Karel-Lyn passed away peacefully on August 18, 2012, at age 48, in the presence of those she loved, after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was taken far too soon, and will be sadly missed by her mother Patricia Wallin, husband Leon, her three children, Kristi, Kory, and Keri-Ann, and brothers Ric (Connie) and Robin.

She was recently predeceased by her father Ken Wallin in April, 2012.

The Celebration of Life will be held at Schoening's Funeral Chapel, 513 Seymour Street, on Monday, August 27, 2012 at 2:00 pm.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home, who made Karel-Lyn's last days as comfortable as possible.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Karel-Lyn's honour to the Canadian Cancer Society, Unit 111, 450 Lansdowne Street, Kamloops, B.C., V2C 1Y3 or the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Association, 72 Whiteshield Crescent S., Kamloops, B.C. V2E 2S9.