During the summer of 1952 Mom traveled to Cranbrook to visit her maternal grandparents. It was during this visit she met Dad (Lawrence) whom she married on April 14, 1953.

Mom was a strong, determined and independent woman. She was still living on her own on 15 acres. At the age of 96, she was still going outside to stoke the wood stove. Mom is remembered fondly by her grandchildren for her large garden of both vegetables and flowers, her baking, yearly birthday cards with loonies and twonies taped inside, and years later, dancing the polka at their weddings. Mom also enjoyed discussing politics-particularly at the provincial, national and international level.

Mom is survived by 6 children, 11 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 2 brothers, 2 sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by Dad (Lawrence), he parents, two brothers and her sister.

Thank you to the health care team at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital who cared for Mom during her last days.

A celebration of life will take place at a later date.

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