Obituary of Helen Taverner

Helen “Elaine” Taverner passed away December 2, 2003 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s at the Bethany Harvest Hills in Calgary at the age of 87 years. Elaine was born August 7, 1916 in Cornwall, ON to Charles and Maude DeRuchie. She received her education at St. Mary’s Girls School and apart from a short stay in Saskatchewan, has made Calgary her home. She married the love of her life, Lou, on February 22, 1941 and enjoyed 57 wonderful years together. Elaine was a devoted wife and mother as well as being devoted to her church. She was also involved with the Calgary Downtown Lioness Club for many years and was an avid curler. Elaine was always “full of beans” and loved a great joke. She had a sympathetic ear and maintained many long and caring friendships that spanned many years. Elaine was predeceased by her beloved husband Lou in October 1997, her daughter Judith in 1945, and by four brothers and one sister. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, daughter Carole (Bert) Blouin of Calgary; and sons Bob (Lin) of Airdrie, AB, and Paul (Laura) of Nestow, AB. She also leaves to mourn her passing, six grandchildren, Michael Blouin (Jamey), Marc Blouin (Kim), Todd (Nancy) Taverner, Tim (Laura) Taverner of England, Tracey Taverner (Todd), and Tyler (Jen) Taverner of Ontario; and four great-grandchildren in England, Connor, Cameron, Maeghan, and Delsin Taverner. Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers and Tributes at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Crowfoot Chapel (82 Crowfoot Circle N.W.) on Thursday, December 4, 2003 at 7:00 P.M. Funeral Service will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Crowfoot Chapel on Friday, December 5, 2003 at 1:30 P.M. with the Rev. Mario Basque of St. Peter’s Catholic Church officiating. To forward condolences go to www.mcinnisandholloway.com The family wishes to thank the Bethany Harvest Hills staff for their enduring care and compassion that was given to Mom during her stay there. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alzheimer Society of Calgary, #201, 222 – 58 Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB T2H 2S3. Telephone: (403) 290-0110; or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 3Y6. Telephone: (403) 264-5549. www.heartandstroke.ca. In living memory of Elaine Taverner, a tree will be planted at Fletcher Park, Airdrie by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot Chapel, 82 Crowfoot Circle N.W., CALGARY, TELEPHONE: (403) 241-0044.