Obituary of Fern MORASCH

January 20, 1930 - Castor, Alberta

October 24, 2020 – Calgary, Alberta

Fern Morasch, beloved wife of George A. Morasch, of Calgary, AB passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at the age of 90 years.

Fern was born in Castor, AB, on January 20, 1930.

She had a successful career with the Alberta Treasury Branch for over thirty-five years, until she retired in 1987. Fern and her loving husband George met through the Alberta Treasury Branch in Edmonton, AB.

Fern married George on December 5, 1969. This is a story of true love; never leaving each other’s side. Fern and George are a true testament of honour and commitment for now and forever. Fern accompanied George to represent The Calgary Highlanders at the 75^th anniversary of the Dieppe Raid in France. She loved canning, needle point, and researching family history. Fern was an avid reader and journaled until the day she passed away.

She is survived by her ever-loving husband, George; and her sister Stella Heathman of Grimshaw, AB. She will also be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, and friends.

Fern was predeceased by her parents, Friedrich and Katharine (Elhard) Minderlen, and her brother Stuart W. Minderlen.

A Private Funeral Mass has been held. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed on Fern’s obituary at www.McInnisandHolloway.com. If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to the Calgary Highlanders at 801-11th Street SW, Calgary, AB  T2P 2C4: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/calgary-highlanders-regimental-funds-foundation/.

In living memory of Fern Morasch, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH, CALGARY, AB T2E 2V6, Telephone: 403-243-8200.