Grace passed away gently & peacefully March 6, 2010 at Victoria Hospice, Victoria, British Columbia. Grace was born September 7, 1921 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, returning to England with her parents at the age of two. She served at Gloucester Aircraft during WWII. Grace & Archie were married at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, in 1947. Grace was a long time resident of Red Deer, Alberta, and was employed with the Red Deer Public Library. Grace is survived by her Sister, Betty (Roy) West – Gloucester, England; Daughters: Karen Luukkonen, Sharon Miller, Sheila (Vern) Rozee; Grandchildren: David Bacon, Olivya, Sophya, & Allyson Miller, Jennifer Dickson & Laura (Nick) Corcoran. Predeceased by her Husband Archie, Granddaughter Sarah Dickson & Great-grandson Austin Dickson-Phelan.
Funeral Service will be conducted by Reverend Pam Orman from St. Mary’s Anglican Church, 1973 Cultra (corner of Cultra / East Saanich Road) Saanichton, BC, Thursday, March 11, 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Royal Oak Burial Park with a Reception thereafter at Sequoia Gardens Memorial, 4665 Falaise Drive. In lieu of flowers, donations appreciated to Victoria Hospice Foundation, 1510 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8S 5J2.
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Ralph and Rita Wold
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Bob & Pat Schatz Karen, Sharon, Sheila & families,
We are sending our sincerest sympathy following the passing of your mother Grace. Through the years we came to know your mom at Trinity Lutheran & then at Good Shepherd Lutheran and so she has been part of our church family for many years. She was such a sweet lady & we were so glad to have had a nice chat with her just before she moved to the coast. Now may she rest in our loving Father’s arms, free from the “struggles” of this world surrounded by all the beauty of Heaven.
God bless,
Bob & Pat Schatz & family
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Peggy and Don Freeman So sorry to hear of Grace’s passing. She was such a fine lady and so proud of her girls. I remember from the Library and later from
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. She will be missed.
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Doreen Tighe We were so sorry to hear about Grandma Luukkonen’s passing. She has always held a special place in our hearts and memories. We are keeping your family in our prayers.
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Lloyd and Diane Smith Karen, our sympathy to you and your family at this sad time. Know that are thinking of you and remembering your Mom.
Lloyd and Diane
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Margaret Velthuis-Kroeze Hi Sheila and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this time of loss. We know that your mom is in a better place now, seeing the face of her maker.John and Margaret
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Dylan Bailey I’m sorry to hear of your Mom’s (and grandmother’s) passing. I pray for Divine peace and love to comfort you and your family at this time.
Dear Karen, Sharon, Sheila and Families,
We’re so sorry to hear of your loss. It’s never easy to lose one’s mother, no matter now old or young they are. We had many good conversations with your mother, and much prayer time spent together. I hope you can spend lots of time remembering, laughing, and crying together for comfort. May our good God surround you with His Peace. May He pour out His strength upon you, and wrap you up in His great love.
We’re thinking about you and keeping you in our prayers.
Love, in Christ,
Ralph & Rita Wold