Violet Alice Blackwell

Born in Huntingdon, Quebec on August 5, 1931, she moved to Ontario to raise her family before coming to British Columbia to live first in Barriere and then, later, in Kamloops.

Vi was a source of joy and inspiration for many people, a woman who loved to laugh and who loved to make others laugh. She lived to get out on her scooter and enjoy the outdoors, and she had a particular fondness for sunflowers.

Her generous spirit inspired her to donate many of the quilts she made over the years to both Hospice and the Royal Inland Hospital. And she had a love for wildlife, particularly felines, and decorated her home with pictures and figurines of cats of all kinds.

Most of all she loved her friends and her family, and could often be found enjoying a game of cards or scrabble with those closest to her. Even in her final days, she worked hard to make things easier for those closest to her, her friends and her family.

Her kindness and compassion will be missed by family, friends, and all those who were lucky enough to have known her.

She is survived by Cindy Blackwell (Barry Zimmerman); Val (Pete) Baldwin; and her six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by sons Terry and Mike Blackwell.

Thank you to the staff of Bedford Manor and the many friends who came to visit, all of whom made her stay much more enjoyable. Thank you also to the staff at Hospice and the staff at Royal Inland Hospital.

A very special thank you to all of her dearest friends, who were with her through all the ups and downs.

A Remembrance tea will be held for friends and family at Bedford Manor, 529 Seymour Street on Friday, July 25 from 1:30 to 3:00 pm.