Obituary of Hilda Patricia Byman

Hilda Patricia Byman 1927 - 2016 It is with deep sadness that we announce Hilda Byman passed away peacefully at the Invermere and District Hospital on Friday, November 24, 2016 with her family at her bedside. Hilda was born on March 16, 1927 to Charles and Evelyn Franson. She was the eldest of six children, and was raised and lived in the Columbia Valley all her life. At the age of 18 she fell in love with and married Ingvar Byman. They married on June 16, 1945. and had five children. Hilda worked as a cook and caregiver at The Pynelogs for over 18 years. She spent many hours volunteering for the Windermere Hospital Auxiliary, Seniors Club and Windermere Community Hall. Hilda loved swimming and playing baseball. Her biggest passion was her family and she was known as Gramma B to everyone. Hilda was predeceased by her parents Charles and Evelyn Franson, husband Ingvar Byman, and companion Bill Chamberlain, brothers Ronald, Norman and Albert Franson, sister Gladys Sivorot, sons-in-law Barry Agnew, Roy Beninger, and great grandson Trè Micheal O'Connor. She is survived by her 3 daughters Audrey (Gerry) Pepin, Verna Agnew, Doreen Beninger, son Albert Byman, 9 grandchildren, 9 great- grandchildren, 3 great- great- grandchildren, one sister Shirley Mackey, and by her special friend Keira. Her daughter Brenda went missing in 1961, and Hilda always held out hope that one day she would come home. There will be a celebration of Hilda's life on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 11:00 am, at the Windermere Community Hall. Interment of cremains will take place in Mount View Cemetery where she will be buried next to Ingvar. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service. Condolences for the family can be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com