Obituary of Donaleen Sharon Mader

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved sister, mother, grandmother, and friend, Donaleen Sharon Mader of Calgary, who passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at the age of 69. Donaleen was a loving, gentle lady, who selflessly gave of her time, with an amazing gift of listening with compassion for all who needed support. She will be lovingly remembered by her brother and sister-in-law, Doug and Barbara Mader; sister-in-law, Margo Mader; her daughters and their spouses, Marlie and Steve Burtt, Denise and Jim Corbett, Nici and Bryan Baughman, and Andrea and Jeff Bowling; her grandchildren, Alyssa, Lyndie, Leslie, Hayley, Jillian, Pamela, Justin, Katy and Amy; and many extended family and friends including David and Laverne Boechler. She was predeceased by her father and mother, Don and Ruth Mader and her younger brother Bob. We invite all who knew and loved her to join with us to celebrate Donaleen’s life which will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S, Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.) on Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Donaleen’s name may be made directly to the Women In Need Society, 134 – 71 Avenue Fisher Park S.E., Calgary, AB T2H 2H8 Telephone: (403) 255-7514 http://www.womeninneed.net. We would like to thank the staff at Trinity Lodge and the Foothills Medical Centre for their excellent care and compassion. In living memory of Donaleen Mader, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Telephone: (403) 243-8200.