Obituary of Berwyn Keith Kelsay

Berwyn Kelsay passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at the age of 70 years. Berwyn is fondly remembered for her sweet smile, unfailing grace and her ability to touch the hearts of others. She was born in El Paso, Texas and raised in Anthony, New Mexico, where she grew up with her husband Bill. After graduating from the University of New Mexico, with a degree in education, Berwyn moved with Bill to Canada in 1961. In addition to the loving care she gave her family, Berwyn’s incredible warmth reached others through her volunteer work with P.E.O., Junior League, Children’s Hospital Aid Society and the Cancer Society. Berwyn will be dearly missed by her husband William Robert Kelsay; daughters Connie Hendrick (Dan) of Whitefish, Montana and Dr. Kimberly Kelsay (Darwin Wasend) of Denver, Colorado; granddaughters Kari and Lisa Hendrick and Matea and Emma Wasend. Funeral Services will be held at Woodcliff United Church (5010 Spruce Drive S.W.) on Friday October 27, 2006, at 1:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 – 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 4N2 Telephone: (403) 521-3433. In living memory of Berwyn Kelsay, 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.