FEBRUARY 7, 1950 ~ SEPTEMBER 15, 2018 (AGE 68)

With sadness we announce the passing of Kathleen Helen Zahar (Sturrock) on September 15th, 2018. Kathleen was predeceased by Steve Zahar and Barb Zahar. She is survived by her sons, Dale (Mel) and Greg (Diana) of Melbourne, Australia; grandchildren, Sophia, Ashleigh, Ella, Kaitlyn, Lincoln, and Cooper.

Kathleen was born in Vancouver, BC, but spent her childhood in Oakland, California. After graduating in 1968 she returned to Vancouver and completed her teaching degree at the University of British Columbia. She married Colin Sturrock in Vancouver, raised their two boys in Salmon Arm, completed her Masters in Education at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, and then moved to Vancouver Island in the early 1990’s. Kathleen enjoyed tennis, sailing, theatre, outdoors, and beautiful friends.

There will be a short outdoor service held on the beach in front of the new Brant Gazebo in Qualicum Beach at 2:00 pm on Friday, September 21st. A reception will follow. Garden flowers only. In lieu of purchased flowers, please consider a donation to your favourite charity.

Condolences through https://www.yatesmemorial.ca/

• Date : 2018-09-15