Elizabeth Ruth Thorarinson

April 29, 1921 – April 12, 2012

Mom past away at Cairnsmore Place on April 12, 2012 just before her 91st birthday.

Left to mourn & cherish her memory are her husband Roy; 2 daughters Bea (Larry) Landy, Mavis Habazin; son Doug (Judy) Thorarinson. Six Grandchildren; Garry, Gordon, Deanna, Kirsten, Michelle & Kyla. Nine Great Grandchildren &

one Great Great Granddaughter, also numerous nieces & nephews.

Bessie & her identical twin sister Eva were born in Prince Rupert, B. C. on

April 29, 1921 to Fredrick & Ida Chandler. She is predeceased by her parents, twin

sister Eva, & 3 brothers; Herb, Wilf & Glen.

The summer of 1956 Mom & Dad moved to Duncan, B. C. Mom was brought up in the photography business from a very early age in Prince Rupert. She enjoyed taking many pictures which we have the pleasure of looking back at favorite family memories.

Bessie enjoyed her Eastern Star and was a member for 65 years or more. Her highlight was being the Worthy Matron of Sunset Chapter #44, Duncan in 1972-73

Roy & Bessie would have celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on April 13, 2012.

Bessie passed away at Cairnsmore Place after languishing for over 9 years in long term care. Dad was a dedicated husband & visited Mom faithfully every day in the 9 years she was in the care facility. It was a long, long battle with Alzheimers Disease that was fought, and it robbed her of many things.

There are so many people that the family would like to thank for caring for Mom over the years since she was first diagnosed with Alzheimers.

At the onset, her friends of the Eastern Star, Sunset Chapter #44 Duncan were there for her. Also, many other relatives & friends who took her out to the casino and her bingo pals.

As the disease progressed the staff of Acacia Lodge, and especially the staff of Cairnsmore Place. The word “CARE” takes on a new meaning when you meet all the wonderful staff members at these facilities and witness the care and dedication that they provide for all their patients and families – we would like to THANK-YOU from the bottom of our hearts.

There will be no service by request.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimers Society of B. C. can be made. Suite 202-306 Burnside Rd W Saanich, BC V8Z 1M1

Arrangements made with First Memorial Funeral Services - Duncan