Obituaries

BLACKMAN (NEE: JOHNSTON), Mearl Anne

BLACKMAN, Mearl Anne (nee Johnston), born March 25, 1970 passed away peacefully at Rotary Hospice House February 23, 2014, her beloved Jason holding her hand at her bedside. She is also survived by her 3 precious children, Bryce (11), Sharan (8) and Audrey (5), mother, Vickie Barron (Joe Keeley) & father, Roy Johnston (Leola Clarke), her brothers, Ed Johnston (Joanne Ponton) & George Johnston (Janice Tjaden), nieces, Kyra, Krista & Sarah, her grandma Lena Johnston, aunts, Carol Scott, Teressa Kruys, Margaret Reynolds and uncle John Tuulari, parents-in-law, Annette Turgeon & Ron (Fay) Blackman, sister-in-law, Dana Kharboutli (Marcus), brother-in-law, Michael (Lindsay) Blackman, nephew Isaac & grandmother-in-law Delores Turgeon Courteau, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many, many friends.

Prayers & Visitation will be held Friday evening, February 28th @ 7:00 p.m. from the Church of the Immaculate Conception (3285 Cathedral Ave. Prince George, BC) with Fr. Chris Lynch officiating. The Celebration of life service will be held at Immaculate Conception Church (3285 Cathedral Ave. Prince George, BC) on Saturday, March 1st at 11:00 am.

In loving memory of Mearl, donations to Rotary Hospice House are appreciated.

Grace Memorial Funeral Home & Crematorium Ltd., in care of arrangements. 250-964-2522/1-250-567-4814.

Condolence Messages

Mar 04, 2014
Living on Cambie Road, I started babysitting Mearl when she was one year old. Her stepfather, Ivan, was one of my best friends, so I got to see her grow up and become a typical normal teenager and then become a wonderful woman, who was always pleasant and respectful of others. My condolences to Jason and the children as well as my friends Vickie and Joe. I share in your loss.

Gerry (Red) Irwin
Mar 03, 2014
We are so very sad to hear of the passing of Mearl. Our home was her home, separated only by the park. Such a special person who has been taken way to soon. Hugs, hugs and more hugs for the family.

The Lee Family [Carrie, Ritchie and Bruce].
Mar 01, 2014
I will always remember the great times we had growing up from Belgo through to Rutland Senior, and the many run-ins we had until you moved. My thoughts are with your beautiful family. Mearl had a wonderful soul which now will live through her children.

Tracy Graf (Wright)
Mar 01, 2014
Mearl will always be in our thoughts on Cambie Road. We will never forget all the fun that we had as kids. She will be truly missed by us all.

Karen, Nancy, Sandi & Erin
Feb 28, 2014
When I worked with Mearl at Lodge Hotel, she always gave me a laugh and a great big smile. Lost a fantastic person. Very sorry to hear about her passing.

Dwight
Feb 28, 2014
Dear Jason and family,

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.

Love, John & Marieke Haffen
Feb 28, 2014
Jason, Bryce, Sharan and little Audrey,

We are so very sorry to hear about Mearl. Our prayers and love are with you now and through the coming days. We wish we could be there, but we will be praying for you all.

Lots of love,

Nikki & Blaine Shann, Mikayla & Luke Jones
Feb 27, 2014
Mearl you will be missed by so many, you where like a sister to me and your trade mark laugh, smile and friendship will always be in my memory and heart.

Mitch Raby
Feb 27, 2014
Mearl touched the hearts and lives of everyone she met and left us all better for knowing her. She made English class a lot more fun. My deepest sympathies to Mearl's family.

Denise Paley (Gaudreau)
Feb 27, 2014
Jason & Family,

So very sorry for your loss, dear Jason & family. I will be with you, in spirit, praying Friday evening and at the funeral service on Saturday.

Prayers, Love & Hugs,

Mrs. Evans (Carol)
Feb 27, 2014
Remembering good times with Mearl, she was a beautiful person with a huge zest for life. My condolences to Jason and family.

Wendy McNeil and family.
Feb 26, 2014
Saddened and so sorry for Mearl's family. Hard to believe it's been more than a quarter of a century since we met in Hollywood's hallowed halls.

Prayers in abundance to you all.

Kathy Audy (nee Brook)
Feb 26, 2014
Jason,

My thoughts and prayers are with you, your children, and family.

Michelle Dickie
Feb 26, 2014
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Mearl was a truly special person to me (a daughter) and I will never forget the moments we shared.

Shirley
Feb 26, 2014
Will always remember Mearl's beautiful smile. Condolences to the family.

Sue Johal
Feb 26, 2014
We also remember her from Mickie's pub in Kelowna. She had a wonderful smile. So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Ron and Lin Newton
Feb 26, 2014
We are very sorry to hear about Mearl. Although we haven't seen her in quite a while she will always be remembered for her kind smile and a love of life. When she worked at Mickie's in Kelowna she always had a smile and hug for everyone.

Ken and Bim Luknowsky - Kelowna