Jaylene Stewart Obituary
It is with very heavy hearts we announce the passing of an amazing, one of a kind, beautiful young women……Jaylene Catherine Stewart passed away at the age of 28 on August 4, 2022 after a brutal battle of cancer. Jaylene was born July 18 1994 in Kamloops, BC.
Jaylene was predeceased by Grandmother Georgianna MacKenzie, Grandfather Robert Stewart and niece Macy Stewart. She is survived by her parents Jayson and Cathy Stewart, grandfather Wes MacKenzie, granny Sami Jones, siblings Cyle (Erika), nieces Hazel and Rhesa; Colby (Courtney), nieces Carsynn and Cooper, aunts, uncles, cousins and many amazing friends.
Jaylene graduated in 2012 from Sahali high school. Throughout her childhood she competed in Little Britches and High School Rodeo. After high school she continued her education at TRU where she completed her Bachelor of Nursing degree. Jaylene completed her nursing practicum in Merritt where she continued to work for the past several years. During her time as a nurse she also worked at the Royal Inland Hospital.
Jaylene was loved by all that knew her. She had quick wit and was always ready with a joke, she loved her friends and family with all her heart. Jaylene was always up for an adventure, delicious food and loved to travel. She enjoyed reading and recently picked up flower arranging as a hobby and was quick to share good titles and pictures of her floral arrangements. Jaylene also enjoyed building extravagant Lego projects and doing puzzles when recouping from her cancer treatments. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends and patients.
All who knew and loved Jaylene are invited to her celebration of life that will be held at the Quilchena Hotel on August 28th at 1:00 pm.
The family would like to thank all of her and their amazing friends for all the love and support during this very difficult time.
Donations in memory of Jaylene can be made to Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice House or BC Children's Hospital.
Published by Kamloops This Week on Aug. 16, 2022.