Carolyn Jean Leeman

Born in Prince Rupert on January 24, 1940, to Christopher Sidney and Margaret Jean Elkins (nee Wilson), Carol married Dennis Leeman in 1962 and started a family. Weekends were spent at sea, exploring the northern coast by pleasure boat with Sid and Jean, and other family and friends from the Rupert yacht club. After 34 years in Rupert and seeking sunshine, Carol and her family, following her parents who had moved there years earlier, relocated to the Cowichan Valley in 1974. There they purchased a 20-acre rural property and began a life of many entertaining adventures as novice hobby farmers. Carol took well to country life, becoming an avid gardener and homesteader, and finally realized her lifelong dream of having her own horse. She cared for almost every species of livestock over the years becoming very experienced in animal husbandry. She took pride in preparing many meals in which everything on the table was produced on “the farm”.

Sadly, a tragic car accident in 1985 left Carol permanently disabled and she lived the rest of her life in care. She was a favorite of staff everywhere she lived, and heroically maintained a cheerful and positive outlook in spite of her challenges.

Carol is survived by her daughter Karen and grandson Sam and her son Terry and granddaughter Mackenzie; her brother Dennis Elkins and his children Chris, Cathy and Craig and his grandchildren Matthew, Ashleigh, Lindsay and Christopher ; cousins Karen, Bob, Jan, Peter, Robin, Joannie and David; and their children.

A memorial celebration will be held at 2:00 February 18, at Fairbridge Chapel in Cowichan Station; Reception to follow at Fairburn Farm. Carol left the request that any donations in her name go to the Canadian Cancer Society office in Victoria, BC.

Arrangements under the direction of First Memorial Funeral Services, Duncan, BC.