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MERLE THACKER

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MERLE THACKER

1921 - 2011

Merle Irene Thacker, beloved wife of the late Herbert Thacker Jr., passed away in Bow Island on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at the age of 90 years.
A private family Graveside Service will precede the Funeral Service at the Burdett Community Cemetery. The Funeral Service will be held at St. Andrew’s United Church, 139 - 2 Avenue West, Bow Island on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 2:30 P.M. with Pastor Sheila McLeod officiating.
Merle is survived by five children Jerry (Frances) Thacker of Burdett and their children Marcie (Harty) Hartwig (children Tyler and Alia), David (Rhona) Thacker (children Andrew, Daniel and Jalissa), foster son Brent Kosolofski; Dennis (Heather) Thacker of Burdett and their children Burk (Tracey) Thacker (children Molly and Quinn); Jeff Thacker; Linda (Don) Newton of Skiff and their children Tara (Dwayne) McLaren (children Brooke and Kacie), Robyn (Kevin) Todd (children Kora and Faye); Wendy (Nick) Keam of Canberra, Australia and their children Lauren (Adam) Kaminski (children Mikka and Eva), Lachlan Keam and James Keam; Cathy (Stuart) Murray of Whitla and their children Dale, Eric (Karen) Murray (children Ryan and Kate) and Logan (Ashleigh) Murray (children Ward and Janey). She is also survived by one brother Gordon (Elsie) Campbell of Okotoks; sister-in-law Bev Campbell of Medicine Hat as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She lost the love of her life Herbert Thacker in 2007; brother and sister-in-law Allen and Fern Campbell.
Merle was born on May 29, 1921 in Burdett to Bert and Johanna Campbell. She married Herb Thacker on November 11, 1940 and they lived on the family farm west of Burdett. To Merle, family came first. Every member of her family received her quiet praise in all of their accomplishments, no matter how large or small. She will be remembered for her sewing, gardening, uncountable meals both at home and “in the field”. Her quilts can be found all over Alberta and as far away as Australia. Herb and Merle traveled world wide, including a trip to Russia to attend the Canada verses Russia Summit Series in 1972. She was an honourary life member of the Prairie Rose Quilters Guild, Burdett Celebration Weavers, Burdett Women’s Institute. Merle was also a member of the Grassy Lake Eastern Star, Royal Purple No. 241 and was the Burdett United Church treasurer for more than twenty years.
She was instrumental in the creation of the Burdett History Book and spent many hours gathering the necessary information. Merle and Herb enjoyed a drive around the countryside to check the crops.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Merle’s name may be made directly to the Bow Island and District Health Foundation, Bag 3990, Bow Island, Alberta T0K 0G0.