MOONEY, Verna Margaret
August 7, 1922 鈥� April 23, 2012
The world has lost a wonderful lady and we have lost one terrific Mom.
Verna passed away at Haven Hill in Penticton Monday evening surrounded by family and the caring staff that she loved so much. She is survived by her three loving daughters, Carol Beecroft (Barry) Penticton, Sheila Mortensen (Chester) Williams Lake and Joyce Barcellos (Matt) Fresno, California as well as 8 grandchildren, Ryan (Alana), Blaine (Dana) and Dana, Clayton, Byron, Andrea and Jennifer (David), Justin and Samantha; 7 great grandchildren, 1 niece, Linda and nephews, George, Gary and Mike. She was predeceased by her parents and only sister, Midge, as well as ex-husband, Bob. Born in Edmonton, Alberta to Hector and May Edgar, she grew up in McBride, BC playing baseball and skiing but had to go to St. Ann's Academy in New Westminster to get her grade 13. While working for the American Army in Whitehorse, she met and married G.K. Bob Mooney and, after living in the East and the West, finally settled down in 91原创 where she was the head of Medical Records at 91原创 Memorial Hospital for 30 years. In 1994 she decided to move to Keremeos to be closer to family, but not too close that we could just drop the kids off at any time. She had a great sense of humour, was a wonderful hostess, and a very loving, giving person. We would like to thank the wonderful caring staff at Haven Hill for looking after Mom for the last 4 years, you rock.
As Mom loved a party, we will be having a Celebration of Life during the summer.
Mom also loved her cats Joey and Peaches and would welcome a donation to the SPCA in lieu of flowers.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.everdenrust.com