September 21, 1933 - October 9, 2024
Remembering ~
We are sad to announce the passing of our dear sister, Marjorie (Dora) Kevis (née Bland), born on September 21, 1933 who left us on October 9, 2024, at the age of 91. She is remembered fondly by her two brothers, Robert and Charles Bland; her sister, Mary; her nieces (Lisa, Christina, Vanessa) and nephews (Tom and Renzo); and all who knew her. She is survived by her brothers, Robert and Charles, and her sister, Mary.
Dora had a lively spirit and a quick wit and was fiercely independent. She grew up on a remote homestead in Quatsino Sound on Vancouver Island. She was a gardener, a caregiver, an advocate for the environment, and an artist, and spent many years illustrating the ideas of her father. She lived in various places in BC finally settling in Greenwood, BC, where she and her husband, Rupert built a straw bale home.
In her later years, Dora resided in a Williams Lake care home, where she found comfort alongside her sister Mary, and was close to her brother Charles and his family. Dora's vibrant spirit and artistic legacy will live on in the hearts of all who loved her.