Celebration of life for Jennifer ‘Jenn’ Gatey to be held on Saturday, Dec. 3

The life of a Kamloops teen killed in a hit and run accident almost two weeks ago will be celebrated on Saturday, Dec. 3.

Jennifer Gatey died when she was struck while walking to a bus stop in Aberdeen on the evening of Nov. 4. RCMP continue to investigate the accident.

The obituary for Jennifer (Jenn) Leighann Gatey was published today (Nov. 17, 2016):

Jennifer Leighann Gatey

November 5, 1999 – November 4, 2016

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Jennifer (Jenn) Leighann Gatey on November 4, 2016. She was born almost 17 years to the day earlier on November 5, 1999 in Calgary, Alberta. Jennifer moved to Kamloops with her family in 2005, and attended Pacific Way Elementary and South Kamloops Secondary, where she attended grade XI.

Jennifer was a wonderful daughter, sister and friend, and often put the happiness of others ahead of her own. She was passionate about life and had many pursuits, including piano, fitness, soccer, drawing and art, carpentry, golf, longboarding, and more. She was loved deeply by her family and friends and will be sadly missed. Jennifer is survived by her parents, brother, future sister-in-law, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, those who would like to make a contribution to the lasting memory of Jennifer are invited to consider making a donation to the Urban Systems Foundation, which will be used to create a scholarship in Jennifer’s name. To make a donation on-line, Google Urban Systems Foundation, select the Donate Now button, and select the In Memory of Jennifer Gatey fund. Or, simply contact Urban Systems at 250-374-8311.

Family, friends, classmates and everyone in Kamloops whose lives were touched by Jennifer are invited to join her family on Saturday, December 3 at 2 PM for a Celebration of Jennifer’s life at Summit Baptist Church, 1975 Summit Drive in Kamloops, BC.