Janet Armour Wood

Janet Armour (Christie) Wood November 30, 1932 - January 4, 2018 After gracefully accepting Alzheimer's disease, her wit and charm intact, she left us peacefully surrounded by loved ones to tend rose gardens forever. The grand dame of Southlands, her impact on this planet was herculean. A wife, mother, seamstress, teacher, accountant, biologist and mentor to endless people. A Legendary Rosarian, earned International Rose Society's propagating of her own Rose, The Janet A. Wood, with its spicy scent. Janet grasped life in her ever-energetic and unique manner took it by the thorns and rode it brilliantly. She is deeply missed, but with a twinkle in her cheeky eye, and usually a beer in hand, she will always be here to love and inspire us all. Mourned by her children, Helen Wood, Lois Wood, Alexander (Sandy) Wood and Janet (Tina) Oliver, grandchildren, Jillian (Chris), Alexander and Sophia Oliver, Christie and Stefan Arlotti-Wood. Pre-deceased by parents, Robert and Jean (Armour) Christie and spouse, Robert Wood. Jinty joins sister Ann Henschel (Russell) and brother Tom Christie (d. Lorraine). Remembered by siblings, the Christie Clan's Royal Eight: Patricia Forbes (d. Peter), Bill Christie, (Kay), Moira Colbourne, (Bill), Helen Layfield, (d. George), and Malcolm Christie, (Bonnie), the Christie Clan's Dirty Thirty, nieces, nephews and their families. The family wishes to thank Janet's wonderful care givers at South Granville Park Lodge for their devotion and exceptional care these past two and a half years. Donations in her name may be made to the Vancouver Rose Society. A Celebration of Janet's Life will be held for family and close invited guests, 11:30 am, Friday, February 2, 2018, at her beloved Point Grey Golf and Country Club