READY, Josephine Mary: September 10th 1917 - April 21st 2015. Josephine "Jo" passed away peacefully at the age of 97 years at Sutherland Hills Rest Home on April 21st 2015. She was surrounded by members of her family. Jo was the youngest of 4 children, born in Brandon, Manitoba to Agnes and Lonsdale Nelles. She moved to BC as a young adult, where she met and married George Ready. George's work took them to numerous communities throughout BC, including Chilliwack, Burns Lake, Ocean Falls, Port Alberni, Abbotsford and Rutland. Jo was predeceased by George in 1987. She is survived by three children, daughters Bev Wood, Sicamous, Joanne Haggstrom, 100 Mile House, son, Ron Ready, Kelowna; 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 5 great, great grandchildren. For the last few years, mom had lived independently at Missionwood Retirement Resort and Fernbrae Manor. She later lived at Harmony Living for Seniors and Sun Pointe Village, where she continued to flourish. Declining health saw a move to Sutherland Hills Rest Home in February 2015. The family would like to thank all of the support staff at all the facilities, for enhancing mom's quality of life, especially those at Sutherland Hills Rest Home, who were there as mom's needs increased. A special thank you to mom's support workers, Shelly Boyle and Marg Petty, her good friend Lynne Cooper and her eldest niece Lorraine Korzinski for all of their care. Thank you to Doctor Nash and Doctor Shepard. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, April 27, 2015 at 1:00pm at Everden Rust Funeral Services, 1910 Windsor Rd., Kelowna. In lieu of flowers, donations should be forward to the BCSPCA. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.everdenrust.com 250-860-6440
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