Reta Joan Kerr of Kamloops passed away on March 3, 2015 at 75 years of age. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband David Kerr, son Peter Kerr of Kamloops, her sisters Grace Cottrell and Pam (James) Hambrook, all of Kamloops. She was predeceased by her parents, Beatrice and Bill Moore. Joan will also be fondly missed by her best friend of 67 years, Carol (Holt) Taylor and many of her other close friends. Joan was born and grew up in North Kamloops. She attended North Kamloops Elementary, followed by Kam High, graduating in 1957. Joan participated in the band program and played on the Red Angel’s basketball team. She studied at UBC and achieved a Bachelor of Education and continued on to teach in the Kamloops School District for many years. She married her husband, David Kerr, in 1963 and together they raised their son, Peter Kerr. After she retired from teaching, she kept herself busy managing her rental properties.
Reta Joan Kerr will be missed by all that knew her.
The Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, March 9, 2015 in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel, 285 Fortune Drive. Following the service, Joan will be laid to rest at Hillside Cemetery. Donations in Joan’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated in lieu of flowers.