Elizabeth Josephine Schick

Elizabeth (Liz) passed away on February 17,2024, at Evergreen House in North Vancouver, after a long illness. Liz is survived by her husband of 61 years Don and her children Cathy (Jane), David (Talge) and 2 grandchildren, and her brother Joe (Kathy)Wurz, sister-in-law Lynn Wurz. and 10 nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents and her brothers Tom (Darlene) and Paul

Liz was born in Penticton, B.C. on June 26, 1938 to Thomas and Elizabeth Wurz. Liz grew up on an orchard in Keremeos. She was the eldest child, known as Sis, to her three brothers Tom, Paul and Joe. After high school, she became a registered nurse receiving her training at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver. Through her classmates she met Don, but had a pause in the relationship as Liz went to Bermuda to continue her nursing career. On her return they married in Keremeos, September 1962. In 1963, as Don and Liz started their family they moved to Richmond, BC, at that time a rural community, until 1974, when they built a house in West Vancouver. They lived there for 46 years, downsizing but staying on the North Shore in 2018.

She worked as a nutritional counselor in West Vancouver for many years helping the community with weight loss programs. In their later years, Don and Liz traveled extensively throughout Europe. China, Australia, and New Zealand.

Liz was vibrant, generous and kind. Family and friends were important to her. She never placed her interests above those she cared about. She was a forgiving and thoughtful mother, sister, wife and friend.

A memorial service will be held at Boal Chapel 1505 Lillooet Road North Vancouver on April 17 at 2PM with a reception to follow from 3-5.

Our family is deeply appreciative of the extraordinary and devoted care that Don provided our Mom over her years of declining health, keeping her home as long as possible

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to a charity of your choice.

A memorial service for Elizabeth will be held Wednesday, April 17, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at First Memorial Funeral Services, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver, BC V7J2J1, followed by a reception from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.