Katherine Phipps

Kathy was 78 years old, and is predeceased by her husband Frank; they were married for 39 years. Mom’s spirit lives on through her family: Raylene and Bruce Handysides, their children, Jason, and his son Isaac, and Michelle and her husband Ben; Connie and Ivan Hazelwood, their children Curtis, Trenton, Justin and Shyla, and Curtis’ children Liam and Keira; Stacy and her husband Pierre Picard and their daughters, Chantale and Dreanna; and Angela and her son Brandon. Kathy was known as the FUN goofy Gramma, all her grandchildren have many happy memories of her. Mom was also a great baker and everyone loved her pies, buns and perogies. We all have lots of great memories of a houseful of company with lots of fun and games. Mom loved cards and was an avid crib player.

Her sisters Mary, Netha, Helen, and brothers Elmer and Gilbert also survive Kathy; she is predeceased by her brothers Ed, and Irvin, and her sister Betty. Those wishing to pay their respects by viewing, may do so on Thursday, July 24, 2014 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm in the Schoening Funeral Chapel, 513 Seymour Street. The Memorial Service is Friday, July 25 at 2:00 p.m. in St Andrews Presbyterian Church, 1136 - 6th Avenue (6th Avenue & Douglas Street), with Reverend Harold Wiest officiating.

The family thanks you for your love and prayers at this time and wish to thank Dr. Campsil and the staff of the ICU at the Royal Inland Hospital, Karri and Dan. In lieu of flowers, if you wish, donations can be made in honor of Kathy under Frank Phipps to the UBC Hospital Alzheimer's Research Centre.