KING, AUDREY Audrey King passed away peacefully on Sunday, 7 July, 2013 at Penticton Regional Hospital. Her death, at age 92, ended a remarkable life. She was born in Vancouver and completed secondary school in Burnaby. She moved to Kaleden when she married Fred King in 1948 and began a thirty year career as postmaster. Her community contributions included leading the cub movement as Akela and serving in various capacities in the local church. She assisted her husband in running a large orchard. Audrey lived in Ottawa between 1979 and 1988 to provide volunteer support in the office of Fred King, Member of Parliament. During this time she made distinguished contribution as president of the Parliamentary Spouses' Organization. Audrey and Fred returned to Kaleden in 1988. They built a retirement home overlooking Skaha Lake and became involved again in community and church. Their home gave them great joy as an entertainment centre for family and friends. Audrey defined her life by love of God, family, and friends. She enjoyed parties with good food and joyful people. She always had an eye for individuals who needed special care and reached out in practical ways. She nurtured, supported and encouraged us all. Her departure is mourned by her husband of 65 years, three children, Gordon (Regine), Margot (Craig) and Cathie (Randy), eight grandchildren (Tara, Lucas, Tasha, Trione, Joshua, Jordan, Mack, and Riley) and eight great grandchildren. She is survived by a sister, Helen Atkins, in Vancouver. Details of the Memorial Service to be announced at a later date. The family wishes to express sincere thanks to the nurses and doctors that devotedly cared for Audrey over the past weeks. Donations may be made in Audrey's name to the South Okanagan Similkameen Hospital Foundation.
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