Jean Louise Punch
Jean Louise Punch
1925 – 2010
With sadness we announce the passing of Jean Louise Punch of Kamloops at the age of 85 years.
She is survived by her children: Cheryl Smith of Lincoln, England and James Punch (Carmella) of Calgary, Alberta; grandchildren Teegan and Taylen Punch, her sister in law Dorraine Schneider and numerous nephews and nieces.
Jean was predecease by her husband John Leo Punch in 1997, her parents Samuel and Ida Schneider, her stepmother Grace, six brothers, Roy, Lloyd, Henry, Harold, Ken and Arnold, and her nephew Barry.
Jean was born on April 19th, 1925 in Beverly, Saskatchewan. She later moved with her parents to McMahon, Saskatchewan where her father had a grain farm. In 1943, Jean moved to Kamloops to start work at Royal Inland Hospital where she remained until her retirement. She and Leo were married in 1962.
Jean enjoyed visiting with her family, outings to the lakes in the area, crocheting, cooking, and her many trips to the casinos in the northwest.
No formal service will be held. Interment with her mother will take place in Swift Current, Saskatchewan at a later date.
The family would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff at Kamloops Seniors Village for the excellent care given to Jean during her stay.
Mom
You were loved by everyone who knew you. Especially me. You taught me so much that words could not express what you have given me. Every time I came to visit, it became harder to leave.
Now you are at peace, mom. You will never be forgotten by anyone who really knew you as you were so very special.
Rest in peace.
My lovely mom.xxxxxxxxx
To the family …I have known your mom since I was born, she lived with my grandparents the Reynolds family, and was a great freind to my mother Corinne Mattioli, they actually were in Kamloops Senior Village together and I visited your mom all the time…she was like a second mom to me when I grew up. Your mom was a wonderful women and will be missed!! I remember you kids when you were young and my blessing goes out to both of you!!
Rest in Peace Jean…
To Cheryl and Jimmy,
Sending my condolences to you both.
I remember some fun times on Seymour St as a kid, going to your house, my mom babysitting you both. I remember going to pick up your mom after she finished her shift at the hospital.
I was very fortunate to be with her for the past 6 years and be one of her caregivers. She always made me smile.
The last days were hard but I know she is resting in peace now.
Good bye Jean, you are missed.
Take care Jimmy and Cheryl, feel free to email me.
brendaleeking@hotmail.com