Gladys Symmes

Arrangements under the direction of Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre, Surrey, BC.

SYMMES, Gladys (nee Corder, Moller) September 4, 1922 – May 6, 2011 Born Crescent Hill, Saskatchewan, passed away peacefully at Peace Arch Hospital in White Rock. Predeceased by her husbands Jay Corder in 1972 and Bob Symmes in 1984; daughter Carolyn 1953; grandson Ross; sister Marian, and step-daughter Dianne. Survived by her sister Louise; daughters Merrily (George), Barbara, Jayne (Dan) and son John (Donna); grandchildren Emma, Jack; Sarah (Steve), Jay (Rachel), Meghan and their mom Colleen; great-grandson Gabriel, and step-children Maureen (Rob), Jack (Karen) and Bill (Barb); plus many other close relatives and friends. Gladys lived life fully and with enthusiasm. Her interests were varied; she travelled the World, enjoyed golf, curling and lawn bowling, knitting and bridge, reading and crosswords, and her Church played a very important role in her life. A real passion she shared enthusiastically with her kids and grandkids was her love of hockey. She never lost her positive attitude and happy smile. "Mimi" will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her. A Memorial Service will be held at Holy Trinity Church, 15115 Roper Ave, in White Rock on Friday, May 20, at 11:00 a.m. with reception to follow at the Kingfisher Condo rec room, 1368 Foster Street. Flowers gratefully declined in favour of donations to the Peace Arch Hospital Foundation.