In memory of
Barbara Irene Pearson
March 24, 1936 -
June 20, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Barbara Irene Pearson (nee Rynders) announce her passing, peacefully and surrounded by love, on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at the age of 85.
Barb will be lovingly remembered by her husband of almost 60 years, Kenneth; her daughters Lesli (James) and Lara (Derek); her son-in-law Dean; her nine grandchildren Lauren, Breanne, Jacob, Tyler, Olivia, Cameron, Samantha, Trace and Jameson; her brother George (Claire); her sister-in-law Dianne; her aunts Dorothy and Joyce; her niece Nicole (Paul) and nephews Craig (Lori), Steven and Scott and countless other family and friends. Barb cherished her lifelong friendship with Dianne Murdoch and loved Dianne’s children Jennifer and Gillian and their families.
Barb was predeceased by her much loved daughter Tracey and her parents Margaret and Barend Rynders.
Barb faced her illness with unbelievable strength and clarity. She acknowledged that she had lived an awesome life, relishing in her years living in Australia and British Columbia and travelling extensively with Ken. She cherished winters in Myrtle Beach and Florida, often joined by children and grandchildren. She loved more than 40 summers with family and friends at the cottage on Fletcher Lake … reading on the dock, the annual pancake toss, pizza-making competitions and countless card games. Nothing gave her greater pleasure than the adventures of her children and grandchildren, enjoying countless hours at hockey, baseball, basketball, football and soccer games, celebrating their successes and laughing at their exploits. She enjoyed her special group of friends, The Farm Gang … although she never really recovered when her butter tart championship was challenged and revoked.
A private service will be held at a later date.
Memorial donations in Barb’s name may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society at cancer.ca.
