TOWNSEND, Jean Alpha Born in Swift Current SK, Oct. 5, 1917 and passed away at Oak Bay Lodge July 17, 2008. In 1936, Jean began her teaching career in a oneroom schoolhouse in Pioneer Grove SK. Her career continued in SK, Pacific and Smithers, BC and Dawson City, Yukon. It was here in Dawson City that she met the love of her life George. She moved to Victoria, BC where she worked on call for the Victoria School District until her retirement. The great joy in her life for 61 years was her husband George. She loved teaching, visiting the prairies at harvest time, gardening, square dancing and traveling south in their trailer. Predeceased by her parents Ivan and Etta McLeod, brother Robert and sisters Myrtle, Doris, Elizabeth and Leah. Her sister Yvonne Pohl, as well as many nieces and nephews will fondly remember her. Special thanks goes to the caring staff at Oak Bay Lodge and for the many visits by her lifelong friend Nora Oldfield. No Service by Request. 487294