COLLIER Jean Walker Collier (nee Brechin) born January 24, 1912 in Kelowna, B.C. passed away January 5, 2009 in Kamloops, B.C. Predeceased by her parents Barbara and Robert, brother Jack Brechin and husband William E. Collier. Survived by son William J. (Wendy Ramsay) of Prince George, B.C., daughter Barbara Harris, grandchildren Jill (John) Seeberger, Mark (Kari) Harris and Scott Harris all of Tacoma, Washington. Sister-in-law Myrtle Arthur of Kelowna, great grandchildren Spencer, Parker and Mackenzie Seeberger, Savana and Scotty Harris, and Ryan Harris all of Tacoma, Washington and numerous nieces and nephews. Jean attended school in Kelowna and Scotland. She met her husband William E. (Bill) Collier in Kelowna and they were married in Penticton in 1934. They lived in Penticton, Kelowna, Vernon and moved to Kamloops in 1938. She worked with her husband Bill who operated the Ideal Meat Market on 3rd Avenue and in later years she worked for Dunningham’s Jewellery and Fred Billows Photographic Studios. She enjoyed knitting and made numerous outfits for family and friends. She was a great cook and enjoyed entertaining. She also enjoyed trips to Reno and Hawaii. Jean was a long time resident of Kamloops and maintained a home with her husband until his passing in 2003. In January 2004 she became a resident of Pine Grove Care Centre. Thank you to the nurses, caregivers and staff at Pine Grove for their wonderful care of Jean. In lieu of flowers donations to the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated. On-line condolences may be expressed at www.schoenings.com Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Schoening Funeral Service, telephone 250-374-1454