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DICKINS - EDITH HELEN (SANBORN) Passed peacefully May 24 2015 at Kelowna General Hospital, surrounded by family. Edith was born August 1, 1926 in Kelowna, BC to William and Maude Sanborn (deceased). She was predeceased by her brother Theodore Beattie Sanborn, who served in World War II and by her son, Theodore Wayne Dickins. She is cherished and dearly missed by her best friend and husband of over 69 years, Edward Dickins. Lovingly remembered by sister Mary Jean Rankin, daughters Carol Burns and Janice Dickins (Gary Klassen). Grandchildren, Michael (Tammy), Cathy Burns; Michyl (Sedrik), Carla, Blake (Alaura) Culos. Great granddaughter Tristina Burns. Nephews, nieces, extended family and numerous close friends. Edith was the first charter president of the Kelowna Jaycettes and went on to become the Provincial Rep. Very active for over 30 years with southern interior rotary lodge and at St Michaels and All Angles Church, and part of the alter guild. An avid curler, bowler and golfer – achieving a “hole in one” Our mom was a loving, caring, community minded lady, in all senses of the word A LADY! Who lived her life to the highest of standards. Memorial Service will take place at First Memorial Funeral Services, 1211 Sutherland Ave, June 1, 2015 at 11: 00 AM. The family requests no flowers please, anyone wishing to make a contribution in honor of Edith’s memory, could consider Okanagan Military Museum Society, Salvation Army or Habitat for Humanity. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.firstmemorialfuneralkelowna.com. Arrangements entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna. 250-762-2299



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