June 12, 1933 - February 3, 2022
With sadness the family of Buelah Prill announce that she passed away peacefully at the Chilliwack General Hospital on February 3, 2022. Mom was 87 years old, born in North Vancouver on June 12, 1933.
Buelah is survived by brother John Muir (Kathy), her sons: Richard (Marivic); David (Karen); Michael (Cheryl); and Gordon (Kari); 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Mom was predeceased by her husband Arthur (Archie) in June of 2019.
A Memorial / Celebration of Life will be held at 1pm on March 19, 2022 at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 8871 School Road, Chilliwack. Buelah has been cremated.
Donation can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Aside from raising four boys, mom was an avid knitter, and collector of local Native Art. She was also deeply involved with Girl Guides when she lived on the island. Buelah was also a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Langford.
Buelah enjoyed camping with Archie, embarking on many camping excursions with family and friends. Mom and brother John grew up on the island in logging towns such as Port McNeil and Jordan River where her Dad worked. Mom attended high school in Vancouver. Her old school is still standing.
Mom relocated to Victoria joining the Naval Reserve and hanging out with her best friend Ruby. That is until Dad swept her off feet.
Service Details
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