Jean Brees of Kamloops passed away on April 7, 2015 at the age of 91 years.  She is survived by her loving children; Hilda (Ian) Glendinning of Warner, Alberta, Hugo (Joan) Brees of Brooks, Alberta, Willy (Marilyn) Brees of Medicine Hat, Alberta, and Rita (Doug) Irvine of Kelowna, British Columbia. Jean is also survived by nine grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and two great – great grandchildren. Jean was predeceased by her husband George Brees in May of 2000. Jean was born in Belgium in 1923, she met George and was married in 1946. They immigrated to Canada with their three small children, Hilda, Hugo and Willy, in 1951. During that time they worked on a sugar beet farm before settling down in Lethbridge, Alberta. Their fourth child, Rita, arrived in 1955 and they enjoyed life in Lethbridge until 1987, when they retired to Kamloops. Jean enjoyed fishing, sewing, knitting, tai chi and especially spending time with her family. Mom was hardworking, fair and always saw the bright side of life. A Celebration of Jeans Life will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 2:00 pm in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel, 285 Fortune Dr., Chaplain Mary Widmer officiating. Special thanks to all the nurses and staff at 6 North, RIH. In memory of Jean, donations will be gratefully accepted to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.