Mrs. Lana Mae Der

1955 - 2015

Mrs. Lana Mae Der obituary, 1955-2015, Burnaby, BC

Mrs. Lana Mae Der

1955 - 2015

BORN

1955

DIED

2015

Lana Der Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 5, 2015.
With great sadness, we announce the untimely passing of Lana Der on February 1, 2015 in Burnaby Hospital, with family and friends by her side. She is survived by her husband Bill and son Spencer. She was a loving mother and devoted wife of 35 years and leaving behind 4 sisters ,1 brother and their families. She was active in her community church and loved to cook and entertain family and friends, who will miss her dearly. She was a gracious person and a pillar of strength when needed.

In lieu of flowers please make donation to Canadian Diabetes Association.

The Celebration Of Life will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. – 11:00am at Willingdon Church, 4812 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, B.C. Messages of condolence can be left at www.tinyurl.com/DER1955

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January 30, 2019

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March 6, 2015

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February 15, 2015

Cathie and Al Hall posted to the memorial.

38 Entries

Herb Wong

January 30, 2019

Though it has been over 30 years since I knew Bill and Lana, I can still clearly feel her calm, serene and sincere presence.

Pat Park

March 6, 2015

You will always be alive in my memories...your voice, your smile and laughter...I will treasure the times spent with you chatting about life at your kitchen counter.
I just wished that I could have given you a hug.

Cathie and Al Hall

February 15, 2015

William and Spencer: Our hearts were saddened to hear of Lana's passing. We remember many happy times at your place and it always seemed to be centered around food! Lana was a great hostess, a loving wife and mother and a true friend to many. We will miss her. We will keep you both in our prayers in the days ahead.

Stan Tam

February 15, 2015

Dear Bill:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Stan and Shirley Tam

Jessica Bernhardt

February 14, 2015

Bill,

I am so so sorry for your loss.

Hugs and love,

Jessica

February 14, 2015

Dear Bill,
Our deepest condolences on your loss, our prayers and thoughts are with you.
"Proverbs 3:5,6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths" Nancy (Gin) Wong - Burnaby, BC

Eric & Carol Muir

February 14, 2015

Bill, Carol and I extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family. God knows each hair on our head and cries when we cry. But that doesn't make the pain disappear. May God uphold you and your family during this difficult time.
Psalms 17:8 Keep me as the apple of your eye;
hide me in the shadow of your wings,

February 14, 2015

Dear Bill

I am deeply saddened by the passing of Lana.

Herb Wong

February 14, 2015

Dear Bill and Spencer,
Please accept our deepest condolences, we are sorry to hear about Lana's sudden passing. Our memory of Lana went back to our very first Christmas party in Canada at your house. Lana will remain in our hearts forever.

Raymond and Maryanna

Sonny Wong

February 13, 2015

Bill, our deepest condolences. You and your family are in our prayers and thoughts. Sonny and Brenda

Brenda and Carlos Costa

February 13, 2015

Bill, Lana's passing was too soon and too sudden. We have many good memories of our times together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Brenda and Carlos

Dan Penny

February 13, 2015

Hi Bill and Spencer, I am deeply sorry to hear about your loss. I know Lana is now in the presence of her Lord and is experiencing everlasting joy. I will always have fond memories of Lana and remember her kindness & good hospitality towards others. I am always here to support you if you need help with anything. You are constantly in our thoughts and prayers.

Geir Sordal

February 13, 2015

Bill
I am shocked and greatly saddened to hear of your sudden loss. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. My thoughts are with you. As always, if you need anything don't hesitate to ask.

Deanne Songhurst

February 13, 2015

Bill and Spencer I am so sorry to hear about Lana's passing, what a wonderful assurance to know that she is with her Lord in Heaven, Thinking about both of you at this time

Jonathan Ross

February 13, 2015

Bill, I am so sorry for your loss. I will be thinking of you, and hope that your happy memories of your life with Lana will support you through this. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Spencer.

Ed and Pam Chu

February 12, 2015

Hi Bill,
Our hearts goes out for you and Spencer. We were shocked to hear about Lana's sudden passing. However, as fellow believers, we have the comfort and assurance of Lana being in the presence of our Lord and that she's complete and whole. Our prayers are with you during this time.

David & Connie Chien

February 12, 2015

Hi Bill: Our deepest sorrow in hearing of this sudden passing of Lana. she was such a genuine and sincere lady that her legacy will remain in our memory. Please know that many caring thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow, and our prayers are with you always.

February 12, 2015

Dear Bill, Spencer, and the Shum family
We were so sad to hear of Lana's sudden passing. We all remember her gentleness and kindness as we grew up together in East Vancouver. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Spencer and also with the Shum family.

From the "Fung" girls: Lorinda, Nora, Aimee, and Jessica.

Gary Rollins

February 11, 2015

Bill , my deepest sympathy for the loss of your wife Lana and mother to you Spencer. My thoughts and prayers are with you!

February 11, 2015

Dear Bill and Spencer,

Please accept our deepest condolences. We are sorry to learn about Lana's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Take comfort in your loving memories and the knowledge that she is now with Jesus.

Asif & Michelle

February 11, 2015

Bill, My sincere condolences to you and your son Spencer. May peace and comfort find you during this difficult time.

James Kwan (Vancouver, BC).

Laura Orlowski

February 11, 2015

Praying for you and your family, Bill and Spencer. May the Lord strengthen you and surround you with his love.

Laura (Dewey's daughter)

Chi Wai Yeung

February 10, 2015

Dear Bill,

Our deepest condolences to you and Spencer for Lana's passing.

Our friendship dates back more than 30 years. Although we didn't get to meet up frequently but I'm glad I was I there to share a few of your happy moments in life.
I still remember the day we (the men's quartet) sang in your wedding. It's such a special day that I still have vivid memory of.

I'm glad that we met again a few years ago when you and Lana visited Hong Kong on your Hong Kong /China trip.
Lana is a gentle and caring wife and mother who will be dearly missed.

Bill & Spencer - May the love and peace of God fill your hearts.

In Christ,
Chi Wai and Mimie Yeung
Hong Kong

Betsy Chan

February 9, 2015

My deepest sympathy Bill. Hubert alerted me of your wife's passing. My prayers are with you and your son.

Marilyn Connor

February 9, 2015

Bill - my sincere condolences to you and your son. I have never met you in person, or Lana, being a long-distance work associate of yours, but Lana sounds like a wonderful person. Blessings and peace to you and Spencer at this time.

Christine (Yang) Fung

February 8, 2015

My deepest condolences to Bill and Spencer. My memory of Lana went back to the days at Union Gospel Mission so long ago. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Selina Tang

February 8, 2015

Lana's gift of cooking is undeniable. I watched her put together a delicious bread pudding while we were chatting along in her kitchen. It was so easy, so natural!
My memory of us going to Lake Garibaldi is still fresh- the sleep over at your house the night before the trip... the willing sacrifice Lana made by driving us up Squamish early in the morning as we either slept or appreciated the scenic route ... the struggles we had hiking up the windy and steep mountain path with camping gear on our back... the reward of the breath-taking view of Lake Garibaldi...That was a trip of a life time!
While Lana and I shared a tent and thought we had a cold and sleepless night with snow around, neither of us heard the Australian guy screaming when his friends threw him into the frozen lake to celebrate his birthday.
I am sorry that Lana is gone so unexpectedly. May the sweet memories of her life give you comfort along the path of grieving. May the hope of meeting her in heaven give you strength to move on.

Adrian Koh

February 8, 2015

Dear Bill, Spencer

Our condolences to both of you and the Lord shall be your tower of strength during this time and may His peace be your peace.

We believe and rejoice that Lana has left a legacy of Christ's love behind and fond memories for families and friends to remember her by.

From
Adrian & Vivien
The Netherlands

mona yeung

February 7, 2015

Thinking back to the time when you guys were newly weds. I made you both a black and white set of cushions to match your sofa. You came to pick me up at the bus stop and brought me to your first house. I have lots of memories of those good old days. Although we have not always been in touch in recent years, the friendship and fondness remains. Lana was always so genuine and understanding. I am deeply saddened by her passing. My sincere condolences to both Bill and Spenser for your loss. She was a wonderful wife, mother, friend and sister that will be dearly missed.

February 7, 2015

Bill and Spencer, My condolences ,Lana will be remembered for her love,kindness and compassion .
Yoong

February 7, 2015

Dear Bill and son Spencer,

May God keep you both in His loving care. May His presence constantly comfort you and assure you that your wife, Bill; your mom, Spencer, is in good Hand and is now in a safe and peaceful place. We will continue to remember Lana very fondly and with gratitude for her kindness, generosity and hospitality.

In God's love,
Ellen, Colin, Annette, Brenna, Dexter and Felise Wong from down the hill

February 7, 2015

Dear Bill,

Lana will be dearly missed. Our condolences to you and Spencer. May the Lord comfort you in this time of mourning.

Sincerely,

Brenda and Ronald Chu

February 7, 2015

Dear William:

Words cannot express how deeply saddened we are to learn of Lana's passing. Lana will remain forever in the hearts of those who love her.

Our thoughts are with you and Spencer.

With our deepest sympathy,
Ron and Lily Sekiya

Keith Tom

February 7, 2015

Lana has been a devoted christian who put other's needs before hers. Soft-spoken, poised, and humble, Lana met me at a library at BCIT where she taught Bill (William) how to use a microfiche in 1975. A prototype couple that we all envy and admire-- we do not anticipate such a covenant bonding to end so soon. I sense the distress of all those who are very close to Lana. Brush the tears away, we know that her spiritual life will prevail! We may learn from her virtues and exercise kindness around people in our proximity. God Bless!

Keith Tom

February 7, 2015

Bill:

My condolences to you and your family on the loss of Lana.

Linda (Pressacco) Doettl

Christie Jung

February 7, 2015

Good Afternoon Bill and Spencer:
With great sadness that I received information on the untimely passing of Lana, your devoted partner of over three decades. We met at High School and till now. Lana was so devoted to you-Bill and family. Stay strong and take care of Spencer. God Bless you at this time of NEED!
Christie Jung PhD and family
Washington, DC

Ian Hall

February 7, 2015

Good morning Bill. Marilyn and I have wonderful memories of Lana. She will be greatly missed. We will be there Saturday.

Love:

Ian and Marilyn

February 7, 2015

Lana was a precious and generous soul, she loved to cook and make me eat every time I visited and never allow me in the kitchen to help. We will miss her loving and kind touches and pray for God's comfort and strength to sustain her dear husband, Bill and son, Spencer. Our deepest condolences to her generous extended families who has been a huge and generous blessing to us.
Tim & Eunice Koh and family

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