NORMA O'BRIEN

1914 - 2010

Norma Lorraine O’Brien, beloved wife of Rodger O’Brien of Taber, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, September 3, 2010 at the age of 95 years.
The Funeral Service will be held at Knox United Church, 4929 - 50 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Sandra Riddell officiating. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden.
Besides her loving husband of 69 years, Rodger, she is survived by her daughters Charlotte “Peggy” (Dale) Loomis of Coaldale, Brenda (Raymond) Untereiner of Taber; grandchildren Deena (Stuart) MacWilliam and their children Lochlan, Torin and Rhyker; Tara (Jon) Greenwood; Brent (Laurie) Untereiner and their children Kaitlyn and Evan; Shannon (Mark) Della Valle. Norma is also survived by her sisters-in-law Euphie Hickson, Dorothy Taylor, Earla Smith; brothers-in-law Gordon O’Brien, Lloyd O’Brien and Pat (Evelyn) O’Brien as well as several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents Norman & Margaret Hickson; brothers Bob Hickson and Les Hickson; sister Charlotte Busby; father and mother-in-law Roswell & Charlotte O’Brien; sisters-in-law Irene Brearly, Ann Tilston, Katherine Powell, Ruby Moore-Tilston and Della Yuel.
Norma was born November 19, 1914 in Saskatoon to Norman and Margaret Hickson. She was raised on the family farm near Laura, Saskatchewan. Norma married Rodger O’Brien on August 5, 1941. Over the years Norma and Rodger resided in various places. In May of 1998 they moved to Taber to be closer to their family. She loved spending time visiting with family and friends. Norma’s greatest joy in life was her family, who will miss her dearly.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Norma’s name may be made directly to the Taber and District Health Foundation (Palliative Care), 4326 - 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1N9.
The family would like to thank the staff of the Taber Health Centre for the excellent care given to Norma during her illness.