STEPHANI PAMELA COOK

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STEPHANI PAMELA COOK

(nee DONEGANI)

November 21, 1944 - March 6, 2024

Stephani passed away peacefully on March 6, 2024, at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, after a brief illness. She was surrounded by her family during her final days.

She is survived by and will be greatly missed by Brian, her husband of 58 years; her sons, Christopher and Benjamin; her beloved granddaughters, Stella, Bijou and Willow; her sisters, Susan and Judith; and her extended family. She was predeceased by her parents, James (Bun) and Bette Donegani.

Stephani was born in Winnipeg and although she loved her many years on the West Coast, she was a Winnipegger at heart – a Kelvin High School grad, a Blue Bomberette cheerleader, a Gamma Phi Beta, and a University of Manitoba alum. She relished family time every summer at Victoria Beach, with her “sisties" and their families.

She was a thoughtful, kind, loving and generous woman; never hesitating to offer help to her family, friends, and neighbours. She always put the needs of others first – her sons often joked about Steph being the one always willing to take that burnt slice of toast!

Steph’s intelligence and clever wit held her in good stead. She so enjoyed her daily NY Times crosswords and weekly bridge games with friends. Staying connected to lifelong pals was a priority for her, weekly Zoom time with Marsha, Heather, Pat and visits with Judy in Victoria.

Stephani had a beautiful relationship with her granddaughters and was an integral and active part of their busy lives. From school pick-ups to one-on-one shopping trips to sideline cheerleading, Gramma was the best!

Steph….. Wife / Mom / Sister / Gramma / Aunt, will be deeply missed and always remembered. The family is planning a Celebration of Life at Victoria Beach this summer. In memory of Stephani, please feel free to donate to the Union Gospel Mission, Lions Gate Hospital Foundation or a charity that holds a special place in your heart.

Bye Steph, you will forever be in ours.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 23, 2024, Mar 23, 2024