January 25, 1929 - January 27, 2023
In loving memory ~
Lovingly remembered by her family, Mary passed away peacefully at the Pinegrove Seniors Residence, Kamloops on January 27, 2023 with family at her side.
Mary was born January 25, 1929, on a small farm in Salmon Arm, BC, After graduating high school in 1950 she commenced teaching school at Ferndale BC, a community northeast of Prince George, BC. She married Raymond (Ray) C. Inkster in 1952 and lived around BC settling in Barriere and finally in Victoria. They travelled to the Yukon, Hawaii, and Las Vegas and boated extensively in the Gulf and San Juan Islands for many years. After Ray's passing in 2008, Mary moved to Kamloops in 2012 to be close to her children. She resided at the River Bend Manor until 2019 when she moved to Pinegrove Residence.
Predeceased by her parents, her sister Bess, daughter Catherine, husband Ray, son Bruce and granddaughter Catherine. Mary is survived by her sons Keith (Liz), Hank, daughter Susan Ralph (David), grandsons Kale and Clayton and great-granddaughter Ana and great-grandson Hunter. Many other extended family members: nieces and nephews are also left to remember Mary with love.
The family would like to thank all the staff of Pinegrove Senior Residence for their excellent care and compassion for Mary during her four years there.