Obituary of McLAREN – E. Joyce

November 10, 1928 – November 18, 2009 With great sadness, the family of Joyce McLaren announce her passing into God’s care on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at the age of 81 years. Joyce was a devoted and caring person with a great love for family, friends, conversation, and finding joy in the simple things in life. Never one to “sweat the small stuff”, her optimism was contagious to those she touched. Joyce leaves to mourn her loving husband of thirty-eight years Frank McLaren; six children, Darcy (Dolly) Johnson, Jeff (Velma) Johnson, Jennifer (David) Witherden, Darlene (David) Andrew, Roger (Andrea McLaren), and Michael (Karmen) McLaren; eighteen grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W. Telephone: 403-243-8200) on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to United Way of Calgary and Area, #600, 1202 Centre Street S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 5A5 Telephone: (403) 231-6265, www.calgaryunitedway.org or to the charity of the donor’s choice.