EVELYN SOLTYS

1943 - 2013

It is with great sadness and sorrow that we announce the passing of Evelyn Jean Soltys (nee Foote) on Friday, January 25, 2013 at the age of 69 years.
A private family burial service was held at the Taber Memorial Garden on Thursday, January 31, 2013.
Relatives and friends were invited to meet with the family at the Italian Canadian Club, 1511 St. Edwards Boulevard North, Lethbridge on Thursday, January 31, 2013 between 1:00 P.M. and 3:00 P.M.
Evelyn will be dearly remembered by her husband Willard Soltys of Lethbridge and their three children Pam Ellis of Strathmore and her children Jessica and Nick; Monica Starrett (Doug) of Strathmore and her daughter Mackenzie; Michele Soltys of Red Deer and her children Jonathon and Nataleah.
She was predeceased by her mother Jean Foote (nee Fletcher), father Charles Edward Foote and brother Bryan Foote.
Evelyn was born in Taber on October 18, 1943, one of the first in the new hospital. As a farm girl growing up and attending school in Purple Springs, Grassy Lake and Taber, she loved the prairies and was often found horse riding, painting, puttering in the field and in the house with her Mom but eventually her quest for education moved her to Red Deer and ultimately Lethbridge to pursue her teaching career and degree. She was a long time teacher/librarian with the Lethbridge Public School District from 1977 until her retirement in 2000. Evelyn is most well known for her artistic talents ranging from sculpting, drawing and painting to thrown pottery. During their marriage of almost fifty years (August 24, 1963), Willard and Evelyn enjoyed spending much of their time golfing, traveling and spending time with friends.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Evelyn’s name may be made directly to the Edith Cavell Care Centre, 1255 - 5 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1H 0V6.
The family wish to thank the staff at Edith Cavell for their loving and tender care shown to Evelyn.