HETHERINGTON, Audrey

Dec. 23, 1925 - May 24, 2019 Audrey Jean (Buchanan) Hetherington died peacefully on May 24. She grew up in North Vancouver and Vancouver and graduated from UBC in 1946, with close Gamma Phi sorority friends. Audrey and her husband, Jack, raised five children, Nancy, John, Alan, Michael, and Laurie. They enjoyed hosting family and friends and spending time at Crescent Beach and out sailing. Audrey was a dedicated volunteer with a strong sense of optimism, and over the years she frequently visited people who were alone or ill. With a flair for art and language, Audrey traveled widely, exploring nature and history, including after Jack passed away too soon. She delighted in seeing her children and grandchildren learn to swim at Crescent Beach - even in the rain! Until her last days she loved walks by the sea, wearing colourful scarves, and arranging flowers just so. Audrey had unbounded curiosity, a lovely singing voice, and wrote letters that made the recipient feel special. We think of her now joining Jack in that bright beyond, to dance and play bridge. We miss her already. We will hold a memorial service on Saturday, July 6, at 1:00pm, at Shaughnessy Heights United Church. Audrey Jean, our beloved mom, grandma, gram, great-grandma, sister, aunt, and friend, we are so grateful for your joyful spirit, your fierce mind, and your gentle touch. With all our love, Nancy & John, John & Gail, Al & Mary, Mike, Laurie & Greg, Jen & Damon, Alex & Beth & Eleanor & Neve, Karla, Kris & Aleisha & Audrey Marie, Sarah & Blaise, Andrew, Anna, Nick, Amy, Jack, Bria, and Bruce & Lois Buchanan & family.