Janice Ellen Weeks

1960 - 2022

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Janice Ellen Weeks (nee Bepple) of Kamloops, announce her passing from a courageous year-long battle with cancer on February 13, 2022.

Janice is survived by her loving husband Doug, father Henry (Hank), sisters Heather (Joe), Nancy, Judy and Alison, children Donald (Kealy), Jennifer (Sang), Elizabeth (Kurt), Tyler (Bailey), Arlin and Alexi, grandchildren Levi (Kitara), Austin (Kyley), Montana (Dale), Jayden (Mitchell), Drew, Marissa, Emily, Warrick, Nathaniel and Greyson, as well as her great-granddaughter Kalie. As well, she boasted an incredibly large family of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles who will miss her dearly.

Janice is predeceased by her mother Irene (2019), grandmother Ruth (2007) and grandfather Harry (1957), as well as several others.

Born on August 25, 1960 in Duncan, BC, Janice nearly shared her birthday with her father and youngest sister. She was raised in nearby Crofton until 1973 when the family relocated to Kamloops, BC. Janice started her family early, moving them to the Lower Mainland for a few years before relocating back to Kamloops, where she spent the bulk of her life.

Janice's passions in life were not material things. It was her large and loving family, a tall glass of wine or a warm cup of coffee and memories that sustained her. Reading and travel were passions she often got to indulge. Though it had to be taking care of those she loved that brought her the greatest joy. She never turned down a visit from a loved one, especially her beloved grandchildren.

We could discuss the places she worked or things she did now, however, what better defined her was her passion for her family and friends, and her welcoming personality. Those that met and knew this incredible woman remember her, and still feel the effects she had on them deep in their hearts. She was everyone's big sister, everyone's mother, many people's mentor and a true friend to those who held her close. If you meet someone that knew Janice, you will see a rare sparkle in their eyes as they let you know she had indeed left an impression on their lives.

It was likely due to her nurturing, caring nature that Janice returned to school in her 40s to earn her nursing degree. She worked nearly full time while attending school and taking care of her family and home. She absolutely balanced all of these things with deft skill and great resolve, earning her degree as an RN in 2007. It would be a few years before she found her calling as a nurse at Kamloops Hospice Association. For over a decade there, she performed her job without equal, assisting the terminally ill and caring for their loved ones. Seeing her maintain a positive and professional demeanor in her field of work was perhaps her greatest strength, one that those around her took to in times of difficulty and leaned upon for support themselves.

We are so very grateful that her last day was spent in the very care of those beautiful, loving ladies at Hospice that cared for her family nearly as much as they cared for her, one of their own, in her remaining hours. Some of those brave women stayed on shift and supported even when they were off duty. Truly showcasing the character of those around her, and how much she meant to them. She was one of them, family to them and we were truly blessed to have them with us as we said goodbye.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations can be made to the Kamloops Hospice Association, so that others may benefit from the services and care they offer. www.kamloopshospice.com/contribute/donate/

Condolences may be sent to DrakeCremation.com