Jeanette passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb 2, 2019. She was mother to Bill (Charlyn), Donna (Bob), Bob (Brenda), Cathy (Rob), grandmother to 10, and great-grandmother to 5. Jeanette led an active life growing up at the CNR Junction in Kamloops. She was a gymnast, majorette, and an accomplished swimmer, both competitive and synchronized. She spent many summers lifeguarding in Thompson Park. Mom, along with pre-deceased husband Bill McQuay, Sr., passed the love of sports on to all of us. Hockey, swimming, or any other activity we wanted to try, was always supported. Jeanette was a successful realtor in Vancouver, Chilliwack and Shuswap Lake. Jeanette was also very artistic carving song birds, painting crafts she and Dad had made or knitting self-designed sweaters in her spare time. Mom had a strong sense of family, not just for us kids, but for her brother and sisters and their extended families. It was important for her to keep the family close. Everyone was always welcome at "the McQuay" house, another strength she passed on to all of us. I am sure Mom is at peace now watching dad play hockey or playing Bridge with her family and friends.
