Jay, Qui Far

Qui Far Jay

Qui Far (Chow) Jay was born on June 9, 1916.

She arrived in Nelson on Feb 14, 1954 where she cooked in numerous Chinese restaurants including the Bamboo Garden. She is survived by three sons and two daughters, Tim (Susan) of Nelson, Tom of Nelson, Jim (Deanna) of Kamloops, Jayne (Cam) of Nelson and Anne (Terry) of Nelson.

She is also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews in China.

She was predeceased by her husband, Tong Jay, and her brother in Ontario. Qui Far enjoyed cooking for her family and knitting. She also loved flowers.

A service will be held on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at Thompson Funeral Service Ltd., 613 Ward Street, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Ken Keber officiating, followed by interment at the Nelson Memorial Park Cemetery.