SHEPHERD, Jean: Jean Mary Shepherd, educator, artist, wife, and mother, passed away from leukemia on May 18, 2015, her 43rd wedding anniversary. Jean is survived by her loving and caring husband, Lee, as well as her eternally grateful and devoted children, Cody and Laura (Chris). She will forever be remembered by her many siblings: Ruan, Nancy (David), Patti, Tom, Scott, and Jeff (Latha). She was predeceased by her father Wally and is survived by her mother Jo, living in Calgary. Born in Edmonton, Jean moved to Calgary as a teenager with her family and there met her future husband Lee. After many youthful adventures and marriage, the two moved to Kelowna BC in 1974. Jean and Lee raised their two children with love and care in homes that they built and furnished themselves, surrounded by gardens, trees and wildlife. Jean returned to university in her 40s and received a BA (Hon) in English, earning many achievement awards. She then spent a rewarding decade of teaching and tutoring in adult education at Okanagan College. Jean's many loves included English literature and grammar. She was a talented artist, excelling with acrylics and prints, and showing a fine eye for colour. She also took great pleasure in conversation, figure skating, horseback riding, bike riding and walking the Greenway. A truly fine spirit who lived with dignity and intelligence, Jean will be sorely missed by students, colleagues, friends and family, and all who came to know her. Jean always maintained her sense of humour and grace. A service in her memory will be held on Saturday, May 23rd, at 1:00 pm at the Springfield Funeral Home in Kelowna, BC. Please wear colours. In lieu of donations, flowers are welcomed. Mom loved flowers. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.
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