March 24, 1932 – October 13, 2019
Audrey Ballantyne (Petschauer) passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Eden
Gardens, Nanaimo at age 87. Audrey had resided at Eden Gardens for the last eight
years as she battled Alzheimer’s. Audrey is predeceased by her daughter Shelley, her
parents Albert and Esther Petschauer and her two brothers Raymond and Warren. She
is survived by her husband Doug, her son Jack, daughter in law Teresa, her
grandchildren Jeff (Jessica), Adam (Julia), Natasha (Andrew), and great grandson
Bodin.
Audrey was third generation Nanaimo born and lived most of her life in the Pleasant
Valley area. Audrey was a loving wife, mother and grandmother; having been a major
role in all three of her grandchildren’s lives. She dedicated many volunteer hours to the
local arts and culture of Nanaimo and passed that love of theatre onto her
granddaughter. Audrey’s family would like to thank the staff at Travellers Lodge/Eden
Gardens for the years of exceptional service and care. In lieu of flowers, donations may
be made to: Eden Gardens Nanaimo. A celebration of life to be announced at a later
date.