Fuuko Myra Handa

Myra Handa Thursday, 14 Mar 2019 Mrs. Myra Handa, aged 95, passed away peacefully in Merritt, B.C., surrounded by family, on March 14, 2019. She is predeceased by her daughter Linda, her parents Alice & Yoshizo Takeuchi, her sisters, Queenie, Grace and Winnie, her brother Tommy and her husband Roy. She will be sadly missed by her children; Jennie (Joseph), Gary (Sherry) and Johnny (Mavis), her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, also, numerous nieces and nephews, as well as many friends and relatives as far away as England and Japan. Myra was born in Whiterock, B.C., and moved up and down the coast as far as the Nass River. Once she moved back to Steveston, she started her family. She spent most if her working life at Nelson Brothers and then went on to B.C. Packers. "Nana" loved to travel. She has been to Egypt, England, France, Germany and many other countries. She has travelled all over B.C. and the U.S.A. Nana stayed active her whole life by riding her bicycle every day and bowling every chance she got. She loved camping and spending time with family and her pets. Nana was one of a kind. She was the gem of our family. She was always there to help anyone. At her request, there will be no funeral service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to BC SPCA. Special thanks to the nurses and caregivers at Gillis House, who gave Nana outstanding care and attention.