I would like to express my sincere sympathy to you Grant and all the family on Isabelle's passing! We haven’t connected for years but will always cherish the many days and years I spent with Isabelle and her family in Edam! Your home was like my second home and Isabelle and Grant were so good to me! Isabelle was such a hard worker and I was always happy to lend a helping hand! Wish we could have reconnected one more time! Hugs

Doug,

It is tough to lose a parent at any age. Please accept our families sincere condolences on the loss of your mother.

Randall & Tracy Sugden

Uncle Grant, and to the entire Family. I am so sorry for your loss. Nick and I offer our condolences to you all. Aunty Isabel was the most caring, loving, and funny women. I will never forget the big strong hugs she would give. (They were always my favorite) no matter what was going on in life one Hug from aunty Isabel cured everything.

I like to think that Grandpa Clarence was waiting for her arrival when she passed.

She was such an amazing lady!

Sending our love, thoughts, and hugs during this time.

She will always be in our hearts.

Love Melissa (Demerais) and Nick Collett

Grant and family, please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. Isabel was a such wonderful, kind and thoughtful person. She would take a genuine interest in what was new and happening with us whenever we met. It was clear that she was so happy to be surrounded with friends and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely Rob Wenarchuk and Deborah Curley

Dear Grant and family, I am fairly new to RDLUC and you weren't able to come often in the last few years I understand. A friend who also lives at The Manor told me about this awesome couple whom she met. I was privileged to meet the two of you and many of your family at the RDLUC Fall Dinner.in Nov. '19. You all had a grand time together at the other end of our long table. Later in the month I had let Isobel know about the WestSide Singers choir performing at the Manor and she came down to enjoy it! I could tell what a special, fun lady she was just with those two meetings.

Beautiful service today for a beautiful lady! You will all miss her but as was said so many times the legacy she left will always be with you. Blessings and Deepest Sympathy, Wilma Clark

Isabel was a ray of sunshine always! We are thankful to be able to watch the service and be able to say good by. She and Grant have been family friends of the Affleck’s for many years. I still make “Isobel’s relish! Our deepest condolences to the entire family.

Caroline and Gordon Johnson

Our sincere condolences to Grant and Family with the passing of Isabel.

May God hold you all in the palm of His hands, during this trying time.

Rest in peace Isabel!

Joyce and Keith Conley.

Jan and I would like to send our heartfelt sympathy to Grant and the Glessing family. We had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know Isobel and Grant through our church families at Midlands United and Red Deer Lake United. Isobel was always a joy to be around and visit with. We loved all the hugs and smiles whenever we met. She was a very special lady and we will miss her. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Glessing family at this very sad time.

Les and Jan Jordan

Grant and family, I was so sorry to hear of Isabel's passing. Her smile lit up the room and when you were at church and spotted me, I felt so wrapped in the love and warmth of her smile and hug. And yours, too, Grant.

It's an adjustment and I pray you feel the love and support that lifts you up and surrounds you as you find your way. To "the kids" it doesn't seem to matter how old you are, it still leaves a hole when you lose a parent, grandparent, great grandparent.

Tender hug to you all,

-Jackie

Edith & Ken Mather

Regina, Sask.

Yes We had so many Happy Functions with Isabelle & Grant over the years.She was one special Lady,Always busy and helping some one. We send Our Deepest Sympathy to All of You at this very sad time.Thinking of You and with this Covid it also puts a damper on so Many Things. I know You are well looked after Grant, with Your special Family by Your side.

This message comes from Us and Also Brian's & Bev's Families. Take care

Love to All-oxoxoxoxoxo

We first met Grant and Isabel in 1973 when we moved to Humboldt and we have been great friends to this day. Over the years we have really enjoyed their company going to dances and a few camping trips. There were great card games and Isabel's favorite board game of trouble. Isabel will be sorely missed by her family as well as all who knew her. She was a great person and a wonderful friend. After they moved to Calgary we also included a visit with them as well as our own family.

-Olga and Jim Affleck

Grant and family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of great loss. We have many special memories of Isabel and our times together through Red Deer Lake United Church. Isabel was always such a positive, kind, gracious and outgoing individual. We fondly remember many pleasant conversations and laughs with her when we drove to church together.

We hope you can take comfort in many special memories of a life well lived. Isabel will be missed!

Garry and Doreen McKinnon

Condolences to Auntie Isabel's entire family on the huge loss of a one of a kind person. Even though she was a twin she was one of the most unique people I have ever met.

We really enjoyed a memorable Thanksgiving with her and some family at our cabin and will miss the visits with her that we had the opportunity to do when in Calgary.

Kevin and Kathy Stolz

Isabel will always hold a special place in my heart. 'Aunty' Isabel was extended family to our Baldwin & Williamson family, being my Uncle Clarence & Aunty Mary's sister-in-law. My husband Brian and I (Debbie), were fortunate to be included on several Glessing gathering's and golf tournaments during our years in Calgary and we always enjoyed Isabel's spirit and zest for life!

One favorite memory of mine was golfing with Aunty Isabel on more than one occasion. My golf skills were not great, as I struggled most of the time just to hit the ball, but Isabel's advice to me was to always to keep your eyes on the ball and keep your "&^%$(#!" head down. My golf game is not much better 30 years later, but not a golf game goes by that I do not share this story and hear Isabel's words running through my head.

Condolences to Grant, Alan & Anne, Doug, Dan & Bev, Ken, Tim & Michelleke, Linda & Rob and Families. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this time.

Love from Debbie & Brian Williamson, Norman Baldwin, Lois Hawryluk, Wendy Oleksyn & Families

Dear Grant and family,

On behalf of mom and my family we are sending you our heartfelt condolences. We have been sharing so many great memories of Isabel. Many of them from Good Spirit Lake. Isabel was always welcoming and like anyone with a Ukrainian heritage food and drink were always at the ready! Mom was so happy to have been able to see Isabel the last time she was in Calgary. They parted as always with a hug and Isabel whispered in her ear how thankful she was for their longstanding friendship and that time and distance had not changed that. May all the happy memories people share with you ease your grief. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Gerry Wenarchuk and Patty and Greg Gianoli

I first met Aunt Isabel when I was 12 years old. Dad (Lorne-Uncle Grant's brother) had been transferred (Navy) from NS to BC and we were camping across Canada. Dad ,my mom and 4 kids dropped in (no cell phones then) sometime after midnight. After all the hugs, excitement and delightful welcome, Aunt Isabel never blinked an eye. She made sure everyone had a place to sleep and was comfortable. And of course the first one up in the morning to make sure everyone was fed.

One of the reminiscing stories Uncle Grant would tell about is when Aunt Isabel, Aunt Joyce (Grant's sister), Uncle Min( Aunt Joyce's husband) and Uncle Grant were at a dance before they were married. Uncle Grant was anxious for fear two brothers were going to ask the girls to dance. As he would tell us this story there would always be a sparkle ,a twinkle in Aunt Isabel's eyes as her face lite up and Uncle Grant looked down loving into her eyes. The eternal love between Uncle Grant and Aunt Isabel will always be a blessing.

I am pretty sure that she is a caring busy bee in heaven. Much Love Joyce & Frank

Always a beautiful smile and kind words. Will always be remembered that way.

George & Gail Kalba.

Grant, My condolences to you and your family. I will always remember Isabel from church (Midlands and then Red Deer Lake) where she always had a big smile and hug for me. Deb Tod

To Grant and the Glessing family: Isobel was a lovely lady whom we had the pleasure of getting to know (along with Grant) at Red Deer Lake United Church. She always had a smile. She was a music lover, and she and Grant attended some of our High Country Chorale's choir concerts held at their residence, the Renoir. She always spoke proudly of both Grant and the rest of her family. Our sincere condolences go to you all on the loss of a fine lady who will be sorely missed. May you take comfort in knowing she lives on forever in your hearts.

Jim and I offer our condolences to you Grant and all of your family. Isabel was a beautiful lady and we will always remember her from our days at Midlands and also at RedDeerLake . Jim and Barrie Munro

Jan and I want to express our condolences to the entire Glessing family. Our memories of Isabel go back 30 years when we first met her and Grant at Good Spirit. She welcomed us with a smile and open arms and made us feel like a member of the family. From that point forward we were always welcome in their home. We stopped many times in Calgary on our way to Fairmont and Isabel was always insistent that we spend the night and visit with them. Any one who knows Isabel, understands that she would fly around the house getting us coffee, tea or snacks before we even had a chance to get seated. These visits carried on to the Manoir where Jan and I would join her and Grant for supper and a visit. And once again with those ever present smiles and always asking if we needed anything. Isabel was always like that, the needs of others before her. I also remember my brother and his wife came to Calgary with us about 5 years ago . They came with us to the Manoir and met both Grant and Isabel . Once again Isabel was that loving person who greeted them with that smile and open arms, and she had just met them. But that was Isabel . To this day my brother and his wife still talk about that day and their memories of Isabel. I know that without any doubt in my mind, Isabel was welcomed in heaven. We will forever miss her. Vern and Jan Jess