Merna Latimer

Obituary of Merna Ruby Latimer

Merna Ruby Latimer of Calgary went home to her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, passing away peacefully on Friday, April 29, 2005 at the age of 65 years. Merna was born to Myron and Thelma Latimer on March 24, 1940 at the Grace Hospital in Calgary. The second eldest of four children, Merna was raised on her parent’s farm in Madden, AB with her siblings Evelyn, Warren and Linda. Merna graduated from Beaver Dam High School and at the age of 17 moved to Calgary where she embarked on a lifelong career at Field Title Services. At Field Title, Merna met “the love of her life”, David Smith, to whom she dedicated her life as a loyal employee and lifelong companion. Not having had children of her own, Merna took her nieces and nephews under her wing and provided for them in many ways. She is survived by her mother Thelma Latimer; her husband David Smith and his children; Michael (Nancy) Smith, Geoffrey (Alexandra) Smith, and Jessica (Edward) Abt and their children; her sisters and brother, Evelyn (Joe) McCool, Linda Latimer and friend John Marta, Warren (Donna) Latimer; her nieces and nephews, Eldon, Nora, Warren, Kyle, Jacqueline, Ryan and Leah and their families; as well as many special relatives and friends. Merna was predeceased by her father Myron in 2001. A Celebration of Merna’s Life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North) on Wednesday, May 4, 2005 at 12:30 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Lung Association, P.O. Box 4500, Station South, Edmonton, AB T6E 6K2 Telephone: 1(888)566-5864. Merna’s family extends their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Wash and the staff at Rockyview Hospital, as well as Pastor Dave Holland and his wife Darlene. In living memory of Merna Latimer, a tree will be planted by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH, CALGARY, Telephone: (403) 276-2296.
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