JEAN DANFORTH

1904 - 2004

Mrs. Jean Eleanor Danforth of Taber, beloved wife of the late Mr. Leonard Danforth, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 30, 2004 at the age of 100 years.  
Born in Lethbridge, Alberta, July 22, 1904, Jean and her parents, Mary and William Alexander homesteaded in the southern part of Alberta in what later became known as the Kinniburgh district of Purple Springs.  Jean grew up on the family homestead and on March 29, 1929, married Leonard S. Danforth.  They settled in the Kinniburgh district where they farmed for many years, part of this time maintaining a home in Lethbridge.  They returned to live on the family farm in 1966, later moving into Taber where Jean and Len spent their remaining years.  Jean was a life long member of the Kinniburgh Women's Institute, greatly enjoying the meetings held in many area farm homes where she could visit with friends and neighbors, something that she loved to do.  Many a baby was taken home from the Taber Hospital wearing one of the numerous sweater, bonnet and bootie sets that Jean knitted and donated. Only failing eyesight in later years put an end to this pastime. Jean and Len enjoyed traveling and visited many places from coast to coast in Canada, the United States and holidays in Mexico, Hawaii and Australia.  
Predeceased by her husband, Len, in 1986, Jean is survived by her daughters, Eleanor Goss of St.Albert, AB, Phyllis (Alexander) Neison of Duncan, B.C. Leona (Donald) Shepherd of Moose Jaw, Sask. and her son Leonard (Karen) of Taber, as well as 9 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.  
Jean was predeceased by sons-in-law, Gordon Reed and Chris Goss.  
The family wishes to express their thanks and appreciation to the staff of Clearview Lodge, the staff of Taber Continuing Care, and to Dr. Beckie for their kind and compassionate care over the years. Special thank you, also, to all the staff at Continuing Care for the lovely 100th birthday party that they held for Jean on July 22.  It was much enjoyed and appreciated by the family.  
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006-48 Ave., Taber on Tuesday, August  3, 2004 from 7:00 to 8:00 P.M.  
The Funeral Service will be held in Knox United Church, 4929-50 Ave., Taber on Wednesday, Aug. 4, at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Janice McClosky officiating. Interment to follow in the Taber Memorial Garden.