Daisy Winnifred McKee

September 3, 1927 – July 11, 2021

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Daisy Winnifred McKee at R.I.H. in Kamloops where she passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family.

Daisy was predeceased by her loving husband, Francis McKee, just shy of their seventieth anniversary, as well as her parents, Blanche and Perry Blanchard and her eight older siblings.

Daisy was born in North Battleford, Saskatchewan and grew up on a farm during the depression which no doubt played a role in the self-reliant and hard-working person she became. In 1945 at the age of sixteen she joined her siblings in Kamloops and began a career in the photography business taking portraits. She was joined by Francis and together they opened and operated Artlite Studio for many years. After raising her young family, she became a partner in Encore Jewellers where she worked for many years.

Daisy had a lifetime interest in gardening and was especially known for her beautiful flowers and vegetable gardens both in Kamloops and at the family cottage at Shuswap Lake. Many fond memories were created at the lake where everyone gathered to enjoy her fabulous cooking and baking and her beautiful garden. Daisy was also a very skilled seamstress.

Daisy is survived by her children Brad McKee, Erin McKee (Lawrence Walker), Caroline McKee and her grandsons Collin Walker (Michèle von Gunten Walker) and Ian Walker (Alexa Robinson) as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank Daisy’s friends and neighbours and members of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church for their help and support in Daisy’s final years with a special thank you to Linda Lee McKee and Jac Meuwissen. A big thank you also to Dr. Stefanyk, Dr. Rollheiser and the nursing staff at 5 North at R.I.H.

A Celebration of Life will be held for family and close friends at a later date.