Obituary of Verna Irene Ransom

Verna Irene Ransom (nee Donnelly) RN of Calgary passed away on Friday, March 11, 2005 at the age of 95 years. Verna is survived by her two daughters and sons-in-law, Robin and Bruce Copeland of Pender Island, BC and Bonnie and Ed Reid of Calgary; her five granddaughters and their spouses, Robin Reid, Deanna and Craig Fischel, Bridget and Bill Swagar, Kim and Scott DeLong and Carolyn Hodge; and her seven great-grandchildren, Ariana, Seranda, Reid, Toni, Forrest, Paige, and Michaela. Verna was predeceased by her infant son and her husband Wayne in 1993. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.) on Thursday, March 17, 2005 at 2:30 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation, 300, 1021 – 10th Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB Telephone: (403)209-6134, www.childrenshospital.ab.ca. The family would like to thank the 2nd Floor staff at Wentworth Manor for their kindness and care and also Dr. Lois Silvester. In living memory of Verna Ransom, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Telephone: (403) 243-8200.