Sad Loss to the Craft Beer Community

She will be forever missed by her husband of 27 years Gary, son Ryan, and daughter Janelle. Pia had a huge heart and was a shining light in the lives of her family and friends. Her infectious and positive attitude with everyone she associated with, even after her cancer diagnosis, will be a long lasting memory and a tribute to what a courageous soul she had.

“To say Pia was full of life would be an understatement.” Chris Bjerrisgaard a long-time friend and founder of Vancouver Craft Beer Week said  “She was the kind of person who lit up a room and made everyone feel welcome, even if you had just met her that very second. Truly Gary’s biggest cheerleader and champion, her loss will leave a massive hole in the fabric of the Central City family. I know I will miss her greatly and am not shamed to admit I shed many tears when I heard of her passing.”

Sentiments echoed by Amanda Barry-Butchart, CAMRA Vancouver’s Events Coordinator, “With a smile that could warm any room, and a laugh that melted your heart, Pia was a beautiful soul with so much character. She’ll be remembered every time I drink an IPA.”

Pia really loved craft beer, was a huge supporter of the local craft beer community. and was a proud cheerleader for Central City Brewing. She was a big fan of IPA’s and loved that her name meant “beer” in the Hawaiian language. Many of you knew Pia for many years and knew how she enjoyed a good cask festival, and loved to travel to Victoria or Portland for a good fest there. I would like to invite all of you to her “Celebration of Life”  at First Memorial Boal Chapel, 1505 Lilloet Rd, North Vancouver, on Saturday, May 31st at 10:00am.

If you would like to leave a comment for Gary and his family please go to legacy.com