HOUGH, Meryl Ruth (Johnson)
Posted: June 26th, 2018
HOUGH
MERYL RUTH (JOHNSON) HOUGH, beloved wife of the late Arthur Hough, passed away in Raymond, Alberta on Friday, June 22, 2018 at the age of 87 years. Meryl is survived by her children, Bryan (Janice) Hough, Jean (Joe Pitcher deceased) Don) Ethridge and Sharon (Rod deceased) Gibb and 12 grandchildren (Chad P itcher-deceased) and 25 great grandchildren. She is also survived by 2 sisters – Irene Palmer and Lola Sharland. Predeceased by her parents and 11 siblings. Meryl was born on August 7, 1930 in Barnwell, Alberta to Benjamin Franklin Johnson and Zella Park Allred, the 13th of 14 children. She spent most of her life in Southern Alberta, except when her work as a hospital administrator took her north to Moose Factory, Ontario, and Rankin Inlet, Northwest Territories. Many memories and lifelong friendships were built as Art and Meryl lived in Taber, Cardston, Whisky Gap, Woolford, and Magrath. Meryl is well known for her quilting and bread making skills. She had a thirst for knowledge and spent many hours reading. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, June 30th, 2018 at 10:00 am at THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS – GARDEN PLACE CHAPEL, 170 N Center Street, Magrath, Alberta. Friends are invited to meet the family on June 30th, 2018 from 9:00-9:45am prior to the service.
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We were so sorry to hear of Meryl’s passing. We know we have to leave this life but it’s so difficult to let go. Her lovely, happy disposition. Just always a joy to be around, a smile for everyone. Just kind of the person you think will always be there. We do hope her suffering was short and your time with her will bring you wonderful memories. So very proud to have felt like we were her friends. ?
Bryan, Jean, Sharon and families….Your mom was a grand lady and one of the kindest as well, that I (Debbie) have ever known. She was like a second mom to me when you lived in Whiskey Gap and remember walking to meet Sharon half way from our home to either play at your house or ours. Going to School and attending different functions in Del Bonita. I also worked with Meryl at the Indian Hospital in Cardston in the Admin Office and would love to watch her run that old adding machine….I have never seen anyone punch the keys with that much vigor and accuracy for sure…she used to tell me that I better quit watching her and get my work done…hahah. I am sorry that none of our family will be able to attend you mom’s funeral and celebration of life. I spoke with Darlene this morning and she has a busy day with company coming and Donna company as well & will be visiting Dixie who is recuperating from 2 heart valve replacements…and is now in Leth. hospital. Dorsey is struggling with her knees and has to walk with a walker most always…Della is in Athabasca and I have had hips and knee surgeries as well…but we are all still ticking. I hope your families are doing well and send our Sympathy & Love to you and we will always think of your mom with fond memories. Hope to see you down the road one day… The Diebert Girls…. Donna Pitcher, Della McLean, Dixie Diebert, Darlene Scott, Debbie Zuback, Dorsey Jaworsky.