Laura (Johnston) Bell
January 20, 1940 ~ July 20, 2016 (age 76) 76 Years OldShare using:
Laura Bell (nee Johnston), long-time resident of Ponoka, passed away peacefully at home on July 20, 2016 at the age of 76 years. Laura, or Lou as she was known to family, was born on January 20, 1940 in Lamont, Alberta to Everett and Louise Johnston. She was the third of four children, and the only daughter. Laura studied nursing at Lamont and moved to Ponoka with daughters Julia and Jennifer in 1976. Laura was very active in sports and treasured the friendships she made through curling, bowling, fastball and skiing. After retiring from nursing in 1998, she began a rewarding career as a matron at the Ponoka RCMP detachment. She held this position until early 2016. The members and staff held a very special place in her heart. Laura will live on in the hearts of daughters Julia Bowie of Dawson Creek, BC and Jennifer Chick of Ponoka; grandchildren: Emma Bowie (Jon Bowerman), Abigail Bowie (Adam Huttema), Piper Bowie and Jesse Chick; as well as her brothers Bill (Wyn), Gordie (Shirley) and Ferg (Betty). A Celebration of Life will be held at the Ponoka Funeral Home on Friday, July 29, 2016 at 3:00 p.m.
