Obituary of Annette Egland

February 8, 1937 – Spalding, Saskatchewan

November 2, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta

Our emotions are tangled between the sadness for the empty space in our lives with the passing of our mom Annette Egland (lovingly called "Nonee" by her grandchildren) and the joy we have that she has joined her soulmate Russell Egland, who she was married to for over 60 years.

Annette was born in Spalding, SK, and moved to Eastend, SK, in 1952, where she met Russell, whom she married in 1955. Annette kept herself very busy raising their family and embracing the everyday challenges that accompanied being a farmer's wife. She was a member of the Kinette Club and had numerous hobbies, including ceramics, knitting, crocheting, and reading romance novels when she had the time. She was an extremely talented chef and baker. Annette was the kind of person that people were drawn to and had many friends in Eastend, SK, Medicine Hat, AB, and around the world, as she and Russell travelled.

The end of her journey was difficult, but we are grateful that our mom gave us time to say goodbye and let us know that she was ready. Her soul was released from this world in peace.

Annette is predeceased by her love Russell, her parents, Mabel and Morris Selmon; and her brother Max. She is survived by her sister, Sandra (Maurice and Family), her sons, Lee and Dean (Marcelle); daughters, Tracy and Nina (Craig); grandchildren, Jeffrey (Ashley), Kylan (Jordan), Kayden, Christopher (Martina), and Allison; and step-grandchildren, Brandi and Brandt (Stephanie). Annette was also blessed with great-grandchildren, Peyton, Blakeleigh, and Callie; and step-great-grandchildren, Laine, Payson, Lauren, and Chandler. She had a large family that loved her dearly.

Annette’s love and spirit will never be forgotten. We will love you Mom, Nonee, Grandma—always.

A Service will be held at a later date.

If friends so desire, the family requests that memorial tributes in the memory of Annette Egland be made directly to The Alzheimer Society of Canada, Administrative Office, 20 Eglinton Avenue West, Suite 1600, Toronto, ON M4R 1K8.  Tel: 1-800-616-8816, www.alzheimer.ca.

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

In living memory of Annette Egland, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Heritage, 1708 – 16th Avenue NW, Calgary, AB, T2M 0L7, Telephone: 403-299-0100.