Joyce Slater

Joyce Eileen Slater passed away on September 11, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Comox, BC. Born in Vancouver on December 20, 1932.Joyce grew up in Richmond, BC. She moved to the Valley to farm in 1969, sold the farm & moved to Parksville in 1979. And then back to the Valley in 2002. She enjoyed gardening, bowling, travelling and Keno.

Predeceased by her Mother & Father, great grandchild Sophie, 1st husband Tom Slater and 2nd husband Cor Klaver.

Joyce is survived by her son Tom (Kathy) of Courtenay; daughter Susan (Rod) of Courtenay; grandchildren: John, Tricia (Shane), Lisa (Rick), Craig (Shannon) & Jessica; great-grandchildren: Paige, Lucas, Jackson, Sonny, Kyan & Rielle; as well as 4 nieces.

A celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

A letter with love from Joyce

I would like to thank my family (Susan & Rod) for taking me in like a stray dog I had my own room which kept me out of their hair and gave me privacy. Also thanks to Dr. W and his staff, particularly Carolyn & Jenny for their care.

I enjoyed working in the gardens and tending to the turkeys and chickens collecting eggs. This kept me alive for longer than expected. I never gave enough hugs or said how much I loved you all.

All my love to Tom (Kathy), Susan (Rod), grandchildren: John, Tricia (Shane), Lisa (Rick), Craig (Shannon) & Jessica; great-grandchildren: Paige, Lucas, Jackson, Sonny, Kyan & Rielle, and all my bowling friends.

When I leave I’ll be either up or down. I will try and sleep (being Canada Day) but that won’t happen where ever I am I will hear you all.

Doctor’s said I was a miracle but I think he was. Hope to make it to January- MADE IT!!