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Tanya Jerrine Kern

Tanya Kern Obituary

KERN, Tanya Jerrine Was born August 13, 1956 in Oakville, Ontario and passed away suddenly on April 6, 2010. A published poet and author of two books, she will be greatly missed by the literary community on the Island. She worked for years in health care and security. A long time resident of the Metchosin area, she had recently moved to Sidney, B.C. She is survived by sons Sky and Simbad Lehman, Simbad's wife Naomi and son Kyler; daughters Jesse Rae and Rainer Kern; mother Joan Marie Kern; brother John and sister Rae and her nieces and nephews. Memorial services are to be held at First Memorial Funeral Chapel, 4725 Falaise Drive, Victoria at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 16. In lieu of flowers donations to Canadian Mental Health Association, B.C. Division would be appreciated. 585446
Published by The Times Colonist on Apr. 14, 2010.

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August 1996

Sandra Gardner

May 4, 2010

Sandra Gardner

May 4, 2010

To Tanya--

Westward and removed
with a depth and beauty
to the Island

On the Island
of wooded sensuality
barefoot girls
enchant
and invite
deeper
into the feminine
Enigma

Island,
mainland distant left-
driftwood journeys
bleeding free

--Love, Sandra

Sandra Gardner

May 4, 2010

To Tanya--

Westward and removed
with a depth and beauty
to the Island

On the Island
of wooded sensuality
barefoot girls
enchant
and invite
deeper
into the feminine
Enigma

Island,
mainland distant left-
driftwood journeys
bleeding free



--Love, Sandra

David Matland

April 24, 2010

Those who knew her at work will miss her greatly-her views on all manner of things were often the subject of lively debates-rest gently Tanya.

John Mann

April 15, 2010

I remember Tanya as a child, fun visits at grandmothers and Campbellford. Born a week apart, I always felt a special bond, though our lives went different directions and as adults we seldom met. Last time I saw her Jesse and Rainer were running around barefoot, but I took that chance to tell Tanya how I felt about my cousin. I was thrilled to hear from her last month after such a long absence. And I am so sorry for all her family that she is gone. For my part, Tanya will always be the young girl I remember, with the beautiful smile and the mischievous twinkle in her eyes.

Pamela Porter

April 15, 2010

I remember Tanya as a poet who read at the Mocambo and Planet Earth Poetry reading series in Victoria. She had just started to come back and join us again. She had a poet's sensitivity to the world around her. I will miss her gentle nature.

Laura Waters

April 15, 2010

My thoughts are with the family, very sorry to hear. rest in peace Tanya. ;I am the step sister of Jessica and Rainer and would like to hear from them.... contact me through facebook.

Janet Gray

April 15, 2010

As homeschooling parents, Tanya and I shared numerous activities and events with our children. Tanya's most beautiful smile, sense of humour and playfulness,gentleness, and her poetry will stay with me, as I remember her. To her family - I hold you in my heart.

Marty Layne

April 14, 2010

My thoughts and heart goes out to the family. I knew Tanya years ago when we were La Leche League leaders together.

Marty

Delores Gunter

April 14, 2010

Our thoughts and hearts go out to the family at this time of greif. We did not know Tanya for that long, but she made a big impact in our lives and Hearts. Tanya is now at peace, keep the happy thoughts of her in your minds and hearts as we do.
Hugs
Gary and Delores

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