Too Soon For Words

Canada Day this year unfortunately marked the one month loss of an amazing mother, grandmother, wife, and friend to many . In the month that has passed both Kristy and I have abandoned numerous attempts at making a post about it.  That will come with a bit more time and here is a reproduction of her obituary and some photos of a memorial garden that we built on the day she passed as well as a few from the memorial.  As was the theme that weekend, the innocent and blissful ignorance of the situation that the children had, pulled all the rest of us through.

Jenny McCourt

February 22, 1948 - June 1, 2012

Jenny passed away in the early morning of Friday, June 1, 2012, after a courageous three year battle with breast cancer.  She was 64.  Jenny devoted her life to the ones she loved and was the foundation of her immediate family.  Jenny always gave her time, effort, and love without any expectation of reciprocation.

Born in China and raised in Vancouver, Jenny came to Sechelt in 1974 and married Steve in 1976.  On the Coast, she worked for St. Mary's hospital, was one of the top realtors on the Sunshine Coast and was a Land Management and Leasing Officer for the federal government.

Jenny is survived her loving husband Steve, son Rick (Tracy), daughter Kristy (Tim), sister Jen (Robert) and grandchildren Naomi, Keira, and Amber.

We will miss your ever-caring heart, your always listening ear, your immensely wise words and your endless loving soul.  In your final days, it was a privilege for us, your family, to serve and take care of you for a change...

(as printed in the Coast Reporter)