BESSIE STEPHENS

STEPHENS, BESSIE November 7, 1918 – November 27, 2016 Our loving mother passed away peacefully at the age of 98 with family by her side. Bessie was predeceased by her loving husband of 67 years, James (Jimmy) Stephens (2009) and her brothers George and Norman Fawkes. Bessie will be lovingly remembered by her 3 daughters, Donna (Brian) Davies, Laurel Steen and Kathryn (Allan) Wright, 6 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, her sister Mary Lloyd, and many nieces and nephews. Mom was born and raised in Vancouver. In 1942 she joined Jimmy in Whitehorse where they were married and resided for one year. After leaving Whitehorse, they lived for 2 years in Burkeville (Sea Island) then moved to Vancouver. In 1968 they moved to Richmond. During mom's life she was a Brownie Leader and a volunteer with the Richmond Hospital Auxiliary. Mom played bridge for many years and loved going to the Arts Club Theatre. She was an avid baker and loved to entertain. For 20 years mom enjoyed trips to Hawaii with her sister Mary and travelling to many places around the world with dad. Mom and dad enjoyed their summers boating, going to their "shack" on Galiano Island and their cabin on Saltspring Island. After selling the cabin on Saltspring they spent many wonderful summers camping throughout BC in their RV. Yes, you did indeed have a "Wonderful Life". We will miss you forever Mom!