MILDRED RODWELL

1933 - 2010

It is with a great sense of loss that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Mildred Irene Rodwell on Friday, October 15, 2010 at the Olds Hospital after a year long struggle with various health issues.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, October 21, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. with Reverend Sandra Riddell officiating. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden.
Mildred is survived by her children Larry Rodwell of Edmonton, Shirley (Syd) Butler of Olds, Judy (Rick) Scott of Penhold, Tom (Loree) Rodwell of Taber, Doug (Joanne) Rodwell of Jasper; twelve grandchildren Stephanie (Scott) Hanson, Adam VanderHook, Justin VanderHook, Rhonda (Brian) Gulbe, Ron Butler, Chad (Karmin) Scott, Lea (Chez) Scott, Tyler Rodwell, Derek Rodwell, Ashley Rodwell, Breanne Rodwell and Wyatt Rodwell; two great grandchildren Dolan Butler and Amber Gulbe.
She was predeceased by her husband Don; daughter Sharon Rodwell; daugther-in-law Dana Rodwell; special friend Andy Krizsan; parents Roy & Leana Handley; brothers Les and Lloyd Handley; niece Bev Hedley.
Mildred was born in Lethbridge on January 11, 1933 to Roy & Leana Handley. She married Don Rodwell on June 14, 1952 and together they raised their six children in Taber. After ill health in the spring of 2002, she moved to the Olds and Innisfail area to be closer to her family and has resided there until the time of her passing.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Mildred’s name may be made directly to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 210D - 12 ‘A’ Street North, Lethbridge, Alberta T1H 2J1 or to a charity of one’s choice.