In Loving Memory of Katie Annie (Née Cowdrey) Bjornson
May 24, 1928 – January 23, 2025.
It’s with heavy hearts that the family of Katie Annie Bjornson (Née Cowdrey) announces her peaceful passing on Thursday, January 23, 2025 in her 97th year. She had been a resident of Ridgeview Lodge, Kamloops, BC and we’d like to thank the staff for their years of care, services and kindness. We would also like to acknowledge and thank ,Tara for the happy hours, days, ‘seasons’ that she and Mom shared!
Katie was born in Pouce Coupe, BC and grew up with three sisters and a brother on a homestead/ farm near Arras, BC.
She is survived by her younger sister, Gwen Lukey and younger brother, Wayne (Darlene) Hiebert. Katie will be deeply missed by her daughters, Carol (Bill) Greenhalgh, Elaine (Jack) McGrath; her son Marvin, as well as her daughter-in-law Elizabeth Hale. She will be missed by her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; Keith (Heather) Greenhalgh, Ben and Liam; Cathy (Shon) Mckay. Kalum; Michael (Danielle) Curran, Quinn and Tessa; Scott (Anita) Curran, Joshua, Natalie, Danae and Malcolm; Rebecca (Glen) Sanford, Charlotte; Jessica (Christian) Meredith, Erin, Sara, Reese, and Kasey; Margaret (Robert) Dickner, Kenzie, Eva and Holly; Kathleen (Mike) Howard, Breanna, Teddy and Bernie. Katie will also be remembered by her extended family of numerous nieces and nephews. She was cherished by all.
She is predeceased by her husband, Carl Bjornson (2009), her sister, Susie Herman (2017), her sister, Jane Fellers (2013), her son Brad Bjornson (2009) and her granddaughter, Lisa Curran (1979).
Katie was humble and enjoyed the simpler things in life. Having lived on a farm, she loved animals and nature was a daily part of her life. She loved the seasons and kept a large garden on their acreage. Katie was always busy with projects whether it was knitting, sewing, crafting or painting – her Art work adorns walls of our extensive family’s homes. Music was always part of our household and she loved to sing, especially with others. Katie had a large address book and she never forgot to send her extended family; Anniversary cards, Birthday wishes, Valentine cards, as well as Christmas greetings. Children were special; she always gave them a smile and then kept an eye on them. They appreciated the attention and enjoyed the shared activities. Katie will be remembered for her generosity, her wit, her kindness and her care for others.
She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Most of all she was a wife, mother, and grandmother.
We love her and she will never be forgotten!
A Celebration of Katie’s Life will be held in the summer of 2025 in Dawson Creek, B.C.
Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com