VIDA H. SWEET May 9, 1923 - April 18, 2008 Our dear Vida passed away peacefully after a brief illness at the age of 84 years. She was predeceased by her husband, Jack in 2006, her son David, her daughter in law Marilyn, her sisters Eva Choate and Daphne Martin and brother Allan Power. Vida will be lovingly remembered by her family Cathy, Noreen (Bruce) and Larry (Barb) and dear friend Liz. She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren; Elisha (Charlie), Carmen (Shad), Kelsea, Justene and Kael. Vida was trilled with the arrival of her great granddaughters Olivia and Sophia. Vida was born and raised in Kamloops, the third daughter of Kamloops Pioneers, Eva and David Power. She attended Kamloops High School and St. Ann's Academy and was employed as a lab assistant at the Entymology Lab at Mission Flats. Vida and Jack met prior to WWII and upon Jack's return from serving overseas, they began their life together, building the family home on West Columbia Street and raising their four children. Vida was an avid reader, gardener, homemaker and recycler. Mom appreciated nature and the move to Heffley Lake with all the birds and her camping trips around Western Canada were the joys of her life. Vida had many dear old friends, some she has outlived, with whom she had wonderful times. She was a kind and caring soul whose strength and love was her inspiration for us all. The family would like to thank Dr. Stefanyk, Dr. Chung and the caring staff on 3 West, Royal Inland Hospital. Special thank you to the great staff at Bedford Manor, mom loved you all very much. Should friends desire, donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Suite 180-546 St. Paul Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 5T1 in memory of Vida would be appreciated. On-line condolences may be expressed at www.schoenings.com Cremation arrangements entrusted to Schoening Funeral Service, telephone 374-1454.