CLIFT, Valma Sarah

CLIFT, Valma Sarah (nee Austin).Passed away peacefully surrounded by her familyon October 16, 2016. Aged 82 years.Beloved wife of Rex (deceased). Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Carmel and John, Mary and Brenton, Suzanne and Sukhdev, Andrew and Carolyn,Sandra and Christopher, Kerrie and Grant, Joan and Roland. Cherished grandma to 30 grandchildrenand great-grandma to 26 great-grandchildren. Reunited with RexErin go braghA devoted mother and true friend. Thank you for enriching our lives,for teaching us to aspire for the stars and for loving us without favour. Your love will be greatly missed.Mum (Grandma Valma)Stepped peacefully into eternityon Sunday morning.Now with the Lord, but we are left to contemplate the gap left in our lives by such a loving matriarch.Loved by Carmel and husband John.Children: Ben and Trina, Luke and Vicki, Shawn and Rachel, Joel and Sallyanne, Daniel Kelly Becky Joshua Michael Timothy Georgia Chloe and Isaac. Grandchildren: Tyler Taj Kiera Amber, Annastasia and Isaiah, Blair Hamish and Mia, Blake, Paige Natalie Lewis Zachariah and Max, Lachlan Annabel Jayden Gabrielle Asha Oliver Hugh and Archer (respectively).Much loved mother and mother-in-law ofMary and Brenton.Admired grandma of Chad and Vanessa, Klynton, Lucy and Toby, and William.Loved great-grandma of Fletcher, Hudson and Ivy.You strengthened us with prayer, blessed us with love,and encouraged with hope.To our darling Mum,Thanks for teaching us how to question things in life,trust our instincts, follow our dreams and most of all, how to laugh.Your quiet faith made you a strong individual, who could face anything.Will love and remember you always.Suzanne and Sukhdev.We are blessed to have hadsuch a loving motherand grandmother. Thank you for being such a wonderful role model and always being there for us and entertaining us with your amazing story telling abilities.We will miss you always andonly have fond memories.Andrew, Carolyn, Thomas, Hannah and Alex.Loving mother and mother-in-law of Sandra and Chris. Cherished grandma toMeagan and Josh,Allyce and James, Nicholas, Joseph and Claire. Death leaves a heartache no-one can heal. Love leaves memories no-on can steal.You were such a wonderful, inspirational and loving Mum, we cherish the happy memories. You will always be in our hearts. May the Angels enfold youin their wings.Kerrie, Grant, Matthew, Amy and Samuel.A true lady, who lead an exemplary lifein faith, love, family and service to others. May we strive to followin her footsteps. Forever in our hearts. Joan, Roland, Mitchell and Grace