
JOAN ALMA COUSINS
Date de naissance : 31 août 1918
Date de décès : 28 novembre 2012
Mom was born in London, England to Leonard and Florence Fulks and emigrated to Canada as a small child. She passed away peacefully at Bastion Place in Salmon Arm, November 28, 2012.
She was predeceased by her husband Verne (July 2003) shortly after their 65th. anniversary. She was also predeceased by her brother Reg Fulks. Lovingly remembered by her children Donald Cousins (Elizabeth) of Peachland and Sharlene Davies (Donald) of Chase, grandchildren Steven, Colleen, Carol and Sheryl, great grandchildren and great great- grandchildren, also brother Ken Fulks of Whiterock and sister Ruth Birkelund of Smithers.
Mom worked at Fulks General Store and the Peachland Post Office becoming Postmaster in 1979 and serving as Director of the Canadian Postmasters Association for BC and Yukon.
In 1991, she was awarded Peachlandsís Citizen of the Year for her many hours of dedicated service to the Red Cross, Salvation Army, the Food Bank, Fall Fair Committee and Royal Canadian Legion. She was very proud of the Fall Fair Grand Aggregate Trophy that she won three consecutive years.
Mom touched the lives of many and was happiest when she was with family or helping others. The coffee pot was always on and the cookie jar always full. Mom was always busy between family, working, curling, bowling, knitting and traveling with Dad.
She will be missed by all who
knew and loved her.
The family wish to thank all those at Bastion Place for the outstanding care and comfort Mom received.
A Celebration of her life will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish to do so, please make a donation to the charity of their choice.
Funeral Arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Service, Salmon Arm
Online condolences can be sent through Joanís obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com