Christabel Elizabeth Mitchell

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our special wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt Christabel Elizabeth Mitchell. Chris passed away peacefully on February 25, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Chris is survived by her husband Vance, her three children Ian (Erin) of Kamloops, John (Sonja) of Montreal, Natalie (Mike) of Knutsford and her five grandchildren Jaime, Finley, Benjamin, Sean and Clovelly. Chris is also survived by her two brothers Norman Caters (Wilma) of Belfast Northern Ireland and Nathaniel Caters of St. Catharines Ontario, nephews Garth (Megan), Simon (Gina), niece Hilary and many cherished friends.

Chris was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland on the 25th of December, 1937. Chris took her early schooling in Dublin later completing her nurses training at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast. It was here where she met her future husband, a young surgeon in training. Chris and Vance married in 1963 in Belfast. Ian, John, and Natalie were born in Northern Ireland before the family immigrated to Canada in 1968. After spending two years in Edmonton the family moved to Kamloops and made it their home. An accomplished athlete Chris enjoyed playing golf, squash, tennis and skiing with her family at Tod Mountain. A love of travel took her and Vance on many adventures around the world. She loved being outdoors, working in the yard and tending to her beautiful gardens. Chris was also an avid bridge player and met many treasured friends through the game.

Chris had a positive impact on many lives, and inspired many with her overwhelming strength, positive attitude and her warm smile. Her family will miss her loving ways. Those that knew Chris will fondly remember her energy, joyful spirit and her generous heart. She will be missed by many, but never forgotten.

A celebration of Chris' life will take place at Schoening's Funeral Home on Monday, March 23 at 2:00 p.m.

Donations to Royal Inland Hospital Foundation in memory of Chris Mitchell would be appreciated.