Garb, Karolina (Dragica)
Sept. 05, 1921 - Feb. 22, 2014
Karolina was born in Slovenia. She served in the war after studying in the retail business. She met Milan and married a year later in 1947. They searched for a new life and found it in Canada, she followed him in 1957. She broke through early feelings of homesickness by immersing herself in family and tending her beloved flower and vegetable garden in Kitimat. The next 28+ years they lived their dream in their beautiful retirement home in Burton. She worked diligently and with determination enjoying each step of a task as evidence of her love of God. Gardening was her passion and nourishment, her love, cooking and baking was ours. Her beloved friends at church and Sunday worship helped to strengthen her.
Mom was easy to befriend and she loved to share the seeds and fruit of her labour until her late 80’s. She died peacefully at Minto House with husband Milan, immediate family and granddaughter Nicole. Thanks to the staff at Minto House, and Dr. Goranson.
Survived by her husband Milan, son Carl (Hope) NZ, Roy BC, and daughter Milena (John) BC, grandchildren Raymond, Andrea, step grandchild Carissa, grandchildren Matthew, Nicole, Natalie and 11 great grandchildren. Also survived by brother Hrabro, Slovenia, nieces and nephews.
A family gathering will be held at a later date. Cremation by her request. If you wish, in lieu of flowers please donate to a charity of your choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Valley Funeral Home Ltd.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.valleyfh.ca