Bula Kerkhoff

1918 - 2019

 Bula Jessie Kerkhoff, beloved wife of the late Art Kerkhoff, passed away in Taber on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at the age of 101 years.

 Relatives and friends were invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.

 The Funeral Service was held at Knox United Church, 4929 - 50 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. Burial followed at the Taber Memorial Garden. 

 Bula is survived by her three sons Frank (Judy) Kerkhoff of Comox, British Columbia, Ron Kerkhoff of Taber and Ken (Lorraine) Kerkhoff of Lethbridge; grandchildren Travis and Carly (Nathan); great grandchildren Jonathan and Elias; sister Louise Craig and very special niece Cathy Karras as well as many other family members.

 Bula was born July 3, 1918 on the family homestead in Groton, Alberta to Frank and Mary Dixson. She met the love of her life Art Kerkhoff and they were married on October 7, 1949. Bula was an active member of Knox United Church, the Lioness Club and the Taber Curling Club who honoured her with a lifetime membership. In 2003, Bula was given the honour of Taber citizen of the year. Bula was employed with the Taber School Division from 1969 to 1983. She was always a very active volunteer and was ready to lend a helping hand at any time. Bula will be dearly missed and loved by all that knew her.

 If friend’s so desire, memorial tributes in Bula’s name, may be made directly to the Alzheimer’s Society, 40, 1202 - 2 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 0E3 www.alzheimer.ca.