It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother, Vera Gladys Pollock, in Victoria, BC on July 13th, 2022.
Predeceased by her husband of 31 years, William Charlie Pollock in 1993 and her great-grandson, Alex William Hunter Menzel in 2011; Survived by her children, Pat (Kevin) Macdonald, Maryanne McKinnon and Bruce (Darcy) Pollock; grandchildren, Brittany, Adam, Melanie, Jonathon, Melissa, Nikki and Matthew; great-grandchildren, Mika, Aurora, Tavis, Charlie and Violet as well as nieces and nephews in Saskatchewan.
Vera was born in Rosthern, Saskatchewan and during her school years, she achieved top in her class in athletics and academics. She attended Normal School in the summer of 1945 and started teaching in rural areas of Saskatchewan at the young age of 17. Ahead of her time, Vera was a young single woman with a career of her own, involved in church, curling and singing in a quartet. Vera was particularly proud of the cars she owned; 1950 Anglia, 1953 Consul, 1955 Chevrolet, 1957 Meteor and a 1960 Chev Bel Aire.
Vera and Charlie, who shared birthdays, were married in 1961 and had 3 children by 1966. As Charlie was involved in logging in many areas of BC, the family followed. This was not always an easy life but we always had each other and Mom was our rock. We all benefited from her loyalty, selfless dedication, hard work, and her resourceful and thrifty ways.
In 1989, Vera and Charlie retired in Victoria, BC where they enjoyed travelling on the island and spending time with family. When Charlie passed in 1993, we were blessed to have Vera live with family for most of the next chapter of her life. She was a collector, enjoyed all kinds of puzzles, the Blue Jays and was a long-suffering Canuck fan, keeping stats and following their progress since 1972.
Vera spent the last 3 years of her life as a resident of Beckley Farm Lodge where she touched the lives of the wonderful people there. We are all thankful for their kindness, love and care.
Mom has always been our wise, patient, sensible, honest, loving, caring, genuine, no-nonsense confidant. She lived a simple, content life with her strong faith in knowing that “The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want..” She has left us all with her love and the greatest gift of each other. She will be forever missed and never forgotten.
A private Celebration of Life will take place on what would have been her 95th birthday and Dad’s 106th birthday in September, 2022.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Debbie Agar
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Claire Hicks To Maryanne and family,
Your mom was an amazing lady, and I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sending great big hugs your way!
Claire
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Christine & Seth Locke Our dearest Maryanne,
May God comfort you and bring you healing for the pain of losing a loved one. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.You & your family are in our thoughts and prayers,
Christine & Seth
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Julie Courtney To Maryanne, Pat and Bruce
And all your familiesI still remember meeting Mr. and Mrs. Pollock in grade 10
in Prince George. Maryanne invited me home for pizza and I felt so welcome by all of you right away. You always made me feel like part of the family.
I have many fond memories of Mrs Pollock. I know she
cared about me because she used to get after me and
Maryanne when we were “chatting “ instead of getting
our homework done. Maryanne and I used to laugh about that , but we knew she was right. She was very loving and “no nonsense” at the same time. I can see why she made such a good teacher!
I felt very sad as I read these wonderful memories of her life ,but it is comforting to think that Mr. and Mrs. Pollick are together again and that we will see her again one day as well.
I’m so sorry for your loss. She was a very special person and she will be greatly missed.
Love Julie Courtney
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Susan Taylor It was beautiful to read about your dear mom’s rich and full life Maryanne. What a treasure she was to you all and to the world. You will miss her physical presence in your lives but will carry her sweet love and lessons all the remainders of yours. Much love to you and all your family as you grieve the loss of such a special lady. What a blessing to have known love such as hers.
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Judy Fincham Dear Maryanne,
We are so sorry for your loss. You have been such a loving and faithful daughter.Deepest condolences,
Judy and Mike
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Gay Ray My heartfelt condolences to the entire family. Vera was such a lovely lady and shared her love and warmth freely to those of us who ’popped in’ to her life. I will cherish the memories of her that I am fortunate to have…..as I’m sure will you all!
Maryanne,
This is such a beautiful tribute to your Mom. You were so fortunate to be raised by a talented, down to earth and kind mother. Likewise, she was in such caring and loving hands with you and the rest of your family. My sincere condolences to you all and may you have peace with the many wonderful memories you shared. Much love, Debbie