BIRKER, Terri Lee (nee BUCHANAN) - May 26, 1957 - November 4, 2021
Terri passed away peacefully at the age of 64, after spending meaningful time with her family.
Born and raised in Toronto, Terri was an avid horse rider in her youth.
When she went to Kelowna, BC, she fell in love with the city and decided to open the franchise for herself.
A few years later, she launched her own store, Drydock & Lee Clothing Co.
A Downtown Kelowna love story was born when Terri met Hans, a fellow business owner. They were together for 30 years. After retiring from the fashion industry, Terri took a more active role alongside Hans in growing The Bohemian Cafe into what it is today.
She will be remembered as a loving, strong and principled woman who had a unique sense of style. Nothing made Terri prouder than her three children who have grown to be strong, independent and wonderful adults. Katja, Liam, and Quinci are clearly Terri's legacy and will continue to embody her strength and resilience throughout life.
Terri is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Hans; her children Katja (Ethan), Liam, and Quinci; her mother Marj Buchanan; her sister Karen (Brian) Dunning; her brother Rick Buchanan; her parents-in-law Werner and Elisabeth Birker; her three sisters-in-law Franziska, Litti and Dorothee; her four nephews Ben (Nan), Travis (Violeta), Kyle (Marc) and Zhen; her two nieces Alison and Emily; her grandnieces Emma, Iris, Carmen, Ellie and Jane; as well as her numerous aunts, uncles and cousins in Prince Edward Island, Ontario, Alberta and Florida.
She was predeceased by her father, Aubrey Buchanan.
A Memorial Service was held on Monday, November 15, 2021 at Springfield Funeral Home, Kelowna, BC.
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