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Verna Margaret Coop (Uphill)
August 17, 1927 - June 21, 2025
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With sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Mother/Gramma/GiGi, Verna Margaret Coop (née Uphill), on June 21, 2025.
Verna was born in Fernie, BC, on August 17, 1927. She contracted polio when she was 2 years old, which left her a paraplegic but certainly didn’t dampen her spirit. She moved to Kimberley with her husband and two daughters in 1959 and remained in the town she loved. She worked at the Kimberley Medical Clinic and the Steelworkers Union Hall before returning to school at 54, attending Langara College to become a Family Assistance Worker for the Ministry of Families. She then travelled throughout BC, working as a temp in McBride and Dawson Creek before returning to the Kootenays to work in Cranbrook and Creston until she retired at 65.
Verna was always up for any adventure. She loved traveling, spending time at her cabin on Loon Lake, and having fun with her family and many friends. She was fiercely independent, a driving force with incredible inner strength, who left a lasting impression on everyone she touched. She lived a truly remarkable life full of adventure, many dear friends, and much fun, joy, and laughter.
She was predeceased by her husband, Harold, and is survived by daughters Glynda (Brian), Judy (Jay), grandchildren Kevin (Kandyce), Mahrie (Joel), and great-grandchildren Bradley, Zackery, and Presley.
A celebration of life will be held July 26 at 1:00 p.m. at Centre 64 in Kimberley.
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From: Mark Memorial Funeral Services
Mark Memorial Funeral Services Staff send our condolences to family and friends.
From: Carol Hatala (nee Butler)
Relation: Friend
My condolences to Glynda, Judy and families. Your Mom and grandma was such a great person to meet anywhere. She was go positive and smiling all the time.
From: Lenny Ellis
Relation: Friend
I express my sincere condolences during this time of grief. The Bible gives a comforting hope that your loved one will soon live again on a beautiful paradise earth when death will be no more in John 5:28, 29.
From: Val Migneault
I’m so very sorry for your loss.
May your Mom, Rest in Peace.
From: Jacquie Burrows
Relation: Knew Verna from living in Chapman Camp
I grew up in lower camp and have childhood memories of Verna being such a kind, friendly and happy person! I am sure she will be deeply missed by her friends and family.
From: Terry Leal
Relation: Fellow Kimberley resident.
Growing up in Kimberley during the fifties, I remember Verna on her crutches making her way down the sidewalks of downtown Kimberley before the Bavarian transformation. I often said to myself , why am I complaining about my life when this lady was so inspirational. I never met, Verna but I am so sorry I didn’t because I would have a very different view about life had I did. RSP, remarkable lady.
From: don donna colton and ann
Relation: my cousin
loon lake won’t be the same without her
From: Colleen Kendal Fedun
Relation: Neighbour and friend.
Condolences to Glynda, Judy and families. We were neighbours on the bench for many years. She had such a great sense of humour! She will be missed.
From: Gary Fairhurst
Relation: Friend of the Glynda
Sorry to hear she is gone, had a lot of laughs with Verna
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
Date & Time:
July 26, 2025
Beginning at 1:00pm
Location:
Centre 64
64 Deer Park Avenue
Kimberley , BC Canada
64 Deer Park Avenue
Kimberley , BC Canada
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