Doris (GRAVES) Orchard
About My Family:
I moved to Vancouver Island 20 years ago and there I met my husband Don Orchard. He is an attorney and is still active in his law firm of Orchard & Co. I have a daughter and son-in-law living in Florida, a daughter in Winnipeg and a granddaughter in University. Don’s two daughters and their husbands and 4 grandchildren live close to us on the Island.
Present Activities:
We did ski and sail but have traded in our skis for golf clubs and our sail boat for a motor home. I spend a lot of time at the golf course, I paint (mostly in water colours), I am a volunteer counsellor for newly diagnosed cancer patients (thru cancerconnection). We spend part of the winter in S. California each year.
Work Before Retirement:
I was in Real Estate for 25 years before retiring nearly 10 years ago. At that time I sold my businesses but I still have tenants in our buildings and Don is still very much involved in his business – but mostly I play!!
Memories of School:
I moved to Nelson just at the end of grade 9 so only attended High School in Nelson. It was somewhat of a difficult time for me as my Dad had just died and our family dynamics and economics had changed dramatically. I will always be so thankful that everyone made me feel so welcome and I quickly made some very close friends and that meant so much to me at that time. There have been a lot of changes in my life and I have not kept in touch as much as I could have, so I am looking forward to seeing everyone again.
