Doris Edna Coles

Doris is lovingly remembered by her husband, Ron, her children: Ron (Candace), Brad (Alysha), Lisa, and Krista (Steven), her grandchildren: Justin and Sheena, and Rachael, Naomi, and Mateo, and Thane and Haydn, her great grandchildren: Calysta and Jordan, as well as her siblings: Bob, George, Gordie, Chuckie, Ricky, Tim, Jane, Margo and Shirley.

Doris is predeceased by her mother, Bertha, father, Edward (Eddie), and brothers, Frankie, Billy and Marty.

Doris was a loving mother and wife, a caring sister and grandmother, an adoring daughter, and a blessing.

Mom's childhood was spent in Ottawa, Ontario. In her teen years she left home and found a job as a typist for 3 years with the Civil Service Commission, and then with the RCMP. It was here she met Dad and later married him in BC. Together they raised a family of four. Later, desiring to finish her high school education, Mom attained her sought-after grade 12 diploma. She continued her education at Vancouver Community College in the Nursing Aide program and maintained a 3.82 GPA. Her employment consisted of being a receptionist for an ENT specialist, a care aide for Paramed, and nurse's aide at Holy Family Hospital over a six year period. This vocation of caring for elderly clients, doing home care, gave her fulfillment. It gave her joy. She continued this care of people with family, friends and acquaintances.

Mom had a love for children. She was there in some capacity in each of her grandchildren's lives from birth. She could weave a vivid story.

Her faith began a spark in childhood and rekindled in hard times to sustain her. We miss you, Mom. Your voice, your love and support, your footprints in our lives. To us, that rekindled flame truly shone these last few months.

Thank you God, for giving us such a strong matriarch. Help us carry her in our hearts. Help us roll up our sleeves with her determination and strength.