Obituary of Avril Hannah Dow

August 21, 1933 - Lethbridge, Alberta
July 30, 2023 - Calgary, Alberta

Avril Dow passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at home and in the presence of family members.

Those who knew her well will remember her for the intensity and passion she had for everything she did.

Avril is survived by her four sons, Jeff Dow of Lethbridge, AB, Dahl Dow (Brenda) of Calgary, AB, Clair Dow (Irene) of Vernon, BC, and Dana Dow (Denise) of Comox, BC; five grandchildren, Ravonna Dow of Calgary, AB, Clinton Dow of Denver, CO, Travis Dow of Calgary, AB, Jyvanie Dow of Powell River, BC, Drydn Dow (Aimee) of Dundee, Scotland; her two sisters-in-law, Doreen O’Seen (Charles) of Calgary and Ester Fehrmann of Calgary.

Their joy is in the knowledge that she is now again able to enjoy golf and dance to the music she loved.

The family would also like to thank the staff at Auburn Heights for the care they gave Avril for the last years of her life.

Rest in peace Mom, Love you.

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Avril’s family here.

In living memory of Avril Dow, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB T2S 2L5, Telephone: 403-243-8200.