February 12, 1929 – March 16, 2021

Mom
You are my Sunshine

Gladys Jackson (Formo) journey began on February 12th, 1929 in Naicam, Saskatchewan born on the Family Farm. She was the fifth child to Olaus and Esther Formo. She was raised with 5 brothers and 2 sisters.

Gladys was married December 12th, 1953 in Smithers BC to her one and only. They moved to Merritt having 5 children that were her everything and cherished dearly. She spent her working years in Kamloops in the restaurant industry, she then moved to Kelowna for many years. Her final years were spent in Merritt with her Children.

Gladys excelled academically at Brightside School in Saskatchewan participating regularly in sports throughout her school years. After settling in BC she enjoyed taking many trips back to Saskatchewan to visit her family. Some of mom’s favourite pastimes were singing, crocheting, drawing, dancing and having her nails painted. She loved her regular Wednesday dinners with family bringing so much joy to the table and FaceTime visits with us all singing her favourite song “You are my Sunshine” that will be locked in our hearts forever. She also loved Bingo, scratch tickets and her dream was to win big and take all her kids to Mexico. Mom was a very kind, caring person that never complained about anything. She taught us all so many life lessons that were of more value than anything that could be bought and this gift will be treasured forever.

Gladys is predeceased by her Father Olaus Formo and her Mother Esther Formo (Langseth), Brothers Russel, Leslie, Edward, and her sister Iola (Tootsie)(Jackson) and Grandson Admasious.

She is survived by her Brother Gordon (Merle), Elmer (Loretta) from Saskatchewan and her sister Violet (Morris) from Sooke BC.

Children Danny (Shar), Barry (Lisa), Claudette (Bruce), Shelley (Mark), and Debbie (David). She has fifteen Grandchildren, twenty Great-grand children and many nieces and nephews that hold special memories of her.

Gladys was called home to Heaven on March 16th 2021. She passed away peacefully with family by her side at Royal Inland Hospital.

We would like to thank each and everyone one of you at Coquihalla Gillis-Multi Care that cared for our mom and held her hand when she was scared being alone this past year. You ALL are appreciated more than you know for the 11 years of care for Gladdy.

Thank you Dr. Lai and all the Nurses at Nicola Valley General Hospital and Royal Inland Hospital. A special heart felt thank-you to Nurse Matt and Angelina.

Mom will be missed dearly but our memories of her will be forever in our hearts.

In honour of our mom, help support mom’s struggling with Postpartum Depression.

Spread your wings and fly until we meet again Momma.

You may express condolences by visiting Merritt Funeral Chapel.

• Date : 2021-03-16
• Location : Merritt