June 11, 2020
The family of Mary Herman is saddened to announce her passing on Thursday, June 11th, 2020 at the age of 87. She is lovingly remembered by her husband Jack and her children Jackie (Dave), Merv (Jane), Colin (Gail), and Lyle (Konnie), as well as her brother, Alwyn, and numerous grandchildren - Gareth, Megan (Bill), John, Reid (Taylor), Jackie, Chad, Kassie (Chris), Brock (Kirsten), Blake (Delanie), Denton (Alanna), and Jake (Vanessa). She is also survived by many great-grandchildren - Jace, Teegan, Addison, Natas, Jesse, Jameson, Laycee, Weston, Alivia, and Mason.
Mary was predeceased by her mother Una Johnson (Smith) and her brother Carl Johnson.
Mary was born in Kamloops May 26, 1933, she was raised in Celista, and moved to Chase when she married Jack Herman in 1954. They were married for 66 years. A longtime resident of Chase, Mary was devoted to family and will be deeply missed by all her family and friends. She had a lovely way of making everyone feel comfortable, warm, and welcomed into her home. Mary truly loved and enjoyed each of her grandchildren and always made them feel special. Mary showed her love through her kind and generous spirit and her caring nature reached out to many people. Her presence will be sorely missed. She has left each of us with wonderful memories; we were are so fortunate to have had her in our lives!
Donations in Mary's memory may be made to Alzheimer's Society of BC or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.
A family celebration will be held at a later date.