Obituary of Jeanne Phyllis STANGELAND

September 10, 1955 – Humboldt, Saskatchewan December 7, 2018 – Calgary, Alberta It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Jeanne Duerr Stangeland on December 7, 2018. Her dignity and strength in her last days mirrored the way she lived her life. Jeanne leaves her family and friends with memories of her love, kindness and generosity. Jeanne was born in Humboldt, Saskatchewan, to Viola and Alfred Duerr. She is survived by her daughters, Julia Stangeland (husband Landon Nickel) and Jacqui Stangeland MacNeill; four grandchildren, Aliya and Nathan Nickel and Aria and Kaleb MacNeill; brother Al Duerr (wife Kit Chan); sisters, Ann Mueller (husband Harold) and Donna Deutscher; and her special friend Calvin Dmytar. Her parents, sisters Erma and Leona, brothers Mark and Bob, and brother-in-law Richard Deutscher predeceased her. The youngest of eight children, Jeanne grew up on a farm north of Humboldt. She excelled in art, drama and sports. Over the years, Jeanne lived in Edmonton, Saskatoon, Calgary, Czech Republic, Dublin and returned to Calgary. She was employed in public and gas accounting, received her Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) degree in 2008 and completed Bow Valley College’s Unit Clerk program in 2013. As a volunteer, Jeanne held positions as a Christian education director and Parent Teacher Council President. By the 90s, she was active in the Calgary art movement, held positions with the Federation of Canadian Artists Calgary Chapter Council and sold her work at several galleries in Calgary and Edmonton. Jeanne travelled widely in Canada, the United States, China, South Korea and Europe. After her return to Calgary, Jeanne was diagnosed with breast cancer, then ampullary cancer. Despite surgery, many infections and chemo, Jeanne continued to devote her time to family and friends. Jeanne always strove to treat people with kindness and respect. She was eager to share her knowledge of fine drinks and flavours with the people around her. She loved cooking, baking and creating new recipes. Her love of art was shared with those she cared about, whether it was passing on one of her own pieces or one from her private collection. Her family invites you to celebrate Jeanne’s life at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY () on Monday, December 17, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. Reception to follow in the Hospitality Centre at the Funeral Home . Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In living memory of Jeanne Stangeland, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road S.E., Calgary, AB, T2X 3J3, Telephone: 403-256-9575.