Obituary of Theoda Eldred Haskell

1924 - 2012

The family of Teddy Haskell sadly announce her passing on Monday, December 10, 2012 in Cranbrook, British Columbia.

Teddy was born in Los Angeles, California on October 31, 1924. She was the only child of William and Nita Kelly. When Teddy was young, she and her parents drove to Alberta in their Model T to visit her father's family for what was to be a six week vacation. The depression hit and they never returned to Los Angeles. Her mother called it one of the longest vacations in history.

The family homesteaded in the Willow Flats area of Alberta. Teddy joined the Air Force after she finished school and said it was a part of her life she would never give up as she saw country she would never have seen otherwise. Teddy met her husband Ren in Bow Lake, Alberta. They raised their family in Calgary and moved to Kimberley in 1979.

Teddy loved needlework, the outdoors and her many animals. She enjoyed her acreage in Kimberley where she rode her horses into her 80's. In 2008, Teddy moved into Joseph Creek Care Village and remained there until her passing.

Teddy is survived by her daughters Bernadine of Calgary; Christine (Keith) of Sherwood Park; sons Allen (Joan) of Kimberley and Stuart of Sherwood Park; six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Ren of 58 years in 2008, her grandson Lee in 1994 and her parents.

At Teddy's request there will not be a funeral service. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a memorial donation in her honour may do so to the: Joseph Creek Memorial Fund, 1701 - Willowbrook Drive, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 0A5.

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family can be offered at:

www.mcphersonfh.com