A lovely and kind person. Lee was like a sister to me and part of our family for many years. She was close to my wife Catherine and daughter Eden and was a vital part of every family gathering.

Lee’s bright eyes and welcoming hugs were an essential part of family gatherings for Eden and I, we looked forward to visiting with her and hearing her wittiest takes on our brood. She was always immaculate in presentation as were her tastefully decorated homes. Lee always brought something to the party, either delicious wine/ food or just her humour. I have missed Lee so much, it was a painful loss to our family, she was my family , I hope I was hers.

Flashbourne enriched my life with her sassy humour, quick wit and grace. We were challenging as roommates with all those parties and dates back in the day. She was sweet about it! Real friendship!!

May she have a beautiful return! Condolences to her family and friends

I first met Lee at the famous "Arbutus parties" in Kerrisdale, where a collection of healthcare and hospitality professionals, Lee among them, essentially made my summer that famous Expo year. I was very happy, then, to know her for the next almost 40 years, honoured to be a friend of hers, and to move in her circles. Lee was a fabulous person to talk to, such a vivacious and outgoing personality, a great socialite, and a dedicated professional, one for whom helping others was the most natural way to lead her life.

She will be missed. Her passing, too young, is a big loss and a profound dimming of a tremendous era for those who knew her.

Rest in peace, Lee. Much love, Eric

Lee was part of the life of my family for nearly 40 years.

She met my sister Susan in the operating room at Victoria General Hospital in 1981 and they became fast friends.

A few years later the 3 of us moved to Vancouver where with our friend Fairlie and her young son we rented a large house on Arbutus Street in Kerrisdale. Our house parties were legendary, especially during Expo ‘86 when we welcomed many visitors. In addition to her nursing career, Lee taught aerobics. I remember her dancing in our kitchen to Michael Jackson’s Thriller album.

Eventually we all returned to Vancouver Island. Lee seamlessly navigated the sometimes complicated dynamics between Susan, our siblings and me. Who can forget her mock bewilderment and laughter as she said: “Are you crazy? ” in response to some of our hairbrained schemes. When not travelling or visiting her family in Calgary, for decades Lee attended every birthday, Thanksgiving and Christmas of ours, typically creating culinary masterpieces to share. She had a knack for choosing the perfect gift, always beautifully wrapped.

Always a style maven, Lee had a shoe collection that was the envy of many. Susan nicknamed her “Flash” shortly after they met and it stuck.

Lee was a “doer” who dug in to whatever project required her talents, energy, and enthusiasm.

When Lee’s and Susan’s friend Eve was diagnosed with terminal cancer, Lee offered her unfailing support. When Susan herself suffered the same fate months later Lee was front and centre, doing whatever was necessary to support her friends. A nurse supporting her fellow nurses at the end of their lives. Her efforts were nothing short of heroic.

Thank you Lee for the indelible mark you have left on the Lowther family. We will remember you always with love and affection.

Lee was a good friend and such a welcoming next door neighbour when I first moved to "the Hood" almost nine years ago. There were a few of us that became particularly close at our end of Dunsmuir Rd. Many visits and chats at each other's places and on our sunny patios made for a lot of laughs, sharing of life events and solving of many serious world issues! Lee sure could cook and I was often the the recipient of her fabulous baking. She would give me her recipes with a " just try it, it's easy"...Her leaving to be close to family in Calgary left a void in our tight knit community. It is with sadness that I heard the news of Lee's passing and my heart goes out to her family. She is missed. ❤️

Lee was my neighbour on Dunsmuir rd, in Victoria for many years. But she was more then just a neighbour she became my very good friend. We looked out for each other and checked in daily. She grew very fond of my son and my feisty dog. We listened to each other’s wins and woes.I will always remember our many chats on her front steps as we sat in the sun and laughed and chatted about life. We were at ease with each other and could talk about anything.

She always called me “lovey” and I loved that. I’ve been missing Lee for awhile now, since she moved back to Calgary. Her home and car a constant reminder of our lovely friendship we once shared. I will cherish our happy memories of times together on Dunsmuir rd.❤️

I first met Lee through her neighbours whom i still help upon request with yard or home repair. I think my first job was to fix her closet doors and maybe a faucet repair. As i finished and went to tell her, she was happy, and then put her arm on my shoulder, looked away, and said “ i cant believe i have a handyman”. I smirked and then she made me a tea and we sat in the sun for a chat. Did some more work over time, and one day i was working across the street at her neighbours as Lee walked her dog and helped with other things. It was the same day my father had planned his demise with M.A.I.D.- i didnt want to sit at home as my mind would just be in shambles so i decided to get out to work so my mind could be occupied. I didnt tell the homeowner as she later went out, so i was outside alone doing a fence and other things. I just got off the phone with my brothers spouse as they told me my father passed away peacefully. I sat down for a bit, as i thought about all we talked about when i visited him last week. Then Lee popped by to say hello, i got up and she could see i was upset as i told her about my dad. I think she was shocked to see me working but she had some nice comments for me and i was glad for her concern. I thanked her and went back to work, but i think Lee mentioned it to the homeowner as when i knocked on the door to mention i was finished, i got a bewildered look from her. Lee had a good sense of humour, but how she managed to tell the homeowner without me seeing her is just beyond sneaky! Never did get to thank Lee for her laughs and chats about how bad our politics are, but she always had a good level head on her. I still help her neighbours, and they also live on Dunsmuir. My nickname for them is “the Dunsmuir girls”! I sent her a text a couple years ago after she left for Alberta and i said “ im missing one of my Dunsmuir girls”. And i saw laughing emojis everywhere and heart symbols. Thanks Lee.