close in my heart.
    With heartfelt sympathy,
    Susan Gibson

  • Cheryl Grant Gamble says:

    Deepest condolences to Janice’s family, friends, caregivers and all of those who knew and loved her.

  • Sue Donley says:

    Paul…I’m very sorry to hear of Janice’s passing but would like you to know I’m thinking of you and your family at this very difficult time.❤️

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