June 14, 2018
Rosalind Cam Driver, age 75, passed away peacefully at NRGH in Nanaimo on June 14 2018, following complications of a rare autoimmune disease.
Born in Winnipeg to Dan and Edith Botterill, she is predeceased by them, as well as her sister Judy in 2016. Cam is survived by her husband Wally of 25 years, her brother Jon and family of Kelowna, her first-born Michael of New York City. Also her son Dean and family, her son Darren, her step daughter Kim and family, her step daughter Tammy, and her son Murray, all of Nanaimo.
Cam was a caregiver from the start, but was impatient to start her nursing career. She bypassed her last year of high school and challenged the nursing course with only a grade 11. Cam graduated with honours.
Cam raised 2 sons in Nanaimo with her first husband, an RCMP officer and consequently spent more than 5 years nursing up North in places like Fort Providence.
Upon return to Nanaimo, Cam continued to juggle Nursing with family obligations. In 1964, Cam was the youngest head nurse on the Pediatric ward. She was the face of the "Bikers Toy Run" for years on her ward.
Cam met her husband Wally in the late 80's. After 26 years of nursing, Cam reduced her stress load by retiring, but remained the ever-present caregiver.
At Cam's request, there will be no formal service.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made at your local SPCA.