Stella Walde (nee Patience)— 1914 - 2007

   Stella Walde (nee Patience) passed away at Fort Macleod on Monday, June 18, 2007, at the age of 93 years.
   Stella was born April 21, 1914 at Yellowgrass, Sask., the eldest of six children. She moved, at the age of 10, with her family to Kimberley, B.C. where she resided until recent years.
   Stella is survived by her son Cliff (Judy) of Fort Macleod; her sisters, Elsie Jones of Kimberley, B.C. and Viola (Ted) Bird of Port Coquitlam, B.C.; and by her granddaughter Mackenzie (Troy) Neale of North Burnaby, B.C. Stella is also survived by her special niece Tanya (Dan) Pommier of Marysville, B.C. and by numerous other nieces and nephews.
   She was predeceased by her husband Floyd; sisters, Eileen and Myna and by her brother Patrick (Lloyd).
   Stella was an active person who enjoyed basketball, skiing, walks and golf. She was an avid reader, excellent cook and gardener.
   No service by request. If friends desire, memorial donations may be made in Stella's memory to the Fort Macleod Handibus, Box 881, Fort Macleod, T0L 0Z0 or to your local library.
   Eden's Funeral Home, Fort Macleod, assisting the family. Phone 403-553-3772.