Elizabeth Rudolf

1932 - 2017

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Elizabeth Rudolf who passed away peacefully at the Clearview Lodge on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at the age of 85 years.

Relatives and friends were invited to Prayers at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 7:00 P.M.

The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Augustine's Catholic Church, 5009 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. Burial followed at the Taber Memorial Garden.

Elizabeth is survived by her children Anna (Richard) Ferguson of Vauxhall and their children Darcy (Danna) Ferguson (their children Jessie & Vane) and Laurie Ferguson; Marjorie (Allen) Pommen of Vegreville and their children Brad (Amy) Pommen (their children Abigail & Stella) and Kimberley (Tyson) Christiansen (their children Thomas & Jessica); Chester (Jeanne) Rudolf of Taber and their children Michael (Amber) Rudolf (their son Mirko) and Lindsay (Dan) DeBona (their children Taia & Vinnie); Richard Rudolf of Caroline and his children Joshua (his children Kayson & Piper), Tara, and Corrine (her daughter Priya); Sue (Keith) Shirakawa of Lethbridge and their children Jordan and Tanner; Larry (Tracy) Rudolf of Innisfree and their children Megan and Tyson. Liz is also survived by her sister Teresa (John) Fritz of Warburg as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her loving husband Chester Rudolf Sr., parents Joe and Anna Merkl and sister Katie Turuk.

Liz was born on January 26, 1932 in Taber. She was raised on the family farm with her two sisters, Katie and Teresa. In 1953, while employed as a house keeper at a boarding house in Lethbridge, she met the love of her life, Geza “Chester Sr.” Rudolf. They married in January 1954 and settled on the family farm north of Taber. This is where they raised their six children. Elizabeth and Chester retired from farming in 1983 and were lucky enough to enjoy many years of travelling with great friends to places such as Hawaii and Las Vegas.

Elizabeth resided in the Clearview Lodge the last few years where she was very happy.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Elizabeth’s name may be made directly to the Clearview Lodge Resident Council, 4730 - 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1N6.

The family would like to graciously thank each member of the Clearview Lodge family for making our dear mother’s home so comfortable.