Leona Dawne Pedosuk

Leona was born on May 11, 1937 in Nelson, B.C to Edna (Gordon) Christie & Donald Sutherland. She was predeceased by both parents, her husband Richard (Dick) Pedosuk, her sister Joy Fox and her brothers Doug and Teddy Sutherland. She is survived by her siblings; Donna (Bob) Stratton, Darlene Wiebe & David Gavrilik; her children; Stacey (Gary) Drescher of North Delta, B.C., John Pedosuk of Ellison, B.C., Raymond (Tawny) Sisterson of Williams Lake, B.C., Paul Sisterson of Williams Lake, B.C., Sarah (Cody McGill) Davis of Kelowna, B.C., and Mary (Nick) Confortin of North Vancouver, B.C and Lora Carina of Squamish, B.C. She will be sadly missed by her 10 grandchildren; Ryan, Derek, Rhys, Morgan, Jacob, Declan, Kayleigh, Aidan, Grace, and Kieron and her beloved Pomeranian Sheldon.

Leona was passionate about fostering children and was a founder and first president of the British Columbian Federation of Foster parent Association. In 1981 she became a Member of the Order of Canada in recognition of her work with foster parents and her dedication to children in need.

At the age of 50, Leona went back to school to obtain her degree in Social Work. Leona and Dick then relocated from North Vancouver to Kelowna where Leona pursued her career as a Director of Social Work. Leona was on the board of many organizations over the years with the last being The Bridge. She moved into Missionwood Retirement Resort and became involved in the residents’ board and helped out wherever she could with staff and residents alike.

Leona loved to play cards and do puzzles with friends and family and loved nothing more than to skunk Dick at a good game of crib. An avid quilter for many years, Leona produced many beautiful quilts for her children, grandchildren and any friend who may have been having a baby or grandchild of their own. These will be cherished for a lifetime.

A Funeral Mass will be held for immediate family only (due to Covid-19) on September 19, 2020 at St. Charles Garnier Church. Please join us for the Funeral Mass via live streaming at 1pm by going to www.firstmemorialfuneralkelowna.com and clicking on Leona’s obituary for the live stream link.

Her ashes will be interned at a later date with her beloved husband, Dick, at the Lakeview Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Kelowna, and B.C.

In Lieu of flowers, the family would like donations made in Leona’s name to the Parkinson Society of British Columbia. https://www.parkinson.bc.ca/donate/memorial-gifts/

Arrangements entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna, BC 250-762-2299