Laura Leanne Shepherd (née Benoit)
Laura was born November 11, 1959 in Comox, British Columbia and passed away in Powell River, BC. She was predeceased by her father Jean Roger Emile Benoit “Benny,” and is survived by her mother Phyllis Mary Keller (née Tidey), loving husband Steve Anthony Shepherd, daughter Linda Francine Benoit, son David Anthony Shepherd, siblings Roger Ben Benoit, Mark Brian Benoit, Linda Francine Benoit and a loving extended family.
A service will be held at 2 pm Saturday, November 8 at Westview Baptist Church, 3767 Joyce Avenue, Powell River. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Evergreen Extended Care Unit at Powell River General Hospital.
God Took Her To His Loving Home
God saw her getting tired; a cure was not to be.
He wrapped her in his loving arms and whispered ‘come with me’.
She suffered much in silence, her spirit did not bend.
She faced her pain with courage, until the very end.
She tried so hard to stay with us, but her fight was not in vain.
God took her to his loving home, and freed her from her pain.
Eileen Ethel Davidson, April 20, 1935 - November 1, 2014
Eileen passed away peacefully after a two-year battle with cancer. A wonderful wife, mother, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother. Fond memories of her life will remain with her husband, David Davidson, of 58 years. Children: Corey (Shelley) Davidson of Delta, Laura Davidson of Sidney, Wes Davidson of Courtenay.
Grandchildren: Megan and Becky Davidson (Delta), Curtis (Carrie) McCluskie (Nanaimo), Marci McCluskie (Courtenay), Stephanie and Jesse Davidson (Courtenay). Great grandchildren: Luke, Grace, Rosalie, Taylin and Lily Eileen.
Eileen was raised in South Burnaby, moved to Powell River in 1956 and retired to Union Bay in 1992. She Volunteered with the Union Bay Church for many years and was a director in the Union Bay Community Hall for 16 years. She loved gardening, knitting, trailering, and especially time with her children and grandchildren.
A heartfelt thank you to all the care givers from VIHA, Dr. McFadden, Dr. Austin and the Cancer Clinic nurses.
Service will be held November 7th, 2014, Union Bay Community Hall at 1:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations could be made to the Union Bay Church, Box 327 Union Bay V0R 3B0, to the Cancer Society or to a charity of your choice.