Kay Levinsky

Kay was born on April 13, 1932 in Vancouver to Henry and Edith Stephens.

She is survived by her son, Larry (Christine), daughter, Crystal (Bentley), daughter-in-law, Judy, grandchildren, Nicole (Art), Michael (Jane), Tanya (Craig), Tyson (Coral), Jenna (Scott), Noah, great-grandchildren, Dylan and Taylor and sister, Beryl. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband George, son Rick, brothers Ed, Norman, David (Slim) and sister, Irene.

Kay grew up with five siblings singing around the piano as her father played, having rotten tomato fights, and dodging pails of water her father would throw on them from an upstairs window. She enjoyed jive dancing at “Teen Town” with her siblings and shopping at Woodward’s. She had fond memories of visiting her grandparents who lived in a Victorian home in the heart of Vancouver. She loved telling stories about how her grandparents sat out on their veranda, which was across from English Bay and visited with everyone who walked by.

As she got older, she caught the eye of her brother Ed’s best friend, George. It wasn’t long before they were married. They welcomed their first son Rick and not too long after, another son, Larry. Kay loved raising her boys and being a mom. She yearned to live in the country and with Kay’s determination, they soon found themselves living on a farm.

Kay embraced the “farm life” and felt it was the best place to raise her young sons. Whether tending to the mushroom barns, raising pigs and turkeys, or growing vegetables, Kay was always happiest when she was in her garden.

Many years later, Kay had a daughter, Crystal, who she loved to dress up in frilly dresses. She taught her to dance, swim and to always chase her dreams.

Kay was well known as a fabulous cook who made the best roast beef and yorkshire pudding. Kay and George enjoyed entertaining and their home was filled on the weekends with family and friends. She threw family reunions, pool parties and fall weiner roasts.

In the 1970's, George travelled throughout the United States promoting his invention "Air Shore" and Kay loved travelling with him.

In the 1980's Kay began working at Langley Memorial Hospital first in dietary and then in housekeeping. She was meticulous in every task assigned to her and was so proud that she had returned to the workforce at a later stage in life.

Kay’s greatest passion was to garden and this brought out her creative side as she sculpted each area into a “garden room”. Together with George, they turned their property into their own version of Stanley Park with rare trees, large boulders and many shrubs, roses, peonies, and poppies.

When not tending to the garden, she loved to read, swim, and walk, and did so late into her life.

Kay lived a full life, was always happy, saw the beauty in the world around her and deeply loved her family.

Our family would like to say a special thank you for the exceptional care Kay received from Dr. Cilliers, all the doctors, nurses and aids at Langley Memorial Hospital, Langley Home Health (Gagon) and Langley Specialized Senior’s team.