JOAN JESSOME 1925 - 2009 With great sadness we announce the passing of our Mum and Nana, Joan Irene Jessome on Monday, March 30, 2009. Joan was predeceased by her husband Stephen Turner Jessome and special friend Tom Jensen. She will be forever cherished by her children Stephen (Colleen), Michele (Wayne) Wilcox, John, Toni (Mark) Barrett, grandchildren Holly, Shawn, Anastasia, Averi, Brandie, Justin and Amy. Daughter-in-law Kathy Jessome, sisters Jean (Keith) Gagne, Tracey (Bal) Sary and brother Emile Vandean and their families. Joan was born in Weyburn, Sask. July 4, 1925. She married Stephen Turner Jessome June 30, 1951 and resided in several communities across Canada from Victoria, BC to Truro, NS. She was a wonderful mother and nana, a caring nurse, bee keeper, avid gardener and phenomenal quilter. A Memorial Mass will take place at Sacred Heart Cathedral at 11:00 A.M. Friday, April 3, 2009. Father Derek Cameron, Celebrant. The family would like to thank the staff at Berwick on the Park and Kellly Voss for their exceptional care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC and Yukon, 201 635 Victoria Street, Kamloops, V2C 2B3. Condolences may be sent to the Family from the Kamloops Funeral Home: 250-554-2577 or http://www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com"