CARVER, MARY SHIRLEY : Mary Shirley Carver passed away peacefully on August 19, 2013 at Kelowna, BC, at the age of 88 years. Mary will be missed by her loving children: Maryanne (Alex) Reavie, Cheri (Jim) Murtagh, Greg (Deanna) Carver, and Todd Carver; grandchildren Liza (Trevor) Reavie, Joel Reavie, Andrew Carver, Cheryl (Gregg) Murtagh, Mathew Carver, Michael Carver, Nicholas Carver, Kurt Carver and Samantha Carver and their families. She also leaves the smile of her life, great grandson Nathan. She was predeceased by her husband Ralph in 1989. Mary was born in Mayfair, Saskatchewan, on May 25, 1925 to Mike and Mary (Moskalyk) Sapchuk. She spent her early years there before moving to Calgary during World War ll, where she was very proud to serve in Canada's army. While serving she met Ralph Carver. They married and moved to Turin, Alberta, where they farmed until retiring in 1983 to the Okanagan. A gathering in celebration of Mary's life will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at 165 Venus Road, Kelowna, BC. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation (designated to the children's ward), 2268 Pandosy Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9Z9 (or would be appreciated. Condolences may be left for the family through Arrangements entrusted to Valleyview Funeral Home, Kelowna, BC 250-765-3147.
