Laura Lila Johnston

Sunrise August 16, 1925 – Sunset June 24, 2013

It is with great sadness we announce the loss of our respected elder Laura Lila Johnston who passed peacefully in her sleep. Squamish Nation family and friends are very saddened by this loss as we share great memories of Laura and her love for her community. We will especially miss her knack for making tasty jelly cones, money filled cakes and festive Easter baskets. Laura was the ‘official contest player’ who won many great prizes and in which many of her family benefited from her entering them into a variety of contests. Laura will be missed her many friends at the bingo halls and bowling alleys.

Laura is survived by her daughters Clare (Steven), Orene and Jennifer; grandchildren Lisa Andrews (Pat), Kim, Richard and Tracy Mitchell, Kerrie and Hitam (Shannon) Treadwell, Leeland and Orene Askew, Anthony Johnston(April) and Jina Johnston-Hall (James); and 27 great grandchildren; Laura is also survived by her brothers William (Elizabeth) and Edwin Engler; and many, many loving relatives and dear friends.

A celebration of life will be taking place at the Chief Joe Mathias Centre, 100 Capilano Road, North Vancouver, BC on Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 11:00 am.