Bernice (Mom) has flown away into the great mystery that is our Creator and God.

Mom will be greatly missed by her daughter Joy (Jim) Gothard of Kamloops, Dylan Gothard (Nancy Hofer) of Courtenay, Owen (Kim) Gothard of Kamloops, her sister Jean, her sisters-in-law and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

We would like to thank Dr. Doug Hamilton, all the staff at Berwick on the Park, her painting buddies, Joyce Popein, Bonnie Tindall and Suzy Knox, and her ìflower-daughterî, Jan Surline. Together, we were a great team, giving Bernice the best quality of life until her last breath.

Mom's greatest gift was that you just knew she was your friend who's sparkling eyes gave encouragement and unconditional love.

Please join us for a Celebration of Berniceís Life at St. Paulís Anglican Cathedral on Saturday, December 28th, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. The service will be presided by Dean Louise Peters. Berniceís ashes will be buried beside those of her husband Jack, in Langley in the spring.

Should friends desire, memorial donations may be made to Chris Rose Therapy Centre for Autism, 1111 Tranquille Rd, Kamloops, B.C. V2B 3J8.