SOPHIE WILLIAMS

1930 - 2013

Sophie Anne Williams, beloved wife of Ron Williams, passed away in Taber on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at the age of 82 years.
Relatives and friends were invited to Prayers at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, 5009 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, April 26, 2013 at 7:00 P.M.
The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, 5009 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. with Reverend Vincent TuanHa, Celebrant. Burial followed at the Taber Memorial Garden.
Besides her loving husband Ron, she is survived by her children Cecelia (Don) Kuchison of Pincher Creek and their children Angela Kuchison, Marielle (David) Thom and Joshua Kuchison; Pauline (Vic) Dudus of Calgary and their children Caroline Dudus, Alexander (Shawne) Dudus and Jeremy Dudus; Jim Williams (Marilyn Bater) and their children Claire Williams and Laura Williams; Fred (Belinda) Williams of Taber and their children Jordan (Nicole) Williams, Tabatha Williams, Cameron Williams and Kavan Williams; Mike (Susan) Williams of Edmonton. Her sister Ann Conell and her family will also remember her.
Sophie was born in Edmonton May 6, 1930 to Jacob and Paulina Schab. She began her teaching career in Central Alberta in a log cabin schoolhouse. Sophie came to Taber in 1952 to teach at Central School. Shortly after, she met Ron when they were on the same bowling team. They married on July 9, 1955. Sophie taught at St. Mary’s School when it opened in 1956 and later at both St. Patrick’s and St. Mary’s Schools. She retired from teaching in 1986. Sophie was a member of the Catholic Women’s League for fifty nine years. She enjoyed painting, knitting and crocheting. Sophie will be particularly remembered for her celebrations with family and friends.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Sophie’s name may be made directly to the Alberta Lung Association, Box 4500, Station South, Edmonton, Alberta T6E 6K2 or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, Box 2211, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4K7.