Pearl Walterhouse

28 December, 1932 – 3 December, 2022

It is with deep sadness to announce the passing of Pearl Walterhouse (nee Tkach) on December 3, 2022 at the age of 89, almost making her 90^th birthday. She was predeceased by her husband of 69 years, Thomas Walterhouse and their son, Craig Martin. Pearl was a beloved daughter to Nicholas and Dorothy Tkach, with siblings Annie Hangartner (August), Bill Tkach (Pauline), Jim Tkach, John Tkach, Mary Wright (Pete), and Vivian Kazimiriw, who are now deceased. Pearl is survived by her sister, Helen Camelon (Merv), her brother, George Tkach (Doris), her brother-in-law, Carl Kazimiriw, and her numerous nieces and nephews. Pearl will be lovingly remembered by her children, Marge Crerar (Bob), Leon Walterhouse (Stacey), Rose Hayes (Orval), Chris Walterhouse and Denise Walterhouse (Darren), as well as her 17 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and great-great grandchild.

Pearl was a loving and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. In Pearl’s lifetime, she was very adaptable, creative and she loved to laugh about life. In her early years, she lived a Northern Prairie lifestyle, getting ready for each day by preparing warmth by a fire and packing and heating water. As time went by, Pearl moved to Vernon with her husband and family to continue a homesteading lifestyle in the Eastern Swan Lake area on Pleasant Valley Road. Pearl was ambitious and independent. She loved to drive, and in her younger years she played ball, skied and skated.

Pearl absolutely loved living in her home in Vernon from 1969 to 2022. For several years, she worked at the Vernon Fruit Union fitting in her duties around all that her life entailed. She rode her bike to work and back and was a very busy lady, rarely sitting down. Often in the house, Pearl bustled around in the background, in the kitchen. She was very devoted to home and family, and went out of her way to help and serve people.

Pearl was a lady of many talents. She was an avid gardener who enjoyed sharing her abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables with others. Pearl sewed, knit and crocheted countless treasures for the many people in her life; she was very generous in giving her many creations to others. Being Ukrainian, family members and guests enjoyed her mouth-watering cabbage rolls, perogies and sauerkraut. Pearl was known for her original homemade household items, such as body cushions, bag holders, sweaters, toques and scarfs. Pearl was a unique, special person in many ways.

Pearl, mom, and grandma, we love you, adore you and honour you. You have shown us unyielding strength and wisdom. May you rest in peace with your son, your husband, and our father.

You are with us always. Love you forever.

Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Pleasant Valley Funeral Home,

Phone: 250-542-4333

Condolences may be offered at www.pleasantvalleyfh.com