Obituary of Marie Claire Frieda Johnston

Marie Claire Frieda Johnston (nee Gaudry) "Frieda" May 16, 1930 - November 18, 2016 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Frieda Johnston. She was predeceased by her loving parents Philippe and Emilliana Gaudry, as well as four sisters and six brothers. Frieda leaves behind her love of her life and devoted husband Wray of 65 years whom she met and married in Assiniboia, Saskatchewan. Also mourning her loss are her children D'Arcy (Dee) Johnston of Kelowna, BC, Darla (Leonard) Nicholas of Windermere, BC, Wade (Janet) Johnston of Chilliwack, BC, Dennis (Shanel) Johnston of Delta, BC, her grandchildren Jennifer, Tyler, Ryan, Felicia, Kadie and Sidney, her great grandchildren Bryce, Kylie, Emersyn and Adrian and many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Frieda's passion in life was spending time and helping her family. In her younger years she worked as a telephone operator, helping her father Philippe in his Bowling Alley and Service Station as well as working on their family farm. Frieda loved sports and was the first female to play ball on a men's fastball team as the catcher. She also loved to play the piano and cared for many foster children throughout her years. Frieda spent numerous hours working on her petit point as well as teaching and sharing her love for ceramics. Frieda cherished the love of all her friends including people she had just met and she could put a smile on anyone's face that came in contact with her. A service for Frieda will be held at the Catholic Church of Canadian Martyrs (712 - 12th Avenue) in Invermere, BC on Monday, December 5, 2016 at 11:00 am, followed by her interment of Ashes in the Invermere Cemetery. Please join the family for a light lunch in the Church Hall following the interment. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the: Alzheimer Society of BC, #300, 828 - West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1E2 or the: Columbia Valley Hospice Society of Invermere in memory of Frieda Johnston. Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service. Condolences for the family can be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com