Elva was born in Chilliwack, BC and raised on the family farm on Chilliwack Central Road. In 1947 she married Clayton Johnson and moved to the farm on McGrath Road, Rosedale, and later retired to Edward Street in Chilliwack, where she resided until moving to Cheam Village in 2010.
Elva was predeceased by her parents: George (1970) and Agnes (l972) Brown; her sisters and brothers in law, Alice Brown (1929), Alma (2004) (Tommy) Parker and Georgina (1996) (Bill) Caldwell and her husband Clayton, who passed away in 1982.
She is survived by her children: Judy (Bill) Mansfield, Jerry (Rhonda), Jay (Sharon) and Jill (Denis) Sache and grandchildren: Gene (Sarah) Sache, Michael (Mel) Sache, Jennifer (Chris) Mann, Steven (Carmen) Johnson, Grant (Shawna) Sache, Shannon, Scott, Lindsey and Leslie Johnson, and 10 great—grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
A private family service was held.
The family Wishes to thank Dr. Maclntosh and the staff at Cheam Village for their exceptional care.
Arrangements under the direction of Henderson's Funeral Homes & Crematorium Ltd., Chilliwack, British Columbia.
