June 16, 1936 - September 1, 2020
Isabell passed away from natural causes with her
children at her side. She will be remembered with
love by her children, Linda Ramsden (Chris, Sean,
Taylor) and David Thon (Andrea, Trevor, Spencer)
as well as her beloved late daughter, Lisa Casley’s
family (Cal, Cassandra, Alannah, Veronica). Isabell
was also predeceased by her husband, Ernie and
her sister, Elinor.
Isabell and Ernie both grew up in Kitsilano where
they had friendships that lasted their lives through.
They fell in love with the North Shore and worked
hard to achieve their dream of building a home in
Canyon Heights. Countless hours, often after a day
at work, were spent working on “the house” until
their growing family could finally move in. It was a
true labour of love and always a hub for anyone
looking for a chat and a coffee. Many close to the
family will have great memories of their annual
Boxing Day open house.
Isabell’s career with Silver Harbour Seniors’ Centre
started in 1972, before the Centre was built and
continued until 2005. She retired from the
Executive Director’s position there, leaving behind a
thriving seniors’ centre that had become one of the
largest and most successful in the lower mainland.
Her exceptional dedication to the Centre and all the
members there, was so central to that success.
The qualities that made her so effective in her work
were exactly those that made her such a special
and loved Mom, Nana, Auntie, sister and friend.
Isabell possessed great integrity, honesty, fairness
and kindness.
Isabell would have wanted everyone around her to
be safe, take care of their families and stay healthy.
A celebration of her life will take place at a later
date when we can all be together safely.
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