We Remember
ANDRES, Mary
June 18, 1930 — December 3, 2020
Mary Andres (age 90), resident of Fort St. John, BC, formerly of Kelowna, BC, passed away on December 3rd at the age of 90.
Mary was born to Howard and Elizabeth Webb in June 1930 in Kelvington, Saskatchewan. As a young girl her family moved to Giscome, BC where her father worked in the sawmill. She graduated from Prince George Secondary School in 1948. Mary completed Normal School in Victoria (1950) to become a teacher. In the fall of 1951, she came to Cecil Lake to teach at Transpine School (grades 1-4) for one year. This is where she met her husband Harry. She left Cecil Lake in June 1952 and married Harry on September 6, 1952. They moved to Prince Albert, SK where their son Ken was born. They moved to Prince George one year later. Evan, Kathy and Bernice were born in Prince George. In 1964, they returned to Cecil Lake and farmed until 1992. Howard completed their family in 1967. Mary retired from teaching in 1986. She and Harry bought a fifth wheel and enjoyed travelling for several years. In 1996, Mary’s oldest daughter Lynn was welcomed into our family. In 1997, they moved to Westbank, BC for a few years and then settled in Kelowna. Harry passed away in January 2006 and Mary resided in Kelowna until the fall of 2018, she then moved back to Fort St John to be closer to her family.
Throughout Mary’s life she was an involved community member in various organizations: The Woman’s Institute, Cecil Lake Community Hall, and once she retired was very involved with the Seniors Centre, both in Kelowna and Fort St. John. She loved floor curling and a good game of crib.
Her legacy lives on through her children: Lynn (Daryl) Arnold, Ken (Suzanne) Andres, Evan Andres, Kathy (Brian) Kelly, Bernice (Rick) Chmelyk, and Howard (Katherine) Andres; her brother Art Webb; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. She was predeceased by her parents Howard and Elizabeth Webb and her husband Harry (2006).
A Funeral Service will be held to honour Mary with Clair Jantzen officiating, burial to follow at Westbank Cemetery. Due to the current pandemic restrictions, it will be by invitation only. However, the family would like to invite all who want to pay their respects to join by livestream on Friday, December 11, 2020, at 10:00 am. (see below)
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Condolences to you Bernice and all of your family. Your Mom was a lovely lady and one of my favourite teachers many years ago.
To all of the Andres Children and your Families. Please accept our warm and caring wishes to you all.
Ed and I would like to send our condolences to all the families. I worked with Mary at the Clearview School and will greatly miss her at the functions we go to. Hugs to Mary’s children.
My heart goes out to you at this time, I hope you feel all the love surrounding you from all that care so much about you!
So sorry to hear of your loss. My heartfelt Condolences to all the family♡♡♡♡♡♡
Sending love and condolences to all of you during this sad time! I was blessed to know your mom in so many aspects of life!from being her student in grade two to being her hairdresser in later years!!
She will he loved, remembered and missed by so many❤️❤️❤️
Our condolences to your family at this difficult time I was already in the “big room” when Mrs Andres came back to teach in Cecil Lake but I do remember her being there. Our thoughts are with you
Prayers to all Mary’s family. Cherish the memories.
Sending love and condolences to the entire Andres family during this sad time. Our family was very fortunate to have gotten to know what a caring person Auntie Mary was during her time in Kelowna. We will always appreciate the time and friendship she provided to our mother in her final years. We are sure they will have a few laughs together in the hereafter.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the entire family. We will always remember our visits with Aunt Mary in Kelowna, on our summer vacations. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love Randy & Gloria.
Mary and I had many fun times at Parkinson Rec Center carpet bowling and I missed her very much when she moved to FSJ May her soul rest on peace Colette
Mary and I had a lot of fun carpet bowling at Parkinson Rec centre. I missed her very much when she left for Fort St John. May her soul Rest In Peace. Colette Stringer
A beautiful lady who left the world with a beautiful family. Thinking of you all. Sending love.
Condolences to all my cousins 🙏 So sorry for the loss of aunt Mary. Will always have happy memories of her and aunt louise coming for visits and having wine at 10 am love to all
Very sorry to hear of your moms passing. Also be thankful you shared a beautiful life with her xo to every one
To all of Mary’s family, my deepest sympathies. Thank you for sharing the service, it was a privilege. Sending hugs and love.
T
Brian and Bernice I admire you both for your heartfelt presentations, a most difficult thing to do for someone you loved so much. A special thanks to Mary, Harry, Ken, Cathy, Bernice, Evan, and Howard for welcoming your ” surprise Sister ” Lynn into the family.
Our condolences to all the family. We have many fond memories of Mary. She was always friendly and welcoming. Our time at the Rodeos, the rain we had one time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you .
The Love and Strength and Compassion Mary had shines on in her Family. You are all Amazing.
We would like to send our condolences to everyone . Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you