Obituary of Caroline Hilde (Johnson)

Caroline Hilde passed away peacefully and gracefully to be forever with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at the age of 94 years, on Tuesday, January 24th, 2012 at Heritage Square Residental Care Home in Vernon, B.C. She is survived by her four children, Marlene (Otto) Streberg, James (Mariann) Johnson, Karen (Leonard) Schlaut and Kathy (Ron) Strand; three step-children, Kathleen (Karl) Janzen, Ken (Julie) Hilde and Sharon (Ed) Davis; her sister, Doreen Likness; her brother, Donald Anderson; and a host of grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Clifford Johnson in 1963 and her second husband, Andrew Hilde in 2003; her brothers, Roy, Wilfred, Wallace, Arnt and Edwin; her sisters, Mildred, Olga, Connie and Evelyn; and step-son, Raynor. Caroline was born on December 10th, 1917 on a farm near Armena, Alberta, one of twelve children born to John Alfred Anderson and Andrea Serene Anderson (nee Moe). At the age of eight she moved to a farm near Donalda, Alberta. She attended a one-room country school. While still in Grade 9 she left school to work for local farm families, doing chores and helping with housework. Caroline married a neighbourhood farm boy, Clifford Johnson, in 1939 and they began farming north of Donalda. It was there they raised their four children. Clifford loved hunting and fishing, so Mom was used to cooking wild meat. Mom's farm life was typical of the early years. She helped with chores, did house work, cooked large meals for threshing crews, as needed to support Clifford on the farm. At an early age she learned to sew and spent many hours creating special memories quilting with her daughters. In 1967 Caroline married Andrew Hilde and moved to Vernon where Andy lived and worked as a steam engineer at Dellview Hospital. Caroline and Andy enjoyed many of the same things - cross-country skiing, golfing and camping. Music was also a big part of their lives. Mom learned to play on an old pump organ and later took piano lessons. Andy played the Hawaiian guitar and violin. Music became a part of the family visits. Precious are the memories they have left for us. Church and her hope and trust in her Savior were central to Caroline's life. She was a member of Living Word Lutheran Church for many years, faithfully attending every church event when possible and helping where she could, mostly by playing the piano at church and for senior care home services. A Celebration Of Caroline's Life was held at Living Word Lutheran Church, Vernon, B.C. on Saturday, January 28th, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Dr. Harald Schoubye officiating. An Interment Service will take place in the Bethany Lutheran Cemetery, Donalda, Alberta on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. with a time of fellowship and refreshments to follow in the Church. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Caroline to the charity of one's choice.