1948 - 2016
Jerry passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at North Okanagan Hospice House on Tuesday, January 5th, 2016 after a valiant battle with cancer.
He is survived by his loving family: two sons,
Dean (Tanya) Embleton of Vernon and Chris (Julie) Embleton of Coldstream; two grandsons, Alex and Nic; his former wife, companion and friend, Sandra Embleton of Vernon; his nephew, Trevor; and niece, Michelle. Jerry was predeceased by his parents, Ernest and Edith; and two brothers, Jim and Bob.
The funeral service will be held on Friday, January 15th, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Pleasant Valley Funeral Home. Interment in Pleasant Valley Cemetery followed by a reception in Pleasant Valley Tea Room.
The family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to Dr. Perrier as well as staff at Hospice for the compassionate care provided to Jerry during his illness.
In lieu of flowers, those friends wishing to make memorial contributions in memory of Jerry may do so to North Okanagan Hospice Society, 3506-27th Avenue, Vernon, B.C. V1T 1S4.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to PLEASANT VALLEY DIGNITY FUNERAL HOME. (250) 542-4333. Condolences may be offered at pleasantvalleyfh.com