June 25, 1982 - December 1, 2024
In Loving Memory ~
It is with heavy hearts that we are announcing the passing of Trisha Hendrika Rose Van der Star, who left us on December 1, 2024, in Vancouver. Born June 25, 1982, in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Trisha brought a joy for life, adventure and love that touched all of those that knew her.
Trisha was a remarkably accomplished person who graduated as a Pharmacist from the University of British Columbia and in her high school graduation she was awarded top student. Her kindness, compassion and vibrant spirit will be forever cherished by her family and friends. She had a zest for life and whatever she took on she did with passion and explored it fully whether it was looking after the orchids that filled her apartment, taking care of her various street gardens, snorkelling in Maui, houseboating on Shuswap Lake or line dancing with her friends. Sports was a big part of her life. She played soccer and basketball in high school and continued on with volleyball and surfing after graduating from George Elliot Senior Secondary. She loved animals and especially her cats Honu and Softie. She was never far from a smile and her inner child was never far under the surface, ready to come out to play.
She is survived by her parents Jack & Kathy Van der Star, her brothers Alex (Karen) and Todd (Maria) and niece & nephew Elly and Sam. Trisha was predeceased by her Uncles Don & Peter and her Aunt Betty Nystoruk.
A celebration of Trisha's Life will be held at the Oyama Community Hall on June 28, 2025, at 2pm. We will miss Trisha more than words can express. May her soul rest in peace, and may her memory shine brightly in all those who knew her.