Maureen Bolster 1952 — 2018

Maureen Bolster

With heavy hearts we announce that Mrs. Maureen Bolster (nee Auburn) of Kamloops, BC passed away suddenly while surrounded by family at Royal Inland Hospital on February 14th, 2018 at the age of 65

She was born August 5th, 1952 in Whitehorse,YK to Courtland “Auby” and Elizabeth “Betty” Auburn and would be their first of four daughters. Maureen grew up as a child of a military father, living in Ontario, Germany, Calgary, and Pemberton, but eventually settled in Clinton, BC.  She went on to grow her own family there and manage the bookkeeping for Bolster Enterprises Ltd., until her retirement last year. Maureen lovingly raised her three children and spent close to thirty years on a beautiful acreage in Clinton. She was an active community member and the first to pitch in on any committee or gathering that needed volunteers.

She had a great love of travel and explored many places in her life, often spoiling her family by including them on her adventures. Maureen was a talented artist; whether it be crafting, painting in various mediums, or creating her successful jewelry business, she had a beautiful eye for design and was always dreaming about that next project. Above all, Maureen had a deep love and devotion to her family and friends; she loved nothing more than to spend time together sharing a nice meal and a glass of wine. Her devotion extended to her grandchildren, where she was known to show up with “just a little something” quite regularly. She always had others on her mind. Her caring spirit will be sorely missed by her loving family: daughter Gaelyn Bolster (Jack) and grandson Jaxon of Kamloops, son Dave Bolster (Dana), and granddaughter Presley of Kamloops, son Tom Bolster (Janelle) of Clinton, and their father Allan Bolster of Clinton, as well as Maureen’s sisters, Cathy Auburn and her children Emily and Brody (Saskia) of Kelowna, and sister Karen Willson (John) and their sons, Courtney, Austin and Brandon of Sooke, plus many other nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is predeceased by her parents Courtland and Elizabeth Auburn and sister Sandy Auburn.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to Lauren and Mike Embury, Kale Woitt, Paul Martin, Tim Eggers, and Jason Searle for jumping to action when it was needed most and to the dedicated staff at RIH, both in Triage and the ICU. A Memorial service will be held at Kamloops Funeral Home (285 Fortune Drive) on March 10th, 2018, at 12:00 with reception to follow.

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22 Tributes

  1. Maggie
    Posted February 21, 2018 at 10:36 am | Permalink

    So sorry…your mother was a very kind warm hearted lady…never heard her say a bad word about anyone….our condolences..Maggie and Lawrence

  2. Hartling family
    Posted February 21, 2018 at 12:40 pm | Permalink

    Our condolences to your Family, your Mom was such a nice kind lady. Our family feels truly blessed to have known her.

  3. Janice Willson
    Posted February 21, 2018 at 12:54 pm | Permalink

    We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences.

    Janice Willson & Russell Milks

  4. Colleen Meyer
    Posted February 21, 2018 at 2:23 pm | Permalink

    You will be missed Maureen. You were always so kind & welcomed me into your home in Clearwater when I was on a basketball tournament with Heather. You always had a smile on your pretty face. I love your jewelry & especially love the piece my mom had you make for my birthday. Rest in Peace Maureen❤️

  5. Debbie pregent
    Posted February 21, 2018 at 2:48 pm | Permalink

    Please know that our hearts go out to you all.losing a parent is such a difficult part of life.she was so blessed to have watched her children grow and to experience the love of grandchildren.bob and Debbie send hugs from the Ontario gang xxx

  6. Muffy
    Posted February 21, 2018 at 3:55 pm | Permalink

    Sorry to hear, condolences to you all

  7. Audrey Haller
    Posted February 21, 2018 at 4:11 pm | Permalink

    Sending deepest condolences to the family

  8. Bev Cardle
    Posted February 21, 2018 at 4:16 pm | Permalink

    Dear Gaelyn, Tom, Dave and your extended families,
    It is so difficult to see your Mom’s pretty face looking back at me in this very unexpected and tragic way. She has been taken from you all far too soon and I know her loss will reverberate for all of you forevermore. It was my privilege to meet your Mom here in Victoria over the years and, more recently, when she was here with many of you as your family supported both your Auntie Sandy and your Grandma Betty before their passings. I will always remember your Mom as a kind-hearted, welcoming and engaging soul who always had time to visit and share a story or two. I am so sad for all of you as you come to terms with this huge hole in your family and in your hearts. Stay strong together as she no doubt taught you to be and honour her life with kind, warm-hearted and loving ways of your own.
    My sincere hugs to you all. Bev Cardle

  9. Lynne phillips
    Posted February 21, 2018 at 6:56 pm | Permalink

    Gaelyn Dave and Tom…my deepest condolences for the loss of your mother…sending hugs your way

  10. Patricia Evans
    Posted February 21, 2018 at 7:42 pm | Permalink

    My condolences to the Bolster family. Such a nice, friendly and kind lady.

  11. Bernice Beeds
    Posted February 21, 2018 at 9:14 pm | Permalink

    My deepest condolences to all of you. She spoke so lovingly of each of you, and with the greatest of pride. I feel very fortunate to have had her as a friend. She will be greatly missed.

  12. Christine w
    Posted February 21, 2018 at 10:28 pm | Permalink

    My heart to you Gaelyn and David and Tommy . Maureen was amazing and will never be forgotten. Many hugs.

  13. Belinda Brown
    Posted February 22, 2018 at 7:11 am | Permalink

    There’s no word that can express how sorry I am for the loss of Maureen. I was very stunned to hear this news and still can’t believe that it really happened. During this difficult moment, my thoughts and prayers are with her family. Maureen was an amazing woman with a kind heart and compassionate soul, who was loved by everyone. Maureen will be very missed by all.

  14. Susan Petrovcic
    Posted February 22, 2018 at 10:51 am | Permalink

    Our sincere condolences to your family. We wish you all strength during this very sad time. Hugs

  15. Sandra Fletcher
    Posted February 22, 2018 at 12:40 pm | Permalink

    Deepest condolences to you all! Your mom was a beautiful woman will always remember her smile. Danny and Sandy Fletcher

  16. Ellen and Ralph
    Posted February 22, 2018 at 8:05 pm | Permalink

    Dear Gaelyn and family, We are so sorry that you have lost Your mom. She was so kind to us: inviting us to stay with her even though we had never met. We had a lovely time getting to know each other and her hospitality was second to none. She embraced Jack as a new family member and her kindness towards him was also remarkable. She is gone too soon and I know that you will all miss her dearly.

  17. Chris & Diana Guerin
    Posted February 22, 2018 at 10:13 pm | Permalink

    Thoughts and prayers to the whole family. Your mom and I had many chats specially when Tom and Chrissy were in school. She was always smiling. She will be miss. Our deepest condolences to all of you: Gaelyn, Dave, and Tom and your families. to

  18. Susan wright
    Posted February 24, 2018 at 7:13 pm | Permalink

    Our thoughts are with all of you. We really enjoyed Maureen when we were in Clinton. Think very fondly of her. Susan (Erwin) Wright and family

  19. Marilyn
    Posted February 25, 2018 at 12:05 am | Permalink

    Our Mothers have a special place in our hearts.that place REMAINS even after they pass. So sorry to hear the passing of Maureen. A great lady , she will be missed by all.The Thomson family

  20. Linda Thompson
    Posted February 26, 2018 at 11:17 am | Permalink

    So very, very sorry to hear about Maureen’s death. We grew up in Pemberton together and she is part of my memories of that place. My sincere condolences to her children and sisters.

  21. Wendy Tegart
    Posted March 11, 2018 at 9:53 pm | Permalink

    Your mom was an amazing woman.. so young at heart and cool. Always admired her personal style and kind heart. While she was a close friend of our mom (Lori Tegart), Maureen was the type of person who many of us loved to have a glass of wine and talk with for hours. We are honoured to wear her jewellery to remember her… She will be missed, but know the she touched others lives. Our thoughts are with all of you.

  22. Chris and Lynn nelso
    Posted March 17, 2018 at 11:14 am | Permalink

    Dear Gaelyn, Dave, Tom and Allan,

    We were so saddened to learn of Maureen’s passing when we returned to Canada after being away for a month.

    Your mother was always a special person and I recall fondly the first time I met her at our place in Clearwater when your parents were working in the North Thompson. I loved her charm, gentle humour and lovely grace.
    Once we moved to Kamloops we would see your parents every now and then and I’d run into her at various “Craft Fairs” with her beautiful creations. We stopped in once at the Clinton acreage and she was a gracious hostess.

    We know you will miss her warm and loving being and hold close her memory and wonderful times you had together. So will we.

    Thinking of you all.
    Lynn and Chris nelson

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