We Remember
REDSCHLAG, Doris (née Beyer)
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It is with Great Sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Doris, on October 21, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer. Doris, at the age of 54, was at home surrounded by her family when she left this earth for her heavenly home. Her memory will be cherished by Brian, her husband of 35 years; her son Branden (Twyla) and their children; and her son Trent (Cassandra). She is also lovingly remembered by her parents, Wilf and Trudi Beyer; her brother Curt Beyer; and her sister Betty-Lou Beyer. She had a special place in her heart for her nephews Jarred (Melissa), Kris (Joanna), and Taylor (Alyssa); and nieces Marlies (Travis), Tricia (Jeff), Bre and Meli; as well as the large extended family and friends, all of whom will miss her dearly. She was sadly predeceased by her brother Michael Beyer.
Doris’ greatest joy came from being a proud mother to her amazing sons and “Gammi” to her precious grandkids, Tenley (8) and Bauer (3). The highlight of her life were the moments she spent with them spoiling them as only she could. Her family and close friends were central to her life, and she was happiest when providing them with delicious meals, amazing baking or snacks, making sure that everyone had enough to eat 24/7, and having a good time.
Summers were filled with memories spent on the family boat or hosting backyard pool parties – with plenty of food no matter where the adventure took place. When it came to family vacations or summer holidays with the nephews and nieces, Doris would jump into planning mode to organize the next great and memorable adventure or activity, always making sure that everyone was enjoying themselves.
She will be remembered for her loving infectious smile, which was even brighter than the pretty dresses she loved to wear, and it would light up a room. Not even a diagnosis of terminal cancer could dim her bright light as she fought every day of her illness with unbelievable grace. She consistently expressed appreciation for the care she received from her family that so lovingly cared for her until her last day.
The family would like to thank Dr. McCloskey for his tireless efforts and devotion in caring for Doris. To Mona from Interior Health for her compassionate care, and the many Drs and Nurses at KGH and BC Cancer who graciously cared for Doris.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Reachout Youth Ministries, www.ryministries.net.
Due to COVID, a funeral Service will be remote and Livestreamed on Thursday, October 29th, 2020 at 2:00 PM. It will be recorded and available 24 hours after the service as well for your viewing. To view the service, leave condolences for the family, or upload memories please scroll down the page to the area called “Condolences”.
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Condolences
We are saddened by the loss of a beautiful and loving woman. Our prayers and heartfelt sympathies are with your family at this difficult time.
Please accept our sincere condolences. She was always smiling, always pleasant! What a wonderful example of love in action. Heaven is a better place because she is there. We wait the day when we will see her again. What a glorious day that will be!
My beautiful sister always in my heart, I love you…
We are saddened to read the news. Doris always had a smile. Take care Brian. With love, and our condolences to you all.
You will be missed my sweet cousin! Forever in our hearts…
Dear Brian, Branden, Trent, and extended family: Doris was such a wonderful lady. I remember her hilarious laugh and open smile and her gusto for life, as well as her deep love for the Lord and for her family. She was always ready to lend a helping hand and to lead initiatives when I knew her as an active participant in events for the benefit of students at Kelowna Christian School. It was such sad news to learn of her passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Paul and Janneke Smith.
So very sorry for your loss! What a thoughtful tribute you have done to celebrate her life. May you all find comfort through the days to come in all these wonderful memories you shared with her. ❤️
A lovely tribute from a lovely family. Doris was a special lady. Thank you for sharing her with us. Sending our love and sympathies to your beautiful family.
Brian, Branden, Trent & family, We are heartbroken to hear of Doris’s passing. What a beautiful tribute to such a beautiful woman. Amazingly strong especially during her illness. We have so many wonderful memories of her with all of our hockey days together. You are all a loving family and may you find comfort in knowing that Doris’s beautiful infectious smile is always in your hearts! With All our Love to you! Greg & Lynn Stark & Dane Rupert
We love Doris and the whole Redgschlag family. Doris was so welcoming to us into her “tribe”. A quality I loved about Dorris was how she esteemed everyone around her. I really felt valued and of genuine interest when we talked, a rare quality of someone who knows the value and power of being a great listener. I also appreciated Doris for her example of love towards her family, and the hope she held out for seeing her family United. She was a beautiful example of Gods steadfast love and grace and she will be remembered by us fondly through our lifetime. Big hugs to Everyone for the space this loss has created in your lives. May God strengthen and fill your hearts as you move forward into this new chapter while her spirit lives on with you. .
Brian , Brandon, Trent and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Doris . She was a very special person . Beautiful inside and out . We have lots of wonderful memories from Hockey and when she worked at Torino with me . We are thankful that we had a little visit with her at the Marina.this passed summer . She was amazing and we are so lucky to have known her ! The best smile ! We are thinking of you all and our hearts go out to you ! Hugs !
Dear Doris, it has been many years since Trent and Claire were buddies, played in the backyard treehouse, and swam in the pool. It feels like forever since we moms dropped all our kids off at school and headed over to the coffee shop on South Pandosy to catch up and have a few laughs before getting on with our days. Some of our first connections with your family came after we moved to Kelowna and spent time together with our Trinity house group…remember those days of gathering at Harry and Cornelia’s place for feasts and fun. I think there is more, something about a fall home tour you organized for KCS when Traci shucked oysters in our front yard, and we filled a boat with kale and mums. The memories come and go for me, like the years have. All the photographs your beloved Brian collected and we got to share are such a beautiful expression of your life. Your smile. How you loved your family and community and gave so much of yourself. And even though it has been years since we’ve been close, I am sad to know you are gone. With my deepest sympathies to all your loved ones, who are a testament to how you are loved, and how greatly you are missed.
Lesley-Anne
Oh, Redschlag Family, my heart hurts for you. So sorry to hear about Doris. Words probably don’t help much but trust you know you are so loved and we are so sorry. She lit up the room and really made people feel valued. May your good memories wrap you like a warm blanket of comfort and bring the cleansing tears and healing laughter grieving for a life well lived and a beautiful woman so loved gone too soon. May God fill you with His hope for eternity ahead and days that hurt a little less and may you continue her legacy of care – some of her best qualities live on in you! Love and blessings to you all.
A beautiful tribute to a beautiful lady. Always smiling. Always loving. Our love and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May the God of all comfort hold you in his loving arms in the days to come.
Sweet Doris you will be in our hearts forever, sending hugs and prayers to you all, Brian, Brandon&family, Trent & Cassandra, Betty-Lou, Trudi and Wilf, Curt and Family! I will miss her phone calls and text messages and infectious laugh! So many memories!
Brian, Trent and Brandon, my condolences to you and your families.
Brian & Family,
Our hearts are filled with sorrow and sadness upon hearing of your loss. Doris will be greatly missed by so many she touched. We will always remember her beautiful smile and wonderful spirit. We pray God’s peace and comfort will surround you all during this difficult time. May the time you had together give you memories to draw from forever.
Every time we think of Doris we hear the sound of her laughter, and feel the warmth of her radiant smile. Brian, Branden, Twyla, Tenley, Bauer, Trent and Cassandra, sending love and holding each one of you in our prayers.
Dear Brian, Branden, Trent, and your respective families. This is a dark day in our family because a bright and beautiful light has been taken from us. A beloved wife, a precious mother/mother-in-law, and a super ‘Gammi’ has answered the heavenly call to enter her eternal home. Doris was a most loved and appreciated member of our extended family and will be sorely missed by all, but sweet memories of her will live on in our hearts. Brian and your family, while your hearts are understandably filled with pain, may you find comfort and solace in knowing she is now resting in the loving arms of her Lord. I will continue to stand with you in my thoughts and prayers.
Kurt Redschlag
Doris was a beautiful, kind and caring person. She was a pleasure to know. I’m so sorry for your loss Brian and my prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time.
Brian, Branden, Trent and families we are so sorry for your loss. Doris was a beautiful sole. Our Thoughts and prayers are with you all
Tim, Angie, Brady and Elizabeth Lenardon
Sending our deepest condolences to you all and praying for God’s peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Brian, Brandon, Trent entire Redschlag family Tanta Trudi, Uncle Wilfred, Curt. Betty-Lou. Entire Beyer family. Those beautiful grandkids. My heart is sad, My heart is with you. What a beautiful tribute to Doris I know she lived a life with purpose for betterment of this world. She was an Angel on Earth and now in heaven. I treasure our childhood friendship. So many lovely memories of sleeping in her princess bedroom, pioneer girls, crafts with Gisela, the winibego, skiing at Jasper. PIigeon Lake. This picture is one of my favorite memories when Doris brought her friend Carole skiing and she broke her leg on old road.! Doris’s smile and exuberance lives through her family and those lives she touched. Love Sanja
Dear Brian, Branden, Trent and family
I am so sorry for your loss. There is a big hole in all of our hearts as we grieve the loss of your Dear Doris. She captured all of our hearts with her radiant smile and sincere friendly disposition always making one feel like you were the most important person in her life. She was special and very precious to all of us. The first time I met Doris was when she introduced Branden to my son Josh in Sunday School when they were toddlers. To this day the boys share a wonderful friendship. Thank you Doris for impacting the lives of so many people in such a positive way. You will forever be missed here on this earth but we all know that heaven is rejoicing your presence. Brian, Branden and Trent – I promise to pray daily for you and your family. May God’s supernatural strength, presence and peace be with you. Much love and many prayers.
Barb Bechdholt (Mikolasek)
So very saddened to hear of Doris’ s passing –and Jeff sends his condolences too–she always made time to have lunch with him whenever he came to Kelowna with me–and he spent the weekend at your home–he is a very private person -but so enjoyed his time with you–other than relatives he would not consider staying overnight at friends homes–so you were willing to accept him and made him feel so comfortable–IThanks to all the family for your time and patience with him-he will always remember her !!!
Brian
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Dale & Helga. And also from Hilda & Rudy Renz
Brian, Branden&Twyla and girls and
Trent&Cassandra:
We are so sorry to hear that Doris’s battle with cancer has ended. Never easy to watch a loved one suffer. We met when we entrusted our son Tyler to your family as Kelowna Rocket billets. The night we first met and left Tyler in your care we knew he would be so well taken care of, and that started a long friendship for our families. Doris always cooked great meals for Tyler and made your home his home. After moving on in his hockey career, Tyler still visited your family every year and keeps in touch with you all. What we remember most about Doris is her beautiful smile and her caring for her family and others, and her joy for life.
Remember..she is always within your hearts and will be your guardian angel. May she be dancing in heaven!!
You are all in our prayers, with love
The Spurgeon Family
My heart is heavy. Doris has been a friend for many years, working together on the Parents’ committee and stopping by with a Starbucks in hand. We laughed a lot and she had a fierce opinion when it came to her boys which I always appreciated. She was a budding Interior Decorator which was a true extension of her talents. My best memories are of late as we were both battling our health together. She was positive even on the bad days. She loved Jesus and she trusted in Him. I know she is out of pain and in His loving arms. Love to the family
Dear Brian, Brandon and Trent and the extended family,
Sending you love and care during this incredibly difficult time. Doris was a great light in this world and her light will continue to shine through all the beautiful memories you have of her and through you as her love will continue to shine in and through your lives as well. Much love to all the family.
Mr & Mrs. Beyer and Betty-Lou. I am so sorry for your loss. My words cannot express the grief I feel for you and Doris’ family. May your memories of her forever be in your hearts. God Bless.
With Much Love,
Wendy and Doreen Hunka
Dear Brian I have no words that can adequately
Express my thoughts and emotions around the loss of your beautiful wife, mother, grandmother, and very dear friend to me and our little group. Doris always full of joy, always ready to laugh, lend a hand and share everything with everyone. Sending my deepest condolences to you and your beautiful family. We will miss her .. untill the time that we meet again
Linda and Don
You are in our heart and prayers.
A beautiful tribute, I am soooo sorry for your loss. With deepest Sympathy to all of you. I remember Doris’s smile even as a child, growing up. We were good family friends with the Beyers.
Love Edith
I will always remember the kindness and generosity Doris extended to me when my husband and I first moved to Kelowna. Truly a beautiful woman, wife, mother, grandma, and precious friend will be missed. We celebrate your life and the life and love you so generously shared with others Doris. To Brian, Branden, Trent and families, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. May you sense the comforting and strengthening presence of your Heavenly Father.
Dear Brian, Brandon, Trent, Traude, Wilfred and your respective families..
Our hearts are filled with sorrow and sadness upon hearing of your loss. She was a beautiful and loving lady. May the God of all comfort hold you in his loving arms in the days to come. Our thought and prayers are with you all. Harry, Helga Riemer and their family
Thoughts and continued prayers for you Brian and family. Also condolences to the Redschlag and Beyer Family. My heart is heavy with your loss of Doris. We are so so sorry. She was such a beautiful wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and friend.
Doris was truly beautiful inside and out. Her smile has always been so infectious and so was Doris. She truly was a blessing to everyone, She will be missed.
May God give you strength for each day and may He wrap his loving arms around each one of you.
“Life is hard, yard for yard, let Jesus be your ruler”. He was in Doris life. We are somewhat comforted that we will meet again.
Again, thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love Arthur and Karen Lange
Brian, Brandon, Trent and families. We are so sorry to hear of the loss of beautiful Doris. We are thinking of you and may God embrace you during this difficult time. Love Elenore, Brendan and Kaden
Brian and family , I was saddened to hear of Doris’ passing and pray that your family find peace . I loved working with Doris and loved our chats in the showroom . I will never forget her gigantic smile and beautiful personality and a car trunk full of samples 🙂 . May all of you navigate through this with love , memories and family .
Tara Swaren
Dear Brian, Branden and Trent, I’m so sorry for your loss. My sincerest condolences to you and the rest of your family.
Doris life was too short, but she made an incredible impact on this world and people she loved. We never lose the people we love even to death. they continue to impact our acts, thoughts and decisions we make. Doris’s love for life, family and friends leaves an incredible imprint in our memories. She will be missed.
What a beautiful tribute for a lovely woman. I remember Doris as a young girl growing up with her at church and she always had a smile on her face. Please accept my deepest condolences for your family’s loss. Sending you love and prayers. May God give you strength during this difficult time.
Elizabeth
Dear Brian and Family. Sorry to learn of Doris’s passing. Please accept our sincere sympathies for the passing of your beautiful wife and mother. No one can ever take her place in your hearts. She will always be remember for her warmth, humour, and love.
Deepest Condolences
Betty and Darren Turpin and the Jandewerth family
Dear Brian, Branden, Trent and family,
We are greatly saddened to hear the news of Doris. She was a beautiful person inside and out and will be missed greatly by many. Our deepest condolences. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With love,
Cheryl, Francois, Jacob and Lucas
Brian, Brandon, Trent and Family, We are deeply saddened by the news of Doris’s passing. We are so sorry for your loss. Or deepest condolences to you all. Love Grant, Barb and Brennan.
Dear Brian and Family,
We are so very saddened and heavy-hearted to hear of Doris’ passing. She will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I hope wonderful memories of her fill your hearts with joy. With love, Nadine, Will and Liam Spagis