On Sunday, December 26, 2010, Mrs Esther Williston (nee Johnson) passed away peacefully at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home at the age of 75 years.

She was predeceased by her husband, Cam of 51 years, in September 2006.

She is survived by her son, John (Donna) of Yellowknife, her three daughters, Sherry (Murray) Willis of Kamloops, Carol (Doug) Adams of Tsawwassen and Gayle (Gary) Hunter of Merville, B.C., and her twelve grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. She also leaves to cherish her memory her birth family of three sisters, Lynn, Ruby and Helmy and three brothers, Art, Ivor and Eric, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by an infant sister, Florence in 1937, and also predeceased by her two brothers and five sisters of her adoptive family, Lena, Henry, Harold, Margaret, Edna, Hilda and Edith. She is also remembered by many nieces and nephews of her adoptive family.

Mom was born Esther Fresada Ingeborg Johnson in Evelyn, B.C. in 1935, to Bjuty and John Johnson. Mom met Dad in Smithers, when he came to work for his brother. They were married April 1955 in Penticton. Dad's work took them to Kelowna, Salmon Arm, Vancouver and then to Kamloops. When Mom had finished raising us kids, she took a job driving school bus, which she thoroughly enjoyed.

When Mom was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in September 2010, she proceeded to get her affairs in order for the time when she would leave us. Mom had a brief stay in the hospital, and went into the Marjorie Willoughby Home for her last 10 days. She spoke often of the wonderful care she was receiving in hospice and appreciated so very much the caring staff. She also wanted thanks to go to the caring nurses on 3W at RIH. Special thanks to Dr. Hollman, the wonderful nurses and caring staff at the Marjorie Willoughby Home.

Funeral Service will take place at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 30, 2010 at the Kamloops Convention Centre, 1250 Rogers Way, Kamloops, B.C. with Mr. Dwayne Powell officiating.

Should friends desire, donations to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home, 72 Whiteshield Crescent South, Kamloops, B.C. V2E 2S9 in Memory of Mom would be appreciated.

Arrangements entrusted to
Kamloops Funeral Home
250-554-2577

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