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Catherine Gail Garritsen

July 14, 1947 ~ June 6, 2017


Catherine Garritsen passed away at the Creston Valley Hospital on June 6, 2017 after a brave battle with cancer.

Catherine was born in Brooks, Alberta on July 14, 1947. She was educated in the small community of Mannville, Alberta.

Catherine had her first child Lana on November 2, 1965, followed by Todd on November 11, 1969, and then Craig on March 28, 1971. Catherine loved to travel and visited many places including Japan, New Zealand, Fiji, and Hawaii.


She is predeceased by her father Tom Machin, mother Audrey Smith, and her stepfather Horace Smith.

Catherine is survived by her children Todd (Renée), Craig (Sheri), and Lana; grandchildren Kasia-Rae, Samantha, Michael, and Rebecca; two great-grandchildren; sisters Lynn (Barry), Debbie (Gerry), Cheryl (Danny); brothers Randy (Debbie) and Rex (Corinne); and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, great nieces and nephews.

A service will be held on Friday, June 23, 2017 at 11:00am at Anglican Christ Church, Officiated by Pastor Harry Haberstock.

Friends and family wish to make a memorial contribution may do so to Anglican Christ Church, 422 - 7 Ave N, Creston, BC V0B 1G4.