Loris Ann Shaw, 82, passed away peacefully in her sleep at The Hamlets in Penticton April 8, 2015. The only daughter of Doris and Lorne Burke, she was predeceased by her husband Dennis and brother Brian (Marion), and is survived by her brothers Larry (Shirlee) of Edmonton, Denis (Carmen) of Victoria, and Kevin (Kathy) of Prince Albert (Humboldt, SK), her children Mike (Meg) of Penticton, Missy of Sunnyvale, CA, John (Miriam) of Savona, Lisa (Pat) of Tappen, Sue (Nigel) of West Kelowna, Gerry of Kamloops, ten grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and a chosen grandchild, Melina. Born in Saskatoon, she moved to Vancouver Island after her marriage, where she had a long career as a legal secretary. Amongst her many loves was gardening, playing Scrabble with her friend Sally, and listening to classical music and opera. A celebration of her life will take place in Penticton in August.
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