Lucy Rose Verigin (nee Bazil)
March 20, 1920 - April 1, 2015
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Lucy Rose Verigin of Terrace, B.C. After a short illness, Rose peacefully went to sleep... surrounded by her family. Rose was 95 years of age.
Rose was born in Houston, B.C. on March 20, 1920. Raised in Buckflats and Moricetown, she lived her early years in Smithers, B.C., where she married the late Frank Bazil (pre-deceased) and together they raised 15 children; Violet Gellenbeck, Herby Bazil (deceased), Kenneth Titus Bazil (deceased), Charlotte Euverman, Corrie Goold, Roger Bazil (deceased), Betty Ann Bob, Neil Bazil, Gerald Bazil (deceased), Lillian Granley, Marlene Hale, Sandra Small, Kenneth Francis Bazil (deceased), Lawrence Bazil, Dolores Bazil; 30 grandchildren; 48 great- grandchildren; 19 great-great grandchildren; 21 step children. Rose has 112 direct descendants, add the spouses and step children she has a family of 201.
She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews.
Rose later moved to Terrace and married John (Dan) Verigin on December 20, 1986 in Terrace, B.C., adding another three step children and two more grandchildren to the family. Together they were baptized as Jehovah’s Witnesses on July 8, 1989 and remained faithful to the end. Rose lived her life according to the teachings of the bible. Her love for her children and family was always foremost in her life.
The family would like to thank everyone for your prayers, love and support we received at this difficult time. Rose had enough love in her beautiful heart for her family and many, many others who were blessed to know her. Especially Rose’s neighbours and friends in Jack Pine Flats where Rose lived for 46 years until the time she passed.
A huge thank you to the ladies/sisters from the Terrace Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses for all the wonderful meals brought to our Rose’s home. As well as many family and friends who brought food for the family.
The family gathered at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness’, on April 7, 2015 for the funeral service. Refreshments were enjoyed by family and friends at the Elks Hall afterwards hosted by Rose’s family of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
The family would like to send a special thank you to Dr. Lotz, MD and his team of specialists, many caring and compassionate nurses on the 2nd floor at Mills Memorial Hospital, Brett and staff of the physiotherapy department, Rhonda the occupational therapist, Carole the Social Worker, Lloyd McDames the Native Liaison worker. As well as Northwest Home and Community Support workers Dawn, Grace, Chantelle, Rapinder, Lida, Katherine, Chrystal and Vanessa, (to name a few) for your kind and loving care of our mother.
A Celebration of the life of our Rose/Mother will be held in Moricetown, B.C. Date to be announced. In lieu of flowers or cash donations please make a donation to the Terrace SPCA in our mother’s name.