Obituary of Hilda THOMAS

September 28, 1920 – Calgary, Alberta November 5, 2017 – Calgary, Alberta Hilda Thomas of Calgary, AB, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at the age of 97 years. Born September 28, 1920, Hilda was the second youngest of ten children. Hilda met her one and only love, Edward Thomas, in 1936. They married on February 27, 1942 and together they had three daughters. Edward and Hilda celebrated seventy-one years of marriage. Edward passed on March 18, 2013. Hilda was the Matriarch of the family and is most fondly remembered for her unending love of family and friends. Hilda was an incredibly gracious, gentle and kind woman. She enjoyed spending the winter months in Santa Cruz, California, where she and Edward made several lifelong friends. Hilda enjoyed volunteering, supporting Girl Guides and competitive swimming. She had a keen interest in baking, cooking and “was the best housekeeper ever”! Many family and friends have been very satisfied recipients of her culinary endeavours. Hilda is survived by her daughters, Ann (Dean) and Glynis (Karen). She is also survived by four grandsons, Mark (Wendy), Jeff (Karen), Scott (Jenn) and David (Ashley); and six great-grandchildren, Tristan, Anderson, London, Caisie, Declan and Reagan. She is also loved and remembered by Dave, Katie, Blake and Elin; Mike, Shannon, Garner and Molly; Saleena; Hunter, Richelle and Adam. Hilda was predeceased by infant daughter Janice Lynne in 1950; parents, Edith Codd and Henry Pepperdine; four brothers and five sisters: Ethel, Annie, May, Gertrude, Alice, Fred, Joe, George and Jack. The family would like to express our sincere appreciation to Liz Ennis, Jember Bekele and Margie Gulapo for their care and support of Hilda over the past months. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road S.E., Calgary, AB) on Friday, November 10, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. Reception to follow at the funeral home. Graveside Service to follow at Queen’s Park Cemetery. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to your favourite charity. In living memory of Hilda Thomas, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road S.E., Calgary, AB Telephone: 403-256-9575.