Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on March 19, 2026. Born August 30, 1953, in North Vancouver, she brought kindness, laughter, and a quick-witted sense of humour to all who knew her.
Wendy grew up in Pemberton Heights and spent her early summers swimming at Ambleside and vacationing at Woods Lake with her cousins.
Wendy Joan Van Samang was predeceased by her husband, Gerry; her parents, John and Barbara Palmer; and her beloved dog, Max.
Wendy enjoyed watching tennis and sharing lively conversation with friends. Above all, she was a loving and devoted mother to her son, Alex.
She leaves behind her son, Alex; her sisters, Debbie (Moe) and Val (Colin); and her nieces, Kim (Jeff), Sarah (Pesha), and Jane (Ryan).
Wendy will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
