Mrs. Katherine Wells Dickinson

(nee Eastman/Teed)

March 10, 1920 – May 29, 2014

”A life well lived, a woman well loved”.

With both thankfulness for a life well lived and

sadness for our loss, we announce Kay’s peaceful

passing at Lions Gate Hospital on May 29, 2014.

Appropriately her hospital window viewed the North

Shore Mountains, whose beauty enthralled her for

80 of her 94 years.

Kay married her West Vancouver High School

sweetheart, Bill, who was asked by his teacher to,

“Get Katherine a chair!” on the first day of school. She

would become a devoted wife and friend to Bill for 59

years. Together Bill and Kay enjoyed travelling,

gardening, memorable summer times in Osoyoos,

exploring the outdoors, and raising a family. Bill’s

passing in 2002 left a big hole in Kay’s life.

Kay was a dedicated and loving mother. Her family

was her greatest joy. Her love and encouragement

will be greatly missed by her adult “kids” Ann (Earl),

Bob (Carmen), Jay (Kathy), and Kit (Jim). Kay’s

legacy also includes her beloved grandchildren

Brian, Andrew, Cameron (Bre), Ross (Leia), Sean

(Kim), Ellie, Crystal, Matthew, and Arthur. Grammy

was always so proud of you all! She was also Great

Grammy to Conner and Lily. Kay and her family are

all very grateful for the loving companionship of Liz

Anne Kikstra in her final season.

Kay greatly admired the natural world and was an

advocate and donor to numerous wildlife and

waterfowl groups. One of her favorite past times

was to point out the beauty of creation as well as

the beauty she saw in other people.

Kay’s friends and family are invited to a Time of

Celebration and Thanksgiving on Saturday, June 14,

2:00- 4:00 pm at 270 Lions Bay Ave, Lions Bay.

Guests are encouraged to contribute to a charity of

their choice in Kay’s name.