Obituary of Beryl Marion Detta

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Beryl Marion Detta on January 21, 2024.

Beryl was born in Nakusp, BC and raised on a farm in Arrow Park, West Kootenays. Beryl moved to Castlegar, BC before returning to the Arrow Lakes and marrying Wilfred Detta in 1959. They welcomed 5 children from 1960 to 1969. Wilf and Beryl moved to Donald, BC for a brief period in 1969 and then in 1970 settled in Canal Flats, BC where they raised their children. Beryl was very proud of her family, her grandchildren and her garden.  She was beautiful, kind, gentle, and extremely loved by her family, her friends and her community.

Beryl is survived by her husband Wilf Detta, sisters Bev Detta and Kathryn Eveson, son David Detta (Dina Detta), daughters Marlene Detta, Anne Larson, Audrey Benson (Barry), Lori Doucette (Brent), 21 grandchildren and step-grandchildren, and 20 great grandchildren and step-great grandchildren. Many, many nieces, grand nieces, nephews and grand nephews.

Beryl was predeceased by her parents, William H. Mole, Marion Mole (Hall), brother Douglas Mole, and sister Adele Williams.

There will be a Celebration of Life at the Canal Flats Civic Center for Beryl on March 2, 2024 from 2-4 PM.