Joann Drinkwater

After a brief battle with cancer, she quietly slipped away from us on February 9, 2017.

Jo-Ann is survived by her son Neil of Surrey, British Columbia and Neil’s father Bill of Kelowna, British Columbia. Also numerous cousins located across Canada and her loyal pup, Susie.

Jo-Ann was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She arrived in Kelowna in the summer of 1951 with her parents Philip (Hergy) and Mary Hergesheimer (nee Bell), after stops in many US cities as her father pursued his professional hockey career.

Jo-Ann was predeceased by her parents Mary (October 2003) and Phil (March 2004).

As per Jo-Ann’s request there will be no service.

Those wishing to remember her please make a donation in her name to the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation or Kelowna SPCA

Condolences may be sent to the family via www.firstmemorialfuneralkelowna.com

Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial Funeral Services in Kelowna, British Columbia 250-762-2299