February 4, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our mother, Doreen Gillie Guenther (nee Barker). Mom passed away on February 4, 2025 at the age of 95 years at Maplewood House in Abbotsford.
Doreen was the daughter of Archie and Marjorie Barker. Born in Chilliwack, she grew up on the family farm, located at the corner of Prest Road and Prairie Central. She was predeceased by her first husband, Delmer Hall and second husband Wally Guenther, sister Phyllis Higginson, and brothers Douglas and Ronald Barker.
Doreen leaves behind two daughters, Cathy Turnnir (Chandler) and Nancy Philbrook (Craig); four grandchildren, Leah, Matthew, Jennifer and Cole and eight great-grandchildren, Emilie, Lizzy, Harrison, Danielle, Norah, Evelyn, Quinn and Harper.
Doreen was a wonderful and loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Always warm and kind to family and friends and open and accepting of all. Doreen loved to cook and bake and have family Sunday dinners. She had a long and rewarding career at Fraser Health working in the Long Term Care department.
After our dad passed mom married Wally Guenther. They enjoyed many years of travel together, both Internationally as well as many trips in the motorhome. A private family gathering will be held at a later date.