Dear Janis!  She was the youngest of the five children of Nana Grace Murray and was only 9 years older than me.  I remember her as a teenager schoolgirl with pigtales and beautiful young woman.
Every year I used to up to Nana's home in Edinburgh for 10 days or so during the school summer holidays and during the earlier years she would still be living at home.  She sometimes took me on trips into Edinburgh, most probably to get me out of her mother's hair!! She was very fond of my father and was always interested in his RAF days.
Only one of the 5 siblings left - Eileen.
Sadly missed.
Tony Sheffield

🎂 🥳 🎈💕 Alison, Laine, Gill, and granddaughter Alex.

My favourite memories of Mum are those of the two of us spending the day together at her apartment. We took “nature walks”, as she pushed me in my manual wheelchair, and taught me the names of wildflowers. She loved special occasions, Christmas and Thanksgiving, and Halloween. She always knew what was on my mind when I was upset. She looked out for me and was very giving to me. She cared a lot about me and loved me a lot.
I love you and miss you very much, Mum.
With love, Alison

Janis and Ron married in 1991. They met with relatives in Europe, took adventures in their camper van, and retired in Qualicum Beach, with little dog Katie, until again North Van and until Ron’s passing in 2010. We 5 daughters, and our partners, and 6 grandchildren, shared many happy times, family celebrations and special family events.

A beautiful spring day with her good friend Ann

My Mum, Janis, loved animals, her garden flowers, and a good costume party. I cherish her charming paintings and her clever, whimsical poetry, and I will forever miss our laughs.
Rest in Peace, Mum. ❤️

Janis was keenly interested in Health Sciences. She is appreciated for her contribution of time and effort on Boards and Councils, and remembered for her devotion and talent in faithful service as a volunteer worker of the Red Cross Society in Canada, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

3151 Woodbine  where we first meet in 1991 and sat on council. 
Then we moved from on the same day. Janis and Ron to the high rise on Keith Road and Chris, my late son, and me to a townhouse on West 16th. Then they moved to Vancouver island.  Then Condo on upper Londsdale near the Holy Trinity Church and after Ron’s passing to 22nd and West Vancouver. 
Have a safe journey, dear friend, give my regards to Ron and Chris.

❤️ your grand dog Jewel will miss you very much.

About 10 years ago in her condo. We were friends and next door neighbours. Had many a happy hour together.

Janis was my step-mother. I always knew her to be a creative, energetic and enthusiastic person...full of life and love for others, including for me and for my children Tanya and Liz. She will be missed. With love from Charlene.

OBITUARY

Janis Bea

2 August, 1937 – 27 July, 2024

First Memorial Funeral Services & Boal Chapel and Memorial Gardens

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