Born ‎3 Jul 1924 Camp Lister, British Columbia, Canada, died ‎11 Jan 2014 White Rock, British Columbia, Canada‎, age 89 years
Terry ARMSTRONG
( Saturday, 11 Jan 2014 )

Armstrong, Terry (Therese Roy) July 3, 1924 – January 11, 2014 Terry w as born in Camp Lister B.C. and lost both parents when she was very yo ung. Her first language was English but she proved a quick study learn ing French fluently in public school in Falher, Alberta. She graduate d from high school in Picture Butte and at age 17 moved to Calgary t o support herself.

She married Dr. William (Bill) Terrance Armstrong in 1949 and the youn g couple lived briefly in Vancouver, Kamloops and Vernon before settli ng in Revelstoke to raise their growing family. After 15 years in Reve lstoke the family moved to Rossland, BC. Terry and Bill retired to Lan gley, BC in 1986. Terry is predeceased by husband Bill and brother Eug ene Roy.

She will be missed by children and their spouses, Gerry (Sandy Chalmer s), Joanne (Randy Taylor), Rick (Donna Davis), Larry (Marsha Scott), G len (Mary Tkachyk), Donna, Ken (Denise Lacombe), sister Marilyn Hain ( Tony), 17 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and friends.

Terry raised her family in a home that never saw a store-bought loaf o f bread, cake or cookies and whose kitchen table was the envy of all . We will cherish and pass on to the grandchildren and great-grandchil dren the many beautiful knitted and crocheted afghans, sweaters and ot her treasures she made for us all over the years. Mom's memory will li ve on in our hearts, her many recipes in our kitchens and in kitchen s everywhere and her hand-crafted treasures in our homes. The family w ould like to thank all those at Evergreen Heights, Peace Arch Hospita l and the Irene Thomas Hospice for their kind care and support. A fune ral mass followed by a tea will be held at the Star of the Sea Catholi c church in White Rock on January 17, 2014.

Born ‎6 Apr 1924 Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada, died ‎11 Jul 2003 Vernon, British Columbia, Canada‎, age 79 years