Barbara McAmmond

Obituary of Barbara Jenette McAmmond

November 17, 1941– Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

May 29, 2023 – Calgary, Alberta

 

Barbara McAmmond, beloved wife of Ernest Kenneth "Ken" Walter McAmmond of Calgary, AB, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023, at the age of 81 years.

 

Barb was born in Saskatoon, SK and grew up near Tyner, SK. After moving to Rosetown, SK, in the fall of 1958, she met Ken at a church toboggan party. They fell in love, married in June 1960, and began their life together in Rosetown. After a brief time in Westlock, AB, they settled in St. Albert, AB, becoming part of the community. Barb and Ken worked together and built a successful property management business, Dorland Property Management. Finally retiring to Calgary, AB, in 2007.

Barb was a member of the local church, often playing the piano and helping with social events. Ken and Barb were actively involved with the Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship.

 

Barb and Ken loved to travel to the United States where they enjoyed sightseeing and time with family and friends. Barb’s most memorable vacation was their trip to Australia.

 

Barb enjoyed sewing and quilting. She often gave quilts as gifts. These quilts are now treasured memories of Barb’s creativity and caring heart.

 

Barb will be most remembered for being dedicated to her family. She was kind and caring to all whom she met. She had a gentle spirit and could be relied upon to help when she saw someone in need. We will miss her sweet smile.

 

Barb is survived by her loving husband, Ken McAmmond; her daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Garry Orme of Calgary, AB; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Greg McAmmond and Sue Anderson of Calgary, AB, and Steven McAmmond of Edmonton, AB; five grandchildren, Ryan McAmmond (Alex), Jeff McAmmond (Marina), Jourdan McAmmond, Brittany Enriquez (Seth), and Preston Orme (Jazmine); and six great-grandchildren, Emery McAmmond, Nash McAmmond, Remy McAmmond, Eve Enriquez, Augusto Enriquez, and Maria Enriquez.

 

Barb is also survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Karen Mullis of Eston Saskatchewan; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ruth and Harvey Shankland, Bernie and Ev McAmmond, Barry and Sharon McAmmond, Phil and Joy McAmmond, and Jean Ellen Clements, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

 

Funeral Services will be held at McInnis & Holloway (Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, AB) on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. Reception to follow in the Hospitality Centre at the Funeral Home. Condolences, memories, and photos can also be shared and viewed here.

 

In living memory of Barbara McAmmond, 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.

 

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