Obituary of Winifred Kathleen Jewell

June 11, 1947 - Chatham, Ontario

August 16, 2022 - Calgary, Alberta

Kay Jewell of Carstairs, AB, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at the age of 75 years.

Kay was born in Chatham, Ontario, on June 11, 1947. Kay accomplished much through her life and was particularly proud of succeeding as a massage therapist. She was an avid gardener and was most happy playing in the dirt. Her other love was spending time with her grandson Aidan. She will be most remembered for her love of the color blue, dragonflies, and listening to Neil Diamond.

Kay is survived by her grandson Aidan Coates, and her daughter, Lindsay Coates (Shawn). Kay is also survived by her three sisters, Lara Hicks (John), Paulette Hampton (Brian), Diane Hinds (Mike); two sisters-in-law, Grace Armstrong, and Marybeth Jewell; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Kay was predeceased by her loving husband Ron, loving partner Bob, daughter Gillian, her parents, and her brothers, Mike Gilhula, and Curt Gilhula.

Kay’s favourite poem was Footprints by Margaret Fishback Powers.

One night I dreamed a dream. I was walking along the beach with my Lord. Across the dark sky flashed scenes from my life. For each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand, one belonging to me and one to my Lord.

When the last scene of my life shot before me I looked back at the footprints in the sand. There was only one set of footprints. I realized that this was at the lowest and saddest times of my life. This always bothered me and I questioned the Lord about my dilemma.

"Lord, You told me when I decided to follow You, You would walk and talk with me all the way. But I'm aware that during the most troublesome times of my life there is only one set of footprints. I just don't understand why, when I need You most, You leave me."

He whispered, "My precious child, I love you and will never leave you, never, ever, during your trials and testings. When you saw only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."

Margaret Fishback Powers

If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made in Kay’s honour directly to STARS Air Ambulance, 1441 Aviation Park N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 8M7, Tel; 403-295-1811; www.stars.ca.

In living memory of Winifred (Kay) Jewell, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Airdrie, 300 Towerlane Drive, Airdrie, AB T4B 3L8, Telephone: 403-948-1100.