Lorraine Green Obituary In Loving Memory of Audrey Lorraine Green (ne Bozak) December 21, 1932 November 11, 2024 Audrey Lorraine Green (ne Bozak) passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on November 11, 2024, in Qualicum Beach, British Columbia. Born on December 21, 1932, in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Lorraine was the middle of five children born to Michael and Annie Doris Bozak (ne Anderson). Growing up with siblings Margaret Elizabeth "Betty" Coleman (Charles Dubois), Norma Doris "Normie" Necker (Donald Necker), Robert William "Bob" Bozak (Brenda Holden), and Sandra Jean Michaels (Randle Douglas "Randy" Knill), Lorraines early years were filled with the bustle of family life and a strong sense of community. In 1940, the Bozak family relocated to Moose Jaw, where Lorraines vivacious spirit and sharp mind quickly stood out. She graduated from Moose Jaw Central Collegiate High School in 1950, excelling academically and forming lifelong friendships along the way. After graduation, Lorraine began working at the Royal Bank of Canada, a job she approached with diligence, reliability, and attention to detail. Through her life, these traits would remain intrinsic to her character. It was in high school in Moose Jaw that Lorraine met the love of her life, William Russell "Butch" Green. Their story began when Lorraine, known for her effortless beauty and captivating style, caught Butchs eye at a local dance. They married on August 16, 1952, beginning a partnership that would span nearly seven decades. Lorraine and Butch welcomed three daughters into their lives: Michelle Lynn Green in 1952, Paula Anne Stockdale (Nancy Mcguire) in 1954, and Roberta Dianne Jeffery (William Bernard "Bill" Jeffery) in 1957. The Green family moved to British Columbia in 1970, and Lorraine and Butch spent the next 50+ years thoroughly embracing West Coast life. Lorraine and Butch both wanted to experience as much of life as they could and, together, built a rich world around their broad range of interests: music, sports, culture, the arts, travel, and family. They hiked the trails of British Colombia, ran and cycled the streets of Vancouver, cheered on the BC Lions as devoted season ticket holders, were committed patrons of the Vancouver Fireworks, and attended countless art, musical, theatre, and opera performances. Butch and Lorraine were avid explorers, seeing most of North America and venturing further afield to Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, Central America, South America, and beyond. Once Butch was no longer able to travel, Lorraine continued to explore the world, choosing to join several guided art tours that allowed her to continuing visiting new places and making new friends. In the 1960s, Lorraine worked as a court stenographer for the social welfare system in Saskatchewan, flying to remote communities on judicial business. After her move to BC, she worked at Simon Fraser University (SFU), where she provided court reporting for the infamous professor trials. She often spoke with sadness about the social injustices she witnessed during her time working within the legal system, particularly regarding the suffering of Indigenous children through Canadas Residential School System. Lorraine loved young children and often said that the sound of children laughing was the happiest sound one could hear. A gifted and committed homemaker, Lorraine had an extraordinary ability to create beautiful spaces and stunning gardens. Her homes became the stylish backdrops against which so many beautiful memories were painted: her youngest daughters wedding, countless summer BBQs, extravagant Thanksgiving feasts, cozy Christmas celebrations, annual tennis tournaments, laughter-filled perogy-making weekends, serious bridge matches followed by less-serious after parties, and so much more. Though spotless, Lorraines homes were always full of life. Lorraine was effortlessly beautiful, naturally stylish, and an easy entertainer. Her culinary skills were unparalleled, and a dinner party at Lorraines was not just a feast for the stomach but also for the eyes. Lorraines culinary palette was broad ranging and elegant, much like her, and her holiday meals in particular were culinary masterpieces that will be remembered by many tongues, and in many hearts, for years to come. Lorraine was deeply committed to her community and loved to volunteer within it. Though Lorraine would never boast about the amount of time she dedicated to her community, one would only need to quickly glance at the extensive collection of pins, thank-you gifts, mementos, and awards she was given over the years to understand the profound impact her volunteering had on the people around her. While in White Rock, Lorraine served for two terms as a member of the White Rock Parks & Recreation Commissioner. In Vancouver, she was a hostess for the Memorial Cup and spent the best part of a year volunteering at Expo 86 and the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. Lorraine became the longest-serving volunteer at Tourism Vancouver, dedicating over 20 years of regular service before retiring to care for Butch. She also spent over a decade as a steward for Bard on the Beach, one of Vancouvers most beloved summer cultural events. Many smaller acts of community service were peppered in between. Her enthusiasm and warmth made her a valued part of every team she joined, and she made friends wherever she went. Lorraine was not only industrious but also endlessly curious and extremely intelligent. In the 50s, she completed legal secretarial training, shining as a student and learning beautiful Pitman Shorthand. Nearly 30 years later, she took a course on career planning for women, which encouraged her to complete a full legal assistant course. Her professors recall her getting perfect, or near-perfect, scores on every assignment she submitted. After retiring, she continued to take community courses on history, philosophy, art, and language well into her 60s and 70s. Her intellectual pursuits often aligned with her travels, such as when she completed an Italian Language course prior to spending a summer in Italy. Lorraine never stopped asking questions or wanting to acquire as much information as possible, about as many things as possible. This made her decline into dementia in the final decade of her life particularly heartbreaking; a woman with such a strong mind and curious spirit slowly became limited by her own brain. However, even amidst deep confusion, she wanted to grasp as much as she could about the world around her. A staunch and fiercely proud Canadian, Lorraine held a deep respect for the sacrifices made by Canadas veterans. She never missed a Remembrance Day ceremony throughout her entire life, whether standing at her local cenotaph, rain or shine, or watching solemnly from home with Butch when he was no longer able to mark his respects in person. She visited Canadian war memorials in France and Belgium, paying tribute to the lives lost and ensuring their legacy endured. The respect she showed to her country, both as an ambassador and citizen, was admirable. Lorraine would have considered it a great honour to have died on the 11th of November, Remembrance Day. Of all her interests, Lorraine was most centred on her family. She was incredibly generous with both her time and her finances, taking time to learn about what interested them as individuals and engaging in their activities as often as she could. Her five grandchildrenHeather Anne Stockdale-Korte (Danny Korte), Amanda Nicole Dawes, Thomas Scott Jeffery, Josephine Ada Quinn (Lissa Quinn), and Allison Gail Stockdale (Amardip Singh) brought her immense joy and were a source of so much pride. She loved to have her grandchildren close to her and made the effort to spend time with them wherever they were: Vancouver, Victoria, Ottawa, Spain, England, or Australia. They remember the quiet, but significant, acts of kindness Lorraine gave so willingly to show them that they were loved. Her desire to form close bonds with her family extended to her great-grandson, Elliot Thomas Dawes; she said spending quality time with him just months before her passing was one of the highlights of her life. He still asks if she found her purse. Predeceased by her beloved Butch, her siblings Betty, Norma, and Bob, her grandson Tom, and her nephew Todd, Lorraine leaves behind her sister Sandra, her three daughters, her four remaining grandchildren, her great-grandson, and countless nieces, nephews, and friends who adored her. Lorraine lived a life rich with love, adventure, and purpose. She found beauty in the everyday, said yes to lifes opportunities, and left the world brighter for her presence. Her passing leaves a deep void, but her legacy will endure through those who will carry her in their hearts for years to come. She will be deeply missed, as in the words of her favourite artist Bob Seger, she left behind "such a fine memory". No formal services will be held at this time, but a gathering to celebrate Lorraines life and scatter hers and Butchs ashes will take place in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan in the summer of 2025. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, an organization close to Lorraines heart. Messages, cards, and memories of Lorraine are warmly welcomed.