Sophie (Miller) Johnston – (1918 – 2011) – It is with heavy hearts that we the family announce the passing of Sophie (Miller) Johnston, 93 years, of Oliver on the 28th day of August, 2011 at McKinney Place. Born in Etonia, Saskatchewan she was the daughter of the late Rudolf and Dorothy Miller. She is survived by sisters, Elsie, Dorothy & Edith; brothers, Rudy, Jackie;
sons, Ronald & William (Oliver) and Jim(Brenda), Oakfield, Nova Scotia; grandchildren, David (Michelle) Prospect, Nova Scotia; CarolAnn (Mike) Tesfaye,
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia; Teresa, Red Deer, Alberta; Crystal, Penticton, B.C; Melissa, Victoria, B.C. and Jonathan Shuman, Bedford, Nova Scotia; 6 great grandchildren, Rylee, Sophie and Quinn, Prospect, Nova, Scotia; Paige and
Kayl, Red Deer, Alberta and Shaelyn, Penticton.

Sophie was predeceased by husband of earlier years, Edgar; daughter, Patricia; sisters Katherina, Mary and brother Edward. She made many lifelong friends while working at Oliver Sawmill Box Factory and BC Fruit Growers Association. She supported many charities over the years with her famous apple pies and tarts. Sophie was a lifetime member and supporter of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. She especially enjoyed preparing meals and spending time with family and close friends. The Johnston family will
receive visitors at Graham Funeral Home, 34616 99 Street, Oliver on Wednesday,
August 31, 2011 between 7 and 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at St. Paul’s
Lutheran Church 9516 342nd Avenue, Oliver at 11:00 o’clock followed by a
reception in the church hall. Rev Darren Siegle will be officiating. Interment
will take place in the Oliver Cemetery. Family flowers only, by request.
Donations in memory may be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 9516 342nd
Avenue, Oliver, B.C. or McKinney Place, R. 3 7139 362nd Avenue, Oliver, B.C.
Special thanks to all the caring and compassionate staff at McKinney Place
during Sophie’s stay. Arrangements entrusted to: Graham Funeral Home, 34616 – 99
Street, Oliver (250) 498-3833. Your messages of condolence sharing your fond
memories of Sophie may be sent to: www.grahamfh.com