It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lynn Avice Herrington on Friday, April 21, 2023.
She will be forever missed by her loving husband of forty years, Orville Herrington; her sons, Blaine Tetz (Ethel) and Kevin Tetz (Judy); grandchildren, Kevin, Andrew and Breanna (Ryan); her siblings, Nelda (Dennis), Vicki, Valerie (Neil), Sigurd (Tilly) and Kirsten (Bob); and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Nels and Avice Jensen; and sisters, Lorna and Lesley.
Lynn was born on February 12, 1941, at Maidstone, SK and was the second oldest of eight siblings; six sisters and one brother. She grew up in Lloydminster. Lynn was a beautiful young woman, and her family was proud when she was crowned Miss Lloydminster and Saskatchewan Wheat Queen. She was also a talented singer. After high school, Lynn continued her education to become an LPN.
When her sons were young, Lynn and her family moved to Kamloops and later to Oliver, B.C. The boys have fond memories of growing up near their cousins there.
Lynn and Orville married in 1983 and had a motorcycle business in Oliver. In the 1980s they moved to Cawston, BC, where they became orchardists specializing in garlic. In 2016 they sold their farm and moved to Claresholm.
Lynn was very creative and did many crafts. Her pine needle baskets were amazing. She was an accomplished seamstress and even sewed purses from old leather coats. She also did upholstery and draperies.
Lynn handled the many challenges she faced throughout her life with strength and grace. She was kind and thoughtful to others, always trying to see the best in people.
A Memorial Gathering will be held in the Casa Roma Restaurant banquet room on Saturday, May 20 at 2:00pm.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made, if desired, to the Wandering Willows Fundraising Society, P.O. Box 700, Claresholm, AB T0L 0T0. Messages of condolence for the family may be left at www.prairierosefunerals.ca