JAYNE DIANE SLAWSON

JAYNE DIANE SLAWSON Jayne Diane Slawson, 68 of Fort Langley BC passed away at home lovingly surrounded by her family after a terminal diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.
Jayne was born August 12, 1956, the first of 4 children (Marianne, James, Patricia) to Mel and Anne Ogston in Lethbridge AB. The family moved to Medicine Hat AB in 1971. Jayne graduated from CHHS (1975) and then acquired her nursing diploma at the MHC. She worked at the local hospital and health unit where she kick started a 36 year nursing career having working in both maternity/labour and prenatal/postnatal education. During this time Jayne married Dale Slawson and went on to have two children (Kristina and Robert).
Jayne’s family then moved to Nelson BC (1989) where for 26 years she nurtured her family, got involved with numerous community events; all the while obtained her Bachelor’s of Nursing degree online which enabled her to broaden her community nursing experience. Jayne also acquired her License Lay Worship Leader (Parish Nursing), a calling that matched her gentle nurturing nature. She was known to say her nursing career covered womb to tomb.
In 2012 Jayne and Dale were on the move again this time to Fort Langley. Jayne soon surrounded herself with new friends and better yet, her grand girls (Addison and Katelyn) were close by, plus Robert could fly directly into Abbotsford from Regina.
Over the last decade or so Jayne and Dale, fortunate to have retired early, frequently travelled abroad and across Canada accumulating many fond memories together.
Jayne satisfied her idle time reading, sewing, cooking, working on puzzles, puttering around in her flower beds, enjoying daily walks, but time spent with her children and grand girls was her ultimate joy.
Celebration of Jayne’s life will be held at Fort Langley United Church (9025 Glover Road) on Sunday August 25th at 4:00pm followed by a gathering of fellowship to most importantly share fond memories of Jayne with one another. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made instead to your local Cancer Society or MAID Care Coordination Centre organizations Jayne felt strongly about.
Every day we will search our hearts and find you there…..you are always a part of us