Ethel Edith Moore

Ethel Edith Moore – passed away on December 4, 2010, at the age of 73 years at Central Okanagan Hospice House. Ethel was predeceased by her mother Edith, father John, and brother Ed. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Eric, her sons, Don (Maureen) of Belle River, Ontario, and Dwayne (Cheryl) of Delta, BC. Her sister Loretta (Dave) Churko of Vancouver, BC, and her brother John (Helen) Eberherr of Prince George, BC. Ethel was the proud Grandmother of Meghan, Katie, David, Carly, and Jeffrey. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, December 20, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of First Memorial Funeral Services, 1211 Sutherland Ave., Kelowna, B.C. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Central Okanagan Cancer Clinic would be preferred in memory of Ethel . Arrangements in care of First Memorial Funeral Services, (250) 762-2299.

BIOGRAPHY:

If anyone ever cared, really cared for someone else it would have to be Ethel Edith Moore. She was a warm hearted and well liked individual, and these wonderful traits came easily to her because she was such a sociable and amiable person, someone who was always making certain that those around her had whatever they needed. Ethel was a talkative person who was tactful at all times but typically said what she meant.

Ethel was born on Prince George Regional Hospital in Prince George, British Columbia. She was the daughter of Johan (Hans) and Edith Eberherr. Ethel was raised in Prince George, British Columbia. During her childhood she learned to be reliable and respectful. Ethel was an obedient child who wanted to win the favor of others. She found it easy to show sympathy and to perform kind acts for others. These admirable qualities would become a part of Ethel's personality throughout her life.

Though Ethel was frequently the one to initiate games and activities with her family, she was also quite often the family member who took the role of referee. Ethel was a peace-maker with an ability to resolve all sorts of family conflicts. In fact, Ethel worked conscientiously to keep those typical family spats at bay. Ethel was raised with three siblings. She had two brothers John and Edward and one sister Loretta. Ethel and her siblings had the typical rivalries while growing up, but they cared deeply for one another.

As someone who reveled in the sheer joy of her experiences, Ethel was always enthusiastic about new adventures. Although she had an exacting nature, Ethel was always tactful. One thing Ethel will certainly be remembered for is that, when she got up in the mornings, she was ready and raring to go. As a young girl, Ethel had a number of interests and was an active child.

For Ethel, the school routines were never a problem although she generally preferred variety to structure. She seemed to be able to start a project and work right through to its completion. And she was able to do it quickly and efficiently. Ethel was also adept at details. Ethel was very observant and was generally quick at picking up new things. She graduated from Prince George High School in left after grade eleven. She enjoyed some courses more than others, having favorite classes and teachers.

There was one thing that all of Ethel's friends knew and will still remember, and that is that she was a talker. She could pretty much talk to anybody about anything. This quality is one of the primary reasons that Ethel was such a popular person throughout her life. But Ethel was also dependable, loyal and trustworthy. Ethel was the kind of person who simply radiated good fellowship. While she maintained personal standards and her own personal values, Ethel was very accepting of others. With a distinct skill for working things out, Ethel was often the person who would organize events. In fact, Ethel was fairly comfortable playing the role of “host” for just about any occasion. When Ethel made friends, she made true and lasting friendships. While growing up, some of her best friends were Loretta Thibault (Buhci), Irene Smtih (Goldbeck). Later in life, she became friends with Judy Calder, Audra Kroschinsky.

Ethel was a faithful and loving person. Some would even call her sentimental and a romantic at heart. Her kindness and consideration radiated an aura of warmth to those around her. Ethel cared what others thought and carried that into her marriage. On September 27, 1958 Ethel married Eric John Moore at First United Church of Prince George, British Columbia. Compassionate and devoted, Ethel worked hard to make her new life partner happy.

Harmony was important to Ethel and she made every effort to maintain it with her family. Ethel was blessed with two children, Donald and Dwayne. They were also blessed with five grandchildren, Meghan, Katie, David, Carly, Jeffrey. Ethel was always conscious of the feelings others had. She was reasonable and understanding. As a result, Ethel was quick to solve disputes and did so without much fuss. Her secret of success in this area was simple: Ethel would listen before she would act.

Taking her work seriously came naturally to Ethel, and she expected the same from those around her. Ethel was a good team player, someone who was born to cooperate with others. She was what some would call a “people person” and it was demonstrated in her good communication skills. Ethel was a steady worker, one who was realistic about schedules. The kind of details that would give family members and work colleagues fits were situations that Ethel handled well. She could understand the details without getting lost in the broad “big picture.” Her primary occupation was bank teller. She was employed by the Royal, Scotia and TD Banks. She brought harmony to her work environment, doing what was necessary in order to get the job done, while always maintaining respect for her colleagues.

A methodical woman, Ethel enjoyed spending time working on her various hobbies. She had no problem following all of the steps and instructions on a given project and was proud of the fact that she could have something to show for her efforts. Her favorite pursuits were cooking, baking and bowling.

Ethel was one of those people who took pride in constantly putting forth her best effort. Nowhere was that more visible than in sports. Ethel was always enthusiastic and a great team player. Recreational sports included bowling and curling. Ethel also liked being a sports fan and enjoyed following her favorite teams whenever she got the opportunity. Tops on her list were hockey, soccer, field hockey and dance.

Her keen interest in things that affected the lives of other people led Ethel to become actively involved in professional and community organizations. Because she was outgoing and worked well with others, Ethel did her fair share of volunteer work. And she wouldn’t shy away from taking the lead on committees or events, either. She was a born list maker and was great at creating and sticking to schedules. Throughout the years, Ethel was an active member of the WOOM and Royal Purple.

Ethel was the kind of person who would readily move into action in order to help others. She was appreciated and respected. She could find value in the opinions of others and was passionate about her own values and beliefs. So it’s little wonder that she was active and highly valued by those in her community, serving on committees for the Water Street Seniors and volunteering at the Cancer Clinic.

Her high moral standards and traditional values served Ethel well with her faith. Religion and faith were important to her. She was a member of St, Pius X for nineteen years and Charles Garnier for six months. She was well respected because she was such an outgoing individual who sought to help in any manner she could.

A generous and compassionate woman, Ethel accomplished much during her lifetime. Though she never set out to gain individual recognition, Ethel was recognized and given awards for her many and varied efforts throughout her life. Some of her most prestigious awards included bowling trophies.

Not only did Ethel enjoy traveling, but she also seemed to enjoy planning all of those trips and vacations. She was a facilitator who could easily make up a near perfect schedule of all of the things to do and see. She rarely tired of going back and revisiting her favorite places. Favorite vacations included Ontario, Delta, British Columbia and Hawaii.

Since it was easy for Ethel to meet and get to know new people, she quickly made friends, even in retirement. Once she met those new friends, she loved sharing stories and talking about the good old days. Since she was practical and cost effective, Ethel was ready when that day to retire finally came in 1999. Her new life involved relocating to Kelowna, British Columbia. In retirement, she found new pleasure in Mall walking, Volunteering at the Cancer Clinic and baby sitting her grandchildren. Even in retirement, Ethel stayed in touch with her old friends and made plenty of new acquaintances. She was active in the community and felt fulfilled with the opportunities that retirement offered her.

Ethel passed away on December 4, 2010 at Hospince House, Kelowna, British Columbia. Ethel fought a brave battle against Ovarian Cancer for over seven years. She is survived by husband Eric, sons, granchildren, brother John, sister Loretta. Services were held at First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna, British Columbia. Ethel was laid to rest in Lakeview Cemetery, Kelowna, British Columbia.

Ethel was a fantastic conversationalist who could engage just about anyone in a discussion. And whenever she said something, she meant it. Ethel was a down to earth person, outgoing and gregarious. She was without question the type of person who enjoyed experiencing things first hand. She was practical and sensible, but what friends and family will remember her for most is the fact that she was so understanding and kind. Everyone whose life she touched will miss Ethel Edith Moore.