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Thursday, 24 January 2013 08:40 |
Iona Agnes Harvey of Medicine Hat, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2013, at the age of 79 years.
She leaves to cherish her memory three children, Brad Harvey, Shelley (George) Barr and Curtis Harvey all of Medicine Hat; three grandchildren, Karly (Geoff) Hall, Wyatt Harvey and Ruby Harvey, and two great grandchildren, McKinley and Griffin, She was predeceased by her parents, Agnes and Lawrence Thiel and one granddaughter, Kristy Barr. Iona was born in Shaunavon, Saskatchewan on May 15, 1933, the only child of Agnes and Lawrence Thiel. She was raised by loving parents and lived an enjoyable simple life as a child. She travelled to school on horseback in all kinds of weather. Following her schooling, she moved to Gull Lake where she worked at the bank. Not long after that she met and married Don Harvey. Three children and several moves later they settled in Shaunavon. Iona was employed with the Health Unit. When her parents retired from farming life, Don and Iona moved their family to the farm south of Tompkins. In 1987 she moved to Medicine Hat and in 1988 purchased a little brick house. She worked in the kitchen at Sunnyside for Medicine Hat Home Care and volunteered for 13 years at The Post where she made many friends. Iona was happiest puttering in her beautiful yard full of flowers. She loved to travel, play bingo as well take bus trips to a casino or two with her girlfriends, and attend rodeo’s and chuckwagon races. She liked to laugh, loved spending time with her great grandchildren and time spent with her family picking berries as well, she enjoyed reading, football, doing puzzles, making jelly and playing cards. She had good friends, good times and a family that loved her. A Come and Go Tea will be held at the Medicine Hat Legion, Ortona Room, on Saturday, January 26, 2013 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to A.J.’s Loan Cupboard (Alan Joys Memorial Fund Society) Box 45006, McKenzie Postal Outlet, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7H3 or to the Tompkins Cemetery Fund c/o Box 247, Tompkins, Saskatchewan S0N 2S0. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to:
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subject heading: Iona Harvey, or you may visit www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca and leave a message of condolence. Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2
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Condolences
Dianne Deis
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mamma. I met Iona years ago through T.O.P.S. She was a funny lady and i enjoyed being around her. Whenever i went to the Post, i always looked for her there. I hadn't been there in a few years but popped in there a couple of weeks ago and found myself looking for her face. She will be deeply missed.
My heart goes out to you all. I lost my mamma on Good Friday 9 months ago and wish you all the love and strength you'll need in the coming days ahead.
Much love to you all,
Deborah (from down at the Royal)
we were so sorry to her your mom passed away.She was a really great lady & we really enjoyed her friendship when we came to Tompkins as new-comers. We wont be able to attend the tea you are having in her memory as I am in Arizona for a couple of weeks yet & Luke
will be in Calgary.Our thoughts & prayers are with you this weekend as you remember you Mom.Our deepest sympathy.
Verna & Luke Hilsendager