Janet Christine Sheehan aged 63 years, passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2018 in Kamloops, BC.
Janet was born December 30, 1954 in Vancouver BC, and was the daughter of John A. Beck and Ann C Moyes.
In 1978 Janet moved to Kamloops to raise her children and be close to family. She worked for the City of Kamloops and enjoyed her time with many of the lifelong friends she made there. One of Janet’s main passions was travelling, and she spent much of her life doing so. Therefore in 2015, when Janet retired she dedicated her time travelling the world.
Predeceased by her spouse Verlyn Hoffman (2006), and her eldest brother Morris (Janet) Beck (2013) , Janet is survived by her children; Christie Sheehan, Robert Sheehan and Melanie (Herman) Ten Haaft , grandchildren; Chase and Jillian, siblings; Hugh (Lorna) Beck, Catherine Melynk, Jo-Ann Sheehan, Dorothy (Walter) Campbell, James (Lanai) Beck, Steven (Kelly) Beck. She also leaves behind numerous loving relatives and friends.
The family wishes to thank all of those who cared for Janet during her illness. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Southern Interior Rotary Lodge, 2251 Abbott Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1E2 or to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation.
Janet’s Memorial will be held on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 1:00 pm in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel, 285 Fortune Dr.
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Our sincere condolences go to Janet’s family as they mourn the loss of a loving mother, grandmother and sister. Barrie spent many enjoyable years as Janet’s co-worker and remembers the many laughs they shared. May she rest in peace at Verlyn’s side.