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Frances McWhirter Obituary
McWHIRTER, Frances Dorothy Passed away peacefully on August 1, 2007. Frances, born in Pincher Creek, AB on July 5, 1916 was predeceased by her husband James, sister Margaret, brother Jack and daughter Joanne. She will be lovingly missed by daughter Pam (Peter), grandson PJ (Marina), son-in-law Bill (Ruth) and many cousins, nieces and nephews throughout Canada and England. Frances influenced the lives of thousands of students in her 33 years of teaching in Pincher Creek and Cranbrook. Upon retirement Frances took up swimming and for the next 30 years achieved numerous BC, Canadian and World records in a variety of seniors' events. The family would like to thank Dr. Houghton and the fantastic nursing staff of 4A South at VGH. A celebration of Frances' life for family and friends will be held at 2pm on August 6, 2007 at 967 Seapearl Place, Victoria, BC. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to donate in Frances' memory may do so to the BC Heart and Stroke Foundation: 107-1001 Cloverdale Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8X 4C9, (250) 382-4035. 396013
Memories and Condolences
for Frances McWhirter
8 Entries
Linda (Betts) Spottiswood
August 14, 2007
If only all teachers could be as she was. I was privileged to have her as a teacher in both grade one at Tenth Avenue and grade three at Amy Woodland. She changed my life. My condolences to her family and close friends.
Ruth Johnson
August 6, 2007
What a privilege it was to know such a fine person as Frances. She'll be missed by all. We look forward to the time when we will see her again.
Archie and Ruth Johnson
Kathy Carter
August 5, 2007
I'll always remember Mrs. McWhirter as my Grade 1 teacher at Tenth Avenue School in Cranbrook...1958-59. Imagine 37 six year olds in one class! She was also my "just down the back alley" neighbour...and I loved to walk home from school with her.
Kathy Kuhnert Carter
Bill Lawrence
August 4, 2007
Aunt Frances made a lasting impact on our family, and she leaves many happy memories of visits and family get togethers. She will be missed.
Jana Johnson
August 4, 2007
Frances became very dear to me, and to everyone in our congregation. Her example of faith and her love for Jehovah were outstanding. She was like a grandma to me, and I will deeply miss her.
Melanie Johnson
August 4, 2007
Frances was akind sister and very friendly to talk too she will be missed. She'll be in our hearts and in Jehovah's memory.
A loving sister
Melanie Johnson
Trudy Handel
August 3, 2007
We are very glad that Aunt Frances and Pam were able to stop by last year - your visit meant a lot to us. She will be missed.
Bob & Bev Lawrence
August 3, 2007
We are so sorry to hear of Aunt Frances' passing. She was a real sweety and we will miss her. I regret not visiting more often. You are in our prayers.
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