Kaminski, Joan Victoria
May 23, 1941 – October 9, 2021
Joan Victoria Kaminski, beloved wife of Stan of Kelowna went to be with her Lord on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at the age of 80 years.
Joan was born May 23, 1941 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the eldest daughter of 4 children. She grew up in Winnipeg, where she met and later married her husband Stan Kaminski on May 7, 1960. Joan thoroughly enjoyed her career at Manitoba Telephone System (MTS) both in her earlier years and returning there as an operator when the children got older. Joan developed life-long friendships there as well as many fond memories and she cherished keeping in touch by phone calls and letters throughout the years. Joan’s other great joy in life was motherhood and raising their 3 children, Karen, Darryl and Cynthia with an abundance of love, care and nurturing and extended those motherly characteristics to the rest of her family. The miles apart from family was not hindered as Joan kept close to her brother Alan Gary and family in Australia and her children out of province as well as frequent phone visits with her Mom, Minnie when it wasn’t possible to be there in person. Joan’s greatest excitement was to plan the next family get together and special occasions to celebrate with one another and she was always thankful for them. Joan loved a good laugh (and it came easily)! Enjoying games, cards, bowling, mini putt, with friends and family and was a gift to all who were recipients of these fun and special times. She also enjoyed outings with Stan to theatre, travel and bus tours, concerts, or movies. However, she was also content to read a good book at home. Joan will be fondly remembered for her warm, loving smile (or laugh) and usually a hug and her thoughtful compliments. She walked in great faith which was exemplified by her peace, regardless of circumstances, she always expressed how blessed she was. Joan will be greatly missed by her husband of 61 years; Stan, her mother, Minnie, brother Alan Gary & sister in law Heloisa, her children Karen (Scott), Darryl (Estelle), Cynthia (Jason) as well as her grandchildren; Brenden, Kolby (Christine) and Liam. Also greatly missed by many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Joan was predeceased by her father, Joseph and her brother Don. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude and thanks to Dr. Susan Ellard and the Kelowna Cancer Center team, the Palliative Care team and the Kelowna Hospice House as well as the Canadian Red Cross in Kelowna, for the care and compassion they provided to Joan throughout her courageous battle with cancer.
Memorial Donations may be made in Joan’s memory to the Hospice House Kelowna or KGH Foundation.com
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 11:00 am at First Memorial Funeral Services, 1211 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, BC with burial at Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery, 1991 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna, BC. Due to the current COVID-19, restrictions, the service will be invitation only.
Condolences may be made to the family by visiting
www.firstmemorialfuneralkelowna.com
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