Obituary
With sadness we announce the gentle end of the long life of our mother, Grace Young, on Shrove Tuesday, March 5 in her 98th year.
Predeceased by her husband, Squadron Leader William F. "Bill" Young (R.A.F., Retired); parents Levi and Josephine Miller (nee Nesset), and her sisters: Verna, Irma, Frances; as well as numerous relatives in the United States.
Surviving are her children Beverley Ann (late Paul), Valerie Jean (Chris) and Andrew Keith (Ladda); grandchildren Declan, Conor, Valeeshia, Sam, nieces and nephews.
From humble beginnings as a farmer's daughter doing the work of the sons he never had, chopping heads off chickens, milking cows, etc. and nanny to a prominent Red Deer family to the exciting world of R.A.F. with numerous posting including a two year stint in Kenya in the early fifties. In retirement she had enjoyed travel with Bill then later with her daughters. Grace was a devoted member of IODE. She was an honorary member of the Rotary Club of Edmonton West and was very proud of being a Paul Harris Fellow.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Canterbury Court and Kensington Village, Edmonton for the exemplary way they looked after Grace in her final years.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at First Presbyterian Church, 10025-105 St.
Interment to take place following reception at Northern Lights Cemetery, 15203 � 156 Street, Edmonton.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to IODE Alberta at P.O. Box 44004 RPO South Centre, Calgary, AB. T2J 7C5.
