Evelyn (Kusisto) Syme
January 15, 1932 - September 30, 2017
Evelyn (Kusisto) Syme passed away peacefully at Hillside Village in Salmon arm in the early morning hours of September 30th, 2017 at the age of 85.
Evelyn was born on January 15th, 1932 and was the youngest of 3 children born to Franz and Lempi Kusisto of Gleneden.
After her school years she worked as a bookkeeper and continued that career until retirement.
Evelyn was married to Dave in 1953 and together they raised 3 children, Lorraine, Brian and Doug.
Over the years she enjoyed numerous activities like badminton, tennis, curling, bowling, golf and traveling. Evelyn and Dave spent many days golfing in their retirement and made trips to California and Arizona to play over the winter months. They also enjoyed trips to Reno with friends.
Evelyn was admitted to Hillside Village in 2008 due to declining health.
She was predeceased by her husband Dave, brother Hans, sister Selma and infant grandson Dustin.
She is survived by her daughter Lorraine (Don), sons Brian and Doug, grandchildren Leigh (Jill), James (Megan), Danielle (Andrew), Edison and Harlan, great grandchildren Brooklyn, Ciarra, Alaina and Elise.
Many thanks to the terrific staff at Hillside Village for all the years of affectionate care and making her life so comfortable.
A family gathering in her honor will be held at a future date.
Donations in her memory can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Alzheimer Society of BC.
Online condolences may be forwarded to the family through Evelyn's obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com
Bowers Funeral Home