On Thursday, August 7th, Martha Matilda Christie peacefully passed at the age of 95.

Martha, with husband Nat and their family, spent the majority of their vacation time in the Windermere Valley, before settling permanently into their dream home on their property at Larch Point. Martha was heavily involved in the Invermere community as a member of Village Arts, Board Director of the Columbia Valley Arts, the Invermere Seniors Center, Wings Over the Rockies and a volunteer for the Columbia Valley Food Bank, Meals on Wheels and the Go-Go Grannies – with whom she knit countless dish-squares in support of the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Additionally, she was an active golfer, bridge shark and longtime member of Christ Church Trinity.

Martha is predeceased by her husband Natt Christie, son Nat Christie and grandson Brendan Hamilton. She leaves behind her daughter, Paula Havard (Jonathan/Stephanie, Great Grandchildren Anders and Christopher) (James), son Phil Christie and wife Karin (Brad/Robyn, Great Grandchildren George and Eliza) (Patrick), daughter Carla-Jo Christie Hamilton (Christie, Grand dog Sula), Grandson Harrison Christie (son of Nat Christie) as well as her favourite nephews, nieces and many friends whom she considered to be part of her family.

Martha’s family would like to acknowledge Dr. Gareth Mannheimer, Amy, Karl and the staff from Invermere Homecare, the staff at Ivy House, as well as the nurses at the Invermere Hospital, whom all so lovingly supported and cared for Martha and her family during her final transition to rest. A gathering celebrating Martha’s extraordinary life will be held on Saturday, September 20th, 2025. Details for same will be shared through the Invermere Seniors Center email list, and will additionally be posted on Martha’s Facebook page in the near future.

If you wish to make a donation in memory of Martha, please donate to the

Columbia Valley Food Bank

e-transfers: [email protected]

Mail Cheque to: Columbia Valley Food Bank PO Box 2141, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

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