It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of Eva Beda Teresia Johnston on July 3, 2018 at the age of 97.
Eva is predeceased by her loving husband James (Jim) Earnest Johnston. She is survived by her three children Kenneth (Judy) Johnston, Jerald (Arlene) Johnston, Irene (Brian) Laroque. Her grandchildren; Joanne (Andrew) Stacey, Kathy Pothier, Sheralyn Johnston, Tressa (Brian) Laupitz, Sonya (Bobby) Garcia, Brian Johnston, Carl (Sarah) Johnston, Keri (Simon Allen) Ketter and Erika Ketter. Her great grandchildren; Cody Allen, Bailee (Justin) Tesan, Tristan and Teagan Pothier, Kai Birks, Keyton and Preston Laupitz, Austin and Colby Garcia. Her great great grandchildren Jaxson and Bella Tesan, Grace Johnston and Paisley Pothier.
A service will be held on Friday July 13th, 2018, at the Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall, 1505 Sunset Avenue, Merritt, B.C. at 2 pm.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday July 14th, 2018 at the Elks Hall, 1702 Coldwater Avenue, Merritt, B.C. at 2 pm. We invite all her family and friends to share memories and stories.
The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Gillis House for all their care and support.
We would also like to give a special thanks and appreciation to all those who were with Eva throughout her time at Gillis especially, Linda, Renata and Kathy.