December 24, 2022
By Obituaries on December 24, 2022.
IVY LEE
IVY LEE 1929 – 2022
Ivy Grace Lee, beloved wife of the late Glen Lee, passed away peacefully in Bow Island on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at the age of 93 years.
Ivy is survived by her son Tom (Glenda) Lee; sisters Joyce Lypka and Frances (Jerry) Thacker; sisters-in-law Carol Annon, Karen Annon and by numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Glen Lee; parents William and Margaret (nee Keeler) Annon; stepmother Bertha Annon; sisters Nona Cuthill and Wilma (Warren) Quinnell; brothers Anthony Annon and Roger Annon; daughter-in-law Debbie Lee; brothers-in-law Martin Lypka, Eddie (Mary) Lee, Ralph (Doreen) Lee and sister-in-law Lora (Dean) Mcknight. Ivy was born in Winnifred on January 29, 1929, the eldest daughter of William and Margaret Annon. She attended River School which was situated near the coal mine where her dad worked. She always said she was born a coal miner’s daughter. This school closed when the teacher joined the air force. Ivy completed high school in Bow Island before she obtained a Teacher’s Certificate from the University of Calgary. She taught school at Sunnynook, Alberta, taking over from a supervisor and at Etzikom for two years. In 1950 she married Glen Lee and a year later their son Tom was born. For the first five years they lived at the Huff place with only a prairie trail leading in resulting in weeks at a time being snowed in. In 1956 they moved to Grandpa Lee’s place so Tom could go to school. In 1961 they built a new house with their first running water, both in and out! She resided there till 2013 before moving to Pleasant View Lodge in Bow Island. Following a fall, she moved to the long term care facility just two years ago. Ivy belonged to the Women’s Institute, Community Club, Sunshine Club, she was a 4-H Clothing Club leader and a also member of the Royal Canadian Legion. Ivy loved teaching so much she continued to substitute every chance she got. In reading her journals back to her, the days were filled with having company for coffee, going for coffee, shopping, babysitting and sometimes all on the same day! Ivy and Glen were fortunate to take many trips back to South Dakota, Hawaii, a legion trip to Europe, the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Disneyland, bus trips to Alaska, Nashville/Indianapolis/Chicago. Most of their car excursions were enjoyed in the company of Harry and Betty Cooper. Ivy was always a classy dresser and her weekly hair styling trips were a must. Mom loved little kids and they loved her. Sewing was her passion. She made many clothes and enjoyed taking every sewing class that came along. Later, she turned to quilting and nieces, nephews and others received quillows as grad gifts. She did all the trends as they came along, be it ceramics, leatherwork, decoupage or artex and was an accomplished knitter as well. A graveside service will be held in the spring at the Etzikom Cemetery. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com. One of Ivy’s proud moments was the completion of the Etzikom history book for which she spent countless hours fretting over getting it ‘just right’. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Ivy’s name may be made directly to the Etzikom Museum, Box 585 Etzikom, Alberta T0K 0W0. Ivy was grateful for the friendships that were forged with both the residents and caregivers during her time at the Lodge. The family gives thanks from the bottom of our hearts for the care that she received at both the Lodge and Long Term. We know you will be missing her as well.
JOAN MCKENNA
JOAN MCKENNA 1934 ~ 2022 Joan Lavonne McKenna (nee Tollestrup) passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice in Medicine Hat on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at the age of 88 years. Joan is survived by her children, Shelli Shaw, Greg McKenna, Darren McKenna, Barry (Sheri) McKenna and Bruce (Wanda) McKenna; brother, Barry (Mary) Tollestrup as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert ‘Bob’ Joseph McKenna; grandson, Tyler Benjamin Shaw and brother, Jack Tollestrup. Joan was born in Lethbridge on September 13, 1934, to John and Lavita Tollestrup. She loved supporting her children and grandchildren in many sporting activities and was always their greatest fan. She loved traveling to watch various sporting events that her family participated in. Joan and Bob were very involved with local sports and events, volunteering countless hours for many years. Joan will be greatly missed by her family and her friends at The Wellington. The family would like to especially thank the staff at St. Joseph’s Home for the care and compassion she received during her short stay there. She will be silently remembered by family and friends without the proceedings of a formal service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Joan’s name may be made directly to St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice, 156 – 3 Street N.E., Medicine Hat, AB., T1A 5M1. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception Facility 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 http://www.cooksouthland.com “Locally owned & directed”
LEN MACLAREN
LEN MACLAREN 1944 ~ 2022 Lenwood “Len” Harold MacLaren of Bassano passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022 at the age of 78 years. Cremation has been entrusted to the Pattison Funeral Home and Crematorium. To leave a message of condolence you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.
PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2
ROBERT TRANSTROM
ROBERT TRANSTROM 1944 – 2022 With heavy hearts and loving memories the family of Robert “Bob” Transtrom share that he peacefully rode into his final sunset with family by his side. Left to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Jackie Patzer, children Janice (Terry/Emma and Jacob), Micky (Hunter and Bryar); brother Bill (Betty), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.
Bob was welcomed in 1944, on the rolling hills of North Dakota by Mickey and Kathleen, siblings Lil and Larry and his twin brother Bill. A true cowboy wild and free, a heart of gold, strong work ethic, a willingness to help anyone in need, uniquely generous and loving. He shared his time and talents (a skilled carpenter by trade), was a jokester, jack of all trades and expert storyteller sharing tales of a life well lived. He embraced life-hunting/guiding, fishing, fur trading, rodeos, cooking for loved ones, traveling, making new friends, antiques, vintage stove restoration, and dancing. Our one-of-a-kind beloved is now chasing snapping turtles, making his famous pickles or two stepping with all his loved ones who predeceased him. He’s home now. He’s perfect. Feel joy for him while grieving. We are sad, but he is in paradise. Your wings were ready, but our hearts were not. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at the PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. The viewing will be live streamed for those who wish to pay their respects virtually. A Celebration of Life will be held in North Dakota. Please visit pattisonfuneralhome.com and select live streaming, then select the youtube (arrow). To leave a message of condolence you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.
PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2 10
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