JESSIE ZILINSKI

1917 - 2007

Jessie T. Zilinski, beloved wife of the late Anthony (Tony) Zilinski Sr., passed away in Stettler on Sunday, December 23, 2007 just two days shy of her ninetieth birthday.
She is survived  by her daughters Lil Sommer of Ponoka and her children Sherri (Leo) Candelerio, Kristi (Mark) Hinkley and Leann (Scott) Souter; Josie (Brooke) Johnson of Ross Haven, Alberta and their daughters Lana (Dave) Ventnor, Andria (Clint) Morlock and Tricia (Jeremy) Nichols; her son Tony (Diane) Zilinski of Taber and their sons Eric and Brandon; thirteen great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband Tony Sr.; granddaughter Julie Zilinski; son-in-law Knud Sommer; her parents and all her siblings.
Jessie was born in Widnes, Cheshire, England on December 25, 1917.  She was a twin sister to John.  She always said she should have been a boy, she was a tom-boy and her twin brother was a perfect gentleman.  At the time of her passing she was living in Stettler as it was closer to her daughters and great grandchildren which she was blessed with thirteen of them. She had many friends and was always willing to help someone. Whether they needed a ride, money or food she always shared.  Jessie suffered the last few years of her life with alzheimer's which took away her dignity and independence but she still had her sense of humour.
Relatives and friends are invited for Prayers at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 8:00 P.M.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine's Catholic Church, 5009 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, December 28 at 11:00 A.M with Reverend Mariusz Sztuk SDS Celebrant. Burial to follow in Taber Memorial Garden.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes Jessie’s name may be made directly to the Alzheimer’s Society for Lethbridge and Area, #402, 740 - 4 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 0N9.