Judith Rose Wass 81, died on February 11, 2020 in the Wrinch Memorial Hospital with her friend by her side.
She was born in Winnipeg Manitoba on June 8, 1938. Her family moved to Toronto Ontario where she later graduated from the Toronto General Hospital as a Registered Nurse with a BSN. In 1973 she moved to Hazelton to work as an RN in the Wrinch Memorial Hospital, first working as a Head Nurse, then as the Assistant administrator for the hospital.
Her home became a Dog Kennel for Shelties called "FIRESTAR SHELTIES". She raised Shelties and showed her dogs in Provincial Dog Shows with her friends from Smithers and further afield.
She is survived by her sister-in-law Jean Wass, her nephew Greg Wass (Marina), her niece Wendy Kelly (Rob), great nieces Kari and Kristi Schaefers, and Grace Kelly all of Chicago IL USA. She was predeceased by her parents Philip and Phyllis Wass and brother Lawrence Wass.
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of the staff of the Wrinch Memorial Hospital, to Dr. Pichie, Dr. Said, and Dr. Ngai, for the excellent care the she received while in hospital.
A Celebration of Life will be held in the early summer, and details will follow. Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society in B.C. and Yukon.
Condolences may be offered at www.raschraderfuneralhome.com
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