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Jacqueline Farquhar Obituary

Published by Vancouver Sun and/or The Province from Jul. 27 to Jul. 29, 2010.

FARQUHAR, Jacqueline Lee Farquhar Died at Royal Columbian Hospital, July 22, 2010, at age 49 after a short illness. She was born March 3, 1961 at Vancouver General Hospital. Predeceased by her mother Doris in 1977, she is survived by a loving extended family: partner Derry Sharman of Ascot, UK; father Donald (Rochelle) of Delta; siblings Brian (Karin) of Maple Bay, Ross (Lise, Alexander, Charles) of Abu Dhabi; Stephanie Vanderpol (Tony, Jackie, Karl, Vickie) of Langley; step-brothers Richard Wright (Fiona, Oliver, Annabelle) of Hong Kong, Raven Wright of New Westminster; maternal uncle Ron Grossmith of Peachland. Jackie graduated from Magee High School 1979; UBC (BSc) 1984; SFU (MA Ed Psych) 1995. She had a rewarding career in the Vancouver School District, as a teacher, then counsellor in elementary schools, and for four years working with special projects out of the school board office, with local, provincial and national connections. Most of her holiday time was spent meeting up with Derry and sharing travel experiences to exotic places around the world. Sorrow at the loss of our dear friend, daughter, and sister will be tempered by our memories of her enthusiasm for life, her compassion for others, her courage and optimism during her final illness. Memorial gathering will be held on Thursday, July 29, 11 am to 1 pm, at University Golf Club, 5185 University Boulevard in Vancouver. Kearney Funeral Services 604-736-0268

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Janice TOURANGEAU

May 10, 2019

Jackie helped me so much through my childhood. I don't know what I would have done with out her. SHE was always here to support me and we played games . She would meet me on the top of the stairs and piggy back me to the class room
We had a special friendship. I had a very troubled home life and I was what they called a troubled child but she knew those troubles stemmed from somewhere and we always had fun. Her gentle loving care was that of a mother's. Something I didn't have she gave me that time and that patience and had an understanding I never knew I wanted to reach out to her and found out she tried to reach my but by that time she had passed. She shaped who £ am and I don't know what kind of PERSON I would be without her. I thank the heavens for putting her into my life.

Iain

August 4, 2010

Although my friendship with Jackie was less recent than many who mourn here, I am happy to see our impressions and memories of Jackie are wonderfuly similar. Jackie was a good friend from late high school throughout the 1980's; memories include lots of time in pre-Blackcomb Whistler, driving down the California coast, sharing a love of music, & experiencing with our amazing group of friends the unique journey that is life throughout our teens and twenties. Years later our paths would cross again, this time in relation to our professional work with children & their families. Jackie's compassion, warmth, kindness, humour, intelligence and resiliency, so evident decades ago, clearly never faltered. My deepest sympathies to all those whom Jackie loved, and all who loved her.

Scott Lawrance

July 29, 2010

May Jacquie be held closely in our hearts - I worked with he closely through many years at VSB, never so closely as during our numerous responses to schools in crisis. She was always ready to drop anything to assist and was meticulous in tracking what needed to be done in order to assist others in the navigation of their grief and confusion. As well, I will remember Jacquie sharing her tales of her travels, particularly to Asian Buddhist countries, such as Ladakh. May her joy in the richness of the people and places who met live forever in those who knew her. Om mani padme hum!

Lisa

July 29, 2010

Jackie's passion for life, her interest in so many topics, her quick intelligence and keen wit, and her sparkly eyes and energy will always stay with me. She truly made a difference for the children she worked with, and on their behalf through her last few years of work on child and adolescent mental health. We were fortunate to know her and to work with her, and she will be missed.

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Doria Isherwood

July 29, 2010

My deepest sympathy to Jackie's family. Jackie, my neighbour, who loved to travel in the summer with Derry, shared many stories with me. I will miss her twinkling eyes and her zest for life.

Richard Sheehy

July 28, 2010

I'm so sorry to hear of Jackie's passing. I fondly remember her exuberance and joie de vivre. There are so many delightful memories of her. Heartfelt condolences to her loved ones. Love is real, and not fade away.

Bernice Wong

July 28, 2010

Jackie was one of my undergrad students in a fourth year level course in learning disabilities in education at SFU. I remember her well because she sat in the front row, eyes focused on me, listening intensely but never took any notes. She was bright and did well in the course. I got to know her as I was always interested in good students and found her easy to talk to. She definitely was a very open person. Whenever I met her in the corridors in the Ed Faculty at SFU, I'd stop and talk to Jackie and asked what courses she was taking. She'd tell me about a course she liked and why the instructor impressed her. I listened.
It has come as a great shock to me that Jackie is no longer with us. What a loss. But I want her father and siblings to know that I treasure the memories of her. She had made an indelible mark on me and I will always remember her fondly as a highly intelligent, open, and interesting person.

My condolence to the family. Bernice Wong, Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Ed, SFU.

Deborah Roberts nee Perrault

July 28, 2010

I remember Jacqueline from our summers on Bowen Island.Although alittle older than her I will remember her youthful exhuberance.
My deepest sympathies to Jacquelines family and friends.

Sharon Leeson

July 27, 2010

Jackie has a special place in my heart and working with her was an absolute joy. I will always cherish my memory of her positive spirit, boundless energy, and the efforts she made to benefit others. We will all miss her very much.

July 27, 2010

My sincerest sympathies, death truly
is not an easy thing to accept, your
grief and mourning can be very great
The Bible's account assures us that
our lord and savior Jesus Christ will
resurrect jacquline to life through
his ransom sacrifice.

Rosemary Kinahan

July 27, 2010

I have many, many memories of Jacqueline from spending happy times at the Farquhar household growing up. She was a lovely person and totally committed to her job and her "kids". My thoughts are with her partner and the whole Farquhar family.

John Libson

July 27, 2010

I have many great memories of Jackie as an enthusiastic and tireless supporter of children and youth especially mental health related issues. She will be missed.

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