Ethel Jackman— 1918 - 2009

   The Lord called Ethel Jackman home Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, to help take care of the heavenly gardens.
   Ethel was born in 1918 in Fort Macleod to Gordon and Sadie Gray and received her education at Mud Lake and Daly Creek schools. Ethel was a member of the Foothills Community Club and the United Church. She was always available to lend a helping hand where needed. During the summer months Ethel enjoyed her flower and vegetable gardens and in the winter spent many hours quilting and knitting. Ethel enjoyed visiting with her family and friends.
   Ethel leaves to cherish her memories her daughter, Joan Clarke; grandchildren, Shelley (Norm) Ellen, Ron Clarke, Linda (Geoff) Douglas, Anita (Rod) Slobinyk and Rebecca Pepin; great grandchildren, Robert, Gregory, Caitlin, Jesse, Jeremy, Jodi and Dylan; two great great grandchildren; sisters, Beth Gillard of Lacombe, Margaret (Dwayne) Archibald of Fort Macleod and a brother Larry (Doreen) Gray of Raymond; plus numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and their families. Ethel was predeceased by her loving husband Bob, daughter Doreen, her parents Gordon and Sadie, seven brothers and two sisters.
   A celebration of life service will be held at Eden’s Funeral Home on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Eras Van Zyl officiating. Flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: STARS Air Ambulance, 416 10th St. N., Lethbridge, T1H 2C7.