We Remember

ZIMMER, Loraine Elizabeth

April 9, 1941 — September 2, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Loraine Elizabeth Zimmer (née Schaan) age 83 years, on Monday, September 2, 2024, in Kelowna General Hospital with family by her side.

Predeceased by husband Klaus and parents Rudolph and Lydia.  Left to mourn with fond and loving memories, her sons Randy (Jackie) and Trevor (Razini), and sister Loretta (Kenneth).

Loraine was born and raised on the family farm outside of Langenburg, Saskatchewan.  As a young woman, she taught in one room schoolhouses before she married, moved to Regina, and raised a family of her own.  Always full of life and fun, Loraine spread joy and brightened every room she entered.  Passionate about fashion, she worked in the women’s department at The Bay for many years.  After her husband’s retirement, she and Klaus spent summers at their camper on Lake of the Prairies, fishing and frying up pickerel, while their winters were spent in sunny Hemet, California.  After time, they added a condo in Kelowna, BC, which Loraine loved to decorate and called home for almost twenty years after she was widowed.  Loraine’s final months were spent at Orchard Gardens sharing smiles and laughs, offering warm hugs, and tearing up the dance floor with her newfound friends.

A special thanks to all the aides and nurses at Kelowna Homecare Solutions for their unparalleled care, friendship, and compassion.  As well, our heartfelt gratitude to the doctors and nurses in ICU B for being there for Loraine in her final hours and comforting family.  We will remember you all as we grieve.

Cremation has taken place.

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