ETHEL SLIMMON

1932 - 2008

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ethel May Slimmon, beloved wife of Neil Slimmon of Etzikom, who passed away in Calgary on Thursday, June 5, 2008 at the age of 76 years.
Besides Neil, her loving husband of nearly 58 years, Ethel is survived by her daughters Carol (David) Lee of Etzikom, Shelly (Terry) Slimmon of Foremost and son-in-law Tom (Glenda) Lee of Etzikom; grandchildren Corrie Lee, Brenda (Kevin) Heller, Robert (Jenny) Lee, Shannon, Cole & Kourtney Pozdnekoff; great grandchildren Rylee & Kasey Heller and Jace & Cheyenne Lee. She is also survived by her sister Berniece Meldrum; her sister Grace (Roy) Ondrik’s children; brothers Harold (Laura) Wesley, Cecil (Bea) Wesley and Arnold (Sharon) Wesley; sister-in-law Joyce Wesley; Neil’s family - Keith Slimmon, Laverne (Betty) Slimmon, Lillian Slimmon, Elaine Dale and by numerous nieces and nephews.
 She was predeceased by her parents Paul & Eldora Wesley, daughter Debbie Lee, sister Grace Ondrik, brothers Larry Wesley, Lenard Wesley and by two brothers-in-law, Don Meldrum and Roy Ondrik.
 Ethel was born April 6, 1932, the fifth child of Paul & Eldora Wesley and was raised in Wrentham. She met Neil Slimmon and they were married on June 26, 1950. Together they began their married life in Wrentham, moving to Brooks, Etzikom, Bow Island, Craigmyle and later returned to Etzikom in 1962 where they have lived ever since. Ethel always had time for her friends and loved to visit. She enjoyed gardening and year after year, her gardens became more beautiful. Ethel won an award for her nice yard and flowers. For many years, she had a greenhouse where she would grow plants and flowers for her family and friends.
 Ethel drove school bus when there was still a school at Etzikom. As Neil got busier in the elevator, she helped out in the office for many years. In 1992, Ethel and Neil retired from the elevator, moving to the farm north of Etzikom where she continued to grow beautiful flowers and enjoyed camping in the summer. Ethel loved her family dearly and she enjoyed visits from her grandchildren whom she loved to spoil.
 A big part of our family is now gone but she will live on in our hearts forever.
 Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Sunday, June 8, 2008 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
 The Funeral Service will be held at the Etzikom Community Hall, Etzikom on Monday, June 9, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. Burial to follow at the Etzikom Cemetery.
 If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Ethel’s name may be made directly to the Bow Island Health Centre, Bag 3990, Bow Island, Alberta  T0K 0G0.