We Remember
HOWERY, Frieda
April 24, 1929 — May 13, 2022
Devoted Wife. Loving Mother. God’s Ambassador.
Frieda was born in Coronation, Alberta, the eighth of ten children born to John and Friedaricka Motz, and the first to be born in Canada after her parents emigrated from Bessarabia, Romania. She had a happy, carefree childhood surrounded by lots of family. An avid student, she attended a one-room school not far from her farm and graduated high school from Prairie Bible Institute in Three Hills, Alberta. After moving to BC for a year to help her newly-widowed sister, she moved to Hanna, Alberta, and worked in the Hanna Hospital, then in the Royal Bank there. She met her husband, Harold, in the Alliance Church youth group. They were married on May 23, 1953, and spent 58 happy years together until his death in 2011. They loved to work and play together, with business ventures including their Modern Service Station and the Hanna Variety Store, before moving to Winfield, BC, in 1969. Their ventures continued with the sales of Golden Products. She also set up new accounts for Sears and The Bay, gathered forms for the Census Commission, worked as a Care Aide, and for Wild ‘n Wet Waterslide (owned by her sister and brother-in-law). After retirement, Frieda and Harold enjoyed the business of garage sales and marketing fruit and vegetables to and from Alberta, as well as being Kelowna Airport Ambassadors for many years. They also loved to travel over the years, whether it was exploring various spots all across Canada, or travelling farther afield through the United States or touring Europe. Frieda spent her entire life in service to the Lord in various ministries in the Alliance Church and as a Gideon. When she wasn’t working, Frieda enjoyed playing Scrabble, making countless quilts, baking, canning, collecting salt & pepper shakers, writing short children’s stories and entertaining guests. But Frieda’s greatest earthly joy by far was her family, always attending as many events as possible to support her 3 children, 6 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. She is lovingly remembered by her son Rod (Lil) Howery, her daughter Dorothy (Tim) Goode, and her daughter Brendalee (Kevin) Robinson. She will be dearly missed by her grandchildren Jocelyn (Jon) Howery, Josh (Jackie) Goode, Amy Geistlinger, Kasey (Kyle) van Sickle, Rylee Robinson, and Grace Robinson. She was a special “G.G.” to Eli, Kaylee, Aubrey, Taylen, Brantley, and Max. She shared a special bond with her one remaining sibling, Lil (Ken) Anderson, and was a very beloved aunt to many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held on THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2022, at 1:00 PM, at the LAKE COUNTRY ALLIANCE CHURCH, 12025 Oceola Rd, Lake Country, BC.
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Service
THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2022, at 1:00 PM
Location
LAKE COUNTRY ALLIANCE CHURCH
We are sad to hear of your mom and grandmas passing. She surely was devoted and an amazing servant of our Heavenly Father. It must be a comfort to know she again is with Harold and happy. Until you meet her again I am sure you will miss her and all your good family times. We have always loved and appreciated your Mom and family since we started coming to church in 1987..
I’m sorry for your loss . She was a wonderful auntie to me, I loved her and will miss her. Aunt Frieda, such a beautiful person! Our loss is heaven’s gain❣️
I just learned of your mother’s passing. I know how close you were as a Family. My husband and I had many fun Rook games with your mom and dad. I also had many tea times or going out to coffee together when I was in Winfield. We enjoyed Christian fellowship . She will be missed by everyone who knew her.
My heart is yours. I love your family. May you know and feel the Lord Jesus Christ, love and presence and healing comfort in this time, as you live out the rest of your years in service to the Lord as she did, anticipating the time when you will see her again. She left a beautiful legacy of love and unwavering devotion. love and big hugs. Karen
We were so sorry that we were not able to attend in person but loved the live stream service that was a true honour of such a loving and kind aunt….we laughed at her dedication to scrabble as Wednesday was the one day of the week we couldn’t take her to lunch. Her bright smile and welcoming heart we will always remember and hold dear. Love to all the family…Lois and Barry
I saw your parents stone in our yard and remembered the name and your mother especially. My condolences for your loss. When I say “our yard” , my husband does tombstones and is doing the added inscription for Frieda.