August 26, 1919 - April 4, 2005 On April 4th, 2005, Agnes Willa Dobie passed away in New Vista Care Home, Burnaby, at 85 years of age after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Agnes was born in New Westminster where she grew up, went to school, worked and lovingly cared for her mother. She studied to become a school teacher, graduating with the last class at the Vancouver Normal School. She taught in Field, Okanagan Centre, and Winfield then worked as School Librarian in several schools in the N. Okanagan. Agnes lived a life of Christian service, caring for her family and friends, teaching children to love books and life, providing Pastoral Care to residents at Cottonwoods in Kelowna after retirement, and led by example. She loved nature, finding joy in feeding wild birds and was happily surrounded by her cats and dogs. Agnes spent many happy days outdoors, taking long walks with friends and family. She is survived by her nieces, Jaquie Bunse of Burnaby, Lynda Lockwood (Laird) of Prince George, Craig Dobie (Debbie) of Summerland, and their families.
A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2005, at the Free Methodist Church at 320 - 8th Street, New Westminster at 11:30 am. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name could be made to the Alzheimer Society of B.C.
