It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mom Frances Leah Reeves of Kamloops, BC, on May 1, 2014 at 82 years of age with her family by her side. She is survived by her children Brian (Jo-Anne) Reeves of Kamloops, BC, Kathy (Keith) Manning of Kamloops, BC, Max Ames of Kamloops, BC, Terri (Don) Patzer of Coquitlam, BC, Mike Reeves of Coquitlam, BC, Bev Graham of Kamloops, BC, and Wendy Reeves of Coquitlam, BC. She also leaves to cherish her memory 11 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, her brother Stan (Coleen) Johns and, nephew Joe Johns and niece Jen (Kipp) Henschel.
Frances was predeceased by Benjamin Reeves, Cole Manning and her parents Fred and Vesta Johns.
She was born May 31, 1931 in Calgary, Alberta. Mom spent her childhood days on the family farm in Dawson Creek riding horses with her dad, baking bread and pies with her mom and watching her baby brother compete in rodeos. She married in 1950 and by the age of 28 she had seven children. Early on mom took in daycare children to help support the family (apparently seven children were not enough). Trained as a secretary, mom eventually went back to work as a conveyance secretary and worked for various law firms throughout her career. Through her work she found a great love of the industry and was proud of the buying and selling savvy skills she acquired. Mom retired in the early 1980’s and spent the first few years of her retirement back in Dawson Creek enjoying quality time with her parents and her brother. After the passing of her parents she found great joy in travelling the province and spending time with her family. Mom’s greatest loves in life were her family. Her face lit up when one of her children, grandchildren or great grandchildren came to visit that she hadn’t seen in a while. Mom led a good life and expected those she loved to do so like wise. Forever in our hearts-we will miss you mom!
A Celebration of Life will take place from 1:00 to 4:00 pm on Saturday, May 31st, 2014, at Desert Gardens on 540 Seymour Street.
A very special thank you to all the caring staff and nurses at the Royal Inland Hospital and all the wonderful staff at the Bedford Manor.
Memorials donations may be made to the Bedford Manor or the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation.