Joan Adelle Pitts. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joan Adelle Pitts on July 3, 2013, after a hard fought battle with cancer, with loved ones by her side. She was 66 years of age. She is survived by her husband of 42 years Dave Pitts. Dear mother of Sean (Krista), Shanley (Rob), Renay, and Ryan (Meghan), and cherished Grandma of Andrew, Kyle, Blair, Ryan, Tyler, and Maya. Beloved sister of Virginia Pickard, Kelly Gawdun and Wilfred Gawdun. Loved daughter-in-law of Olecia Pitts and sister-in-law of Pat Pitts (Dawn) and Donna (Andy) Churko. Joan was a favorite aunt to many nieces and nephews. She will also be sadly missed by her cherished friends; including Karen Hierlihy who was by her side as she passed away. Predeceased by her parents Alex and Mary Gawdun, brother Wayne Gawdun, Father-in-law Peter Pitts and niece Jenna Pitts. Joan Pitts was born on November 22, 1946 in Yorkton, Saskatchewan to Alex and Mary Gawdun, Joan grew up on the family "Turkey" farm in Yorkton. She was a fun-loving gentle soul who loved to sing, dance, and draw. She completed her education in Yorkton, and then in Regina, SK. She fell in love and married Dave Pitts, on April, 24, 1971. They were blessed with four children. Dave, Joan and family lived in Roblin, MB where they had different business ventures, including a grocery store, restaurant, clothing and furniture store, to name a few. When not working, she enjoyed spending time at the cottage at Madge Lake, curling in the winters, and spending time with her friends and family. In 1990, Joan and her family relocated to Kamloops, BC and established the family business, Pitts Enterprises. In Kamloops, she enjoyed gardening and took great pride in her yard. She loved boating on 'the Shuswap', spending time at Nicola Lake with her family, and traveling when time allowed. She thrived in the kitchen, with baking her sweet desserts, her delicious bread and her yummy perogies. At her request, there will not be a funeral, but a Celebration of Life BBQ is to be held in her memory near the anniversary of her passing. A private gathering was held at the family home in her honour. Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home 250-554-2577 Condolences may be sent to the family from
