COLBERT, Joan F. (nee FARRER) - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joan Colbert (nee Farrer) on October 29, 2020 at 83 years of age.
Her beloved husband Jack (John Edgar) passed away unexpectedly just weeks earlier.
She is survived by her two daughters Kareen (Bill Pearson) and Kathie (Tony Bavota), and two granddaughters Jenna and Abby. Joan was soft-spoken, thoughtful and had a streak of determination that saw her through many adversities.
She was the only child of Clara and Archibald Farrer, and lost her Mom to cancer when she was only 13 years old.
Life was challenging as she balanced her schooling with hard work at the small family lodge in Boundary Bay, BC. Joan always had a yearning to travel.
Her granddaughters loved their many summer visits filled with laughter, outdoor play and fun projects that they thought of together. In the past decade, Joan faced her ongoing struggle with Alzheimer's as she faced her entire life - with grace, kindness and humility.
She was a wonderful wife, a nurturing Mom, and a loving Nana.
She had a smile that lit up a room and she will be greatly missed.
A private family service will be held.
If you wish to make a donation in Joan's memory, we ask that you consider making it to the Alzheimer Society.
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