Lee Andrus
1926 - 2020
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Christine Andrus lit a candle
Monday, October 26, 2020
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Thinking of Lee and all who have loved her today. I hope the weather cooperates for the burial today. I wish I could be there in person. I'm definitely there in spirit. Holding you in my thoughts and prayers as you say a final goodbye. Rest in peace Dear Lee. Love, Christine xo
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Susan Andrus uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, October 25, 2020
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Sending condolences to all of Aunt Lee's family.
I will miss her so very much. She always had a word of wisdom for me (her neice). I enjoyed having tea with her and watching the birds and squirrels in her yard. She was a wonderful friend to me and a supportive Aunt.
Rest in peace, Aunt Lee. Love you. Susan
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Krista Warnke posted a condolence
Sunday, October 25, 2020
My sincere condolences to all who loved Lee. She was one of my high school teachers and we reconnected a few years ago. She was an inspiration and a supremely dedicated educator. I will always be grateful to have known her and to have enjoyed her company. The Purple Pear will never be the same!
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Laurie posted a condolence
Saturday, October 24, 2020
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Lee was one of my all-time favorite people! I am the daughter of Russ and Hazel Charles. We used to have lively visits at Bill and Lee's house where we played Canasta or other card games, but we mostly laughed ourselves silly. Lee and I shared a love of antique amethyst glass. She gave me a piece every so often when I'd visit, or give to my mom for the next time I was on the Island. I treasure those pieces of glass.
We'd laugh at the goofy chickens in the yard while Lee told the amazing, and I suspect true, stories of her life. Her love of life and snappy comebacks will be truly missed.
Hugs and love to everyone.
Laurie Charles
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Bob Morris posted a condolence
Saturday, October 24, 2020
Condolences to you Linda. I am the husband of your godmother - Laura
(Barnard). Lee was a special friend of Laura and we both attended Lee
& Bill's wedding and your Christening. In 1951 we moved out of town
and lost touch until about three years ago when in conversation with the
bartender at the Purple Pear I learned of Lee's location resulting in
having a vert enjoyable visit reminiscing with her. Comforting that
Lee will be joining Laura at Mount Hamilton Cemetery.
Bob Morris
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Christine Andrus uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, October 24, 2020
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Canada Day Bill and Lee style! I just got off the phone with Russ and Hazel from Chemainus, BC. They are dear Digger friends of Bill and Lee. We shared a few stories and laughs and remembering Canada Day celebrations was one of them. It feels good to bask in the glow of happy memories shared....I know Lee would be happy to see this Tribute wall filled with sharing....keep 'em coming folks. Love, Christine xo
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Sharon Bray posted a condolence
Saturday, October 24, 2020
Sincere condolences to the family. Lee was a remarkable woman. In the 60s, as my teacher, Lee opened a world of possibilities to me that profoundly shaped how I navigated the world. I thank her often. Over the last 20 years, we met again and it was always enjoyable to be in her company and share ideas. RIP Lee.
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Christine Andrus uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, October 24, 2020
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For Linda, Karl and Barb: Sharing a photo siblings with their Mom, taken at your Dad's Celebration of Life in 1999 (From left - Kate, Barb, Linda, Lee and Karl). Big hugs from me to you. And a little poem from your Dad's Celebration of Life that is pretty beautiful. When we do all get together for "Tea for Lee", I think it would be fitting to have a life size cardboard cutout of Lee as part of the celebration like you had for your Dad's celebration...and maybe bring his cut out along so they can be together for the event. I know they'd both highly approve of this charming humour and fun. Love, Christine xo
Death Is Nothing At All (Henry Scott-Holland)
Death is nothing at all.
It does not count.
I have only slipped away into the next room.
Nothing has happened.
Everything remains exactly as it was.
I am I, and you are you,
and the old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged.
Whatever we were to each other, that we are still.
Call me by the old familiar name.
Speak of me in the easy way which you always used.
Put no difference into your tone.
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes that we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was.
Let it be spoken without an effort, without the ghost of a shadow upon it.
Life means all that it ever meant.
It is the same as it ever was.
There is absolute and unbroken continuity.
What is this death but a negligible accident?
Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
I am but waiting for you, for an interval,
somewhere very near,
just round the corner.
All is well.
Nothing is hurt; nothing is lost.
One brief moment and all will be as it was before.
How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting when we meet again!
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Christine Andrus uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, October 24, 2020
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Lee always made everyday feel special. I remember the table being set so beautifully with dishes, cloth napkins and such just for breakfast! She told me that she always like to fuss over Bill for his birthday and make sure it was special for him. Because his birthday was so close to Christmas it didn't get as much attention as he would have liked when he was a kid, so she made up for that disappointment. She decorated with balloons and signs, had birthday hats, invited friends and family. She knew how to make things look special and how to make people feel special with her loving attention to them and to details. Sharing a photo from Bill's birthday gathering in January 1998 taken in Lee's home in Chemainus, BC. This is just one of many photos taken for a birthday celebration that lasted the whole weekend!
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Birgit Belter posted a condolence
Saturday, October 24, 2020
I remember Mrs Andrus well from MacNab. I was a young student who worked in the library prior to the start of school in the mornings. I didn't take the job seriously, sometimes only being there for 10 minutes or so, other days not even bothering to show up. Mrs Andrus had enough of this nonsense and fired me. I was shocked and begged for a 2nd chance which she gave me. From that day forward, I arrive for my 30 minute shift everyday and she even hired me for end of summer inventory. She taught me about being dedicated to my work, to be proud of the job you do and that your word is your bond. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity she gave me and for giving me another chance. Thank you, Mrs Andrus for believing in me.
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Christine Andrus uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, October 24, 2020
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Some of my fondest memories come from times shared when we lived in BC at the same time. I got to go to Vancouver Island for weekend visits and stay with Lee (and Bill). She'd rouse me from sleep with the smell of bacon and breakfast time lasted all morning sitting around the table eating, drinking tea and taking endlessly - usually saving the world. I was welcomed into a larger extended family and circle of friends (any Diggers out there?). And when members of my family visited from Ontario, a visit to "Bill and Lee's"was a nonnegotiable part of the itinerary as far as I was concerned! It was so easy to love Lee.
Her collections inspired me and it was not long before I started hunting for McMaster pottery and headvases. And that "addiction" kinda spread to my Mom and sister-in-law Audrey, who now both have a showy collection of headvases at home too. It was a short time that I lived in BC, but that was the foundation and sweet sweet beginnings of my relationship with Lee, my Great Aunt - a title so fitting for a great person. I'm looking forward to a time when all of us who are grieving and mourning the loss of Lee will be able to get together and share hugs and laughs and memories.
Sharing a happy photo from 1997 - Lee, Bill, my brother Ed and his wife Audrey, me and my ex-husband Peter. Ed and Audrey were visiting from Ontario and we had an Island trip with a stay at Bill and Lee's place. Photo was taken in the beautiful backyard of Lee's home in Chemainus, BC.
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Wayne posted a condolence
Saturday, October 24, 2020
Many years ago due to a workplace injury I was unable to work for an extended period. Income replacement was not available for self employed and Linda had to continue working.Linda called her mother who immediately relocated to help out.When buddies would stop in with well wishes and support Lee would on occasion be dispatched to the basement for refreshments.To this day when her name comes up they talk about my generous and more than OK mother in law.Rest in Peace Lee.
Wayne.
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Christine Andrus uploaded photo(s)
Friday, October 23, 2020
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This photo is from Christmas 1997. I love it. These whacky wise wonderful people came into my life in a big way around 1995 and they will never leave my heart and mind. We lost Bill in 1999. I feel so lucky to have been given so many more years with Lee in my life. I'm so very sad that Lee is gone. When we spoke earlier this year, she encouraged me to use the word death and dying. To get real about our impermanence. She was so practical with a never-ending sense of humour. I like to think that Bill and Lee are together again now in the heaven of my childhood fantasies. I am so grateful for all the great memories of times shared that I shall tuck away in my Happy Compartment - a place I can visit anytime to reunite with the Lee I knew and loved. I'll miss you Lee. Love, Christine (Your Great Niece....or are you my Great Aunt? Great. Yes you were...for sure!)
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Robert Mackenzie posted a condolence
Friday, October 23, 2020
We were saddened to hear of Lee's passing. We both enjoyed visiting her from time to time to share smart conversation, delicious cookies and hot tea. One of us also remembers many happy occasions from years gone by including: playing Botticelli while silk-screening "Vote Davison" signs; and the Great Kitsch Party of 197(?)! Also, playing many games of on-line Scrabble over the past few years -- she was sharp as a tack, so she almost always won! We'll play it safe and won't attend the visitation this weekend, but expect an invite to the celebration when the world is a safer place. Love to all. Rob Mackenzie and Len Plumpton
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Ellen Jaffe posted a condolence
Friday, October 23, 2020
So sorry to hear about Lee's passing, and send condolences to her family and friends. May her memory be a blessing. As a friend of Karl and MaryAnn, I heard many good things about Lee over the years, and had the pleasure of meeting her once. Ellen Jaffe
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Roger C. Bond & Barbara Wyatt-Bond posted a condolence
Friday, October 23, 2020
So sorry to hear of Lee's passing. We met her only once, when she came to Wesley United Church in Fruitland last January to hear her cousin Paul Chappel preach, but we remember talking with her about Vancouver Island, and her move back to Ontario. She impressed us as a kind, caring, and intelligent lady. So nice to have met her, and we hope that the service at Wesley brought her comfort and pleasure. Deep peace - Barbara Wyatt-Bond & Roger Bond (Minister of Music, Wesley United)
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Margaret Pyett posted a condolence
Friday, October 23, 2020
So sorry to hear about Lee's passing. She was a lovely lady who I got to know after my husband Doug passed. We played "words with friends" online and I was invited for tea. She was a avid competitor who was difficult to keep up with but always had that sense of humour. She will be missed.
Margaret Pyett
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Thursday, October 22, 2020
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