Evelyn Pearl Grennier

Evelyn Pearl (nee Woods) passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 29, 2014 at Kelowna Hospice House at the age of 79. She is lovingly remembered by her 4 children: Sandy, Bradley (Karel), Marilyn, Penney (Nick) Samsom, 11 grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren. Evelyn was predeceased by her parents Henry (Dehlia) Woods, brother Wilbert and sister Ethel. Evelyn was born in Fort Francis Ontario; she married Gerald Grennier in 1952 and settled in Atikokan, Ontario where she raised her 4 children. In her younger years she was active in woman’s softball and bowling. In 1969 she moved to Kelowna and worked for several retailers; Saan for 10 years, McLeod’s and 5 Bridges Grocery. After her retirement she took up golfing, and darts at the Legion. She enjoyed her bus trips to Casinos with her sister-in-law Joyce Lalond. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren kept her very busy knitting and crocheting, she loved every minute of it. Evelyn will be cremated and the family will have a celebration of life service at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her honor to Central Okanagan Hospice 104- 1456 St. Paul Street Kelowna, BC V1Y 2E6 or Canadian Cancer Society 1633 Pandosy Street Kelowna, BC V1Y 1P6 Condolences may be made to the family at www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted to VALLEYVIEW FUNERAL HOME, Honored Provider of Dignity Memorial. (250) 765-3147.