in South Surrey after a long fulfilled life of 93 plus years. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba where she spent her youth and teenage years.
The family moved to Prince Rupert, BC during World War II, where she met and married Ken. After the war, they moved to West Vancouver and raised 5 children: Beverley (Bob), Barbara (Fritz), John (Cindy), Bill (Jen) and Carol. It was in West Vancouver that she became involved with the Royal Canadian Legion
Ladies Auxiliary, holding many positions including Auxiliary President and then becoming President for the Ladies Auxiliary Provincial Command. She was also very active in Job’s Daughters. After her children left home, Dot moved to Prince George and worked for a small industrial supply company. She
transferred her Legion membership to Prince George and continued to be very active in many capacities, including President of the Auxiliary and presided over provincial conventions. She also found time to work with Job’s Daughters of Prince George. In 1999 she moved back to the lower mainland settling in White
Rock, and true to form she transferred to the Cloverdale Legion and continued to remain active in the Auxiliary. Mum had many interests such as knitting, crocheting, sewing, boating, camping, curling and lawn bowling. She had a passion for dressing up in many different homemade costumes. She loved to dance and knew how to have fun. She will be remembered for the smile on her face and
the twinkle in her eye.
Dot also loved to help others and always happily volunteered for any project or need that arose, consequentially she made many lifelong friends all over the province, that were very near and dear to her. She cherished and loved her 5 children, 13 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren, as well as her many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Dot was predeceased by her father Rupert, mother Minnie and brother Rupert (Buzz).
Many thanks to the wonderful caregivers and staff at Chartwell Crescent Gardens Retirement Community for their compassionate care during her stay.
SHE WILL ALWAYS REMAIN FOREVER IN OURHEARTS.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MeM.com for the Wells family.
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