Obituary of Lyla Mary BATEMAN

June 10, 1922 - Kendal, Saskatchewan
March 11, 2021 - Calgary, Alberta

Lyla Bateman, was born to Wellington and Ella Mae Gibson on June 10, 1922 in Kendal, SK. She concluded her life’s journey peacefully, Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Chinook Care Hospice in Calgary, AB at the age of 98 years.

Lyla married the love of her life, Kenneth William Bateman October 1946 in Regina, SK, with their union being blessed with two sons, Wayne and Kevin. 

Lyla had a blessed life and was particularly proud of her family, art and crafting and a lifetime of volunteering; some thirty-five years dedicated to the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxilliary.

Lyla had a passion for sewing. She was an accomplished seamstress, developing a home-based business which she worked at for many-years. Her most memorable vacation was cruising the Caribbean with Ken her husband.

Lyla’s favourite genre was Country and Western music, and she spent many enjoyable years dancing to just about any music.

She taught her sons to be kind to animals and to always respect people. Lyla was a kind compassionate person, she had a strong sense of community, and a love for her family and friends. Most of all Lyla loved to have fun, and from time to time a Caesar cocktail to celebrate whatever.

Lyla is survived by her son Wayne Bateman and daughter-in-law Lynette of Victoria, BC; three grandchildren, Ryder (Fairone), Haley (Ty), and Casey (finance Grayson); and two great-grandchildren, Hudson and Henley all reside on Vancouver Island. She is also survived and remembered by her three sisters-in-law, Evelyn Muggaberg, Marianne Bateman and Betty Bateman; two brothers-in-law Jack and Wally Bateman; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their children, all reside in Saskatchewan. Lyla was predeceased by her husband Kenneth Bateman, son Kevin Bateman, grandson Travis Bateman, brother Robert Gibson, sister-in-law Betty Gibson, sister-in-law Francis Bateman, and brother-in-law George Muggaberg.  

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank to the one Calgarian niece Beverly White, and husband Jim, their daughter Kayla, and husband Shawn for all of their loving devotion and support over the years.

For the last thirteen years Lyla resided at Manor Village at Signature Park where she was surrounded by her many friends and care support.  The family extends a special thank you to the staff for their attention to detail, and to the residents for their friendship.

A private family graveside service was held at Eden Brook Memorial Gardens. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, 15 Colonel Baker Place N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 4Z3 Telephone: (403) 261-7219, www.cnib.ca or to The Alzheimer Society of Calgary, 800, 7015 Macleod Trail S.W., Calgary, AB  T2H 2K6, Telephone: (403)290-0110, www.alzheimercalgary.ca. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed on Lyla’s obituary at www.McInnisandHolloway.com.

In living memory of Lyla Bateman, 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.