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Valerie Screaton Obituary

SCREATON, Valerie J. August 30, 1943 - November 26, 2014 "Our darling girl" is gone and will be sadly missed by husband John, her children Lori, Lianne and Keith, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Val was born in Steveston, BC to Bill and Olive Ingram. John & Val married in 1972 and raised their family in Crofton. After raising their children they moved to Saltspring Island in 1992. In 2008 they made their home in James Bay with their beloved dog Morgan. Filled with compassion and an interest of others, Val made friends easily. It was not uncommon to have strangers at our Christmas table because they had no place to go. As a nurse and caregiver for over 40 years, many people received the benefit of her compassionate and loving personality. Val's mantra was "life is an adventure". With grace and poise she lived her life by those word right to the end. Val's life will be celebrated by family and friends at a later date.

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Published by Victoria Times Colonist from Dec. 7 to Dec. 9, 2014.

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March 30, 2015

4 months seems like a life time miss you mom

Bobbi Merrill

January 14, 2015

I have good memories of Val. She taught me how to swim, at Crofton beach, when I was very young. She was a lovely, friendly lady. My heartfelt condolences to to all the family.

Lori Moore ( nee: Johnson)

January 12, 2015

Val will be remembered fondly by me and my family. She was one of the first people we met when we moved in next door in Crofton way back in 1971. My sincere condolences to the whole family.

Kathi Mitchell

January 7, 2015

Dear John, so sorry for your loss. Fond memories of you and Val together during the good ole bay days (Maple Bay). Take care John

Lianne Brown

December 17, 2014

I miss you so much mom
LUV your daughter

December 12, 2014

John and Family,
Our condolences on Valerie's passing. May time ease the sorrow and leave only loving memories.
David and Theresa Cowell

Barbara Filby

December 11, 2014

Our heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Val was so special and we will always remember her big smile. Please know you're in our thoughts John during this difficult time. Love and Hugs, Bowman Properties, Barbara,Charlotte, Jake & Bev

Amber Austin

December 11, 2014

Dearest John & Family ~ I will always think of Val & you with a smile on my lips and heart, as I remember the fun time we had when I first met you both on the plane to Cabo in 1991. Val is a special soul, and will always be remembered by me for her warm heartedness. Sending you love and comfort in these days . . .

Barry Hobbis

December 10, 2014

John, my deepest sympathies. I was so moved by my conversation with Val at the October Ward Room event. Her kindness and courage, her every word to me that night warmed my heart with hope, for Val and for you.

December 9, 2014

John, may the memories of times you two spent in Maui bring you peace…and joy, eventually.

aloha, Sue

December 8, 2014

I remember Val with her children at Crofton Beach during the summers. My heartfelt condolences to her family and friends.

Elona Doliwa

Lori

December 8, 2014

Gone yet not forgotten, although we are apart, your spirit lives in me, forever in my heart.

December 7, 2014

We will always think of you with love.

Pat and Arthur

December 7, 2014

John please accept our condolences at this time.
You two were a great couple.
love
John&Claire

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