Obituary of Natalie Ann Buthfer

November 27th 1973 -April 25th 2013 Natalie Buthfer passed away, suddenly, at her home, aged 39 years. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her father Michael (Wendy), her mother Nora (Alan) Blair, her brother Andrew (Janet), sister Lara (Craig) Rowland and sister Carolyn (Gary) Carr, her step-brothers Stephen (Geri) Blair and David (Momoko) B lair, her niece Alicia and nephews Jake, Finlay, Oscar and Zak and by her Auntie Ann and Uncle Vic, Uncle John and Auntie Joyce and her eleven cousins in England. Natalie was predeceased by her sister Tanya Louise and by her grandparents Mr and Mrs P. Brown and Mr and Mrs H.C. Buthfer. Natalie was born and raised in Calgary. She graduated from Mount Royal College in 1994 with a diploma in Social Work and for many years was employed at Calgary Home Support Services, where she was loved and respected by her colleagues and all the clients in her care. Natalie loved to spend time with her friends and family and her beloved Fat Cat, listening to music, chatting or watching movies and crocheting her beautiful afghans. She loved camping, roller blading and skiing. Natalie fought a long and brave fight against meningitis last year and astounded doctors by her amazing recovery. She was determined to overcome the difficulties she suffered following this devastating illness. We love you, Nat – our little girl with a heart as big as a house. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W. Calgary, AB) on Monday May 6, 2013, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W. Calgary, AB) on Tuesday May 7, 2013 at 2:30pm. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In living memory of Natalie Buthfer, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Calgary, AB, T2S 2L5, Telephone: 403-243-8200.