Kerrilyn passed away peacefully last Friday morning at St Paul's hospital, with the sunshine beaming in through her hospital windows, and sunflowers by her bed and on the wall. Her three and a half year journey with mucosal melanoma cancer is now over. She can finally be at peace, and no longer needs to suffer the physical and emotional pain this journey has caused. She is with her Heavenly Father. Of this we are confident and so thankful.
Kerrilyn’s life was marked by love and openness. First and foremost, her love for her family: daughter Brooklyn, step-son Connor and husband Gordon. Her extended family and many, many friends all know Kerrilyn as a kind, open-hearted person who could both have deep conversations and also be quite comfortable with small-talk. She was known for being a great organizer, of life in general, parties, and events; and just about everything she touched was influenced by her organizational skills. Kerrilyn loved Vancouver and all the West Coast has to offer, from the north shore mountains and Whistler, to the peaceful meadows of Pemberton, to the beaches at Jericho and Tofino. She loved the sun too and Mexico was close to the top of her list.
By far though, and much more important to her, was her primary role in life - that of being a fantastic step-mom to Connor in his earlier years, and mama to Brooklyn. This was her passion and one of the hardest things to let go of, as she walked this difficult path. She wanted nothing more than to finish this task that she felt was her assignment from God. But being connected to God as she was, she was eventually able to find peace in the letting go, and I have the utmost pride and admiration for her, for her ability to do that.
There are many achievements that I could speak about, but Kerrilyn would not have wanted that. Her biggest passions were for Connor and Brooklyn and her heart was completely overflowing with love for the two of them. In the light of that not much else would feature on a list of her achievements.
Kerrilyn, you were the love of my life, my best friend and life partner. My heart is broken, but I take heart in knowing the simple truth that you are in our Father’s house. You got there first, but I will see you there some day.
You are mourned by so many friends and your family: your mom Val, father and step-mom Leo and Bev, sister Nicole, brother Mark and grandpa Louie. All the Bohlmanns, Stellings and Antoneshyns, cousins in Alberta and Saskatchewan, California and beyond. Our church communities at the Tenth Ave Alliance Church, St John’s Vancouver, and Immaculate Conception have been a constant source of support during this time, as well as many caring friends from all over the world. They mourn with us also, as do so many friends you have influenced during your time here.
We miss you acutely Kerrilyn, and will love you forever. Rest in peace, my Love.
Please note: St Johns Vancouver is currently using the 7th Day Adventist church building (same address).
There should be ample dedicated parking as well as street parking.
This service will be open to all those who knew and loved Kerrilyn, and for those who are not able to make it in person, we are attempting to video/live stream the service to be able to share later.
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