In Loving Memory of
Fay Lenora McDougall
May 11, 1935 – August 28, 2022
Funeral Service
Friday, September 16, 2022
Valley View Funeral Home
14644 – 72nd Avenue
Surrey, BC V3S 2E7
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Fay Lenora James was born May 11th, 1935 in Indian Head, Saskatchewan to William and Lillian James. She was raised in Ft. Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan on the family farm that her grandfather homesteaded in 1911. At the age of 17, she moved to Regina to attend Business College and studied to become a Clerk Stenographer. It was at this time she committed her life to God which was something she stayed true to all the days of her life.
In Regina she boarded at “Auntie Katie McDougall’s” where she met the love of her life, Don McDougall. They married in Ft. Qu’Appelle on June 7, 1958 and she moved to Smithers, BC where Don had a home ready for his new wife. Their daughter Glenda was born in 1960 and in 1961 they moved to Prince George. Four years later, in 1965, Gerald was born and they enjoyed many years in Prince George. They had an open home for friends and family to enjoy their wonderful hospitality and especially Fay’s cooking and baking; her legendary bread and apple pies were loved by many. Fay was never an idle woman, she was always busy baking, working on needle work, sewing, or learning a new craft.
In 1988, after learning they were going to be grandparents, Fay made it clear it was time to move to White Rock because she wanted to be close to her grandchildren. So move they did, and by November they had a new home in South Surrey.
They spent the next years creating new friendships and continued to enjoy old friendships. The highlight of Fay’s day was spending time with her grandchildren. After Don retired in 1990 they took many RV trips to Yuma with Don & Edith-Ann and Merv & Phyllis. They would spend time in Palm Springs with Harold & Eileen, and took their family on cruises and trips to Mexico, California and Hawaii. When they weren’t traveling, they were either visiting friends or Fay was happily preparing a wonderful meal – usually pie for dessert.
After Don passed away in January 2018, Fay stayed in their condo in White Rock until April 2022, when she made the big decision to move to the Oceana Parc Retirement Home just down the road. It didn’t take many weeks before she made some wonderful friends that she enjoyed visiting and having meals with.
Just before moving to the Parc, she would complain of a sore hip and on July 30th she was diagnosed with untreatable cancer. She would spend the last few days of her life at Melville Hospice in White Rock where the nurses were so kind and caring.
Fay is predeceased by Don, her loving husband of 59 years, her brother Glenn James, and sister Mavis Elliot. She is survived by her children Glenda (Gary), and Gerald (Kim), grandchildren Laura (Dallas), Brielle, Carly (Jordan), Brogan and Aiden, and great grandchildren Zane, Tenley and June and many family & friends.
The staff at Peace Arch Hospital and the Melville Hospice Home were so kind and considerate. It is with much heartfelt appreciation we say a huge Thank You for their wonderful care.
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So grateful for this sweet remembrance of Fay and an opportunity to enter into that day. Her example was one of faith and faithfulness. There was never a time when Fay, together with Don, didn’t make us feel like family. We loved them and we love you all. Virtual hugs!
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Dear Gerald Glenda and Family
Watching this beautiful service I could feel the kind spirit Of your mom . I have fond northern childhood memories of our families spending time together
Heartfelt condolences
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What a Beautiful Service of Remembrance for your Mother and Grandmother. Glenda…I was recalling when You& your Dad&Mom stopped at our home in 100 Mile House many years ago. Also the times You&Yours included us when you camped at Lac La Hache on your way to convention at Prince George. It was inspiring to hear how your Mother kept true to the vow she made to God and to her Marriage vow. Also not only for the Love&Care she had for her Family but also for the Love&Care she extended to others. Maurice&Jean Cameron
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Dear Glenda Gary and family + Gerald Kim and family
We have been thinking of you all lots these past few weeks and I have been thinking of many special memories of Aunty Faye and remembering wonder days at St Ives, Prince George
We are sorry we could not be there in person for the funeral, our thoughts were with you all.
Loves of love from Ted n Maree and kids
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Condolences to all the family. Fay truly was a beautiful lady in every sense of the word.
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Dear Glenda ,Gerald and families , Condolences from Ireland. Very special to be able to share in your Mothers funeral service . Hard to say good bye to those near and dear and precious to us.
Rob and Elva Stapleton.
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We’re thankful for memories of Don and Fay’s care and kindness toward us as a young family in our Prince George days. These memories will always remain. Our condolences to Glenda, Gerald and families.
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Glad to be with you all, via zoom. I remember you all as a family esp. at Prince George Convention, a few years ago now. A very lovely service! I am still in Williams Lake. Isobel
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I loved the privilege of being in fellowship with Fay and always feeling her warm spirit. She was strong in grace.
Love to you all.
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Fay was a wonderful friend and I will miss her. I remember well the lovely dinners at Fay and Don’s.
Marjorie
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Dear Glenda and Gerald and families.
We want to send our condolences and appreciation for your Mother whom we Loved very much. She was a very gracious lady and a steady influence to us.
With love.
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Gerald, Kim, Glenda, Gary and families – wish we could be with you today. Very special memories of times with you mom and dad in Prince George..
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Remembering Fay with great fondness and love.
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I too am “one of the kids” from PG days that have wonderful warm memories of growing up around “Auntie” Fay and “Uncle” Don and Glenda and Gerald. Always kind and thoughtful with a warm smile whenever our paths would meet in Vancouver/Surrey. I have cherished memories from 2004 of Auntie Fay staying with me in WhiteRock in the first few weeks of recovering from a serious pedestrian accident. She told me I am no nurse but I’ve known you since you were a little girl and I want to help however I can and I so valued her kindness and comfort. Auntie Fay was a no nonsense, common-sense, straightforward, kind and sincere Godly woman and she was loved and will be missed.
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Fay was a very special person.
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Glenda , Gerald and families,
Thinking of you today as sweet memories will flow, and remain forever..
Loren and Sheila
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HELLO TO GLENDA & FAMILY & GERALD & FAMILY !! WE ARE THANKFUL FOR OUR FRIENDSHIP OVER THE YEARS WITH YOUR VERY DEAR MOM & DAD !! WE TRULY HAVE PLEASANT MEMORIES OF FAY & DON & THEIR HOSPITAIITY & THEIR WIDE INTERESTS ! SPECIAL CARE TO YOU AT THE PASSING OF YOUR DEAR MOM & GRANDMA : FAY:..
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Faye was a wonderful kind Lady. Have very Fond memories of her
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Condolences & comfort to all the family. Fay was a beautiful soul and encouraged many a heart. Thinking of you in this time of loss. So glad for your faithful mom, grandma, & friend
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Words can’t express the sorrow over losing both dear Fay and Don. I knew Fay since we both grew up in Saskatchewan and I would be at a Sunday morning meeting occasionally at the farm when I would be visiting my relatives at Ft. Qu’Appelle. When Fay and Don moved down here to the coast we enjoyed their fellowship so much and the apple pies!!
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Miss Fay so much in our little Wednesday morning meeting. She added so much, her tender spirit and leading our hymns. Condolances to you Glenda and Gerald and familys
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Our heartfelt condolences especially to Glenda , Gerald and families. Loss of parents and grandparents that were so close and caring is huge. Fay was a true friend in every way from our teenage years to present time and when married we enjoyed special times together ….loved them both. Greatly missed but now on to their reward.
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Our sympathy
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Uncle Don and Aunty Fay were such a big part of my growing up years in PG. Their home was always open to us. It didn’t matter how many years passed, when we saw each other Aunty Fay (and Uncle Don) always made it clear we were still special. She was lovely and we will miss her. Grateful she is another faithful finisher. Thinking of you Glenda, Gerald and families!
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Our dear friend Fay is gone from our presence….. But not from our hearts….. Countless good memories, spanning our friendship of over 50 years. Loving caring thoughts reaching out to all Fay’s family; we share your loss. Don & Edith-Anne
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Thinking of you❤️ Memories of their visits to Saskatchewan. Hugs
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I would like to send my condolences Glenda, Gary, Gerald, Kim and families.
Sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. We are glad for their days in Prince George. We didn’t see them often but we always enjoyed our visits.
Ferne
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So many wonderful memories from Prince George days.Thoughts are with you in your loss.Marg Wimmer
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My memories of Fay and Don are Wonderful! They were so kind. When in the work in Prince George Gail and I had a car accident in their NEW car! I was driving ( it wasn’t our fault, someone hit us) but I was just sick. When we told Fay and Don, they said ” It’s just a car”. I was so grateful! All their lives they had that beautiful Spirit of Christ. My thoughts go out to you, Glenda and Gerald and your families. With love and gratitude, Lynne Petersen
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I, for one remember Fay (Don) from Prince George days. Their warm and inclusive attitude was always appreciated. Thoughts going to her children, grandchildren and many friends. She will be missed.
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Dear Glenda & Gerald & families..
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your dear Mom. Sending special thoughts and care your way.
With love, Verna & Sharon Nesvog
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A very dear friend to immigrants who stayed seven weeks with dear Don and Fay. They became wonderful and respected friends. Now reunited and will be sadly missed.
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Dear Glenda and Gerald and your families
I do not believe we are ever ”old enough” to say goodbye to our Mom. Thinking of each of you with care and compassion
Karen and Brad Manary
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I am from Minnesota. I discovered the virtualmemorialgaherings.com while looking for
Royal Stewarts obituary, – and there I found several that appeared to be our friends by their picture. A humility and peace shown thro their eyes which immediately identified them as one of my dear friends. Watching their videos touched my heart deeply to see those I will never meet, but felt like I knew them. I checked and found this new entry of Fay, and there was no question but ‘I knew her’…..and to read of her faithful life of service and love was so inspiring. Very sincere sympathy to those loved ones left behind, but we know she is safely HOME, and may we follow.