EWINGS, Audrey: September 5, 1923 - February 6, 2015. After a courageous battle, Audrey fought till she could fight no more. Passing away at David Lloyd Jones Home at the age of 91. Born in Regina, Sask, in 1923, she moved with her family to Vancouver in 1939. Where in 1943 she married Thomas Ewings (RCAF) and moved to Needles, BC in 1946. They operated both the gas station and the Post Office. Due to the flooding of the Arrow Lakes, the family moved to Kelowna in 1966. Audrey worked at the Post Office then at Simpson Sears. Retiring in 1986. Music was important in Audrey's life. She had a wonderful singing voice, and sang at many functions. She was also a member of St. Pauls United Church choir for more than 40 years. Equally as important was her membership in the Royal Canadian Legion, Ladies Auxiliary, joining in Edgewood, 1946. Tranfer to Kelowna. She served the Branch and the Community for over 66 years. She served four terms as L.A. President, and two terms as L.A. Zone Commander. Predeceased by her husband Thom, brother Ernie, sister Elaine & Don, sister Vera & Ralph. Survived by her son Michael, daughter Heather, two grandchildren, Josh (Jess) and Hannah, two cousins Shirley and Lorna, two nephews Dennis (Marci) and Murray (Judy) and their families. As well as many relatives on the Ewings side of the family. As Audrey "lived" for 7 months at Kelowna Hospice House, a huge Thank you to the staff for their loving care while she was there. She then moved to David Lloyd Jones, where she was well looked after by the caring staff. And thanks to Dr. Eliason for the many years he cared for both her and Thom. No funeral, by request. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the COHA, Kelowna Hospice House, #104-1456 St. Paul St., Kel., BC V1Y 2E6, or to The Royal Canadian Legion, Poppy Fund, 1380 Bertram St., Kel., BC.
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