Kath was born in Ponoka, Alberta, the 2nd child of Robert & Edith Christie, and raised in Vancouver. Upon graduating high school Kath became an RN through the nursing program at VGH. Over time she went on to get her BScN at UVIC and her Masters in Nursing Education in Edinburgh. Kath worked in many towns, cities and countries in varied fields of nursing and education throughout her career before finding her passion in palliative care and opening a hospice in Nyeri , Kenya. Her impact on so many patients and their families, and those that she taught was truly remarkable. We can only hope that her standard of care, love and empathy will carry on by those whom she influenced.
Well-travelled ? Yes, that was our Kath. Six of seven continents, only missing out on Antarctica. Through these travels she met and maintained many friends. So much so that as her family we always heard stories of adventures and the people attached to them. We should all be so lucky to have the rich life that came so easy for Kath.
Kathleen was predeceased by her parents Bob and Edith Christie and her brother-in-law Frank Spisak. She is survived by her sister Judith (Chris), brother Mark (Louise) and sister Janet. Also nephews Morgan, Joel and Owen, nieces Cheryl, Jodi and Lindsay, plus 10 great nieces & nephews.
We are grateful and send out a huge thank you to all of Kath’s amazing friends who visited her and supported us during these past months. A special huge thank you to Dr. Kwee, Misty, Heather, Alana and all the medical staff at Peace Arch Hospital for taking such good care of our dear Kath. Your efforts and loving compassion never went unnoticed.
A memorial for Kathleen will be held on Friday, August 9th, at 1:00 pm, at Victory Memorial Park 14831 28 Avenue, Surrey.
In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to either the Arthritis Society of BC or your local Hospice Society.
"Not everyone who wanders is lost"
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