Obituary of Jacqueline Claire Marie MAXON

December 22, 1954 – North Battleford, Saskatchewan May 11, 2015 – Calgary, Alberta Surrounded by the love of her family and close friends, Jackie beloved wife of Percy Maxon, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in North Battleford, SK, Jackie moved with her family to Selkirk, MB, at a young age where she enjoyed her school years and many activities. Jackie and Percy were married in 1975 and started their family in Lockport, MB, before settling in Calgary, AB, in 1993. Jackie retired in July 2014 after and long and successful career where she took great pride in her accomplishments, made life-lasting friendships and mentored many colleagues along the way. Jackie’s greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren who she absolutely adored and making beautiful memories with them that will last a lifetime. Jackie and Percy created a loving home for their family and friends. They loved to entertain and there was always room at ‘Chez Maxon’. Jackie’s passion for life included travelling, golf, cooking, gardening, shopping, and enjoying time with their many friends. She will always be remembered for her generosity, her thoughtfulness and her warm smile that would light up the room Jackie is survived by Percy, her beloved husband of 39 years, her daughter, Krista (Kris), and their children Parker and Brooklynn, and her daughter Lindsay (Jon), and their children Chase and Logan. She also leaves behind her siblings, Maurice, Phyllis, Penny, Roger, Ron, Mike, and Rick, her husband’s siblings, Ruth, George, Glen, and Donna, and their spouses and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Jackie was predeceased by her parents, Cyril and Adrienne Myall, her mother-in-law Edna Maxon, and her brother-in-law, Keith Maxon. We are grateful to all her caregivers in her final days, the Agape Hospice staff for their gentle care and compassion. A Celebration of Jackie’s Life will be held at McInnis & Holloway (Deerfoot South, 12281-40th Street SE) on Friday May 15, 2015 at 2:30pm. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisand holloway.com. In lieu of flowers, 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: 1 (866) 412-4222. www.albertacancer.ca/memorial. A Celebration of Jackie’s Life will also be held at Gaffer’s Restaurant (23020 Provincial Trunk Hwy 44, Lockport, MB) on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. In living memory of Jackie Maxon, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Deerfoot South, 12281 – 40th STREET S.E.. Telephone: 403-203-0525.