Shirley “Dawn” Geddes
SHIRLEY “DAWN” GEDDES
October 20, 1935 – September 3, 2010
Sadly the family announces that Dawn passed away September 3, 2010 after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Our beloved mother and grandmother was predeceased by her husband Cameron Geddes.
Dawn is survived by her daughter Kimberley (Darin) Condon and grandchildren Shelby Geddes and Taylor Condon.
Dawn was born in 1935 to Victor and Emily Jenks in Castlegar, B.C. She was the eldest of three children. She is survived by her brother Barry “Bud” Jenks and family and by her sister Anita (Wayne) Gray and family.
Dawn had an extensive teaching career with most of her highlights occurring in varied Northern Canadian locations. Dawn will be remembered for her amazing fortitude, tenacity and positive outlook. She was greatly loved and will be deeply missed.
A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, September 10, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. at Hillside Cemetery, Kamloops with the R.I.H. Chaplin, Reverend Viktor Gundel officiating.
Dear Kim & Family… I was very sad to learn of your mother’s passing when I read it in the paper. I will remember her as a very gentle refined lady. Interested in everyone she met and always having time to say a nice word or two. She was so proud of you Kim and I’m sure just as proud of her grandchildren. She has left behind a legacy of wonderful people in all of you to carry the dreams and hopes she had for you. I hope it helps you to know others are thinking about you at this sad time and keeping you in prayers and kind thoughts.
Love to you all Carol Leeuw & Family
Dear Kimberley,
I am writing you to let you know how much your mom meant to me. She was my teacher when I was in Grade 4 in the 60′s. I was having trouble learning and she had me over to her house after school and on week-ends. She was so kind and spent hours patiently teaching me. I don’t know if I would have made it through without her.
I am 56 years old now and I have never forgotten her name or pleasant face.
I have worked with children for 28 years and I hope I can leave a lasting impression with just one as she has with me. You should be so proud! Ryvonne
Dear Kim & Family:
We are writing to say how sad we are to hear of your Mother’s passing. She will be remembered as a remarkable woman who endured and overcame many obstacles always with a smile on her face and a kind word. Kim, you and her Grandchildren were very special to her and always the bright spot in her life on those dark days. Keep the memories close to your heart and don’t be afraid to share them as she is a very special lady. We are thinking about you and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Love Penny and Seiko
Hey Kim,
I was very sad to hear of your mom’s passing. I will always remember her as a lovely and gracious woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. It is very difficult for a woman to lose her mother, but she lives on in you and your memories.
Susan