Dear Lyle and family of Jackie, We are so sorry to learn from our daughter, Jenny that we have lost Jackie. We did not know she was ill. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. Our sympathy to you all, with love from our family,

Rollie and Dee Blanchett

Dear Lyle and family

Thinking of you all at this very sad time. We were so sorry to learn of Jackie’s death. She was a very fine lady who will be missed by so many, and will be fondly remembered as a pillar of the Springbank community for many years. May happy memories of good times together bring you consolation. Our thoughts and prayers are for all of you. God bless you and bring you peace.

Dennis and Donna Flanagan

We were so sorry to hear of Jackie’s passing. May God comfort and console you and your family during this difficult time. Please accept our most sincere condolences.

As time passes, remember…………….

When shadows fall about us, and sad hearts are alone,

There is strength that comes to us, far greater than our own.

There is a love that comforts, there is a light that leads,

There is a heavenly Father, who understands our needs.

Lyle and family,

My sympathy to you in the loss of your dear Jackie. I know how sad you are feeling and that you will miss her terribly. She was a fine lady interested in family, friends and associates, a very willing worker. Her suffering is over now and you have your memories to cherish. You are in my thoughts. Sincerely, Joyce

The Ford Family;

There are no words to describe the sadness we feel for Jackie’s passing!! We have been blessed to have Lyle and Jackie as our neighbors in Springbank for 15 years. Jackie and Lyle have always been kind and caring to everyone in our family. I personally will always remember the special talks we have had over the years, thank you Jackie for being a part of my life, I have been truly blessed knowing you!

To Lyle and all your family with my sincere sympathy on the loss of such a special person. I feel so blessed to have had Jackie as a friend.

We have had the privilege of knowing Jackie, Lyle and their beautiful family as Springbank neighbors. Jackie was a mentor, she was warm, strong and eager for adventure, not to mention kind and always interested in your news.

She and Lyle were a team and together they modeled how we can, and should, be in the world – looking out for one another and through their broad community involvement taking care of all those they new could use a lift … while always having quite a bit of fun at the same time.

Our hearts are with all of you right now as you (and we) celebrate this great life and grieve the loss of this beautiful woman.

Jackie’s positive attitude about life was an inspiration to me. I will not be able to attend her celebration of life service but I will inscribe a rock with her name and take it to a special place closer to heaven in the Himalayas. My heart goes out to Lyle and family for your loss of a very special woman. We were all blessed to have had her in our lives.

I met Jackie season of 1978/79 at the Red Dutton Area. We curled together for many many years,even winning a few championships. My husband & I moved to Clearwater, B.C. but always kept in touch. She was one of the warmest persons we have ever met, she loved adventure, entertaining and was a strong competitor. She will be missed by all who knew her. Our prayers go out to Lyle and the family, you have many memories to share. Our thoughts are with you at this time.

Ron & Marg Anderson

My dear friends and family members. I must reflect on the number of angels that walked (maybe flew) with Jackie and myself on her long journey with Ovarian Cancer. Jackies sister Robin, our neighbor in Springbank was always there at a moment’s notice. Her sisters Kathy Martel and Joan Kerns came often from Edmonton and worked untireingly to do whatever was needed and to answer to her every needs. Our neighbor Claudia Westersund, the EMS staff from Station # 71 and the home care nurses from Cochrane were all angels. I have already mentioned my son Dean and his wife and the truly wonderful angels from Chinook Hospice.

The medical staff at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre are to be elevated to angel status. Doctors Campbell, Nation, Foster and lastly Dr.Dena Radiskaia were very caring and are certianly our angels. The members of the Ovarian Cancer Support Group have all been nominated as angels and some have been elected at this time in our history. I must particularly thank angel Savana (from Brazil) of whom Jackie spoke with admiration. Rev. Carolynne Bouey Shank performed an angel’s task in planning Jackie’s memorial service with the deceased. In closing I must thank the two angels closest to me, my daughters Janiline and Lee Anne who I hold very dear to my heart. God Bless you all, Lyle

So sorry you have lost Jackie, Lyle and Janiline, Lee-Ann and Dean and grandchildren, her sisters, Georgie, Kathy, Robin and Joan and brother Gene.

She was a very gracious lady who lived life well. I am thankful she is now free of pain. My prayers are with her now. Cousin Rose Balcom

Our Dear Friends, Dean and Felicia, you are in our thoughts every day. We pray you find peace and strength in this difficult time. Your love for each other will carry you through this next phase with Jackie’s Angel watching over you. Dean, may your Dad’s heart heal with memories filled with love and happy times… -with love, Steve and Renata

My heart goes out to the families during your time of loss. Jackie was such an amazing woman and I am sure glad I had the pleasure of knowing her.

Although our years of friendship has been separated by a great number of miles, we have kept in touch since the 1960’s. I feel blessed to have been one of your many friends. My deepest sympathy to your loving family.

Marlene Phillips.

Mom, Like everything in life, you tackled this challenge with ovarian cancer with tenacity, vigor and grace. Through our life journey you have taught me so many lessons, but most importantly how to love and serve others. There is a big party in heaven with all that have gone before you. You are whole again, healed with no more pain. I love you to the end of the universe … and back.

Dad,

You and mom have been such pillars for your family and community. I cannot imagine what it must be like to lose your companion, especially a woman who was such a partner in life, full of adventure and fun, with such capacity to love. May God hold you and mom close sharing your pain and provide comfort in memories together. Love you so much.

Lee-Anne Walker

I would like to extend my heart felt thanks to Jackie’s sisters Kathy and Joan who spent hours with Jackie during time after her first cancer operation and during the last months of her life. I extend as well thank you from the bottom of my heart to my daughters Janiline and Lee-Anne who tirelessly spent their time with Jackie starting with chemo therapy in 2008, 09,10 and finally at the Chinook Hospice. Sincere thanks go to my son Dean and his beautiful wife Felicia for all they have done for Jackie and myself. The angels at the Chinook Hospice deserve a big bouquet of thanks for the caring, wonderful and loving way they treated to Jackie’s every needs. Lastly I pass my heartfelt thanks to Dr. Dina Radinskaia. Thank God she journyed from Siberia to Canada 10 years ago, became a palliative care specialist and selected the Chinook Hospice to practice at. God bless you all you were truly Jackie’s angels

Dear Dean, Felicia and family,

I didn’t have the opportunity to know your mom but knowing you- I know she must have been an incredible lady as she has obviously passed on so many of her loving qualities to her son and his family. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Celebrate and cherish the memories, and give lots of hugs to Anjili and Suri. Jane Bentley

My lovely sister – I will miss you daily. You were a sister, friend, mentor and of late, mom to me. You taught me kindness and sharing through your words and deeds. Always….

Jackie was a warm and wonderful friend, a long ago co-worker, and always a special lady in our neighborhood. Please know that we will never forget her smile, her laughter and her fun-loving attitude. Our thoughts are with you, we will always remember Jackie.

Mom,

You no longer need to be fearful of pain nor the unknown. You now know you are in a better place. I have learned so much from your strength and courage this many years. For this I am eternally grateful.

God bless you.

Dad,

Your companion and partner for these many years will live on in the compassion and caring for family that you both instilled in all of us. I hope that I may continue this legacy towards my family and community.

God bless you too.