It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jean Faurholt on May 31, 2012 at home with loved ones by her side.
She is survived by her daughters Jo-Ann Koester (Jim), Sandy Sirianni (Ralph), Cindy Davidson (Paul), grandchildren Brett Koester (Shelley), Danett Koester (Brian), Ryan Sirianni (Brooke), Melissa Sirianni (Troy), Kaitlyn Davidson (Brandon) and Wesley Davidson. Great grandchildren Tyanne Koester, Mia Lust, Bronwyn Koester, Danilo Sirianni, Danika Sirianni and one on the way, also survived by sister Rowna Weys (Fred), brothers Bernard McMillan (Georgia) and John McMillan (Clarie), sisters-in-law Winnie McMillan and Winnie Faurholt.
Predeceased by her loving husband of 62 years John Faurholt on March 4, 2012, sister Lynn, brothers Ted and Kenneth.
Jean was born in Kamloops, B.C. on September 22, 1929 and worked for B.C. Telephone for 38 years. She was a member of the telephone pioneers for a number of years. Jean was always putting others first and the first to offer help in any way she could. Jean had something on the go at all times, whether it be a quilt, afghan or a special project for someone. There were many fortunate people who received one of her special gifts.
Jean suffered a stroke in 1995 and lost the use of her right side of her body. She learned to be left handed quickly and that didn't stop her from doing her many projects. Even up to the time of her passing, she was working on a quilt. Mom would like nothing better than having someone stop in and have a visit.
Her grandkids and great grandkids were fortunate to know her. They made her day whenever they came around or called. I think if mom could have had them first, she would have. Mom and Dad travelled to Alaska two years ago for their 60th Anniversary, and was also enjoyed by their three daughters and their spouses.
This picture of her was taken with her two week old great granddaughter Danika, to whom she sang to just two weeks before she passed.
A very special thank you to Dr. Bill Stinson and staff, nurses and support staff from Interior Health and a very special thank you to Gail who was always there for the family. To the Palliative care Doctors & Hospice, thank you.

To know her was to love her
and we were very fortunate to
have her in our lives.

Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home.
No Service by request.
Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home.