It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mildred on April 20, 2015 in Vernon, BC. She was predeceased by her parents, long-time North Okanagan Pioneers, Alice and Lew Brydon; siblings: Harold, Wilbert, and Norma; husband: Werner in 1995; sons: Douglas, Fergus, and Lawrence; and grandson: MacKenzie.
She is survived by her sons: Will (Roberta) of Surrey, Lewis of Armstrong; daughter: Heather (John) of Armstrong; 15 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and 1 great great granddaughter.
Mildred was born on the family homestead in China Valley in July 1921. A few years later, they moved to a farm in Armstrong when the kids needed to go to school. Mildred was an IPE member since 1929, showing prized Ayrshire cattle in her early years. Later on she had multiple entries in knitting and baked goods. She was an outdoor lady who was never very far from her veggie garden and after Werner passed on, she kept up his beloved flower garden. She was a member of Kalamalka Rebekah Lodge for over 70 years.
Every kid (big or small) loved to go to granny's - the cookie jar was nearly always full and the coffee pot on. She accepted everybody for who they really were and not who they were supposed to be.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2015 at Armstrong Bible Chapel (2145 Rosedale Avenue, Armstrong, BC).
In lieu of flowers, please take a friend to lunch.