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SIMMONS, Shirley Emma (nee VanKleeck)

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Passed away peacefully November 12, 2015 surrounded by family. She was born March 20, 1931 in Stettler, Alberta to parents Ben and Esther VanKleeck.  She was predeceased by her loving companion Don O’Brien, parents and two brothers, Kenny and Jimmy; son Ken Pinchbeck and granddaughter Denise Rajotte.  Shirley is survived by daughter Sharon Rajotte (Robert); son Randy Pinchbeck; grandchildren: Darren Rajotte, Alison Bucknell, Jamin Pinchbeck, Logan Pinchbeck, Keira Pinchbeck, Colt Pinchbeck and Kailee Waterstreet; eight great grandchildren and one great, great granddaughter.  A celebration of her life will be held on Wednesday, November 18th at 1:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC.  In lieu of flowers…because of Mom’s dedication to the food bank and her many years of her time spent there…donations may be made to your local food bank 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 “Share Your Condolences.”

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Wednesday, November 18th at 1:00 pm

Location
Springfield Funeral Home

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In lieu of flowers…because of Mom’s dedication to the food bank and her many years of her time spent there…donations may be made to your local food bank in her name

 


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The service for SIMMONS, Shirley Emma (nee VanKleeck) is scheduled for Wednesday, November 18th at 1:00 pm . Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.

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Springfield Funeral Home

2020 Springfield Road Kelowna, BC

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Condolences

  • Pat Wright says:
    November 14, 2015 at 3:22 pm

    So sorry, Shirley was a good neighbor at Westlake Gardens and Heritage, best regards, Pat Wright, one of the “Golden Girls”

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  • Judy & Jerry Elliott says:
    November 15, 2015 at 12:33 pm

    Sharon & Robert, we are so very sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. We care about you! Love & Hugs – Judy & Jerry

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  • Dewey Lotoski, Craig Kobylka and the staff of Lotoski & Company CPA says:
    November 16, 2015 at 10:56 am

    Sharon, Robert and family,

    We just wanted to let you know how sorry we were to hear about the death of your dear mother Shirley.
    Losing a mother is one of the saddest life challenges and words that can give you true comfort are difficult to find.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad and difficult time.

    With warmest regards,

    Dewey Lotoski , Craig Kobylka and the staff of Lotoski & Company Professional Chartered Accountants

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