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Miriam Koehn
October 18, 1928 - May 20, 2015
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<div itemprop="description">KOEHN, MIRIAM JANE <br /> <br />It is with sadness we announce the sudden passing of Miriam Jane Koehn on May 20th, 2015, at the age of 86. Jane was pre-deceased by her husband Frederick, her brother, Maynard, and sister, Arline. Jane leaves behind her 2 children: her daughter Tami Beales (Russell); her son William (Yvonne); her grandchildren, Joel, Kaylee, Alyssa, Lauren, and Rebecca. She will also be remembered by her niece, Debra Kezar (Chip). <br /> <br />Born on October 18th, 1928, to Verna &amp; Orrin Colburn, Jane grew up in Newport Vermont. Jane worked as a telephone operator with AT&amp;T for 11 years. She loved her job and had many memories of her time spent working in both Vermont &amp; Florida. In her younger years, Jane was an avid water skier and snow skier, as well as an accomplished golfer. She had a bit of a wild streak that attracted her to car racing. She was one of few female competitors racing on the dirt track, winning many accolades for her efforts. <br /> <br />In 1956, Jane married Fred Koehn and the young couple eventually moved to the wide-open spaces of Canada. As a railway man&rsquo;s wife, Jane experienced life in many different places &ndash;Toronto, Ottawa, Schreiber, North Vancouver, and Prince George &ndash;but she never lost her love for Vermont. <br /> <br />After Fred retired, he and Jane moved to Richmond where both would live out their days. Here, Jane re-discovered her passion for bridge and was a regular at Minoru, West Richmond, and Steveston Community Centres. <br /> <br /> <br />We would like to thank Dr. Morris Gordon for his wise and tender care over the many years Jane has been his patient. And a very special thank you to Jane&rsquo;s fellowship of bridge players. You were there for her always and your friendship gave her great joy. <br /> <br /> <br />A celebration of Jane&rsquo;s life will be held on Saturday, May 30, at 10:30 a.m. at the Richmond Funeral Home, 8420 Cambie Road, Richmond. A reception will follow. Jane will be returning to her beloved Vermont where she will join her family. <br /> <br />In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. <br /></div>