Joan Edith Robinson

Oct 21, 1924 – Oct 29, 2018

My beautiful Mom, exceptional Gramma and amazing friend to many, passed away peacefully on Oct. 29, 2018 at the age of 94. She had a long and adventurous life and was a total joy and source of constant love to those who had the privilege to know her.

Joan was born in Pt. Hope Ontario, the eldest of 5 children born to Eric and Eveline Parker. At the age of 3, she started what would become a life-long quest for adventure and travel, when her parents decided to drive across North America from Pennsylvania to set down roots in Hollywood in 1928. From California to Vancouver Island, Vancouver, Whitehorse, Australia, Tsawwassen and eventually Peachland, these places all became home and are richer communities because of her. Her generosity and small town spirit, is well documented in Peachland and she spent many happy years enjoying and sharing her home, family events and new friendships in her little piece of heaven on Beach Avenue.

Joan was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, John Robinson in 1997 and her son in-law Gary Clegg in 2001. Also gone are her siblings Rosemary Parker, Ruthe Parker Boswell and very recently Noel Parker. She leaves behind her adoring and devoted family: Daughter, Anita Clegg and grandchildren Wes Clegg (Jenny), Dennis Clegg (Jaimie), Joanna Clegg Penich ( Jordon), John Baird ( Sarah). She has one remaining sibling Stan Parker of Nanaimo. She also leaves behind a daughter Peggy, grandchildren Robyn Baird and Colin Baird, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Deeply grateful to the Doctors, nursing/medical staff at KGH and eternally appreciative that she was able to pass peacefully with dignity.

No flowers please – a small donation to a Food Bank, Christmas hamper, Woman’s Shelter or SPCA would make her smile.

A Celebration of a long and exceptional life will be held on Monday Nov 19, 2018 at 3pm in Peachland at the 50+Centre on Beach Avenue.