Born on a chicken farm in Edmonton, Alice moved to Vancouver as a young girl. She attended John Oliver Secondary School then worked as a waitress where she was courted by a young patron who tipped her silver dollars each time he came into the café. Alice and Allen married on July 11, 1953. Alice was widowed in June, 2013 with Allen’s passing.
Devoted to raising her children and taking care of her family, Alice followed her love of working with children as an elementary school aid once her own children were older, reading to younger grades and supervising students during lunch.
An avid sports fan, Alice closely followed her local sports teams, especially the Canucks, and rarely missed watching their games on TV.
She took great joy in her grandchildren and was active in their lives. She loved watching them play, grow, and succeed. She attended many of their school functions and was often on the sidelines or in the stands, cheering them on in their soccer, hockey, or baseball games.
She made the most delicious cookies.
Alice is survived by her children Linda (Michael), Allen (Ellen), and Ray (Corrie-Anne), grandchildren Kelly, Dana, Christopher, Brendan, Kayla, and great grandchildren Jack, Chase, and Axl.
Alice will be missed by all who knew her.
May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.
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