August 4, 1947 – December 18, 2019
at the age of 72 years
Jeanette was the eldest daughter of Alexander & Hazel Kermack. Raised a country girl in her youth, she was the protector & boss to her younger sisters & brothers, as well as a “daddy’s girl” through & through.
In 1968 she met the love of her life, Ejner Andreasen. Within in three weeks of dating on Jan 18,1969 they were engaged. When asked how she knew after such a short courtship that Ejner was “the one” she said “I just knew. We could talk & talk forever”. The couple were married May 24,1969, celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this year.
The happy couple settled in Rosedale AB, welcoming three children into the family. After a time, they moved to Sorrento BC where they would settle in to the community for the next 41 years.
Jeanette always worked hard for the family. The first nine year as a home maker, then to get ahead, had juggled her careers and motherhood like a pro. She was an example to her children that it was never too late to learn or try something new. She was a sales agent, bookkeeper & more recently an insurance agent until her retirement. However, even in retirement she did not slow down.
Jeanette was part of many clubs & organizations in the area. She served on the board for the Shuswap festival of the art for many years. She was part of the Sorrento woodcarvers, book club, TOPS and doing many other volunteer positions in the community. She was always the “work horse”, never front & center, but making things happen from behind the scenes.
Jeanette loved to knit, crotchet, do photography and above all be a Nama to her grandchildren; Richard, Andi, Clayton, Jody, Thomas, Alyssa, Jessica & Kristina.
Jeanette is predeceased by her father Alexander, mother Hazel, brother Donald, nephews Darren & Bruce and sister in law Kellie. She is survived by husband Ejner, daughter Michelle, son Andrew (Ronnie) daughter Brenda (Clint), eight grandchildren, sister Dianne (Ed), sister Linda, brother Kenneth, special friends David & Donna as well as numerous nephews, nieces and many, many others.
The family would like to thank Dr. Kevin Goldberg and all the medical staff at the Salmon Arm General Hospital for Jeanette’s care & support in her last days.
A service will be held in remembrance of Jeanette in the spring at the Notch Hill Cemetery for all her family & friends at a date to be determined.
We thank everyone for their love & out pouring of condolences.
Ejner, Michelle, Andy, Brenda I am shocked and SO saddened to receive this heart-breaking news. Jeannette was one of a kind … a remarkable woman…I know she is watching over all of you, with the same gentle, patient smile… Yes, Jeanette, you will be missed. Connie
Thinking of you Ejner, Michelle, Brenda, Andy and families. I can’t imagine a world without Jeanette in it – I have so many memories of her when we were young, and all of them make me smile.
Love and hugs to all of you, Jeanette will be missed so much.
Val and Tom
To the Andreasen family our deepest condolences. I worked with Jeanette years ago (in the mid 80’s) at Timber trails Rentals. Jeanette was always fun to work with. Sweet lady that worked hard and always cared for her family and friends before herself. RIP Jeanette.
So so sorry Ejner to hear of Jeanette’s passing. She will be dearly missed by many. If there is anything we can do for you and your family, please don’t hesitate to ask.
Thinking of you and your family.
Ejner, thinking of you and the family during this difficult time. Jeanette will be missed.
We are so sorry for your loss.
You will be dearly missed, sis. May the family find comfort in their fond memories of her.
We are so sorry to hear this. Mrs. A was such a kind person. Lots of love to you all.
Kondolerer
Tanker og knus
Kirsten Berg
Kusine
Rest in peace Jeanette. You will be missed.
We will miss Jeanette so much with her sweet nature and welcoming ways. She was always so interested in the lives of all who knew her. Her love of family and close friends is so heartwarming. Sending all our love to Ejner, Michelle, Andy, Brenda and her grandchildren at this very difficult time ❤️❤️❤️
We will miss you dearly Mom