Obituary of Luverne Fay Reishus

February 2, 1925 – Drumheller, Alberta

October 6, 2022 – Calgary, Alberta

Luverne Reishus, of Calgary, AB, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at the age of 97 years.

She will be very much missed by her sisters Doris Thayer and Gloria Morse; niece Lynn Brunton (Zack Straker), nephews Fraser Morse, Randy Park (Wendy Swinton), Craig Park and Kim Park; nine great-nieces and nephews, eight great-great-nieces and nephews, as well as neighbours and friends. Luverne was predeceased by her parents Odin and Nellie Reishus, sister Lucille Park, brothers-in-law Jim Thayer, Ray Park, and Ray Morse.

Luverne was born and raised in Drumheller, AB, during which time she attended both Drumheller and East Coulee Schools. As a young woman she joined the Canadian Army as a C.W.A.C, stationed in Halifax. Following her stint in the army, she spent time in Toronto and then moved to Seattle, working for Fish and Wildlife. After moving back to Calgary in 1959, she worked for CN Rail until she retired in 1990. After retiring, she devoted her time to volunteering and enjoyed many years of service delivering Meals on Wheels. She will be remembered for her charitable nature, love of photography, music, and her faith.

A Graveside Service will be held at Union Cemetery (Erlton Street & 32 Avenue SW) on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. Please meet at the cemetery entrance at 11:15 a.m. Condolences, memories, and photos can also be shared and viewed here.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to The Calgary Humane Society, 4455 – 110th Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2C 2T7, Telephone: (403) 205-4455, www.calgaryhumane.ca. 

In living memory of Luverne Reishus, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, Ab t2x 3j3, Telephone: 403-256-9575.