EDNA WEST

1916 - 2007

Edna Inger West (nee Hill), beloved wife of the late Clifford West, passed away in Taber on Monday, September 10, 2007 at the age of 90 years.
Edna is survived by her children Kaye (Evan) Easthope of Taber, Annette (Cecil) London of Lethbridge, Rod (Wendy) West of Waterton; ten grandchildren and twenty-five great grandchildren;  her sister-in-law June Hartley as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  She is also survived by Cliff’s family, Russell (Hazel) West, Donna (Lloyd) Erickson, Larry (Audrey) West, Allen (Jacquie) West and Janice (Pete) Shaw.
Edna was predeceased by her parents John and Minnie Hill; siblings Sharlene in infancy, Lawrence (Lavina) Hill, Arledge (Jolayne) Hill, Evan Hill, Maralda (Louis) Schnoor, Ella (Casey) Ralph and Marjorie (Otto) Schnoor.  Also predeceasing her are Cliff’s family members: parents Curtis and Iona West; siblings Eva Ardean in infancy, Deral (June) West, Lloyd (Mildred) West, Melba (John) Pickett and LaVon (George) Pickett.
Edna was born in Stirling, Alberta on September 28, 1916 to John and Minnie Hill.  She was the youngest daughter.  Edna was always an enthusiastic person and had a zest for life.  She was an excellent cook, homemaker and hard worker.  Edna grew up in Stirling.  Dancing was one of her favorite pastimes and she became a good dancer.  She also enjoyed playing cards, knitting and crocheting.  Cliff and Edna were married August 8, 1936 and would have celebrated 71 years of marriage this year.  They lived in Picture Butte where they raised their children.  In 1961 Cliff was transferred to the Taber Sugar Factory.  Edna was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and always did her share in providing service whenever she could.  She was always dependable and punctual.  Edna was a sociable person and a good visitor and listener to her many friends.  We sincerely thank Thurza Peard for her many visits to Mom in the Extended Care over the past five and a half years.  She could get Mom to smile when no one else could.  Thank you also to the angels of mercy who took such good care of Mom at the hospital since her stroke.
  Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, September 13, 2007 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. and prior to the service in the Relief Society Room of the Church from 10:00 A.M. to 10:45 A.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Taber Stake Centre, 4709 - 50 Avenue, Taber  on Friday, September 14, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. with Bishop Mark Baldry conducting. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden.
If friends so desire, memorial tribute’s in Edna’s name may be made directly to the Taber Hospital Foundation (Continuing Care), 4326 - 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1N9.