Catherine Seafoot (nee Evans) of Kaslo, BC passed away at Kootenay Lake Hospital in Nelson, on April 01, 2012, with her husband, Bill Seafoot at her side.
Catherine was born in Rossland, BC, to parents Harold and Gladys Evans. She was known to many as “Sis”, a nickname given to her by her older brother Bob. In 1947, Catherine married Ed Huitema, with whom she had her only child Ann. In 1975 she met Jim Brown and married him in 1976. They lived in Summerland, and then Penticton, where her grandchildren would love to spend their summer vacations.
Catherine had a great sense of humor and she and her son-in-law Jim enjoyed bantering back and forth at one another. In 1996 Catherine met Bill Seafoot, a lifelong friend, and they were married in 1998 in Kaslo. Catherine enjoyed spending time at Christina Lake in the summer and curling in the winter, along with knitting, fishing, ski dooing, riding the ATV, and spending time with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Catherine was a 50 year member of the Legion, and also a member of the MS Society in Penticton.
Catherine is survived by her husband, Bill Seafoot and his family, daughter Ann (Jim) Drake of Rossland, grandchildren Dallas (Amy) and Kim (Gary Johnson), and great grandchildren Jakson, Karsten, Delaney, Ethan, Darby, and Dysen.
She is predeceased by her parents Harold and Gladys Evans, brothers Bob and Bill, and her second husband Jim Brown.
A service will be held on Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at 2:00 at the Legion Hall in Kaslo, BC. The service will be officiated by Mr.Lawrence Campbell.
Cremation has taken place.
As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd. Online condolences may be made at www.thompsonfs.ca