CORRADO, Jan Mom was born to Paddy and Dorothy Dougan (LaFace) in Rossland, BC on December 9th, 1940. With her brother Patrick and sister Linda, she experienced all the joys of living in a small alpine village in the late 40's and 50's. During Mom's first year of teaching primary school in 1959, she met a young man from Trail, also a teacher, Amerigo (Am) Corrado; they were married in 1961 and settled in their paradise-Kelowna. The 60's saw Mom very active with both her teaching and later in the Kinette Club of Kelowna. With the births of Jay, Dean and Jill, her focus shifted to family. The 70's were spent in hockey rinks and on basketball courts, baseball and softball diamonds. Both Jan and Am retired from teaching in the early 90's and travelled the world. Between trips, they welcomed eight grandchildren into it. Carly, Maggy, Alley (Jay and Sandy) Jordan, Jenna (Jill and Jamie) Anthony, Melaina and Elana (Dean and Margo) kept Mom and Dad busy with various sporting activities and babysitting assignments. Dad predeceased Mom in 2005. Shortly afterwards Mom found a new home at Sandalwood and a wonderful set of friends. With trips and parties, volunteer activities and especially with countless games to watch the grandchildren play, she found plenty to keep herself busy. Mom passed away after a very brave and dignified battle with cancer. Our love and thanks go to the amazing KGH staff on 4B and the world's best care givers and nurses at Hospice House. A private service will be held for family at Springfield Funeral Home and a Celebration of Mom's life will be hosted for friends and family at her clubhouse at Sandalwood on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at 3 pm. In lieu of flowers or gifts for the families, we would like to encourage people to donate, in Jan's name, to Central Okanagan Hospice House, 2035 Ethel Street, Kelowna, B.C., V1Y 2Y6. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.springfieldfuneralhome.com (250) 860-7077