Joan Beverly Larke
May 7, 1936 – July 25, 2023
With gratitude for her life and with sadness at its loss, we announce the death of Joan Larke on July 25.
Joan was born in Carman, Manitoba, and was the eldest member of the Hester and Phil Smiley family. Joan is survived by her loving husband Howie, son Chris (Mary) granddaughter Audrey, son in law John Friesen, grandson Andrew, granddaughter Megan (David) Gariepy. She was predeceased by her cherished daughter Jennifer in 2022.
Joan was a “career banker”, starting work at CIBC at age 17, and because of her passion with financial matters, was recruited by her lifelong friend, Diane Falk, as a volunteer for the Royal Columbian Hospital Auxiliary. She was their treasurer, ran the successful Lotto Booth and was the proud recipient of her volunteer pin for over 35 years of service.
Joan was meticulous in her work as she was in her daily life. Her home was her sanctuary, hosted many family gatherings and was famous for her spare rib dinners. Delighted morning rituals involved feeding peanuts to her beloved backyard wildlife family including Blue Jays, squirrels and thieving crows!
Celebration of the Life of Joan Larke
Location:Crossroads United Church
Date:Saturday, August 5, 2023
Time: 1:45 p.m.
Hybrid:In-person and online
Online:Zoom Link
Meeting ID:864 9829 3629
Passcode:908322
The service will be a hybrid event, both in the sanctuary and via Zoom. Please use the zoom details above to join the service online. The host will open the meeting at 1:30 p.m.
Rev. Jim Short will be presiding with Dr. Bruce Harding leading music.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to the “Royal Columbian Hospital Auxiliary” (706 6th Ave, New Westminster, BC V3M 2B3, Canada) or Crossroads United Church would be appreciated OR as Joan would approve “Do a Random Act of Kindness”.
For on line condolences please visit Delta Funeral Home at www.arbormemorial.ca