Claire Yvette Gardner (nee Rey)
April 12, 1923 - January 10, 2017
Claire passed away peacefully at the age of 93. Claire will be remembered fondly for her dedication to her family. She is survived by son Gilbert (Gwen) of Gold River, BC, daughter Vivian MacDonald (Bruce) of Kamloops, BC, granddaughter Jennifer (Ian) and their daughters Jordanna and Kaitlynn (Harley), granddaughter Sarah (Rick) and their sons Nolan and Ryan and numerous nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her husband Archie (2001), her 3 brothers and
3 sisters. After spending 20 years homesteading in the community of
Whitemud Creek, 35 miles from Falher, AB, Archie and Claire moved to
Summerland, BC in 1967. Claire’s interests were many and varied. She and Archie spent many years wintering in Arizona, travelled extensively in Canada and made many trips back to the Falher area to visit family and friends. Playing cards, cooking, gardening, reading, sewing, spending time with family and friends, watching curling and cheering on the Blue Jays filled her days and kept her young. Claire will be greatly missed by her dear friends Mabel Johnson, Mary Dunsdon and Rosemarie Bienz and her family.
Her family wishes to thank Dr. Krabbe, John Lusted and the staff of the
Chase Valley Care Home for the care, respect and support they gave Claire.
Mom will be laid to rest with Dad. A celebration of Mom’s life will be held
April 13, 2017 from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM at Providence’s Summerland Chapel 13205 Rosedale Ave., Summerland, BC. Condolences may be directed to the family through
providencefuneralhomes.com 250-494-7752.
“Every Life Tells A Story”