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Josephine Lim Obituary
1942 - 2024
Josephine passed away peacefully on January 17, 2024 after a brief stay at Royal Jubilee Hospital (CTU) and Victoria Hospice with husband, Norman and daughter, Michelle by her side.
She will be greatly missed by her husband of 56 years, her daughter, Michelle, older brothers, Wah (Fong) in Malaysia, Ray (Glynnis) in Perth, Australia, younger brother Paul (Mona) in Waterloo, Ontario, and four nephews and a niece and many grandnephews and grandnieces.
Born and raised in Malaysia, she obtained her B.Sc. and M.Sc. (mathematics) in Christchurch, NZ on the Colombo Plan scholarships. She taught in Malaysia for a year and then came to UBC to complete her Ph.D. where she met her loving husband, Norman. She did her post doctoral degree at McGill University in Montreal, then she taught at Dawson College (2 years), and then UVic (2 years). She enjoyed a professional career at BC Assessment Authority in statistical analysis, and then business analysis in the IT department. She was very involved in her professional organization IAAO (International Association of Assessing Officers). She travelled extensively and was elected President of IAAO in 2009.
Josephine always looked beautiful whether in casual boating attire or dressed for a formal event. She enjoyed sewing and made all her formal ball gowns through the years. She loved dancing. After retirement, she enjoyed reading, sewing, boating, world cruising, and travelling to IAAO conferences in the US. She loved meeting people of all walks of life and learning about their cultures. She will be missed by all those who knew her or were touched by her, in her career path.
Many thanks to the doctors, nurses and health care workers on the CTU, RJH, and the caring staff at Victoria Hospice.
There will be a private service. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Royal Jubilee Hospital or Victoria Hospice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Josephine Lim
9 Entries
Alfred W.
February 8, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Ed Norman
February 7, 2024
I was very saddened to hear of Josie´s passing. I had the pleasure of working with her, and consider myself fortunate to have had that opportunity. To the family I send my condolences. Josie was a treasure, a very classy lady.
Tina Ireland
February 1, 2024
Josie was extremely intelligent and passionate about her work. She was always a lady, with a warm smile and positive disposition. She brought lots of value to BC Assessment, making an impact here and across the assessment world. A pleasure to work with. Condolences to Michelle and family.
Heather Simpson
January 31, 2024
My thoughts are with Josephine´s family at this time. She was such a gracious and lovely person. Josephine´s memory will forever be in our hearts.
Annemarie Jansen
January 30, 2024
I'm sorry to hear of Josie's passing. I enjoyed many years of work with Josie.
My condolences to the Lim family.
Heather MacLeod
January 30, 2024
It was a pleasure knowing and working with Josephine at BC Assessment. I was very sorry to hear of her passing. Sincere condolences to the Lim family.
Colin Heggie, Vernon
January 28, 2024
Josie was always thoroughly professional & gave valued advice, but usually managed to sneak a bit of fun into the conversation. She added value to our work, & to our lives.
Donna M Schaddelee
January 27, 2024
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your wonderful Josephine. She will always be in our hearts and minds We had many fun times on our boating excursions with the yacht club and Josephine was right in the middle of it all she loved to have a good time. She will be missed greatly. Love Donna and Jack.
Lana (Denoni) Storie
January 27, 2024
Our thoughts are with you Norm and family. She was a special lady with such grace. We shall miss that lovely smile
Lana and Jim Storie
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