Mary Matilda (Johnson) Finseth was born on December 1, 1925 at the Nyhus homestead near Viking, Alberta. On November 22, 2022, she passed away peacefully, surrounded by family in Camrose at the age of 96.

The youngest of nine children born to Anna and Eric Johnson, Mary grew up on various farms in East Central Alberta during the depression years. In 1942, Mary left home for the first time to attend bible school at CLBI. There she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Saviour. In 1944, Mary met LeRoy at a Bardo ball game. He asked her to go on the swings and she gladly accepted. After some time, they realized that they were meant for one another. On August 14, 1950, she married LeRoy and together they raised three wonderful children.

Mary was dedicated to her family, community and church. She was a true working partner on the farm and she would work hard, doing whatever needed to be done that day. Whether it was milking cows, hauling grain, gardening, baking, or canning, she was willing to put in the work. In her free time, Mary loved reading, quilting, and talking on the phone to her closest friends. She treated everyone with kindness and compassion and left a lasting impact on everyone she met. 

Mary was predeceased by her beloved husband of 55 years, LeRoy Finseth, her parents and her eight siblings. She is survived by her children Doug (Judy), Keith (Elaine), and Cheryl Rook and her grandchildren Nathan (Rachael), Nicole (Matt), Naomi (Nathan), Kachuri and Rett.  

Interment will take place at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 26, 2022 in the Bardo Lutheran Cemetery.

A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, November 26, in the Bardo Lutheran Church in Tofield, Alberta with Pastor Peter Beckman officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to the Bardo Lutheran Church, CLBI or to the Hastings Lake Bible Camp.