We Remember
DOUGLAS, Jennifer “Jen” Anne
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Jennifer Anne Douglas (née Withers) passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Thursday, December 21, 2023, after a brave battle with breast and liver cancer.
She will be deeply missed by her husband Jim, their children and their partners Kierra (Ben), Graeme (Kait), grandchild Oliver, her mother Roberta, siblings Al (Tracy), Terri (Mike), Sherri (Paul), Darren (Sonia), her mother-in-law Nancy (Gord), her brother-in-law Dave (Esther), her sister-in-law Sheryl (Bruce), as well as her many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father, David, in 2005, as well as her father-in-law, Bill, in 2018.
Jen grew up in Kelowna, BC, where she was born in 1963. She graduated from Okanagan Mission Secondary School and remained in Kelowna with her husband, Jim. Throughout her life, Jen had a passion for creativity and crafts, which she loved to share with those around her. She also enjoyed gardening, getting out in nature, and spending quality time with her family and close friends. Her kindness, warm heart, and creative spirit will be missed by everyone who knew her.
We wish to extend our immense gratitude to the teams at the Kelowna Cancer Clinic and Kelowna General Hospital for their wonderful care and support.
A Celebration of Life will be held for Jen in person on SATURDAY FEBRUARY 3, 2024 at 1:30 PM, at Green Gables Daycare, 228 Valley Road in Kelowna. Please register here to help the family get an idea of attendees. Feel free to attend wearing something teal or brightly coloured!
If you are unable to attend in person, please join the family online by Livestream at the time of the service (see below), a recording will be made available to view shortly thereafter.
In lieu of flowers, we would request a donation be made to the Kelowna Cancer Clinic in her name.
If you wish to send a condolence, post photos, or share a memory, please scroll down the page to the area called “Condolences”.
Service
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 3, 2024 at 1:30 PM
Location
Green Gables Daycare
Dear Graeme, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I send you and your family my most sincere condolences. I, too, lost my mom to breast cancer and I am thinking of you at this very sad time of profound loss. Hugs, Rose
Jim, Kierra, and Graeme, I am so sorry that Jen has passed away. She was such a strong, vibrant person with a love of life, and so much to share with others. I can see her in my mind, and hear her laughter. I was sure we would continue to become closer as time went on. Who knew that time was going to be so short? Jen helped build a really strong family, and I know you will pull together through this.
Love and condolences. Barb and Colin
Dear Jim, Kierra, Graeme and family, I am sorry to hear of Jen’s passing. She was an amazing woman. I have many fond memories of her as a neighbour and a friend. She was tireless in her efforts to better the lives of those she loved. She was an excellent Girl Guide leader and I’m sure she is remembered by many girls in Kelowna. I will miss her smile and energy.
Love Beth and Ralph
Everywhere I go, people who knew Jen have a very similar response to her presence in their life. They loved her spirit, her laugh, her art and creativity and of course her warmth of reception in all of her circles of influence..
I loved her gentle and wise insights in my life and I not quite ready to do life without my big sister Jen. but I will anyways as Jen would have shown me how to do that too.
I will mis her very much.
Thank you for visiting me in my dreams Jen, it has helped me to transition yout absence.
I LOVE YOU JEN.
Sincere condolences to the Douglas and Withers families. We are very sorry to hear about such a quick departure. Rest in Peace Jen !
My most sincere condolences to Darren, Sonia
And all your family
Jim, Kierra, Graeme, the Withers family and Douglas family – so many memories come to mind when I think of Jennifer – most of them are family related. My heart is sad but I can hear her laugh and giggle and that makes me smile. Wishing you all strength and hope for tomorrow. With love, Lynda and Robin Lochhead
Jen is my cousin and though I have not been in touch for years, I remember her kind and loving approach to life. Much of what I recall is camping trips all over BC with the wider Withers clan. Remember Bernie the Bear and hot rocks burning through the bottom of Lynda’s sleeping bag! I have many fond memories of summers at the Tri Ws cabin on Okanagan Lake.
You fought a brave battle Jen, rest in peace🌈
Cousin Jane (from Australia 🇦🇺 🦘)
To Jen and Jen’s families, my sincere condolences. Jen your passing has deeply saddened my heart and hearts of your families and friends. Rest in peace assured that you had nothing but positive impacts on all who knew you. I have never ending respect and love for you and your Families. I will always be proud to call you my cousin. So many great memories My support and thoughts are with you and your families.
Love Michael. ❤️❤️
Dear Jim, Kierra, Graeme: We have just learned of Jennifer’s passing and are heartbroken at the passing of such a kind and friendly person. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Love, Barry and Alison
sad to hear, bit of a shocker, condolences to family and friends. RIP in Jen,
I’m sure they need office managers in heaven too. 🙂
Much sympathy to Withers and Douglas families. Aunt Jean and Uncle Bob
Wish i could be there, thinking of the Douglas fam today and we will be watching in Prince George.
Jim and Family. Tara and I are so sorry for your loss., Our condolences to you, Kierra, and Graeme.