We Remember
JENNINGS, Eva Gay
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Eva Gay Jennings who died peacefully on May 16, 2015 with her children at her side in West Kelowna at the age of 90.
Eva is survived by her daughter Ava (married to Wayne Fipke) of Kelowna and her sons, Terrance Gay (married to Linda Reid) of North Vancouver and Martin Opsal (married to Lise) of Vancouver. Two sisters, Phyllis Rivers and Helga Jennings, as well as nine grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren also survive her. Eva was predeceased by her husband Michael Jennings in 2003 and by her daughter, Renae MacLaughlin, in 2009.
Eva was born in Calgary, Alberta. Her parents immigrated from Larvik, Norway. When she was young they moved to B.C., where Eva spent most of her life. She was an elegant and successful businesswoman and an award winning Realtor in the Okanagan. Nicknamed “Mrs. Westbank” by her friends, colleagues and clients she was a lady of great honesty and integrity. Eva helped many community groups as a benefactor and volunteer and was known for her gentle spirit, humour and wit. As an active outdoors woman, she enjoyed skiing and golfing. As a compassionate lover of animals, she was dedicated to the SPCA. In addition to other honours, in 2004 Eva was nominated for a Kelowna YWCA Woman of Distinction award for her lifetime achievements.
A public Celebration of Life and a Memorial Service will be conducted by Reverend Edward Skutshek at Grace Lutheran Church, 1162 Hudson Road, West Kelowna at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 13, 2015. 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
11:00 am on Saturday, June 13, 2015
Location
Grace Lutheran Church
Our deepest condolences to the family. Eva sold us our first house in Westbank and we found out that she knew our family. She was such a nice person and Mike used to phone my husband for recipes when Mike was alive. We will miss them.
My deepest sympathy to Ava and Wayne.
My deepest sympathy to Ava in the loss of her Mother.
Too many years have past since I worked for Eva. I cleaned her home for many years. Eva has come to mind many times the last few years and I feel bad for not looking for her. Today I seized the moment to search for her. What to say…Eva was good to me. Such a strong lady she was. Hugs to the family
I will look for photo’s and will send them another time