April 8, 1927 - May 5, 2022
Reta Revane (nee Scotter)
Born April 8, 1927 in Pincher, Creek Alberta
Died May 5, 2022 in Abbotsford, British Columbia
Reta passed peacefully at Menno, Terrace East where she spent her last 6 years enjoying her daily walks, she was 95 years young
By the time Reta was 17 she had lived with relatives, in Cardston, Waterways & Lethbridge Alberta, Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, Saltair, Victoria, New Westminster BC. In 1949 she met Tom, married in 1950 living in Vancouver, Surrey, Rosedale, Abbotsford BC.
Reta was very involved with the School PTA, Corpus Christi Church & Bazaars, Victoria Drive Little League & Softball Leagues and enjoyed going to the Victoria Drive hall dances. In late 1960 & early 1970 Reta was politically involved by canvassing for the Federal Liberal Party being asked to go to Ottawa.
While the province would have been a different place, Reta chose her family over politics.
Reta spent the working years of her life in bookkeeping / administration roles and (as mom would say) slinging hash at Scott's café. Mom was editor/ columnist for a Vancouver community paper in the 60's.
When not working outside the home she was busy baking; her most famous Christmas fruit cake, bread, doughnuts, nuts n bolts & much more; mom was a great cook she always said she was the chief cook and bottle washer.
Predeceased by her husband Tom, son Scott, daughter Alana, Reta is survived by sons, Jon (Karen), Kevin, Michael (Gaby), daughters, Luana and Karan. 11 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren & many extended family & friends.
Many thanks to Menno Terrace East staff for the care given our mother in her last years.
No service by request. In lieu of flowers, donate to your charity of choice.
A celebration of Reta's life will be held at a later date. Feel free to leave a message or share a story at the family's online memorial register at www.myalternatives.ca
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