CLOKIE, LORAINE ADELE (nee Coakwell) was born on January 15, 1922 in Saskatchewan and raised on a farm homesteaded by her father, Archibald near Elrose, Saskatchewan. Loraine passed peacefully at the LGH Northshore Hospice on February 5, 2023 surrounded by her beloved family. She was predeceased by her loving husband Dr. Ken Clokie, brother, Gordon and sister, Marjorie. She is survived by her daughter Allison, sons Gordon (Daphne) and Bruce (Lisa) and her grandchildren, Taylor, Charlotte, Lauren, Christopher, Rachel, Brooke, Celina, Grace and her brother Douglas (Carole) Coakwell.
Loraine graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Home Economics from the University of Saskatchewan and completed her dietetic internship at Toronto Western Hospital. She was later employed at Holy Cross Hospital in Calgary, BC Electric, and the Dietetic Dept of VGH. After her family grew up, Loraine became involved in volunteer work at the Vancouver Aquarium, the Museum of Anthropology and Expo 86. She was also a long term member of the University Women’s Club. Her love of words and the bonds with her treasured family and grandchildren were her greatest joy. “Nanny” was adored by her eight grandchildren with all of whom she took a special interest and regularly attended their equestrian events, dance recitals, soccer, baseball, volleyball, field and ice hockey games, school concerts and graduations. Loraine was a truly elegant and special person who was loved by all, including her friends from the West Van United Church and the Westerleigh Parc, where she resided for the past 10 years.
Special thanks to all the helpful staff at the Westerleigh with whom she enjoyed a special relationship and to Dr. Wayne Smith who helped her lead a healthy and active life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to LGH Foundation. No service by request.
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