What a beautiful Service! Your mom was truly a treat. I loved hearing your stories of her and it brought me to tears and laughter. I looked forward to seeing her daily at SGB and worked with her for years. She talked about you all with love. She always made me feel loved. I loved our chats and our continuing catch ups via messenger when I no longer worked at the firm. I would make pickles and she would comment that she would love to have some. I delivered her and Jim some freshly canned pickles and groceries here and there during covid. I always remember when I told her I was first pregnant at work and she said... "I know, your chest is bigger". We had a good laugh. She was my friend to the very end and I will hold her dearly in my heart. My deepest condolences to you all.

Health conditions do not always allow one to attend such functions. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all during this difficult time - Laura, Ian, Heather and families. I so enjoyed the years I spent working with your mother at Harry Balfour School - we shared a lot! Take care and love to all - Joe (Mr. Quinn)

I thank God for giving us the gift of Jean Clare Sandford MacKinnon Hanlon. She taught me to pray. She taught me the fruit of the Holy Spirit; love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness, self-control, faithfulness. She reminded me regularly that she loved me through Skype, text and phone calling me. She is strong and made me believe I can be too. I enjoyed her Christmas letter and felt like I was with her even though we were miles apart. My heart grieves because someone so loving is not here but blessed because I was loved.

So sorry to hear of your loss. Jean was a wonderful lady, I got to know her when my children attended Harry Balfour, she was always there to help as we navigated the world of school for my autistic son. I'm not sure what I would have done with her guidance and suggestion. Jean will be very missed. Hugs to you all.

Many loving memories crowd my mind as I recall dear Jean and you three children with my two, in Avondale and at Sunday School and birthday parties! What happy times! Love and hugs to all of you from "Auntie" Emily Turgeon-Wootten, Salmon Arm.

Heather, hope you and your family are coping through this sad time. Sending you a hug and peaceful thoughts.

Deepest sympathy on your loss. Jean was a Harry Balfour school treasure!

I'm so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a dear friend, I enjoyed our visits. I'm so happy that I got a couple of visits in the last time I was in Alberta in November.

Our condolences on your loss. Jeannie was an amazing lady. I have known her for 25 years and always enjoyed running into her or our chats on messenger. She was the secretary extraordinaire at HB! I knew my daughters were watched over! May you rest in peace dear lady. Dianne Doleanu

To Ian, Laura & Heather.... Please accept this message of sympathy following the death of your Mom. It was a sad time to hear of her death. I remember her from years ago when I still lived in Grande Prairie, and knew her and your Dad, and you were all just young children. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Janet Jones, Nelson, BC.

So so sorry to hear of your loss of such a special lady. Got to know her as my kids attended Harry Balfour school and we remained friends to this day. So enjoyed our talks and messages to keep up with each others families. Will be so missed. I also worked with Gerry at the college all the years he was there. RIP special and treasured lady.