Wendy Ann Perry

Wendy was born in Winkler, Manitoba to Harold and Joan Penner. She attended The University of Manitoba and graduated with a Bachelor of Education. In 1977, she came to Vancouver to attend a one year course in The Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at UBC. During this time she met her future husband Jim. They were married in 1984 and settled in Tsawwassen where they raised their daughters, Kathryn and Jennifer. Wendy worked in the Delta School District for 40 years in an itinerant position supporting hearing impaired children. Throughout her career she developed many lasting relationships with both students and colleagues. After retiring in 2019, Wendy and Jim moved to Sidney on Vancouver Island.

Wendy was very creative and had many interests including weaving, sewing, book binding, drawing and painting. Much of her creative energy was spent making keepsakes, for which her family will be forever grateful.

In 2018, Wendy was diagnosed with cancer. Her battle with the disease was valiant. She refused to give in and fought till the very end. Special thanks to Dr. Mitchell C.C. Liu at the BC Cancer Agency.

Wendy is survived by husband Jim, daughters Jennifer and Kathryn, son-in-law Andrew, cherished grandchildren Henry and Isabelle, as well as mother Joan, and siblings Bob, Garth, Kathi and Mark. She was predeceased by her beloved father Harold.

A memorial service will be held for Wendy at St. Andrew Anglican Church in Sidney, BC, Monday, May 16th at 1:30pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the BC Cancer agency or Wendy’s favorite charity, Covenant House, in Vancouver.