We Remember

MCARTHUR, Janet “Jan”

1940 – 2025

With deep sadness, our family announces the passing of Janet “Jan” McArthur on February 22, 2025, in Kelowna, BC, at 84 years of age.

Jan was born in Manitoba and as a little girl moved to the West Coast of BC with her parents, Sid and Lillian and sister Kathy. Jan graduated from Cumberland High School and then met Don in Courtenay, each working at different banks.  Don and Jan married and embarked on an adventurous life with many transfers; Chilliwack, Vancouver, Victoria, Whitehorse, Toronto and Calgary, eventually retiring back to Kelowna, BC.  Jan treasured friends made over the years and valued staying in touch with all loved ones.  Jan also cared for people in the practical aspects of her life. From health care to paper delivery to shopping, each person sincerely mattered to Jan.

Jan was a loving and creative person who created a welcoming home each place she landed with her husband.  Jan was tenacious in keeping up with the news and adored an intellectual conversation. Jan had a passion for gardening, volunteered arranging flowers at Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) and later became a full-time florist in Calgary.  In 2002, Jan became the president of the KGH Auxiliary, a role for which she was very proud.  Jan loved her kitties and was actively supportive of many animal and wildlife charities.

Jan is missed by many loved ones, especially her husband, Don; sister, Kathy; children, Deb, Jeff (Susan), and Kathleen; and the grandchildren she so dearly loved, Caroline, Donald, and Patrick (Darby).

A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 1:00 PM (PDT), at The Lindon House, 1449 Ethel Street, Kelowna, BC. 

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Service
Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 1:00 PM (PDT)

Location
The Lindon House

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