Audrey Meisner

1937 - 2024

It is with great sadness that the children of Audrey Mae Meisner (née Butler) announce her passing in Taber on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at the age of 87 years.

Audrey is survived by her children Mark (Irene) Meisner, Tanya (Stan) van Gool and Susan Sran all of Taber, Jackie Rand of Port Williams, Nova Scotia and by several grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Gailene (Norman) MacNeill of Prince Edward Island, sister-in-law Muriel Butler of Nova Scotia and by numerous nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband John Jack Meisner in 1987, daughter Charlene Meisner on January 4, 2024, sons-in-law Les Darroch in 2017 and Steve Rand in 2020 and by her brothers Howard (Helen) Butler and Laurie Butler.

Audrey was born in Pereau, Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia on May 19, 1937, the daughter of Harry and Leona Butler. She lived most of her married life in Lakeville, Kings County, Nova Scotia before moving to Alberta in 1998.

Audrey was a strong, resourceful and kind woman who was loved by everyone who knew her. She and her husband had several businesses over the years. Besides being a great cook, Audrey enjoyed many hobbies throughout her life such as tole painting, making wedding and birthing cakes, knitting and making ceramics were some of her favorites. She enjoyed traveling, completing several trips across Canada by train, plane and car as well as trips to the United States. Audrey was a Christian woman who taught a young girls group called the Messengers at the United Church in Taber for several years. She also served on the board at Parkside Manor, the seniors centre in Taber.

Audrey will be sadly missed but fondly remembered. “We love you Mom - hugs.”

A private burial service will be held in Nova Scotia. 

If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Audrey’s name may be made directly to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB), 10 - 11A Street NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 4Z3 www.cnib.ca or to a charity of one’s choice.