We Remember
TOPHAM, Jacqueline (née Wilson)
August 17, 1949 — September 13, 2020
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jacqueline Louise Topham (née Wilson) on September 13, 2020.
Jacquie will be forever cherished by her loving children Jason, Janice (Brandon) and Carlee (Colin), who remember her for her quick wit, sarcasm and ability to laugh at herself. Mom taught us many 4-letter words, including her famous sayings such as “shit ya” and “you’re in shit.”
Jacquie’s greatest treasures were her three grandchildren Jenna, Hayden, and Cole. She was known to them as Nana and will be remembered for her generosity and stories of their parents and Uncle Jay.
She cherished a lifetime friendship with the Sedawie (Gordie and Shelia) family.
Jacquie was born and raised in Vancouver, BC and always told us she was a city girl and loved it when it rained.
As a train conductor’s daughter to Jack Wilson, she had an everlasting love for trains. As a child, Jacquie joined her dad on train trips and was able to sleep in the caboose. Later, she would share this love of trains with her family as we enjoyed adventures to Winnipeg, MB on the Via Rail and rode the rails just as she did with her dad.
As a child, Jacquie’s fondest memories were the summers spent camping in Peachland, BC with her younger sisters Jill, Judy, and Janice. She fell in love with the small town of Peachland and later left the city to start her family here.
Mom was well known for her love of dancing. As a teenager, she actually appeared on Dance TV in Vancouver – a proud moment. She would often teach us how to jive and embarrass us by dancing around the living room to Elvis with giant headphones on. She also loved to watch TV; we know… we found her Shaw bill. Sundays meant Ed Sullivan and Bonanza on an old black and white TV with her family as a child. Later, it was Friday nights watching Dallas wondering who shot JR and Sundays watching Beachcombers while she cut or home permed our poor hair.
Mom loved to cook a prime rib for Sunday family dinner, which usually ended in “who ordered the f**king pizza?”. A special thank-you to Peachland Pizza and the medium #7. However, mom did make a mean mac and cheese complete with chips on top, which “was a real hit in our family.”
Mom has also left behind a condo full of stuff her kids have no idea what to do with. If you’re ISO a well-used TV, couch with matching love seat and a 1997 Chevy Cavalier in mint condition, we know where you can find it.
Mom was always up to date on all the current events. She had a keen interest in politics, took great pride in working on Peachland’s elections and was a strong NDP’er. Sadly, she is missing 2 elections this year and will not be able to give us updates on what is going on.
We have chosen to not have a service for our mom and request that instead of flowers, please send us your stories. She likely would have said the flowers were affecting her allergies. Mom’s words filled with laughter will live in our hearts forever. She was much loved.
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Your mom had a wonderful sense of humour and would strike up a conversation with anybody, much to their surprise!! I remember all those kid days of using the vacuum handle as a microphone along with. a brush handle. The fight was on who’s turn it was
Be at peace with the lake that you so loved
Jackie
Judy Wilson
Very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Jackie was always there with a smile and laugh. Our thoughts are with you.
John and Sue Hedrich
Sorry to hear that Jackie passed away! We developed a friendship when I was doing your Dad’s books many years ago. We were drawn to chatting for hours and hours. She was a very sweet and kind soul. I laughed out loud reading the obituary that you wrote: “sh*t ya” was surely one of her favorite words! Not only that, I remember her telling me all about the Sunday roast and “F*ing pizza”! Sooo funny. It was always her smiling face we would first see when we would walk in to the Peachland Community Centre to vote in the elections. Jackie was so proud of all of her children and grandchildren, and could talk forever about their many accomplishments.
I wish that I had stayed in contact with her; in my heart though she will remain forever.
We are truly sorry to hear of Jacquie’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
I’m so deeply sorry for your loss.! Your mom was an amazing lady ! I was fortunate to spend time with her and she always made me laugh with her stories from her younger days in Peachland , could have listened for hours !! Jaquie always made me feel like Brady and I were part of the family with many fond memories, like our trip to Disneyland.My thoughts are with you all ❤️❤️
You were such a compassionate person and a lovely soul. RIP Jackie.