Obituary of Eva May Bousquet

May 29, 1918 - September 1, 2013

It's with sadness that the family of Eva Mae announce her passing at Joseph Creek Care Village on September 1st with her family at her side.

Eva spent the first 18 years of her life in the Grand Forks, B.C. area, the next 20 years in Rossland, 34 years in Nelson and the final 18 years in Cranbrook. Gran loved her music, gardening, curling, bridge, but most of all her family.

Eva was predeceased by her husband Frenchy, of 63 years, brother's Frank (Tim), George (Laura), Bill (Nellie), Elmer (Sadie) Thompson, son-in-law George Takahashi and her loving dog Gator. She is survived by her half sisters, Emma and Nell, daughter Elina (Henry), son Leonard (Ivana), grandson Jarrett (Laura), granddaughters Melanie (Mani) and Allyson (Jamie), 6 great grandchildren Austin, Emerson, Jack, Jasmine, Lee and Benjamin, and also, her daughter-in-law Jeannie and special friends Shirley and Ennis.

A special thank-you to the wonderful staff at Joseph Creek Care Village for the loving care of Eva Mae the last 6 years. In lieu of flowers those wishing to make a memorial donation in Eva's honour may do so to the East Kootenay SPCA, P.O. Box 2, Cranbrook, B.C., V1C 4H6.

Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Eva Mae's life on Saturday, September 7th, 2013 at the Willowbrook Recreation Hall, 1401 - Willowbrook Drive from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Parking is available across the road at the ball diamonds.

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family can be offered at:

www.mcphersonfh.com