Josie Ann Kernaghan

Josie Ann Kernaghan was born November 2nd,

1949, the eldest of 5 children to Stan and Agnes

Kernaghan. Josie was part of a close family, with

three sisters, Karen, Patti and Jennifer, and one

brother, Darcy. Josie is survived by her siblings,

their families, and many cousins. Josie left us on Friday

May 31, 2019 following complications from cancer.

Josie grew up in Winnipeg, moved to Vancouver in

1970 and lived in West Vancouver for over 40

years. She was a well known and loved member

of the Ambleside community.

Josie was an A student, a Sunday School teacher

and a leader at school. Her passions were music,

reading, history and writing poetry and prose. She

was a model for Eaton’s throughout her teens and

a Queen of Silver Heights Collegiate. She enjoyed

her summers at Falcon Lake driving her mother’s

Impala convertible, and her Dad’s Willy’s Jeep.

Josie worked in Edgemont for several years and

then joined the family businesses downtown.

During her adult life Josie struggled with personal

health challenges, but always lived with humility,

dignity and poise. Above all, Josie had a wonderful

sense of humour, sensitive touch and reached out

to help people wherever she went.

A Celebration of Josie’s Life will be held at

West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Avenue,

West Vancouver, B.C. on Tuesday June 11, 2019 at 12:00pm.

A private family interment will follow.

Love to all who knew Josie, and may

she Rest In Peace. She was kind and gentle,

everyone loved Josie.

In memory of Josie and in lieu of flowers, donations

to the Canadian Lung Association or Canadian

Cancer Society are appreciated.