Juanita Laverne Wilson

Juanita was born in Kamloops BC, on October 9th, 1950, to her parents Tom and Norah.

Predeceased by her parents Tom Wilson, Norah (Simon) Gair and sisters Bettyanne Gair and Cathy Wilson.

Survived by nieces Jody Mynio and Melainie Hatt (Scott), great nephews Kyle (Shayla), Logan, Maxwell, and Sawyer.

Juanita was a dedicated government employee for over 30 years. Throughout her career she was presented with numerous certificates of success as well as being blessed with amazing friend connections throughout, many friends of which she was still close to when she passed.

Due to a car accident at the age of 14 Juanita was confined to a wheelchair from that point on. Her life may not have been what was originally planned however Juanita always made the best of what she had starting at a young age.

Juanita spent her life enjoying time with her family and friends, camping, travelling to places like Reno and of course settling in with a good book. Juanita was an avid reader and would read any chance she could. Juanita loved her peperoni and imitation crab almost as much as she loved her family.

Memorial donations in Juanita’s memory may be directed to Spinal Cord Injury BC

Home – Spinal Cord Injury BC (sci-bc.ca)

Memorial Services will be held August 24th at 1pm at Greenfield Place Housing Society – 1835 Greenfield Ave – Kamloops BC